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Nov 02, 2014
The first book in a series that is currently a trilogy, you can tell that this book is setting up for plot developments in later installments. ‘Ruby Red’ is about an average teenage girl named Gwen, whose family has an extraordinary secret that accidentally sends Gwen back in time. After living in the dark about many important details all of her life, she is completely unprepared when she stumbles into this dangerous and exciting new world. The title is made relevant very early in the book as Gwen is the ‘Ruby’, the final member of a group of time travelers. There is danger around every turn, and both Gwen and the reader are kept on their toes. It does make things more realistic, but Gwen’s obliviousness and uninformed decisions can be frustrating throughout the book. Although the reader is also unenlightened, making Gwen’s decisions more reasonable, it is still difficult to sort out the complex situation. While readers who like action and drama will eagerly suck up each word, those who like to take a more analytical approach may find this book a complex puzzle to sort out. Just when you think you know who to root for, something is revealed to make you question it all over again. ‘Ruby Red’ may not be a mystery novel, but there is still a lot for both the protagonist and the reader to figure out. Overall, ‘Ruby Red’ is a fast paced, action packed novel, with a side of romance and drama. Any reader who enjoys a book with more than just a baddie to beat up should try reading this novel.