Ruby Red by Kerstin Gier

[jmalone1994]

Gwyneth Shepherd's sophisticated, beautiful cousin Charlotte has been prepared her entire life for traveling through time. But unexpectedly, it is Gwyneth, who in the middle of class takes a sudden spin to a different era!
Gwyneth must now unearth the mystery of why her mother would lie about her birth date to ward off suspicion about her ability, brush up on her history, and work with Gideon--the time traveler from a similarly gifted family that passes the gene through its male line, and whose presence becomes, in time, less insufferable and more essential. Together, Gwyneth and Gideon journey through time to discover who, in the 18th century and in contemporary London, they can trust.

Now, I have to admit when I decided to read this book I was a little hesitant. I only picked it up based on a recommendation even though to be honest the thought of time travel book sounded a little to science fiction for my taste. However, I am very pleased that I picked up this book, it was so amazing.

First of all, the concept they have of time travel in the book is so different than what I had imagined. I found it really interesting how they are able to time travel and how they can't exactly control it. This leads to the real gem of the book. The amazing back story that underlies the whole time traveler gene.

When I originally read the synopsis for the book I assumed that the main characters being able to travel back into time would be the most interesting thing in the book, but I was so wrong. Not only does this book contain the interesting time traveler factor, but also secret societies, famous people from the past, romance, centuries old mysteries, and so much more! This book was really good I would definitely recommend picking it up.

Overall Rating: 4 of 5 stars

[kio]

I've heard it's a great book, thanks for the review.

[fari30]

It's high on my TBR pile, I heard good things about it! Can't wait to read it! I'm definitely picking it up! I haven't read any time traveling books that I can remember. I too am a bit hesitant (not much, though) because as I said before, I heard a lot of good things about it from people hwo have similar taste in books as me but eh... I'm not too sure but I have a good feeling about this book!

[DlVERGENT]

This book is on my to-read list, I heard so many good things about it, thank you for the review!

[littlebook]

This book sounds fantastic and the hardcover copies of this book are absolutely gorgeous. I can't wait to get a copy.

I loved your review.

[ryoku]

This book is really good and interesting. It's more of a modern day time travel and deals with things that go along with it. About a third of this book is kinda slow and takes a little more determination to get through. However the rest of the book goes by so fast and the book ends in such a cliff hanger.

[ravenclaw]

This is such a great book.I highly recommend it.

[BookFever]

I had never heard of it before I read your review (and the comments). Now I am intrigued and will add it to my TRB list. Thanks!

[BookAHolic1999]

Thanks for the review. I have to agree that this book is pretty amazing.

[littlebook]

I bought this book and am now currently reading it, thanks to your review.

[Kmikel0509]

I read Ruby Red on a three hour flight to see my aunt. I couldn't stop reading. It was just so easy to get into and the characters were fun. I thought it was easier to enjoy than most time travel books I've read and I love the bit of romance.

-- 26 Oct 2014, 00:12 --

I read Ruby Red on a three hour flight to see my aunt. I couldn't stop reading. It was just so easy to get into and the characters were fun. I thought it was easier to enjoy than most time travel books I've read and I love the bit of romance.

[scarletwriting]

I really enjoyed reading Ruby Red because Kerstin played with a fun concept like time traveling (WHICH IS AWESOME) and she included the budding romance of the two main character Gideon and Gwenyth.
When I first picked up the book the cover was soooo girly and oh so princessy so I only read it because my friend kept pestering me to read it, and boy was I GLAD it was sooo good and it was like a KING SIZE CUPCAKE of a book.
The first part of the book was great but it wasn't my fav part. The middle and ending was hands down AMAZING!! The characters was very well developed the only bad part is Gwenyth cries ALOT. Kerstin manages fiction with such balance the book isn't was too confusing but just enough and it isn't boring it's exciting with twists. I give this book 4.999 stars. Hope you guys read it!!!!!

[ananya92]

Thanks a lot for the review. The book sounds quite unconventional in its genre. Will definitely pick it up now.

[Jenie]

Ruby Red is one of the few books with a time traveling plot that I absolutely loved.. It is definitely a must read.

[wendymm]

Great review! This sounds like a book I would enjoy reading. I will have to put it on my reading list.