This book was orriginaly written in german but was translated to english. Goodreads members voted ruby red into the following lists. May 16, 2011 ruby red is a book that gallops forward in an entertaining style, and wow did i like the ending. A contemporary english teen discovers she possesses a gene enabling her to travel into the past in this riveting first volume of the ruby red trilogy. Gier gives us just enough to tantalize without giving too much away, and it makes for a downright intriguing set up for book two, sapphire blue. The ruby red trilogy kerstin gier, translated by anthea bell square fish. Id recommend this series if youre looking for a series to binge read thats a fun, easy read. And he seems to think that he should have meet gwyneth before. There are a few mild swears in this book, as well as a few fight scenes and vague references to gore. Ruby red is a book that gallops forward in an entertaining style, and wow did i like the ending. Shes only recently learned that she is the ruby, the final member of the timetraveling circle of twelve, and since then nothing has been going ri. If you like time travel books you may be interested. Gwyneth shepherd has known her entire life that one day her cousin charlotte would travel through time having inherited the gene for time travel that runs in their family. Traipsing through past centuries, juggling a potential romance, and unlocking her destiny, gwen has her work cut out for.
Sapphire blue the ruby red trilogy, by kerstin gier. Although i had never seen him before, i recognized him immediately. Ruby red is exciting and has an interesting take on time travel itself. Shes only recently learned that she is the ruby, the final member of the timetraveling circle of twelve, and since then nothing has been going right. Because theres nothing terribly wrong with ruby red other than the fact that it feels very young and immature. Ruby crimson is really a illusion trilogy, which is otherwise known as this treasure trilogy. I have heard nothing but praise for ruby red, from very trusted sources on the interwebs and in real life. Kerstin gier is the bestselling author of the ruby red trilogy, as well as several popular novels for adults. As far as time travelling themed books go this book is a discovery. Book recommendations ruby red trilogy by kerstin gier wattpad. Shes the sister of nick and caroline and the eldest daughter of nicholas shepherd and grace montrose although its later revealed that her biological parents. Having read my share of books with the same theme i was expecting ruby red to be a redundant read. The summaries are basically like the back of the book. I was really excited to read ruby red and this excitement continued even as i read the book.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. A sequel was produced in 2014 under the title sapphire blue german. Ruby red, sapphire blue, emerald green paperback october 7, 2014. Ruby red, with g major, the magic of the raven, brings the circle of twelve home into safe haven. Ruby redsixteenyearold gwyneth discovers her familys timetravel gene when she mysteriously lands in the last century. Suffice to say that i was pleasantly surprised to find my self thoroughly enjoying this book. The ruby red trilogy boxed set, ruby red, sapphire blue. And just like grey, ruby red is part of a book trilogy. June colour of the month ruby red inspiration, image source. Book recommendations ruby red trilogy by kerstin gier.
Booktopia has the ruby red trilogy boxed set, ruby red, sapphire blue, emerald green by kerstin gier. Buy ruby red ruby red trilogy 1 by gier, kerstin isbn. Because theres nothing terribly wrong with ruby red other than the fact that it. Contemporary teen gwen confronts romantic heartbreak and shocking secrets about her destiny as part of the time traveling circle of twelve in this final volume of the ruby red trilogy, which commences where sapphire blue 2012 abruptly ended. Rubinrot is a 20 german fantasy film based on the book with the same name by kerstin gier. Kerstin gier is an amazing author and i highly recommend all her novels. There is a lot more time travel in this one and some interesting details of the prophecy are revealed. Ruby redrubinrot trilogy fanfiction archive with over 50 stories. But unexpectedly, it is gwyneth, who in the middle of class takes a sudden spin to a different era. The ruby red books were her first young adult fantasy trilogy. The series follows the story of gwyneth shepherd, a timetraveling girl living in contemporary london. Your trilogy consists this textbooks ruby red reddish colored, saphirblau and also emerald green environmentally friendly.
He also is angry when he asks gwyneth what is so special about her and she says she doesnt know. Author kerstin gier,online free book reading, online novel library. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Sapphire blue, ruby red by kerstin gier 9780805092660. The ruby red trilogy is a series of three fantasy novels by german writer kerstin gier. Ruby red by kerstin gier, 9780805092523, available at book depository with.
From ruby red trilogy john green books, red books, i love books, red. Its about gwendolyn gwyneth for usuk readers, who has inherited time travel genes and has to save the world from an evil time travelers. It surprised me, with its abruptness and its substantial yet unexpected reveal, and does it ever work. Kerstin giers ruby red trilogy german author kerstin gier is one of the most hilarious writers ive ever come across.
Kerstin giers the ruby red trilogy is an adventure and time travel filled young adult fantasy series perfect for history buffs and romance lovers. The ruby red international bestselling trilogy by kerstin gier took the world by storm is now available as a beautiful boxed set. After emerald green chapter 1, a ruby redrubinrot trilogy. The count states the following after meeting gwyneth. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading ruby red ruby red trilogy book 1. Giers characters and plotting are firstrate, creating an adventure that should leave readers eager for the rest of the trilogy.
There are also a few kissing scenes, but they are very tame and undetailed. Publishers weekly the first in a trilogy, ruby red offers romance, adventure, small details of various eras, and the complications that families can bring. Ruby red, sapphire blue, and emerald greenthis internationally bestselling series follows gwyneth shepherd. Ruby red precious stone trilogy, book 1 rated reads. The books have been translated into over twentyseven languages and sold internationally. Shes the sister of nick and caroline and the eldest daughter of nicholas shepherd and grace montrose although its later revealed that her biological parents are lucy montrose, graces niece, and paul. In the first book, gwen seemed a bit immature for her age, and she doesnt really evolve in that regard in this book. Buy a discounted multicopy pack of the ruby red trilogy boxed set online from australias leading online bookstore. Chapter one we better go find the guardians and free them from the chronograph room. Ruby redrubinrot trilogy fanfiction archive fanfiction. Saphirblau, followed in 2016 by emerald green german. Author kerstin gier,online free book reading, online novel. Her opulent johannesburg neighbourhood is a far cry from the streets of soweto where anger and hatred simmer under the surface. Overall ruby red is a fun, fastpaced read that perfectly leads into the sequel, sapphire blue, which starts right where this book ends.
Author kerstin gier, this textbooks posted by means of market verlag. Ruby red ruby red trilogy book 1 kindle edition by gier, kerstin, anthea bell. Gwyneth shepherds sophisticated, beautiful cousin charlotte has been prepared her entire life. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Its a light read that will have you laugh hysterically. Naturally, i had to give the series a shot especially as i am a sucker for time travel.
What to read after fifty shades of grey the washington post. I think i would have loved this about 10 years ago, but now the silliness and mental age of the narrator is offputting. The ruby red trilogy boxed set the ruby red international bestselling trilogy by kerstin gier took the world by storm is now available as a beautiful boxed set. A ya sci fifantasy, second book in the ruby red trilogy. Adventure, humor, and mystery all have satisfying roles here. In kerstin giers emerald green, gwen has a destiny to fulfill, but no one will tell her what it is. Ruby red audiobook by kerstin gier, anthea bell translator. The sixteenyear old protagonist of the ruby red trilogy and the ruby in the cycle of twelve. I personally love this trilogy, i have reread it over five times and i also own the audiobooks.