Sapphire Blue (Ruby Red) (original 2010; edition 2012)

This book takes up right where Ruby Red left off, definitely not a stand- alone story. There is more emphasis in this tale of the relaitonship between Gwen and Gideon. There is still more confusing trips to and from the past with visits that over-lap and meetings with grandparents who aren't even parents yet. The third book in this series is due out in the fall, hopefully some of the anwers will come out with it and relieve some of the suspense while I still care. ( )

J'avais été plus ou moins convaincue par le premier tome et j'ai commencé ce tome 2 sans attentes particulières. Et finalement,ô surprise, j'ai beaucoup aimé. J'ai d'ailleurs bien hâte de lire la suite! ( )

The second installment of the Ruby Red trilogy is even more action packed and fast paced than the first book. I really enjoyed getting to know the characters even better in the second book, especially the brewing romance. ( )

It was not as awesome as the first installment, Ruby Red, but it still kept me intrigued enough to eagerly anticipate Emerald Green. ( )

In Ruby Red Gwen learned she is a carrier of a time travel gene that allows her to travel back in time. She is the final member of a circle-of-twelve that has been prophesized. There is a secret society that controls their time traveling with a special device. In Sapphire Blue Gwen is trying to figure out the mystery of the circle and why fellow time travelers, Lucy and Paul, have gone rogue. Meanwhile, Gwen continues to be a representative for the future going back in time to speak to members of the circle alongside the more experienced and very attractive Gideon. However, whenever she can sneak a moment she is inquiring about the prophecy.

This internationally best-selling series is from Germany and it is no wonder it has been translated for the US, it is fantastic! Taking place in London, both in the present and as far back as the 18th century, the storyline is utterly engrossing. Gwen is a fairly traditional, modern girl that has to suddenly become a chameleon of the past. As stories involving conspiracy and secrets can be, you have to follow the storyline closely and remember who is who because in a second they might be a deceiver. I loved the inclusion of Xemerius, the gargoyle demon that only Gwen has the ability to see. He added some light-hearted fun to the middle of this trilogy where the story has the ability to lull before the big conclusion. Gier has spun a web with this storyline and I can’t wait to see how the trilogy concludes in Emerald Green. ( )