Emerald Green by Kerstin Gier

Series: Precious Stones Trilogy #3

Format: Paperback

Pages: 447

Rating: 4.5 Stars

How I Got It: Borrowed from Library

                I’m kind of freaking out right now. I just finished this and something was revealed at the end that simultaneously makes me happy and angry because I want to explore more. And I’ll get into that more in the spoiler section.

                This was a great conclusion to the series. I like when series get better as they go and this one definitely do.

                I was happy with the way both the personal and larger world issues were solved. Things were a little easy, but I didn’t predict them so I can’t complain. Ms. Gier did a great job of keeping you sucked up in the present so you forget to think about the larger picture.

                That being said it would have been nice to get some resolution with a few of the side characters. I just have a few questions about some of their actions and choices .

                And of course Xermius was still full of awesomeness. I don’t think I’ve mentioned this, but I picture him as one of the gargoyles from Disney’s Hunchback of Notre Dame.

                Now, spoilers.

                There’s really only one thing I want to talk about.

                Actually, I lied.

                First, if Gideon and Gwen both are immortal does that mean their friends and families are just going to die? Will they age or be perpetual teenagers?

                OK. Now for the thing I really want to talk about.

                Mr. Bernard.

                Tell me if I’m wrong, but does that epilogue mean he’s Gwen’s brother or nephew? Does  he know they’re related?

                I kind of think he does know.  And that’s why he is always helping Gwen and her grandfather. And he seems to have sneaky little secrets. That epilogue just blew my mind. I knew he had to be someone special and never thought that would be it.

                I have to say I really liked this series. Eventually I would like to buy them for my shelf. These books would probably be even better on a re-read because then it’s easier to understand and you would be in on the secrets. I just can’t decide if I should try to buy the hardcovers or paperbacks.

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Holly 

Sapphire Blue by Kerstin Gier

Series: Precious Stone Trilogy #2

Format: Paperback

Pages: 354

Rating: 4 Stars

How I Got It: Borrowed from Library

                This was a great sequel and picked up right were the first book ended. And I loved it just as much as the first book.

                The story is still intriguing and I’m liking the characters more and more. Xemerius is probably my favorite and he is hilarious.

                I will say this, I started to get a little confused. This is a struggle I always face with time travel. It’s not because Ms. Gier does anything wrong. My brain just struggles to comprehend all the intricacies. That being said, it didn’t impact my enjoyment.

                I know this review is kind of sparse but I’m in the middle of the third book. Hopefully, that review will be longer.

Ruby Red by Kerstin Gier

Series: Precious Stone Trilogy #1

Format: Paperback

Pages: 322

Rating: 3 Stars

How I Got It: Borrowed from the Library

                I’ll be upfront-I’m not sure how good or informative this review will be. I read this a few days ago and have been reading the series quickly so they’re started to merge into one big book for me.

                Immediately I was sucked into this story. It’s interesting with an appropriate mystery. Ms. Gier does an excellent job slowly revealing things to both Gwen and the reader.

                Gwen’s an amazing protagonist. She’s kind of quirky, but I like her and her sense of humor. I also like that she has Lesley as a best friend and is willing to share everything with her. There are actually a lot of strong female characters that have great relationships. I absolutely lover her Aunt Maddy.

                Plus, she plays with what you expect with this type of character. Normally, characters like Gwen suddenly find out their special and are thrust into this crazy new world. But Gwen has some familiarity with the whole time-travel thing.

                This is definitely an enjoyable story that immediately sucks you in. And that ending made me want to pick up the second book instantly. There really isn’t anything else you can ask for in a first book in a series.