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helenehannailona's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
paulinehs01's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Ich liebe diese Reihe einfach ich ich kann kein einziges schlechtes Wort darüber sagen. Es wird auch nach hundert mal nicht langweilig und verliert nie die Magie. Die Zeiten in der Vergangenheit werden so märchenhaft magisch beschrieben, dass ich früher unbedingt zu der Zeit der Bälle leben wollte. Die Szenen in der Vergangenheit sind das Schönste in den Büchern. Ob es beim Grafen oder mit ihren Großvater ist, es ist einfach wunderschön. Ich liebe die Interaktionen zwischen Gwen und ihrem Großvater. Es ist einfach so süß wie sie ihren Großvater sieht aber er eigentlich nur zehn Jahre älter ist als sie. Auch Lucy und Paul sind einfach toll. Ich wundere mich aber bis heute wie ich die Verwandtschaftsverhältnisse nicht sehen konnte. Die Prologe und Epiloge sind so eindeutig. Naja ich war halt jung und habe nicht nachgedacht (obwohl ich das immer noch nicht tue).
ingo_lembcke's review against another edition
3.0
Started August 03d, 2013 after finishing [b:Rubinrot|6325285|Rubinrot (Edelstein Trilogie, #1)|Kerstin Gier|http://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1327918185s/6325285.jpg|6510846] the first in the series.
A fast read. Nice Cliffhanger.
Be sure to buy the next (and last) book in the series before finishing this one.
As with the first book, if this was rated like a film it would be for age 6 or at most for 12: lots of more or less unbelievable romance, no sex, a little violence. The underlying theme, though, is well thought out and something to think about. Also in the context very believable.
A fast read. Nice Cliffhanger.
Be sure to buy the next (and last) book in the series before finishing this one.
As with the first book, if this was rated like a film it would be for age 6 or at most for 12: lots of more or less unbelievable romance, no sex, a little violence. The underlying theme, though, is well thought out and something to think about. Also in the context very believable.
laureenreads's review against another edition
3.0
Please note: I am reading the English translation version "Sapphire Blue" and not the German version. Because I don't read or speak German, which would make it very difficult for me to read...
dcnireads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
heyrikehere's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
They’re such annoying teenangers like just talk
ritasreadingcorner's review against another edition
5.0
Ahh, the end of this book is so heartbreaking :'(
I loved this book, just like the first one. We get to know some new characters, like Xemerius, who was REALLY annoying at first but turned out to be a very good friend; Raphael, even though we don't get to see much of him - I kinda hope he stays with Leslie.
Charlotte remains the cruel bitch she is and I still want to choke her.
Honestly, I hope Gideon was lying when he said that thing to Gwen. I mean, HE HAD TO. And he sounded so honest when he told her he loved her. Bahh. Stupid Gideon.
Then again, the ending scared me. I hope no one dies in the last book, specially Gwen and/or Gideon because I'm really tired of authors who kill the main characters.
Despite all the crappy stuff, I think this book is amazing. It is very well written and it's also a very good sequel. If you read Ruby Red, you should read this one too.
I loved this book, just like the first one. We get to know some new characters, like Xemerius, who was REALLY annoying at first but turned out to be a very good friend; Raphael, even though we don't get to see much of him - I kinda hope he stays with Leslie.
Charlotte remains the cruel bitch she is and I still want to choke her.
Honestly, I hope Gideon was lying when he said that thing to Gwen. I mean, HE HAD TO. And he sounded so honest when he told her he loved her. Bahh. Stupid Gideon.
Then again, the ending scared me. I hope no one dies in the last book, specially Gwen and/or Gideon because I'm really tired of authors who kill the main characters.
Despite all the crappy stuff, I think this book is amazing. It is very well written and it's also a very good sequel. If you read Ruby Red, you should read this one too.
viljalin's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
piamarie's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
magnolia4039's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0