Sapphire Blue is the sequel to Ruby Red, as well as the second book in a trilogy. I received an ARE of the novel, and did not previously read the first novel.
Overall, I found this novel fairly enjoyable. The novel appears to leave off approximately where the first one leaves off. This in medias rei approach is nice, because the pace of the novel is quick and fun...
At least, for the most part. The "romance" story line was:
a. predictable, &
b. annoying.
The protagonist's waffling between "empowered female" and "why doesn't he care about meee" whining may be realistic, but here's a secret:
Teenage girls who are in love and unsure if those feelings are returned are boring.
At first, as a reader, you're listening to the whining and you're sympathetic. Poor, poor Gwyneth - the guy she likes seems kind of like a dick. Luckily, she realizes this, and can move on to find someone else.
Oh, wait. She's doing that thing where she lets him kiss her because she's still not over him? Well, that's realistic...
& now she's crushed b/c Douchey Love Interest isn't being nice to her again... Who didn't see that coming?
Oh - Gwyneth didn't see it coming? It's not like this behavior is out of the ordinary for him - What is she, mentally deficient?
OMG - she's still going on about this guy! And acting like she wants to die because of some guy she's only known for a few weeks? (Stephenie Meyer - I'm blaming you for this.)
Ok. She needs to shut up, or I'm going to burst my eardrums, on purpose, even though I'm reading this ridiculousness & that action would do me no good.
So, yeah, the romance story line really got on my nerves.
Other than that, though, I found the novel fairly enjoyable.
The time travel important to the story lines of this trilogy is very interesting, particularly because the writing of the time shifts is very well done.
I was able to follow along very well, but still recommend that you read Ruby Red before delving into this story. I got a good feeling for all of the characters, but felt that it would have been a little bit more fun to be revisiting them in Sapphire Blue rather than meeting them for the first time. Also, while I caught on to most of the time travel lingo going on, it probably would have been easier had I read the first novel.
I will say, despite the annoying romance stuff, that I will probably read the next novel (Emerald Green) in the trilogy to find out how the series ends!
Have you been reading this trilogy/novel? Please share your thoughts in the comments below!
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