Reviews

The Last Ruby by Barbara Hartzler

laird_br0wn3's review

adventurous emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

ari_reading_'s review

3.0

A satisfying end to the series, this instalment wraps up everything perfectly and we learn more about The Messenger. The powers of The Messenger intrigued me from the start, since this is a Christian book, there is no swearing or inappropriate romantic gestures.
The ending felt somewhat unrealistic that practically all of her friends lived that were alive in this book. The fast-paced plot and diverse mix of characters, and especially the prominent role of magic makes this an enjoyable read. It also isn't very long.
Overall, a satisfying conclusion imbued with tidbits of romance and some action.

debmozingo's review

5.0

This is the final book in this series, and I think the author did a wonderful job of wrapping it all up. There was heaps of action, bits of romance (but not too much - it's a Christian book), angels, demons, and great characters galore. There was also some areas left open for a possible second series. Overall, I really enjoyed this series. It's young adult, and I'd feel comfortable having my kids read it. And the storyline was fresh. That's hard to find! Fun read!