RUBY

by Janis Flores

Young Ruby Fairchild has always navigated a delicate balance between solitude and connection. After being sent to Juvenile Detention for a horrendous crime she didn’t commit, she spends three years with her grandmother Sorcha in a secluded cabin in the Idaho Mountains. Her bond with a fierce white wolf named WAYA (Cherokee for “snow”) provides the love and loyalty for which she has always yearned. Yet, as danger approaches from hunters who want to destroy all wolves, Ruby embarks on a journey of self-discovery, delving not only into finding the father for whom she has always yearned, but to protecting the wild creatures that link her fate to the wolves and her ancestors.

In a gripping tale of courage, loyalty, and the search for belonging, Ruby learns that the roots of family run deeper than blood and that true strength lies in the bonds we choose to forge.

Kindle Edition

Published January 10, 2025

Reviews

[Nora · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book completely stole my heart. From the very first page, I was drawn into Ruby Fairchild’s world — her quiet strength, her struggles, and her incredible bond with Waya, the majestic white wolf, felt so real that I could almost hear the wind in the Idaho Mountains and see the snow glistening in the moonlight. The author has woven a story that is not only beautifully written but deeply moving, blending adventure, suspense, and heartfelt emotion into a journey of self-discovery and belonging.

The themes of loyalty, family, and courage are explored in a way that lingers long after you turn the last page. I found myself cheering for Ruby, feeling her heartbreaks, and celebrating her victories. This is the kind of book that stays with you — the kind you press into a friend’s hands with a smile and say, “You have to read this.” A masterpiece of storytelling.

[Elizabeth Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an unforgettable story! Ruby Fairchild’s journey is both thrilling and deeply emotional, and her bond with Waya, the white wolf, is nothing short of magical. The author masterfully blends suspense, adventure, and heartfelt moments, creating a story that is impossible to put down.

Ruby’s courage, resilience, and search for belonging truly resonated with me, and the vivid descriptions of the Idaho Mountains and the wild wolves made the setting feel alive. This book is a beautiful reminder that family is more than blood, and strength is found in the connections we choose. A must-read for anyone who loves adventure, heart, and unforgettable characters.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ruby as a heroine is instantly recognizable and authentic as someone who has been subjected to many of life’s injustices, and still finds a way to rise above her circumstances by delving within to see who she really is. She is accompanied by some wonderful guides, from her grandmother Sorcha who reluctantly takes Ruby in and then becomes her beloved teacher; to Waya, Ruby’s elusive wild soulmate of a white wolf, who opens Ruby’s heart to the fierce protectiveness and loyalty that is already part of her character. Ruby navigates the twists and turns of her life with grace and wholeheartedness, even when she is making mistakes in love and loyalty that she is determined to learn from. Her journey from tormented child to self-confident and loving adult is an inspiration. By the end of this book, you will feel as if Ruby is that friend who you care for deeply, and are always rooting for.