Ruby Rising

by Leah Cook

A coming of age debut novel where nobody is who they seem and everyone has an ulterior motive.When Ruby De Grey moves to small town Primfield with her parents she had no idea what lay in store for her.At first things seem good, she's made friends with a group who seem to be the popular kids, she has a new boyfriend and her relationship with her parents is back on track. But when weird things start to happen, like her window randomly exploding when she gets upset, Ruby needs to focus on who her friends are and who her enemies are.For sometimes, they are one and the same.MIkayla befriends her before the school year even starts and, despite her seemingly popular status, Ruby can't help but notice that she is on the odd side of weird. With her pure raven hair and emerald eyes Ruby at first ignores her instincts to run the other way and allows herself to be pulled under Mikayla's wing.When Ruby discovers her mother's elemental ability she suddenly doesn't feel like she's that different. Maybe she has the same powers but just has realised yet.Ruby quickly learns to pick her battles, for as fast as she's gaining her abilities, she gaining enemies twice as quick.In the age old battle of good versus evil, will Ruby live long enough to become what destiny has in store?

215 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 1, 2014

Reviews

[Sarah Gai · Rating 5 out of 5]

*4.5 STARS* WOW what a great debut novel for author Leah Cook. This coming of age story follows a young girl ruby de grey who is uprooted from her old life and moves with her family to the town of primfield. After starting a new school and making new friends strange things start to happen around ruby and to ruby. When she finds out about her elemental abilities and the battles begin along with new friends also come new enemies.
I really enjoyed this book, it has a great story line and kept me turning the pages until the very end. I found the start to be a little dragging but by chapter three things start to move so I recommend you keep reading. Well done

[Vivian · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book should come with a warning. It contains adult themes such as orgies, bestiality, rape, incest, gang rape, murder, sacrifices to the devil.