Forever Blue (Ruby Blue Series, Book 4) by Julie Cassar

The school year isn't over and already Ruby and the gang have had some major challenges and they aren't over yet. Ruby has realized not only what Brennan means to her, but what she means to him. To be each others definition of "home" was a special touch by Cassar. 

More than one person is still out to hurt or kill Ruby. Brennan has his suspicions but getting the proof could take some doing. All the loose ends and questions that have followed readers throughout the series are finally answered here. I found the exchanging of head wreaths (and their meanings) at the Summer Solstice celebration to be elegant and beautifully done. 

The last few chapters are short, but oh so necessary to the story. Again Cassar displays her romantic side with a deftness and sensitivity that shows how much potential she has as an author. There really isn't much to say without giving away things I don't want to give away, so I won't give my usual synopsis.

This  book is far and away the best of the series. As a new author writing her first YA series, Cassar has grown with each book. Each one has been more complex than the previous which is as it should be. The writing feels less stilted also. As a reader, I can see where Cassar is becoming more comfortable in her skin as an author, less hesitant to take us where her characters need to go. I hope she has more stories to tell. I hope she continues to hone her chosen craft and regale us with more tales of Feylin. I was gifted a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. 4 stars

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