A Riddle in Ruby

Name: A Riddle in Ruby
Price: 6.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.2 (46 reviews)
Author: Davis, Kent

by Davis, Kent

Fantasy Young Adult

4.2 (46)

205 pages~3.4 hr readPublished by Greenwillow Books

$6.99Near peak price

Last checked: May 12, 2026

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Price history: $0.50 – $7.59

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Price range: $0.50 – $7.59

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Perfect for you if...

You love witty, fast-paced adventures with clever protagonists who don't take themselves too seriously.
You're after middle grade fantasy that treats young readers as smart, with layered plots and characters who actually surprise you.
You enjoyed Jonathan Stroud or Septimus Heap and want more of that particular blend of humour, mystery, and inventive world-building.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer straightforward narratives without intricate plotting or multiple threads weaving together.
You're looking for high-stakes emotional drama or darker fantasy themes—this skews lighter and more adventure-focused.
You want a standalone story rather than investing in a trilogy.

About this book

Ruby Teach is a thief-in-training and keeper of secrets, including ones unknown even to herself. Daughter of a smuggler and pirate, she has spent her life learning to swindle, steal, and pick complex locks. When she collides with aristocratic young lord Athen, her world spirals into chaos as she discovers she has been hiding from secret societies and the Royal Navy—both now pursuing her. This first book in a fantasy-adventure trilogy is set in an alternate colonial Philadelphia where alchemy, a blend of magic and science, powered the industrial revolution. The story features fully rounded characters and rapid-fire, funny dialogue as Ruby navigates her new circumstances.

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$0.50 – $7.59

Price has dropped 19 times over the last 2 years. Goes on sale roughly every 39 days. Typically stays discounted for 35 days.

Sales Rank

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Currently around #2,355K in the Kindle store — a niche title. Climbing the charts — 27% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.2★ from 46 reviews

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Based on past patterns, a price drop could happen soon. It typically goes on sale every 39 days and the last drop was 61 days ago. Typical discount: 93% off.

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