Yes. Loved it. Can't wait for Book 2! (Also, I now have a German folk song stuck in my head that I hadn't thought of in more than a decade. Still know the melody! So that's pretty great.)

The first book in a new series by [b:Ruby Red|8835379|Ruby Red (Precious Stone Trilogy, #1)|Kerstin Gier|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1312036605s/8835379.jpg|6510846] author Kerstin Gier, [b:Dream a Little Dream|21469090|Dream a Little Dream (Silber, #1)|Kerstin Gier|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1408645749s/21469090.jpg|24501753] follows Liv Silver as she and her sister begin what they hope will be a more permanently-settled life in England with their wandering-Academic American mother. Of course, things don't go exactly to plan. It begins with the foursome of beautiful, mysterious boys at Liv's school, percolates with some really curious dreams, and sparks with a mysterious and creepy ritual swearing-of-an-oath. And, of course, because this is Kerstin Gier we're talking about, there's a well-paced romance with plenty of witty dialogue to boot.

Liv's character is wonderfully self-possessed and clever. Supporting characters like Liv's mother and au pair are well-written and entertaining. Story components are well-balanced, making this a quick and lively read.

[a:Kerstin Gier|298438|Kerstin Gier|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1276520835p2/298438.jpg] is the best-kept secret of the YA world. Her witty banter, memorable characters, and kooky-yet-accessible stories are sure to win-over even reluctant readers. Highly recommended. (Would recommend for fans of [a:Maggie Stiefvater|1330292|Maggie Stiefvater|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1384827512p2/1330292.jpg]).

I received an advance reader copy of this title in exchange for an honest review. Thanks, Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) and NetGalley!