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Where Your Treasure Is
Most people assume I’m reckless and have an adrenaline addict’s death wish. That’s not exactly how I see it.
Eighteen-year-old Ruby has grown up in her twin brothers’ shadow. The whole treasure diving community applauds her brothers and abuelo for finding a famous sunken Spanish galleon. Ruby and her best friend and diving buddy Tanner spent hours searching for another galleon with a massive treasure, Dos Hermanos.
Until Tanner died.
Ruby hasn’t searched for Dos Hermanos since Tanner’s tragic death, but when the family’s nemesis Marco tries to convince Ruby to tell him what she knows about where Dos Hermanos might lie, the race is on. Ruby’s competition has too much gall and not enough conscience, but she is ready to fight for the treasure.
When Marco abducts her brothers and abuelo, Ruby is determined to search on her own and beat Marco at his own game.
But the real question is, will Ruby find the sunken treasure or lose her soul?
Eighteen-year-old Ruby has grown up in her twin brothers’ shadow. The whole treasure diving community applauds her brothers and abuelo for finding a famous sunken Spanish galleon. Ruby and her best friend and diving buddy Tanner spent hours searching for another galleon with a massive treasure, Dos Hermanos.
Until Tanner died.
Ruby hasn’t searched for Dos Hermanos since Tanner’s tragic death, but when the family’s nemesis Marco tries to convince Ruby to tell him what she knows about where Dos Hermanos might lie, the race is on. Ruby’s competition has too much gall and not enough conscience, but she is ready to fight for the treasure.
When Marco abducts her brothers and abuelo, Ruby is determined to search on her own and beat Marco at his own game.
But the real question is, will Ruby find the sunken treasure or lose her soul?
281 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 1, 2026
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February 4, 2026
"Where Your Treasure Is" by M. Liz Boyle is full of adventure and suspense. Throughout the book, Ruby has to face the challenges of family relationships, emotions tied to a traumatic loss, and her faith and relationship with God.
Because of the setting and family involved, there are Spanish words used in the book. The majority of these have the English translation with them, especially for the initial use of the word. I would say it might be helpful for some readers to have a glossary in the back to list the Spanish words and their meanings as well as for a few scuba diving terms used in the story. (Even if someone doesn't have experience with diving, the reader can still get the basic idea of what is going on without knowing the exact meaning of the terms.)
There were some parts that were a little predictable with the foreshadowing, but that added to the suspense to see if the reader's guess to what would happen in the situation would really happen. (Most of these spots might not seem as predictable for a youth reading the book versus an adult reading the book.)
I appreciate that M. Liz Boyle ties in the struggle Ruby has as she is working on her relationship and faith in God as a Christian. This is something Christian youth can relate to very well. I also like that this book does not have any profanity or inappropriate language and is a clean read. I really enjoyed reading "Where Your Treasure Is" and am looking forward to sharing it with my teen daughter.
Note: I was on the launch team for this book but was not required to leave a review.
Because of the setting and family involved, there are Spanish words used in the book. The majority of these have the English translation with them, especially for the initial use of the word. I would say it might be helpful for some readers to have a glossary in the back to list the Spanish words and their meanings as well as for a few scuba diving terms used in the story. (Even if someone doesn't have experience with diving, the reader can still get the basic idea of what is going on without knowing the exact meaning of the terms.)
There were some parts that were a little predictable with the foreshadowing, but that added to the suspense to see if the reader's guess to what would happen in the situation would really happen. (Most of these spots might not seem as predictable for a youth reading the book versus an adult reading the book.)
I appreciate that M. Liz Boyle ties in the struggle Ruby has as she is working on her relationship and faith in God as a Christian. This is something Christian youth can relate to very well. I also like that this book does not have any profanity or inappropriate language and is a clean read. I really enjoyed reading "Where Your Treasure Is" and am looking forward to sharing it with my teen daughter.
Note: I was on the launch team for this book but was not required to leave a review.
February 14, 2026
Where Your Treasure Is by M. Liz Boyle is a well-written clean romance based on Christian principles with a pinch of suspense. The story takes place on the coast, where a family runs a business offering diving trips. The story is well constructed and has appealing characters that you get to know well. It is a faith-building story in which the main character tries to find her way back to God after a traumatic event. I had never read a book by this author before and am pleasantly surprised and looking forward to the next book.
February 4, 2026
I read this book as an ARC and did not receive any compensation for my honest review.
What a fun read!
Boyle does an excellent job of setting up and executing the plot. It surprised me with a lot of action quickly and throughout the book.
I love Ruby! She's very complex and not stereotypical. As the book goes on, you learn more layers of her story. I was expecting the main character to be younger as in Boyle's Off The Iternary Series , but she's not, and I love it! Ruby has faced some tough times, and she has to discover where her treasure actually lies to keep going.
The setting is unique, and the whole diving aspect is super enjoyable. I didn't know before reading Where Your Treasure Is that it would be about diving, but I was pleasantly surprised, too, because I am planning to get dive-certified in the spring! I'm currently a diving noob, so I appreciated the author's soft explanation of the diving world without it feeling like preaching. It felt natural, but I still learned from it!
The target audience is high school-age, as Ruby has to deal with trauma and is in the dating world. (I know dating in a book can be choppy water for some families) I wouldn't hand it to a younger kid because it mentions some scenarios that younger kids shouldn't worry about or think about.
I wouldn't call it a mystery as much as an exploration. Boyle wove together multiple storylines in one big explanation of who Ruby is as a person. There is a super fun, action-packed, perilous storyline throughout the book, which is awesome.
What a fun read!
Boyle does an excellent job of setting up and executing the plot. It surprised me with a lot of action quickly and throughout the book.
I love Ruby! She's very complex and not stereotypical. As the book goes on, you learn more layers of her story. I was expecting the main character to be younger as in Boyle's Off The Iternary Series , but she's not, and I love it! Ruby has faced some tough times, and she has to discover where her treasure actually lies to keep going.
The setting is unique, and the whole diving aspect is super enjoyable. I didn't know before reading Where Your Treasure Is that it would be about diving, but I was pleasantly surprised, too, because I am planning to get dive-certified in the spring! I'm currently a diving noob, so I appreciated the author's soft explanation of the diving world without it feeling like preaching. It felt natural, but I still learned from it!
The target audience is high school-age, as Ruby has to deal with trauma and is in the dating world. (I know dating in a book can be choppy water for some families) I wouldn't hand it to a younger kid because it mentions some scenarios that younger kids shouldn't worry about or think about.
I wouldn't call it a mystery as much as an exploration. Boyle wove together multiple storylines in one big explanation of who Ruby is as a person. There is a super fun, action-packed, perilous storyline throughout the book, which is awesome.
February 12, 2026
I've read a couple of M. Liz Boyle's other books and enjoyed them, but Where Your Treasure Is hits different. Plunged into a deep dive of all things treasure-hunting (puns intended) , I became familiar with scuba terms and procedures. I feel like an armchair expert now, ha.
I could feel the humidity of the Florida coast setting, see that handsome Cruz, and marveled at the coral reefs and colorful fish during the dives. I wanted to shake sense into our main character Ruby sometimes, while still grieving with her over her losses.
The part of the story that really gripped me, however, was the dynamics of Ruby's family. They are close and loving, yet complicated and imperfect, like my own. Their struggles to communicate well, and their mistakes made along the way, resonated deeply. The book is aptly named, and the changes in Ruby's heart come at a price.
Teens, families-- read this book. You'll have fun, and might even wipe away a tear or two near the end, like I did. The good kind.
I could feel the humidity of the Florida coast setting, see that handsome Cruz, and marveled at the coral reefs and colorful fish during the dives. I wanted to shake sense into our main character Ruby sometimes, while still grieving with her over her losses.
The part of the story that really gripped me, however, was the dynamics of Ruby's family. They are close and loving, yet complicated and imperfect, like my own. Their struggles to communicate well, and their mistakes made along the way, resonated deeply. The book is aptly named, and the changes in Ruby's heart come at a price.
Teens, families-- read this book. You'll have fun, and might even wipe away a tear or two near the end, like I did. The good kind.
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