WILD OPEN FACES by Jennifer G. Edelson Official Blog Tour with Author guest post & #giveaway @JeanBookNerd @JGEauthor @TTCBooksandmore ~ '

Publisher : Bad Apple Books (December 17, 2020)

Language: : English
Paperback : 351 pages
ISBN-10 : 1733514015
ISBN-13 : 978-1733514019

Praise for WILD OPEN FACES

“A powerful book which both stands nicely alone and compliments Between Wild and Ruin . . . absolutely enthralling reading.” —Midwest Book Review

Praise for BETWEEN WILD & RUIN

“What could be a corny premise turns into an exhilarating, fun ride in Edelson’s adept hands. Her characters are smartly drawn, and readers will easily identify with Ruby, a strong yet insecure young artist on the verge of adulthood, who is still recovering from her tragic past . . . Fans of Twilight and modern fairy tales will fall in love with Ruby and root for her eventual romance.” —Blue Ink Review (Starred Review)

“Between Wild and Ruin is a stunning story of legends, romance, and destiny with themes of starting over, small towns, beauty, and community . . . Edelson perfectly breathes new life in mythology by honoring the oral tradition of a small community and the ruins that bring to life Ruby's destiny.” —Manhattan Book Review

“Highly recommended to mature teens through new adult and adult audiences, this is a story that lingers in the mind long after its final revelation.” —Midwest Book Review

“A great addition to young adult urban fantasy.” —Seattle Book Review

“Descriptions of the New Mexico landscape are rich and atmospheric, arousing the senses with references to the scent of smoke and juniper, the predatory roar of mountain lions, and the brilliant dazzle of stars in the desert sky . . . The writing conveys a sense of timelessness, making it easy to believe Ruby’s sense that the land is spirit-haunted and that Leo, the handsome young man she encounters near the ruins, is somehow connected to it all.” —Clarion Forward

“An intriguing historical tale and an over-the-top love-quadrangle romance.” —Kirkus Reviews

“The paranormal aspects of the tale are credible and richly steeped in traditional lore, and the plot is finely crafted . . . Between Wild and Ruin is most highly recommended.” —Reader’s Favorite (5-Star Review)

** First Place Winner — Young Adult Fiction: 2020 Arizona/New Mexico Book Awards

** First Place Winner - Young Adult Fiction: 2020 National Federation Press Women

** Gold Medal Winner (First Place) - Young Adult Mythology/Folklore; 2020 Reader's Choice International

** First Place Winner - Young Adult Fiction: 2020 New Mexico Women's Press

Surfaces are deceiving . . .

After falling for Ezra and discovering a gateway to the Otherworld, it’s a truism Ruby knows to take to heart. But La Luna finally feels like home, and with graduation just weeks away and a cushy internship on a nearby archeological dig in her pocket, it’s easy to downplay the strange new events taking place in the Glorieta Pass. Even when Angel’s deadbeat father reappears after twenty years, stirring up questions about Angel, the ruin, and Ruby’s mother.

Uncertainty is bad enough, but when Ruby starts having inexplicable visions, and the archeological dig unearths mysterious artifacts connected to both a fabled Aztec city and the Pecos Pueblo, Ruby faces more than an uncertain future — she’s forced to accept the role of True of Heart. Will Ezra and her friends stand by her as she confronts the Otherworld? Love is enigmatic, especially in the heart of New Mexico, but the Otherworld may be the biggest mystery of them all.

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Ten quotes from WILD OPEN FACES

“Never apologize. It’s a weakness.” Lee, Professor and Ruby’s boss at the Archeological dig, speaking to Ruby when she first starts working there.
“Some people live for fancy dinners and goopy poetry, but I’m the lucky girl who landed a guy who knows enough to console me with my favorite junk food.” – Ruby, ruminating about Ezra after he brings her a bag of Cheetos as a good luck present when she starts working at the dig.
“So, you’re what, digging up magic wands and witches? That’s just what we need around here, a brand-new set of ghost stories.” — Angel, after discovering the archeological dig may be the mythical Aztec city, Aztlan
“Remember when you had to do all the convincing? I think I liked it better when I was the insecure one in this relationship.” — Ezra, exasperated by Ruby’s insecurity.
“Angel sometimes talks tough, but he’s really more Rick Grimes meets Mayberry.” — Ruby, pontificating about Angel.
“My head feels like it’s housing a huge ball of wet cotton. If thinking so hard about something so speculative is a headache in the making, Ezra questioning us is an imminent stroke.” — Ruby, after fighting with Ezra.
“You don’t wear wounded wallflower well. Especially not after months of essentially telling me to stop complaining about fate and suck it up. Especially not when you were right.” — Ezra, giving Ruby a ‘pep-talk.’
“The way people are acting, you’d think everyone just found out they may have an evil supernatural dad and a half-brother they made out with.” — Ruby, exasperated at a turn of events.
“I’m going to start you a freaking fan club online, Ruby. I’ll charge a dollar per perv and make a fortune.” — Marta, because she’s Marta.
“I imagine the Council was livid when Mick brought Sera home in your stead. But then, what else does one expect from the god of the Underworld?” — Tezlipoca, Aztec god, speaking to Ruby.

Photo Credit: Shoshanna Bettencourt

Jennifer G. Edelson is a writer, artist, former attorney, pizza lover, and hard-core Bollywood fan. She has a BFA in Sculpture and a J.D. in law and has taught both creative writing and legal research and writing at several fine institutions, including the University of Minnesota. Originally a California native, she currently resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico with her husband, kids, and dog, Hubble after surviving twenty-plus years in the Minnesota tundra (but still considers Los Angeles, the Twin Cities, and Santa Fe all home).