An exciting new series from the acclaimed author of Red Glass. Zeeta's life with her free-spirited mother, Layla, is anything but normal. Every year Layla picks another country she wants to live in. This summer they’re in Ecuador, and Zeeta is determined to convince her mother to settle down. Zeeta makes friends with vendors at the town market and begs them to think of upstanding, “normal” men to set up with Layla. There, Zeeta meets Wendell. She learns that he was born nearby, but adopted by an American family. His one wish is to find his birth parents, and Zeeta agrees to help him. But when Wendell’s biological father turns out to be involved in something very dangerous, Zeeta wonders whether she’ll ever get the chance to tell her mom how she really feels—or to enjoy her deepening feelings for Wendell. Praise for Red Glass: *“A captivating read.”—School Library Journal, Starred
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"A book with a flaky artist mom who quotes Rumi every five seconds, what's not to like about that? Zeeta's voice rings absolutely true, and the trajectory of growth for her during the course of this novel is excellently done. Resau's a good writer and a canny plotter. Her characters are very real and for me, very easy to love. I enjoyed this one very much, and am off to read the next one now."
— melody (4 out of 5 stars)
" Zeeta...her mother Layla and her travel the world. Been here and there, every year they move from one country to another. These days they happen to be in Ecuador with the Otavalenos. They used to live in Thailand. On the plane to Ecuador Zeeta sees a young man. He inspires something in her. But will she ever see him again probavly not. "
— Analy, 2/3/2014" this was a really great book. it was a little slow to start, but then i realized that i couldn't put it down! the ending was really good to. i cant wait to read the next one! "
— Hannah, 1/15/2014" I loved Resau's previous book, Red Glass, but this one didn't resonate with me in the same way. I still enjoyed her writing, but felt far more disconnected from the characters and events of the story. I was also a little annoyed to see at the end that it's going to be a series. "
— Sarah, 1/3/2014" This book remind me of the adventure life has to offer. Makes me want to teach English abroad again. Also, a nice story. "
— Bobbi, 11/14/2013" Pretty good, but I liked Red Glass better. "
— Jennifer, 11/9/2013" Not enough action for my book club girls. But I quite liked it! An adventure in Ecuador, which the reader gets to experience as an insider--as someone who speaks 7 languages like the ever-traveling Zeeta. Though Zeeta's emotional growth is somewhat predictable, it was also very satisfying. "
— Alexa, 7/25/2013" This book was pitch perfect. The romance, spiritualism, mystery, cultural exploration was perfectly executed. Loved it! "
— Christine, 7/20/2013" It was Wonderfully Captivating !!!!!!! "
— Lashya, 4/2/2012" Maine Student Book Award Nominee 2010 "
— Marla, 3/3/2012" Magical... "
— Karine, 2/27/2012" Finally got to finish this one -- it was in my locker at work and I've been off for a few weeks (doctor's orders) -- and I enjoyed it. Adventure, travel, and a good, clean romance for teens. "
— Laurie, 12/30/2011Laura Resau lives with her husband, her dog, and her son in Colorado, where she teaches cultural anthropology and ESL (English as a Second Language). She is also the author of What the Moon Saw and Red Glass.
Justine Eyre is a classically trained actress who has narrated many audiobooks, earning the prestigious Audie Award for best narration and numerous Earphones Awards. She is multilingual and known for her great facility with accents. She has appeared on stage, with leading roles in King Lear and The Crucible, and has had starring roles in four films on the indie circuit. Her television credits include Two and a Half Men and Mad Men.