{"id":18420,"date":"2017-03-02T07:30:56","date_gmt":"2017-03-02T12:30:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=18420"},"modified":"2017-12-14T23:21:49","modified_gmt":"2017-12-15T04:21:49","slug":"blog-tour-excerpt-arc-review-giveaway-the-butterfly-project-by-emma-scott","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=18420","title":{"rendered":"Blog Tour, Excerpt, ARC Review, & Giveaway: The Butterfly Project by Emma Scott"},"content":{"rendered":"

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“Where you are is home…”<\/strong><\/h4>\n

THE BUTTERFLY PROJECT<\/strong><\/h4>\n

by\u00a0Emma Scott<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Released February 28, 2017<\/strong><\/h4>\n

BUY NOW!<\/strong>
\nAmazon US<\/a> |\u00a0Amazon Universal<\/a>\u00a0| Paperback<\/a>\u00a0| Audio<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Blurb<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>“Where you are is home…”<\/p>\n

At age fourteen, Zelda Rossi witnessed the unthinkable, and has spent the last ten years hardening her heart against the guilt and grief. She channels her pain into her art: a dystopian graphic novel where vigilantes travel back in time to stop heinous crimes\u2014like child abduction\u2014before they happen. Zelda pitches her graphic novel to several big-time comic book publishers in New York City, only to have her hopes crash and burn. Circumstances leave her stranded in an unfamiliar city, and in an embarrassing moment of weakness, she meets a guarded young man with a past he\u2019d do anything to change…<\/p>\n

Beckett Copeland spent two years in prison for armed robbery, and is now struggling to keep his head above water. A bike messenger by day, he speeds around New York City, riding fast and hard but going nowhere, his criminal record holding him back almost as much as the guilt of his crime.<\/p>\n

Zelda and Beckett form a grudging alliance of survival, and in between their stubborn clash of wills, they slowly begin to provide each other with the warmth of forgiveness, healing, and maybe even love. But when Zelda and Beckett come face to face with their pasts, they must choose to hold on to the guilt and regret that bind them, or let go and open their hearts for a shot at happiness.<\/p>\n

The Butterfly Project<\/em>\u00a0is a novel that reveals the power of forgiveness, and how even the smallest decisions of the heart can\u2014like the flutter of a butterfly\u2019s wings\u2014create currents that strengthen into gale winds, altering the course of a life forever.<\/p>\n

Find\u00a0The Butterfly Project\u00a0<\/em>on\u00a0GOODREADS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Review<\/strong><\/h4>\n

5 ASTOUNDING\u00a0STARS!<\/p>\n

Wow. I don\u2019t know what to say. Emma Scott has written another amazing and emotional story that moved me completely and filled my heart. The Butterfly Project<\/em>\u00a0is packed with guilt, regret,\u00a0seriousness,\u00a0and the\u00a0circumstances that ultimately shaped the characters into the people they are, but it\u2019s the power of forgiveness, trust, and love that is astounding and even more life altering.\u00a0This captivating, heartfelt story is a must read and a new 2017 favorite of mine.<\/p>\n

When Zelda Rossi was fourteen years old, she witnessed a tragic event that changed her life in a blink of an eye. An event that hardened her heart and filled her soul with unimaginable pain. The guilt she harbors eats away at her and she does the only thing she can to survive.<\/p>\n

It was either draw or lose my fucking mind.
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\nThe book was an apology spread out over a hundred black and white pages, colored with tears and inked with regret; everything I didn\u2019t do that day was embedded in the drawings, and my heroine\u2019s rage \u2013 her merciless thirst for vengeance \u2013 was my only relief.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Zelda moved to New York City to make her dreams come true and find peace, but as a graphic novelist suffering rejection after rejection from publishers, everything just keeps getting worse.\u00a0Then, on her last night in the city before she heads back home, she meets Beckett.<\/p>\n

Beckett Copeland is consumed with his own pain. He made mistakes in the past, bad decisions that altered\u00a0his life and will haunt him forever. When he meets Zelda he finds her intriguing but he refuses to\u00a0pursue\u00a0her for reasons kept\u00a0deep down inside him. \u00a0She somehow implants herself into his life though and the bond that forms between them becomes everything.<\/p>\n

This book delivers ALL THE FEELS and I loved it! I am still reeling from this sensational story. The writing is gorgeous, flowing easily across the pages while drawing you into the story. You become\u00a0fully invested in the beautifully broken, complex characters\u00a0who are just trying to survive.<\/p>\n

The pain in his eyes when he\u2019d spoken about it was bright and glassy. I\u2019d see that look before, in every mirror I\u2019d ever looked into. I recognized the weight of guilt hanging around his neck, because I wore it too.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Zelda was written in such a realistic way that I could totally relate to her. Her hopes and dreams, her fears and reservations, everything made her real to me. My heart wept\u00a0for the pain she constantly felt and the guilt she couldn’t forgive. She was sweet, smart, and funny, and I loved her sarcasm and wit. I admired her bravery and strength as she tried to find closure from the past.<\/p>\n

Beckett is an\u00a0amazing hero whose vulnerabilities only make me love him\u00a0more. He is one of the most\u00a0generous heroes I have read and his kind heart was apparent\u00a0through his actions. He is selfless, caring, and loves taking\u00a0care of the people around him. He had a\u00a0hard childhood\u00a0and now he has to deal with the consequences of his actions taken in the past.\u00a0I loved that he owns those actions though and doesn\u2019t put blame on anyone else.<\/p>\n

Zelda and Beckett are amazing together. Even though they both fight separate inner demons, each\u00a0are affected completely by their experiences and are stuck in a place of hurt, unable to move on.<\/p>\n

“Do you ever wonder, Zelda, if you’re allowed to be happy?”
\nTears sprang to my eyes. “Yes,” I whispered. “All the time. Every minute.”
\nHis brows furrowed and her brushed the backs of his fingers along my cheek. “I hate to hear you say that. I hate that I can’t take that pain from you.”
\n“Me too,” I said. “For you. You carry too much.”
\n“Maybe we both do.”<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I loved watching\u00a0them\u00a0help each other heal from the grief of their pasts. They challenged each other and the growth they experience in this story is incredibly beautiful as they overcome the pain they harbor inside their souls. They find a calm in each other and a safety they haven’t felt in a while.<\/p>\n

\u201cHow do you do that, Beckett?\u201d
\n\u201cDo what?\u201d
\n\u201cI called you feeling so goddamn lost, but your voice\u2026 It\u2019s like a searchlight in the fog.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

And they finally find\u00a0hope. Each one giving the other a flicker of possibility for a different life\u00a0while supporting\u00a0and providing\u00a0strength to each other. \u00a0I loved the detailed expressions that describe Zelda and Beckett and how they\u00a0painted a clear picture of everything the characters\u00a0were feeling, making me feel\u00a0everything too.<\/p>\n

The progression of their relationship was slow building and natural. It’s was well paced and excellently\u00a0written. I loved watching the friendship bloom into more as they opened up to each other and tore down the walls that encased their hearts.<\/p>\n

I met a girl.
\nShe\u2019s woven herself into my life, so tightly that if I cut those threads, I\u2019ll unravel. The warmth will seep out, the light will dim until I\u2019m nothing but dark.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

There were so many sweet interactions between Zelda and Beckett as they navigated a relationship that was all too new and unfamiliar to them both.\u00a0The slow burn nature of this book only intensified Zelda and Beckett’s desperate need for each other creating a delicious tension that explodes when they finally give into the inevitable.<\/p>\n

The drama and pain we see\u00a0heightened the intensity of the emotions in this novel yet none of it was unnecessary or over the top. These elements were\u00a0enough to add depth to the story without overshadowing the relationship between Zelda and Beckett.<\/p>\n

The vivid imagery and beautiful writing made the story play out like a movie in my mind. I saw it all. I felt it all. I loved it all. Even the parts that were all too painful and heartbreaking\u00a0because in the end, every emotion was worth it to get to an ending like the one in the book.<\/p>\n

“Together, Zel. Everything we do in this life… We do it together.”<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

*ARC generously provided by the author and Social Butterfly PR in exchange for an honest review*<\/em><\/p>\n

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Excerpt<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\u201cWhy do you stay if it\u2019s so hard to live here?\u201d I asked.<\/p>\n

Beckett took a drag from his cigarette, as if he were buying time before answering.
\n\u201cBrooklyn, born and raised,\u201d he said finally, still not looking at me. \u201cWhere else would I go anyway? Different city, same struggle.\u201d He finally brought his gaze to mine. \u201cSo you\u2019re getting out?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOn the bus,\u00a0tomorrow<\/span>,\u201d I said. \u201cI can\u2019t stay. I was here for a job interview\u2014sort of\u2014and it fell through.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat was the job?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019ll think it\u2019s stupid.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah, I probably will.\u201d His smile was dry.<\/p>\n

I laughed a little. \u201cSmartass. I draw graphic novels.\u201d<\/p>\n

He stared at me blankly.<\/p>\n

\u201cLong-form comic books that tell one continuous story,\u201d I said.<\/p>\n

\u201cLike\u00a0The Walking Dead<\/em>?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cExactly. I have one mocked up and I came here to pitch it to a few publishers. They all rejected me. Well, one\u00a0half-<\/em>rejected me, but it doesn\u2019t matter. I can\u2019t stay in the city long enough to make any changes, and I wouldn\u2019t know what changes to make if I could.\u201d<\/p>\n

Beckett studied the cigarette between his fingers. \u201cWhy can\u2019t you stay?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhere do I start?\u201d I ground out my cigarette under my boot heel. \u201cMy poor planning? My dwindling funds? The fact I was robbed today? Or that I was naively hopeful the publishers would adore my work and sign me on the spot? Take your pick.\u201d<\/p>\n

Beckett shook his head, his mouth turned down in his grimace. \u201cWait, go back. You were robbed?\u201d<\/p>\n

I nodded and waved away the last of the smoke, wishing my failure could be as easily dissipated. \u201cI came here like a wide-eyed twit with a dream, and I crashed and burned.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYou tried. That\u2019s more than most people do.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cTried and failed.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSo try again.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI wish,\u201d I said, letting my gaze roam over the dingy back alley. \u201cI feel like I\u2019m so close to breaking through. That last publisher gave me some hope. If I could pull a few weeks out of my ass, I\u2019d have a chance. But it\u2019s impossible. I have to go back to Nevada.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYou don\u2019t have friends or family nearby?\u201d<\/p>\n

Yes, and only two hours by train.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cNo,\u201d I said, and decided I\u2019d said enough to a total stranger. The last thing I needed was the terrible homesickness to well up again. I stood and brushed off the ass of my pants. \u201cAnyway, it is what it is. Thanks for the smoke.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWere you hurt?\u201d<\/p>\n

I turned, glanced down at Beckett. \u201cWhat?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYou said you were robbed,\u201d he said, his voice low, his eyes holding mine as if he were forcing himself to hear this. \u201cDid they hurt you?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNo, I\u2026 No. I wasn\u2019t there. It was a break-in.\u201d<\/p>\n

He leaned against the wall and his sigh plumed out in front of him in the cold air. It sounded relieved. \u201cI\u2019m sorry, Zelda.\u201d<\/p>\n

I frowned. \u201cNot your fault. Like I said, the city kicked my ass. The sooner I get the hell out of here, the better for \u00a0all involved.\u201d<\/p>\n

Beckett ground out his smoke and got to his feet. He was at least six-two, yet it didn\u2019t feel imposing to stand in his shadow. It felt\u2026<\/p>\n

Safe. I feel safe with him.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cDo you know how to get back to wherever you\u2019re staying?\u201d he asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe same way I got here, only in reverse,\u201d I said, covering my unsettling thoughts with sarcasm.<\/p>\n

Because that was safe for me.<\/p>\n

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Giveaway<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Signed Copy of\u00a0The Butterfly<\/em>\u00a0Project<\/em>\u00a0& $15 Amazon Gift Card<\/strong><\/h4>\n

ENTER GIVEAWAY<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Escapist Book Blog is not responsible for this giveaway.<\/em><\/p>\n

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About the Author<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Emma Scott writes romances with flawed characters, characters with artistic hearts: builders, poets, and writers of various makes and models. Emma loves to write book lovers; those who have found refuge, companionship, and escape in books, much as we all do in real life. She digs realism, honesty, authenticity in storytelling. She also loves to write about enduring love, soul-deep love, in as real a setting as possible, but with big smooshy HEAs. Emma believes in diversity, open-mindedness, and inclusion. She adores sweetness mixed with steam, love conquering all, and above all, hope. Love always wins.<\/p>\n

WEBSITE<\/a> | FACEBOOK<\/a> | AMAZON<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Twitter: @EmmaS_writes<\/strong>
\nInstagram: @EmmaScottWrites<\/strong><\/p>\n

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