 | Trial by fire (Worldwalker Trilogy) Author: Angelini, Josephine | |
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Summary:
In her hometown of Salem Lily Proctor endures not only life-threatening allergies but humiliation at her first high school party with her best friend and longtime crush, Tristan. But in a different Salem--one overrun with horrifying creatures and ruled by powerful women called Crucibles--she is Lillian, the strongest and cruelest Crucible. Lily's other self in an alternate universe that Lily suddenly finds herself, where she is torn between responsibilities she can't hope to shoulder alone and a love she never expected.
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Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 09/01/2014 Lily’s life is ruled by her allergies. The many things she can’t eat, touch, or inhale pose a grave danger to her and make normal high-school life in Salem, Massachusetts, next to impossible. But when she is pulled into an alternate Salem, one ruled by witchcraft and a fear of science, and in which genetically modified, giant, insect-like creatures called Woven terrorize the open land around guarded cities, Lily’s allergic reactions soon make sense. She is a crucible, with the potential to convert what she consumes into energy for herself and others. She’s also the double of “Lillian,” a volatile and very powerful witch who has called Lily to her. With the guidance of stoic Rowan, Lily learns how to manage her powers and helps mount a revolution against Lillian’s despotic rule. Although the world building is sometimes belabored, once the action comes, it comes fast and furious. The likable Lily is guided by strong convictions, and a startling conclusion will have readers anticipating the next chapter in the Worldwalker Trilogy. - Copyright 2014 Booklist.
School Library Journal - 07/01/2014 Gr 8 Up—Lily Proctor knew she shouldn't have gone out on Friday night with her best friend, and now boyfriend, Tristan. Lily has powerfully debilitating allergies, can't handle even a sip of alcohol, and breaks out in hives at the mere suggestion of shellfish. When the vodka slipped into her soda sends Lily into a fever-induced seizure, she is transported into another world, Salem, by an evil version of herself. Salem features Crucibles (witches who control technology) and monsters that haunt the shadows. On the plus side, the protagonist's severe allergies are suddenly gone. Lily must befriend Rowan Fall, a moody yet irresistable man who becomes her guardian, and train with Rowan and his friends, Caleb and Tristan, to become the strongest witch Salem has ever seen. Meanwhile, the cruel Lillian is doing everything in her power, including murdering innocents, to stop any scientific advances, and will stop at nothing to see the downcast Outlanders that Lily has allied with completely destroyed. Lily, Rowan, Caleb, and Tristan must use magic to stop Lillian, even at the cost of their own lives. Much like Anna Jarzab's Tandem (Delacorte, 2013) and Shannon Delaney's "Weather Witch" books (St. Martin's), Angelini's latest series opener combines the best elements of a magical fantasy with hints of sci-fi, history, and romance.—Eden Rassette, Kenton County Public Library, KY - Copyright 2014 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
