Trial by Fire

Trial by Fire, a thrilling novel by bestselling author Josephine Angelini, offers an exciting journey through realms where love ignites, worlds clash, and magic prevails. Lily Proctor’s life is fraught with challenges, including severe allergies that prevent her from enjoying typical teenage experiences. Determined to make the most of what might be her only high school party, Lily strives to seize the moment. However, her plans go awry in a public and embarrassing fashion, leading to a desperate wish for escape.Unexpectedly, Lily finds herself in an alternate Salem—a world teeming with fearsome creatures and dominated by powerful women known as Crucibles. Among them, Lillian, Lily’s formidable doppelgänger, wields the most power. In this intimidating yet alluring world, Lily experiences an array of new sensations that are both thrilling and overwhelming.In New Salem, Lily discovers that her weaknesses at home are her strengths in this strange universe, a revelation that also poses significant risks to her safety. Navigating a mysterious world beyond her comprehension, Lily is caught between burdens she cannot bear alone and an unforeseen love. The question remains how Lily can rescue this world when her greatest adversary is herself.