Trial by Fire: The Worldwalker Trilogy, Book 1

PJV Quickie: Already an established fan of Josephine Angelini, I didn't think I would have any issues with her new series, TRIAL BY FIRE, I just didn't expect it to be so different, so dark...the synopsis of this one does it no justice. TRAIL BY FIRE is a richly constructed and well-crafted Young Adult Fantasy novel that I was pulled into from the first sentence and wasn't let go until the last and yet still I keep thinking about the novel, weeks after finishing it.

Review: Angelini tackles the idea of the multi-verse and makes us question our own beliefs, in the first from her new series, TRIAL BY FIRE. The first novel introduces us to a very unique young lady, Lily Proctor. Lily is allergic to everything, her life is literally hanging on a thread, she is only managing to go outside of her house with the use of tons of medications and restricting what she wears, eats and even touches. Nothing ever goes her way, until one day, her long-term crush finally makes a move and Lily thinks, this is it...but it's not. Thrown into despair, Lily gives herself over to this little voice in her head that is whispering about a better life a better world and Lily says, "yes."

Nothing will be the same for Lily again. Brought to a more primitive and dangerous world, her counterpart, Lillian is a cruel and merciless ruler that has some weird agenda for Lily and believes that Lily can help "save her world." She came to this conclusion because Lily had been outspoken in her opposition of certain things, like not eating meat and opposing nuclear energy by wearing t-shirts. The underlying message behind these novels seemed to be showcasing a form of fanaticism and the lengths a person might go if they believe something to be wrong. Angeline did a great job! This book seems to be loved and hated - and frankly I think that is the mark of a great book. I loved it. I thought Lily's character, whom, didn't go over that well with me, her stubborn stance on different issues that would put other people's lives in danger, was quite infuriating. But, the fact that you could admire her stubbornness but then see the ignorance in her stance, shows that this character will have to go through a bit of a transition by the end of the trilogy which is always a plus for me. Love character transitions.

Overall, great book - can't wait to read more. Angelini hit another home-run.

Narration: Emma Galvin is a favorite of mine, she has a good voice that translates well to a YA female narrative. She has done series like DIVERGENT and ARCANA CHRONICLES - which are both MUST LISTEN books. You can't go wrong with Galvin.

Recommendations: This one is nothing like STARCROSSED, but if you loved her other series, you'll enjoy TRIAL BY FIRE. If you love Young Adult Fantasy, also another plus, give this one a try. It has romance, heart-break, violence and evil witches! PG-13 rating. Enjoy!

I loved this book, it's a great new take on witch craft and traveling to different world's. I can't say enough how much I loved this story, I really hope Emma Galvin narrates the second book when it comes out in September 2015. I can't wait for the 2nd book.

This book was recommendedCD-ROM others I've read. I really loved it! I can't wait for the next book to come out on audio.

Yes. The premise is interesting and fans of paranormal YA will enjoy this new series. I don't think I've come across a world like this one and it's refreshing to explore a new paranormal concept.

I hate cliffhangers that don't complete the story. I get that cliffhangers are meant to lead you to the next book, but I think each instalment should be a complete story. It does guarantee that I'll download the next book, because I enjoyed this one so much.

Emma Galvin is one of my favourite narrators. I would have given her performance five stars, but I think she does better with dialogue than she does with narrative and it showed in this book. My only complaint about her narration is she breathes at odd places and it breaks the narration in a distracting manner. She's otherwise perfect.

I would have given the story another star, except I felt the author was getting a little preachy with the anti-nuclear/vegan/environmental stance. Those are all very admirable ways of life, but it was a touch too preachy.

3.5 stars

Great world building and interesting ideas throughout. I loved the first 90% and suffered through the last 10%, weirdly. The ending just seemed a little forced, less a culmination of the plot and more a yeah, so this happens... And it's super duper dramatic and tense....and then it's supposed to be emotional, then it's done (with a cliffhanger, of course). Just didn't really work for me. But the book was seriously awesome for almost all of it, then just fell flat.

I would recommend this book to the teen reader as well as a more mature audience this book has something for everyone. I love this narrator and have read several of her other works and was not disappointed at all! Unfortunately I've read so many books I can usually guess where the story is going but, I was pleasantly surprised with the twists and turns that this novel took. I can't wait to read the next book in the series.

Yes! I really enjoyed this book, It was a surprise for me. I'm not usually into the Salem Witch stuff, so I didn't think I would really like it. Boy was I wrong, this is a great story. Very imaginative great new world to explore and read about. I would read it again in a second.

When Lilly saves Juliette and releases all the other prisoners.

When Samantha and Juliette show up with the car to pick up Lilly and Rowan.

I can't believe some of the things Lillian is willing to do because she thinks it will make things right. Its makes me angry and sad.

I can't wait to read more!

I enjoyed this book so much I can't wait for the next 5☆s great storyline

Yes. If they are into this genre and wanted a great way to pass the time.

See above.

Amazing,real,addictive

Yes!

Very good listen! Held my attention and wasn't filled with foul language which I appreciate.