#FierceReads @BooksandBooks Week Blitz: Interview with @josieangelini

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Firewalker
The Worldwalker Trilogy #2
Author: Josephine Angelini 
Reading Level: Young Adult
Genre: Fantasy
Released: September 1st 2015
Review Source: Feiwel & Friends

Worlds divide, magic slays, and love lies in the second book of Josephine Angelini’s The Worldwalker Trilogy.

"You think I’m a monster, but my choices, as ruthless as they seem, are justified."

Lily is back in her own universe, and she's ready to start a new life with Rowan by her side. True, she almost died in the Pyre that fueled their escape from New Salem, and must hide her magic for the safety of everyone she cares about, but compared to fighting the Woven, the monstrous creatures inhabiting the alternate Salem, life is looking pretty good.

Unfortunately, Lillian, ruthless ruler of the 13 Cities, is not willing to let Lily go that easily. If she can’t persuade Lily to return to her world, she will force her to come back by doing away with the ones she loves.

Picking up right where Trial By Fire left off, Firewalker is another sexy, fast-paced, heartbreaking thrill ride from internationally bestselling author Josephine Angelini!

INTERVIEW

1. What were your biggest challenges in writing Fire Walker?

The beginning!  For me, getting the beginning of a book right is so hard.  I’m a plotter, so I always know what my major turning points and reversals are going to be, and as a result I always rush the start of the book so I can get to the juicy bits.  I always have to go back and fix my beginnings.

2. Has Lily changed at all from Trial by Fire to Firewalker?

Enormously.  She’s suffering from PTSD, and who wouldn’t be after what she went through?  I have a hard time believing books that ignore the messy fall-out of a tortured main character.  One of the things that I wanted to do with this series was to test the validity of the saying “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.”  Lillian isn’t stronger after what she went through.  Is Lily?  Let’s find out. 

3. I've got to ask a fun question. If you could have a super power, what would it be?

I used to always say flying because of my first series, Starcrossed, but now I’m thinking it would be mindspeak.  


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JOSEPHINE ANGELINI is a graduate of New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts in theater, with a focus on the classics. Originally from Massachusetts, she now lives in Los Angeles with her screenwriter husband, their baby girl, and three shelter cats. Her debut series, Starcrossed, Dreamless, and Goddess, (Harper Teen) are all international bestsellers and have garnered the praise of various major publications, including the LA Times, and have twice won the Reader’s Choice Awards in Germany. The second book in the WorldWalker Trilogy, Firewalker, (Feiwel and Friends, Macmillan).

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Blog Tour: Firewalker by Josephine Angelini | Playlist & Giveaway

We are thrilled to be a part of Josephine Angelini's FIREWALKER blog tour.

The Worldwalker Trilogy is by far one of my favorite YA series hands down!

Visit Fierce Reads to visit all the sites on the Firewalker tour!

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Firewalker

The Worldwalker Trilogy #2

Author: Josephine Angelini

Release Date: September 1st 2015

Publisher: Feiwel & Friends

 

You think I'm a monster, but my choices, as ruthless as they seem, are justified.

Lily is back in her own universe, and she's ready to relax with Rowan. True, she almost died in the Pyre that fueled their escape, and must hide her magic for the safety of the world, but compared to fighting the monstrous Woven and leading armies in the alternate Salem, life is looking good.

You think I'm a monster, but my choices, as ruthless as they seem, are justified.

Unfortunately, Lillian, ruthless ruler of the 13 Cities, is not willing to let Lily go that easily. If she can't persuade Lily to return to her world, she'll have to find a way to make her come back.

Picking up right where Trial By Fire left off, Firewalker is another sexy, fast-paced, heartbreaking thrill ride from internationally bestselling author Josephine Angelini!

Read Yara's 5 star review of Trial by Fire (book 1 in The Worldwalker Trilogy)

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Play Lists created by Josephine Angelini

I always feel bad when I put my playlists together. I have fringe taste when it comes to music and most of you will have never heard of 99% of what I have here.

I worry because I feel like you won’t be able to connect to me in music—even those of you who connect deeply to my writing—and it will make you feel farther from, rather than closer to, my stories. That sentiment goes double for this book. I had to do go deep-dish weird to make this world come alive in my imagination, but what sparks my imagination may not spark yours. I guess it just goes to show that everyone has some strange on the inside.

Firewalker playlist:
Pendulum by F.K.A. Twigs. She’s got such a witchy, sexy sound. Love it. It’s very Lily and Rowan. This song and Two Weeks got a lot of play while I wrote. Two Weeks has explicit lyrics so I’m not officially saying it’s on the playlist. But it’s on my playlist, if you ken.

Push Pull by Purity Ring. This song speaks to the tension between Lily and Rowan in the first act of the book.

Stranger Than Earth, also by Purity Ring, was another song that I listened to a lot. Alotta lot. Got me pumped up to write a ton of action sequences.

White Lies by ODESZA. There’s some lying going on in this book. Tough to do with a bunch of telepaths, btw.

The Chain by Fleetwood Mac. You’re never supposed to break the chain, but someone breaks the chain. ‘Nuff said.

Other People by Beach House. They aren’t going to keep in touch.

Gun by CHVRCHES. What Lily has to become.

No Name No. 5 by Elliot Smith. Oh, the sadness, the loneliness. Crossing the country.

Plague by Crystal Castles. The final fight. I imagine the Hive rising on the horizon when I listen to this song.

Never Mess With Sunday by Yppah. A “fade to black” song as the coven arrives at an unknown destination.

Trial by Fire Playlist:
Dreams by Fleetwood Mac. It would be what Lily would say to Tristan at the beginning of the book. More than that, I listened to the White Witch a lot while I was writing this. I heart Stevie Nicks.

Aereal Boundaries by Michael Hedges. Maybe what it feels like to travel through universes, weightless and disembodied.

Fineshrine by Purity Ring. When I was writing the scene when Lily claims Rowan in the cabin I must have listened to this song a hundred times. This whole album, Shrines, was my soundtrack for Trial by Fire. I listened to it on repeat pretty much the whole time. It’s witchy sounding and the lyrics are like spells.

Running Up That Hill by Kate Bush. Maybe what it feels like when Lily and Rowan fight as one.

Below It by Peter Broderick. Vulnerable and private—like Lily and Rowan feel the morning after the claiming.

Bridges by Broods. Lots of betrayal in this song. Ah, men. Trust is such a big issue.

Archangel by Burial. Another “witchy”, watery-sounding song that I played on repeat while writing the ritual scene in Rowan’s apartment. Sexy, but creepy.

Fascination Street by The Cure. Club scene. Also, Disintegration is one of my all-time favorite albums, so it needs a giant shout-out.

Recover by CHVRCHES. Lily wakes in Alaric’s camp. She’s different after the oubliette. Harder.
Saltkin by Purity Ring. Lily claiming an army.
Gorilla by Clams Casino. Dark and dissonant—this song was on repeat while I wrote the final battle scene.

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Cover Reveal: Fire Walker by Josephine Angelini

This cover reveal was just shared by @macteenbooks on their Instagram. Let me explain the excitement these covers have caused. I want to run in the street and do cartwheels. 

Trial by Fire written by Josephine Angelini was one of my TOP FIVE Favorite Reads of 2014!!! 

TOP FIVE, that means from the hundreds of books I read last year, Trial by Fire was TOP DOG!! 

The book consumed me (like fire would)!!!

So seeing the cover reveal of FIRE WALKER and that the series is getting a makeover, I am tickled pink. I CANNOT WAIT TO READ FIRE WALKER!!! 

You can check out my review of Trial by Fire HERE. 

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Trail by Fire (The Worldwalker Trilogy #1):

This world is trying to kill Lily Proctor. Her life-threatening allergiesmake it increasingly difficult to live a normal life, and after a completely humiliating incident ruins her first (and perhaps only) real party, she's ready to disappear.

"Come and be the most powerful person in the world."

Suddenly, Lily finds herself in a different Salem. One overrun with horrifying creatures and ruled by powerful women--including Lillian, this world's version of Lily. 

"It will be terrifying. It was for me."

What made Lily weak at home, makes her extraordinary here. It also puts her in terrible danger. Faced with new responsibilites she can barely understand and a love she never expeceted, Lily is left with one question: How can she be the savior of this world when she is literally her own worst enemy?

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Fire Walker (The Worldwalker Trilogy #2):
Worlds divide, magic slays, and love lies in the second book of Josephine Angelini’s The Worldwalker Trilogy.

You think I’m a monster, but my choices, as ruthless as they seem, are justified.

Lily is back in her own universe, and she's ready to relax with Rowan. True, she almost died in the Pyre that fueled their escape, and must hide her magic for the safety of the world, but compared to fighting the monstrous Woven and leading armies in the alternate Salem, life is looking good.

Unfortunately, Lillian, ruthless ruler of the 13 Cities, is not willing to let Lily go that easily. If she can’t persuade Lily to return to her world, she’ll have to find a way to make her come back.

Picking up right where Trial By Fire left off, Firewalker is another sexy, fast-paced, heartbreaking thrill ride from internationally bestselling author Josephine Angelini!

What To Do Before #TrialByFire by Josephine Angelini Release September 2nd!

I'm sure you have seen my review, tweets and mentions that TRIAL BY FIRE is one of top favorite reads of 2014. This book by Josephine Angelini (Author of the Starcrossed series) got hold of me and didn't ease up at any point in time. I laid in bed until I finished it and still weeks later, I can't stop thinking about the book. 

I STRONGLY recommend everyone to read this book when it releases September 2nd.  You might not be a fan of stories that deal with witches, witchcraft and magic but neither was I, until TRIAL BY FIRE put a trance on me. Check out my review of Trial by Fire HERE.

Now here are somethings you can check out before Tuesday's release. They have shared deleted scenes on the Trial by Fire website. Here are links to each section. Plus check out the Author & book trailer below and you can click on the book cover to be taken to Amazon to pre-order (read the first 6 chapters for free). 

• Deleted Scenes: The Lillian Letters (One)
• Deleted Scenes: The Lillian Letters (Two)
• Deleted Scenes: The Lillian Letters (Three)
• Deleted Scenes: The Lillian Letters (Four)

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Trial by Fire

The Worldwalker Trilogy #1

Author: Josephine Angelini

Release Date: Septmeber 2nd 2014

Publisher: Feiwel & Friends

 

This world is trying to kill Lily Proctor. Her life-threatening allergies keep her from enjoying experiences that others in her hometown of Salem take for granted, which is why she is determined to enjoy her first high school party with her best friend and longtime crush, Tristan. But after a humiliating incident in front of half her graduating class, Lily wishes she could just disappear.

Suddenly, Lily is in a different Salem—one overrun with horrifying creatures and ruled by powerful women called Crucibles. Strongest and cruelest of them all is Lillian . . . Lily's other self in this alternate universe.

In Josephine Angelini's Trial by Fire, what makes Lily weak at home is what makes her extraordinary in New Salem. In this confusing world, Lily is torn between responsibilities she can't hope to shoulder alone and a love she never expected.

Get Your #TrialByFire Questions Answered by Author @josieangelini

Trial by Fire by Josephine Angelini is the first in a spellbinding new series about witches, alternate universes, and, of course, romance. We know that you’re going to have questions for this amazing author, and that’s why we’re giving you tons of chances to answer them! Join our Twitter Chat, Google Hangout, and Goodreads Q&A with Josephine Angelini!

Join our Twitter Chat with Josephine Angelini on Monday, August 25 at 9PM EST / 6PM EST with #TrialByFire. As always, there will be swag for participants. So mark your calendars, and get those questions ready!

There is also a Google Hangout with Josephine Angelini! Save the date for Tuesday, 9/2 at 9PM EST / 6PM PST.

Check out Yara's review on Trial by Fire

Book Review: Trial by Fire by Josephine Angelini + Giveaway

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Trial by Fire
The Worldwalker Trilogy #1
Author: Josephine Angelini
Reading Level: Young Adult
Genre: Supernatural | Paranormal | Fantasy
Release Date: September 2nd 2014
Review Source: Feiwel & Friends

This world is trying to kill Lily Proctor. Her life-threatening allergies keep her from enjoying experiences that others in her hometown of Salem take for granted, which is why she is determined to enjoy her first high school party with her best friend and longtime crush, Tristan. But after a humiliating incident in front of half her graduating class, Lily wishes she could just disappear.

Suddenly, Lily is in a different Salem—one overrun with horrifying creatures and ruled by powerful women called Crucibles. Strongest and cruelest of them all is Lillian . . . Lily's other self in this alternate universe.

In Josephine Angelini's Trial by Fire, what makes Lily weak at home is what makes her extraordinary in New Salem. In this confusing world, Lily is torn between responsibilities she can't hope to shoulder alone and a love she never expected.

Trial by Fire as of today is my favorite YA book of 2014. What a stellar book to read. I was completely memorized from beginning to end. Days later I still can't stop thinking about what I read and the ending. Picturing all these scenarios for the next book that I wished I could magically make it appear in my hands already. Angelini really outdid herself when she created this new world full is magic and witches and creatures that go bump in the night. I loved her writing already from her Starcrossed series but this new series just sealed the deal in blood.

The one thing that I do when I begin to read supernatural or paranormal themed books is, I ask myself can I picture every details like if it was a movie? And without a doubt Trial by Fire would be perfect for Hollywood. So many elements that would transfer over to the big screen but the fantastic storyline. Hollywood could go to town with the special effects. I truly recommend this book to anyone young or old, male or female. I think it's powerful enough to convert a contemporary romance reader to like paranormal/supernatural. The combination of strong story, tough heroine and amazing world really does enamor the reader.

Trial by Fire follows the life of Lily Proctor. Poor Lily hasn't had an easy life. She suffers from so many illness and allergies that anything triggers an attack or she gets sick for days. Her friends and family protect her nonstop but one night it's just not enough and Lily is crushed and gets so ill she is ready to give up. But their is this voice in her head which is very convincing and before you know it Lily is no longer in the Salem she has known all her life. She has been jumped to a different Salem with creatures and things she never imagine could exist. Oh and did I mention the voice in her head was the Lily or Lillian from that world that needed her and magically brought her over. Turns out the Lillian from that version of Salem is a powerful crucible and she is the strongest of them all. Her say is the law or you pay the consequences. But thing is Lillian is sick now and brought Lily over for a purpose. Of course Lillian didn't plan for Lily to create her own path and assumptions and that lead her to Rowan (swoon) that at first wasn't a believer but them everything changed and Lily with Roman help must save that world from Lillian. That's all the input your getting from me. Anymore and I start giving key elements away.

Trial by Fire will win you over like it did me. I can't remember the last book about witches and Magic that won me over so hard and easily. I cannot wait to read the sequel after such an ending. I need more Lily and Rowan in my life. A must read for 2014!

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