From the Publisher
“Lily is a female character that teen girls can find something of themselves in, no matter who they are. Her transformation, great power, and humility are admirable, making her a very likable character. Readers will also like the dreamy male characters that fall at Lily’s feet. Fans of paranormal romance will find a lot to like in this series.” —VOYA
“Lily's evolution is thrilling, and readers will eagerly follow her into battle, just like her devoted mechanics. A sequel of surprising depth and drama.” —Kirkus
“Angelini takes readers on a high stakes and fast-paced ride once again. The author blends fantasy, science fiction, mythology, and light romance seamlessly....A satisfying second series installment that will leave teens anxious for the next title, especially after the cliff-hanger ending.” —School Library Journal
“A Must Read Romance. This is one of the best books I've read this year. It has everything a book should have: action, adventure, violence, a butt-kicking heroine and one hot hero.” —USA Today, Happily Ever After on Trial by Fire
“Readers will be swept into the inner workings of crucibles and witches and left eager for more . . . a richly drawn world of keenly devised magic.” —Kirkus Reviews on Trial by Fire
“Combines the best elements of a magical fantasy with hints of sci-fi, history, and romance.” —School Library Journal on Trial by Fire
Kirkus Reviews
2015-06-29
Lily faces new trials against the ever enigmatic Lillian, the monstrous Woven, and, to her surprise, her own morality. Three months after her disappearance from our world in Trial by Fire (2014), Lily re-emerges severely burned, barely alive, and with her Outlander companion, Rowan, in tow. Rowan toils to save his beloved witch, brewing magical concoctions with the help of a bewildered Juliet. While they work, Lily drifts in the Mist and mindspeaks with Lillian, experiencing her enemy's painful memories. Lillian wants Lily to understand why she's become a murderer; she believes her truth will bring Lily over to her side. Old friends seek out Lily, and they're just as drawn to her as her mechanics in the other universe were. This is a boon, since she's soon under attack from the other universe as Lillian realizes only violence will bring her back. Lily learns the hard way that decisions in war aren't so simple and that those she holds dearest will silence her if she dares challenge their beliefs. Much time is devoted to the intricacies of both Lily's and her mechanics' talents, deepening intrigue of the parallel world and its social hierarchies. While Rowan is so nearly perfect readers will tire themselves out wondering when he'll reveal his flaws, Lily's evolution is thrilling, and readers will eagerly follow her into battle, just like her devoted mechanics. A sequel of surprising depth and drama. (Paranormal romance. 14 & up)
