Trial By Fire by Josephine Angelini

Love burns. Worlds collide. Magic reigns.

This world is trying to kill Lily Proctor. Her life-threatening allergies keep her from enjoying many of the experiences that other teenagers take for granted...which is why she is determined to enjoy her first (and perhaps only) high-school party. But Lily's life never goes according to plan, and 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 cruellest of all the Crucibles is Lillian . . . Lily's identical other self in this alternate universe. This new version of her world is terrifyingly sensual, and Lily is soon overwhelmed by new experiences.

Lily realizes that what makes her weak at home is exactly what makes her extraordinary in New Salem. It also puts her life in danger. Thrown into a world she doesn't understand, Lily is torn between responsibilities she can't hope to shoulder alone, and a love she never expected.

But how can Lily be the saviour of this world when she is literally her own worst enemy?

Goodreads Summary

Witches, alternative universes, and a combination of old and new Salem make for an exciting story that will definitely capture readers of all walks of life. Whether you are a history buff or, someone who truly enjoys reading on the supernatural there is an appeal for you in these pages.

I really enjoyed the alternative universe in the story. The idea that there is another version of yourself running around somewhere is mostly disconcerting but vastly interesting when viewed in a certain light. I liked comparing the two "selves" of Lily throughout the story and how their lives collided in ways that neither would have thought. I also really felt for her character and everything that she faced in the story especially when her worst enemy is her alter ego. This is definitely worth a read.

4 Stars

*Reviewed by Chris*

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Feral by Holly Schindler: Trailer!

The Lovely Bones meets Black Swan in this haunting psychological thriller with twists and turns that will make you question everything you think you know.

It’s too late for you. You’re dead. Those words continue to haunt Claire Cain months after she barely survived a brutal beating in Chicago. So when her father is offered a job in another state, Claire is hopeful that getting out will offer her a way to start anew.

But when she arrives in Peculiar, Missouri, Claire feels an overwhelming sense of danger, and her fears are confirmed when she discovers the body of a popular high school student in the icy woods behind the school, surrounded by the town’s feral cats. While everyone is quick to say it was an accident, Claire knows there’s more to it, and vows to learn the truth about what happened. 

But the closer she gets to uncovering the mystery, the closer she also gets to realizing a frightening reality about herself and the damage she truly sustained in that Chicago alley….

Holly Schindler’s gripping story is filled with heart-stopping twists and turns that will keep readers guessing until the very last page.

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Lailah by Nikki Kelly

The girl knows she’s different. She doesn’t age. She has no family. She has visions of a past life, but no clear clues as to what she is, or where she comes from. But there is a face in her dreams – a light that breaks through the darkness. She knows his name is Gabriel.

On her way home from work, the girl encounters an injured stranger whose name is Jonah. Soon, she will understand that Jonah belongs to a generation of Vampires that serve even darker forces. Jonah and the few like him, are fighting with help from an unlikely ally – a rogue Angel, named Gabriel.

In the crossfire between good and evil, love and hate, and life and death, the girl learns her name: Lailah. But when the lines between black and white begin to blur, where in the spectrum will she find her place? And with whom?

Gabriel and Jonah both want to protect her. But Lailah will have to fight her own battle to find out who she truly is.

Goodreads Summary

This is a classic take on heaven versus hell with a more modern twist. Lailah is a girl that is confused on who she is and where she came from and her "angels and demons" are not helping. Gabriel and Jonah are two guys in her life right now trying to get Lailah's attention and she needs to figure out which team she is playing for. It is a great story with many plot twists that will keep you interested and intrigued.

I liked the parallels in this book to biblical story lines with contemporary add-ons. It really kept the book fresh and exciting compared to other "heaven vs. hell" stories out there. Lailah is believable yet still retains her supernatural aura as though she is meant for something more than mere mortal life. I love how she knows that something fishy is going on but needs to retrace her steps piecing the parts back into the puzzle. Gabriel and Jonah add another twist that truly keeps the story interesting and puts a whole new meaning to the good vs bad love triangle we have seen many times before.

3.5 Stars

*Reviewed by Chris*

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Vote for Stay with Me Trailer!

At 21, Calla hasn’t done a lot of things. She’s never been kissed, never seen the ocean, never gone to an amusement park. But growing up, she witnessed some things no child ever should. She still carries the physical and emotional scars of living with a strung-out mother, Mona—secrets she keeps from everyone, including her close circle of college friends.

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Vote for your favorite song:

#1 New York Times bestselling author J. Lynn’s latest New Adult novel STAY WITH ME goes on sale September 23rd, and she’s giving readers the chance to pick their favorite Jamestown Story song for her new book trailer!  Jamestown Story provided the songs for the trailers for Wait For You and Be With Me, and have given J. Lynn access to three songs to choose from for the STAY WITH ME trailer. We’d love if you could pop over to listen to the songs and cast your vote (voting closes this coming Thursday, August 7), and help us spread the word about this fun opportunity!

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A quick rundown:

Who: J Lynn is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wait for You, Be With Me, and the upcoming STAY WITH ME, and Jamestown Story is the awesome band she’s featured in her past book trailers!

What: A fun poll and a chance to be a part of J. Lynn’s Stay With Me book campaign

Where: Vote here! http://www.jenniferarmentrout.com/vote-for-the-song-featured-in-the-stay-with-me-trailer/

When: You can vote from now until Thursday, August 7

Why: Because we can’t wait to read STAY WITH ME!!

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