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Lily Proctor’s ordinary life in Salem is plagued by grave allergies and teenage embarrassment at her first high‑school party with her best friend and secret crush, Tristan. Suddenly, she is transported to another Salem—overshadowed by vicious creatures and governed by the formidable women known as Crucibles. There, Lily becomes Lillian, a formidable witch who must navigate the demands of her new role, confront her own strengths and weaknesses, and face a love she never anticipated. The novel blends teenage angst, supernatural conflict, and romance, with mild profanity, sexual situations, and violence. This is the first book in a series.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Josephine Angelini
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