Josephine Angelini

Josephine Angelini is an American author of young adult fiction, known particularly for her Starcrossed trilogy which launched her career in 2011. Born in 1975 in Ashland, Massachusetts, she graduated from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts before establishing herself as a writer. Her debut series, Starcrossed, combines elements of Greek mythology with contemporary young adult themes. Following this success, she wrote The Worldwalker Trilogy, which includes Trial by Fire, Firewalker, and Witch's Pyre, exploring themes of magic and parallel worlds. Angelini has since expanded her repertoire with standalone novels including Snow Lane (2018) and What She Found in the Woods (2019). In 2022, she co-founded Sungrazer Publishing with her husband, marking her entry into the publishing industry. Beyond her fantasy and paranormal works, Angelini has demonstrated versatility in her writing, addressing contemporary issues and different genres within the young adult category. She currently resides in Los Angeles with her family, continuing to contribute to young adult literature.

Readers frequently praise Angelini's fresh take on Greek mythology in the Starcrossed series and her ability to create complex magical systems in the Worldwalker Trilogy. Many reviews highlight her character development and world-building skills. What readers liked: - Creative mythology adaptations - Fast-paced plotting - Strong female protagonists - Romance subplots - Detailed world-building What readers disliked: - Predictable love triangles - Some repetitive dialogue - Pacing issues in series conclusions - Similar character archetypes across different books Ratings across platforms: Goodreads: - Starcrossed: 4.0/5 (86,000+ ratings) - Trial by Fire: 4.1/5 (15,000+ ratings) - Snow Lane: 4.2/5 (1,000+ ratings) Amazon: - Starcrossed series averages 4.4/5 - Worldwalker Trilogy averages 4.3/5 One reader noted: "Her mythology feels lived-in rather than just borrowed." Another commented: "Characters sometimes make frustratingly obvious mistakes to advance the plot."

The Starcrossed Series: Starcrossed (2011) - A modern retelling where Helen Hamilton discovers she's a descendant of Greek heroes and is destined to start a new Trojan War.

Dreamless (2012) - Helen must descend nightly into the Underworld to break an ancient curse while navigating complicated relationships with the Delos family.

Goddess (2013) - The final installment follows Helen's confrontation with destiny as she faces both immortal and mortal enemies to prevent another Trojan War.

The Worldwalker Trilogy: Trial by Fire (2014) - Lily Proctor finds herself transported to an alternate Salem where science is outlawed and her other self rules as a powerful witch.

Firewalker (2015) - Lily must navigate between two worlds while developing her powers and confronting threats in both realities.

Witch's Pyre (2016) - Lily faces her final battle across parallel worlds to save both versions of Salem from destruction.

Standalone Novels: Snow Lane (2018) - A story following a young girl growing up in a large Catholic family while dealing with learning differences and family challenges.

What She Found in the Woods (2019) - A psychological thriller about a girl recovering from a mental breakdown who becomes entangled in mysterious deaths in her new town.

Cassandra Clare - Her Mortal Instruments series blends urban fantasy with mythology and romance in a contemporary setting. The combination of supernatural elements and teen protagonists facing both magical and personal challenges mirrors Angelini's storytelling approach.

Alexandra Bracken - Her works like The Darkest Minds series incorporate supernatural abilities and mythological elements into modern settings. She creates complex female protagonists navigating dangerous worlds while dealing with power and identity.

Rachel Hawkins - Her Hex Hall series features supernatural elements and mythology in a contemporary young adult context. Her writing style focuses on strong female characters discovering their powers while balancing personal relationships.

Jennifer L. Armentrout - Her Covenant series draws from Greek mythology and features supernatural elements in a modern setting. She writes about young protagonists discovering their powers while navigating complex relationships and dangerous situations.

Julie Kagawa - Her Iron Fey series combines mythology with contemporary fantasy elements and parallel worlds. She creates detailed magical systems and focuses on characters moving between different realms while dealing with their supernatural heritage.