Josephine Angelini

Josephine Angelini (born 1975 in Ashland, Massachusetts) is an American young adult writer, best known for her fantasy romance novels, such as her trilogies Starcrossed and Worldwalker. Her work is published by American Publisher MacMillan. 
Her debut series Starcrossed takes inspiration from and adapts the tale of Helen of Troy. 
== Early life ==
Josephine Angelini is the daughter of a farmer and the youngest of eight siblings.Josephine Angelini (2014) <http://www.josephineangelini.com/about/> [accessed 29 march 2021].
She graduated from New York University's Tisch School of Arts in theatre, where she studied Applied Theatre and focused on the classics.Josephine Angelini (2014) <http://www.josephineangelini.com/about/> [accessed 29 march 2021].
Angelini lives with her husband Juan Alberto, a screenwriter, in Los Angeles, California. She initially moved to California to also become a screenwriter, but followed her passion for writing whilst working as a waitress.Habley, Jennifer, Best-selling author Josephine Angelini ready to rock AASL national conference. (2015) <http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2015/09/best-selling-author-josephine-angelini-ready-rock-aasl-national-conference> [accessed 7 June 2020]
In 2011 she released her first novel of the same-named trilogy Starcrossed.
==Starcrossed Trilogy==
*Starcrossed
*Dreamless
*Goddess
==The Worldwalker Trilogy==
*Trial By Fire
*Firewalker
*Witch's Pyre
==Individual Books==
*Snow Lane
*Lucitopia
*What She Found In The Woods
==Reception==
The novels from both the Starcrossed and Worldwalkerseries have been international bestsellers. 
Starcrossed has earned the praise of various major publications including the LA Times, and have earned Josephine Angelini the Reader's choice awards in Germany on two occasions. The series has been described as a Percy Jackson for teenage girls. Deahl, Rachel, Move over Stephanie Meyer: Josephine Angelini, Author of Greek Tragedy Blockbuster For Teens Landed Huge Deal (2010) <https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/move-over-stephanie-meyer_n_487951?ri18n=true&guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9jb25zZW50LnlhaG9vLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAHhAWKueXy8FcNabqr0WGFUKwlw1SqxtWThJSDcio_i0uvCS9hH1SNyRUGQuWGqQKd6gzOD5Lc2Koiuqu8nIvdN4noOH4vamTQGLoeIrIsj6DBR7iSovb7U-INMEE54ZKfLUk7KXfjPZAqdjmFzZbrVhLHgtNMwmlYLiVc79HIlV> [accessed 12 June 2020]
A film adaptation of the trilogy might be coming in the near future.Deahl, Rachel. "Harper Teen Pays Seven Figures For Debut YA Trilogy". Publishers Weekly. Accessed 5 June, 2020.
MTV describes Starcrossed as a fantastically entertaining book.Lewis, Jim, 'Starcrossed' author Josephine Angelini talks Love and War (2011) <http://www.mtv.com/news/2555981/starcrossed-josephine-angelini-ya/> [accessed 12 June 2020] Whilst The Guardian describes the follow up book Dreamless as "fast paced and exhilarating."Erica, Cara, Dreamless By Josephine Angelini - Review (2015) <https://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/2015/jan/18/review-josephine-angelini-dreamless> [accessed 12 June 2020] Trial By Fire has also been described as 'a Real page turner, easily devoured in one sitting'.Erica, Cara, Trial By Fire By Josephine Angelini - Review (2010) <https://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/2015/jul/17/trial-by-fire-josephine-angelini-review> [accessed 10 June 2020] All three of her Starcrossed novels have 4.5* reviews on Waterstones.https://www.waterstones.com/book/starcrossed/josephine-angelini/9780330529730 [accessed 9 June 2020]
Category:1975 births
Category:People from Ashland, Massachusetts
Category:American young adult novelists