Stephanie S. (skywriter319) -
Helpful Score: 3
PROPHECY OF THE SISTERS begins a trilogy that speaks of olden times, musty secrets, and shadowy danger everywhere you turn. Michelle Zink sets the mood extremely well; the insistence on a lurking danger makes the story all the more suspenseful and will keep you reading, frantically flipping the pages as if that will release some of the tension.
This book is mostly exposition for the promise of more action, more peril in future books. Because of that, readers who crave nonstop action will have difficulty getting into this book. The reading is worth it, however, as the prophecy is intricately created and fascinatingly complex.
All in all, PROPHECY OF THE SISTERS is a promising start to a trilogy that will appeal to fans of gothic literature or dark historical fiction with a hint of the occult. I look forward to reading more about where the prophecy takes Lia and the rest of the characters.
This book is mostly exposition for the promise of more action, more peril in future books. Because of that, readers who crave nonstop action will have difficulty getting into this book. The reading is worth it, however, as the prophecy is intricately created and fascinatingly complex.
All in all, PROPHECY OF THE SISTERS is a promising start to a trilogy that will appeal to fans of gothic literature or dark historical fiction with a hint of the occult. I look forward to reading more about where the prophecy takes Lia and the rest of the characters.
Victoria K. (cwgrlvic) reviewed Prophecy of the Sisters (Prophecy of the Sisters, Bk 1) on + 19 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Read this in two nights, the writing takes some getting used to but all in all very enjoyable and interesting. Twins pitted against each other is not often seen and this made it eerie and uncomfortable at times.
Jennifer W. (GeniusJen) reviewed Prophecy of the Sisters (Prophecy of the Sisters, Bk 1) on + 5322 more book reviews
Reviewed by Jaglvr for TeensReadToo.com
It is hard to write a proper review for PROPHECY OF THE SISTERS, because a lot of the detail is best left unsaid, so as not to spoil the plot twists and turns. A dark, twisted, Gothic tale, PROPHECY OF THE SISTERS is the first in a scheduled trilogy by Ms. Zink.
Lia and Alice are twins. With the passing of their father, the two have recently become orphans. However, their Aunt Virginia has taken over their guardianship. The two girls were as close as could be, but in the last few years, the distance between them has grown.
Lia doesn't trust Alice any more, and finds her sneaky and guarded when the two are left alone. Not long after their father's death, a bizarre mark appeared on Lia's wrist. Most girls wouldn't know the mark, but from her father's mythology books, she knows that it is the Jorgumand.
As the girls get past their grief, Lia discovers secrets about her mark, and two other girls in the community. They have a common background and band together to find the truth behind the secrets. When they discover that there is a prophecy surrounding Lia and Alice, they know what they must do to safeguard the gate spoken of in the prophecy.
That's it. I can't reveal more of the story or it will spoil the discovery of the secrets that Lia and her friends, Sonia and Luisa, uncover. As secrets are laid bare, more questions arise. Aunt Virginia reveals parts of the past, but only Lia and her friends can prevent the future.
PROPHECY OF THE SISTERS is written in a classic style. Readers may struggle at first with this style of writing, but stick with it! The intrigue and the twists that Ms. Zink creates are unique and satisfying in the end. However, don't expect to have everything tied up neatly by the final page. PROPHECY OF THE SISTERS is only the beginning and there is much more to be revealed in the next chapters. Part two of the trilogy, GUARDIAN OF THE GATE, is due out in August 2010.
It is hard to write a proper review for PROPHECY OF THE SISTERS, because a lot of the detail is best left unsaid, so as not to spoil the plot twists and turns. A dark, twisted, Gothic tale, PROPHECY OF THE SISTERS is the first in a scheduled trilogy by Ms. Zink.
Lia and Alice are twins. With the passing of their father, the two have recently become orphans. However, their Aunt Virginia has taken over their guardianship. The two girls were as close as could be, but in the last few years, the distance between them has grown.
Lia doesn't trust Alice any more, and finds her sneaky and guarded when the two are left alone. Not long after their father's death, a bizarre mark appeared on Lia's wrist. Most girls wouldn't know the mark, but from her father's mythology books, she knows that it is the Jorgumand.
As the girls get past their grief, Lia discovers secrets about her mark, and two other girls in the community. They have a common background and band together to find the truth behind the secrets. When they discover that there is a prophecy surrounding Lia and Alice, they know what they must do to safeguard the gate spoken of in the prophecy.
That's it. I can't reveal more of the story or it will spoil the discovery of the secrets that Lia and her friends, Sonia and Luisa, uncover. As secrets are laid bare, more questions arise. Aunt Virginia reveals parts of the past, but only Lia and her friends can prevent the future.
PROPHECY OF THE SISTERS is written in a classic style. Readers may struggle at first with this style of writing, but stick with it! The intrigue and the twists that Ms. Zink creates are unique and satisfying in the end. However, don't expect to have everything tied up neatly by the final page. PROPHECY OF THE SISTERS is only the beginning and there is much more to be revealed in the next chapters. Part two of the trilogy, GUARDIAN OF THE GATE, is due out in August 2010.
Katie B. (KatieSue) reviewed Prophecy of the Sisters (Prophecy of the Sisters, Bk 1) on + 4 more book reviews
Twin sisters Alice and Lia are both on opposite sides of a prophecy they have been destined for since the beginning of time...one good, one evil.
Some clues to the prophecy were obvious, so it seemed as if you were waiting quite a while for the characters to finally get with the program, but a good story nontheless. I will definitely be reading the next book in the trilogy!
Some clues to the prophecy were obvious, so it seemed as if you were waiting quite a while for the characters to finally get with the program, but a good story nontheless. I will definitely be reading the next book in the trilogy!
Natasha R. (yukinakid) -
This was an interesting read. I wasn't expecting it to be set in Victorian-like times, but it was an interesting bonus. The characters were really twisted. Alice made me shiver, and Zink didn't go with the cliched "twin sisters must be best friends and do everything with one another". Alice was one twisted sister. I liked Lia well enough, and the mystery behind the whole story was pretty fascinating. I am a sucker for old "treasure map" mysteries, and this one even had a dash of magic!
I wasn't really sure about the other characters. Lia's younger brother was fairly well fleshed out as well as her aunt, but I felt her boyfriend/lover/friend was a little flat. Well, a lot flat. I understand that he didn't have a big role in the book, but I felt their romance was cardboard.
The role of her friends Sonia and Luisa, as well as some shocking twists that hit me full force, I was not entirely sure where the book was headed. The end clearly left a lot to be done in the next book, but it didn't leave a large "I can't wait for the next book to come out!!!!" void. It was just a little lackluster.
All in all, a good read. I devoured it in a day.
I wasn't really sure about the other characters. Lia's younger brother was fairly well fleshed out as well as her aunt, but I felt her boyfriend/lover/friend was a little flat. Well, a lot flat. I understand that he didn't have a big role in the book, but I felt their romance was cardboard.
The role of her friends Sonia and Luisa, as well as some shocking twists that hit me full force, I was not entirely sure where the book was headed. The end clearly left a lot to be done in the next book, but it didn't leave a large "I can't wait for the next book to come out!!!!" void. It was just a little lackluster.
All in all, a good read. I devoured it in a day.
Victoria K. (cwgrlvic) reviewed Prophecy of the Sisters (Prophecy of the Sisters, Bk 1) on + 19 more book reviews
The writing took a bit to get used to, reminded me of a somewhat Victorian style. I kept waiting for magic and this was more of a mystery, with some spiritual tones.
Jeanne G. (IlliniAlum83) -
Although I enjoyed this book, I was surprised it was considered "young adult" reading. Yes, the reading level is low, but the subject matter is for a more mature reading audience. I fear it might lead some young teens to research witchcraft due to the pentagram and spells. This story is definitely not aligned with Christian beliefs.
