Prophecy of the Sisters
by Michelle Zink
by Michelle Zink
Lia has lost her mother and now her father. Her twin sister Alice remains cool and distant and her younger brother is disabled in a wheelchair and a solemn boy. But Lia has James, the son of one of her father's friends and her lover.
All goes awry when Lia discovers a strange marking on her wrist one morning. A marking she finds that she does not share with her twin. She finds a small book describing a prophecy - one that involves both her and Alice - but the problem is - they have different ideas on how they want the prophecy to end. They are now enemies and Lia must find a way to complete her side of the prophecy without being harmed or harming her beloved sister.
It is really hard to summarize a book that is so complex and dark. I really do believe "gothic" describes this book perfectly -with the supernatural themes and romance.
So let me break this down. I love the characters.. the struggle between the sisters of loving each other but being on opposite sides of beliefs in relation to the prophecy.. the love scenes.. and most definitely the intrigue. It took me a while to get into the mood of it, to really put myself into the picture it was creating in my head. I like a book that makes me think, that transports me to a different world in a different time.
So, I think I should go and raid Michelle's house to find the manuscript of the second book. Because... by the end of the book I really needed more. I felt so connected and enthralled that I feel I cannot wait for the next one.
So, for all of the beautiful writing, intriguing plot, and engaging characters, I must give this book 5 Roses.
5/5 Roses
All goes awry when Lia discovers a strange marking on her wrist one morning. A marking she finds that she does not share with her twin. She finds a small book describing a prophecy - one that involves both her and Alice - but the problem is - they have different ideas on how they want the prophecy to end. They are now enemies and Lia must find a way to complete her side of the prophecy without being harmed or harming her beloved sister.
It is really hard to summarize a book that is so complex and dark. I really do believe "gothic" describes this book perfectly -with the supernatural themes and romance.
So let me break this down. I love the characters.. the struggle between the sisters of loving each other but being on opposite sides of beliefs in relation to the prophecy.. the love scenes.. and most definitely the intrigue. It took me a while to get into the mood of it, to really put myself into the picture it was creating in my head. I like a book that makes me think, that transports me to a different world in a different time.
So, I think I should go and raid Michelle's house to find the manuscript of the second book. Because... by the end of the book I really needed more. I felt so connected and enthralled that I feel I cannot wait for the next one.
So, for all of the beautiful writing, intriguing plot, and engaging characters, I must give this book 5 Roses.
5/5 Roses
I go back and forth on whether I should read this or not, so I'm glad you loved it, because it's more motivation to give it a shot. :)
ReplyDeleteThis book has been on my radar for some time, it receives so much buzz. Loved your review. I was glad to hear that even though the beginning is slow, it picks up.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving this book so far. I'm about halfway through and I can't get enough of it. It's so unique within the YA genre and I hope a lot of people pick it up.
ReplyDeleteI've heard wonderful things about this book! I can't wait to get my hands on a copy!
ReplyDeleteP.S. You want a buddy raiding Michelle's house? I'll drive the getaway car! Shhh! Don't tell anyone!
Natalie @ Mindful Musings
Ooooh, sounds great!
ReplyDeleteI've had my eye on this forever. I hope when I eventually get round to reading it I won't be disappointed.
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds so interesting - the relationship between the sisters and all the siblings, the dark turn it takes when they feel differently about the prophecy and I wonder if the death of their mother colors any of this...
ReplyDeleteWonderful review! Thank you!
I am working my way up to this one on my wishlist to purchase. I think the entire plot sounds so unique and emotional.
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This sounds amazing and definitely unique. The plot with the 2 sisters sounds a bit like Bad Girls Don't Die, which I loved, so I'll have to read this one :)
ReplyDeleteSuperb review. This sounds really good. I was so close to buying this book the other day but I told myself I would wait until Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThis book seems great! That dark relationship... I didn't know it got a sequel..
ReplyDeleteAh! I have the ARC version of this! And it's really good so far...except I kind of get scared when reading it for some reason...
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Great review Kristen! I really want to read that book ^^
ReplyDeleteExcellent review! I'm dying to read Prophecy of the Sisters, it's got a winning combination, Victorian Era + great reviews + pretty cover!
ReplyDeleteMaybe I will come raiding with you :-)
Every review I have read of this book has made me want to read it more and more! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI havent had the chance to read this book yet but I liked your review.
ReplyDeleteI havent read this book but your review has caught my interest.
ReplyDeleteThis book is sitting in my to-read pile...and I'll have to dig it out soon, because it's due back at the library! I hope I enjoy it as much as you did. Nice review!
ReplyDeleteGreat review!. I have a twin sister and would love to share this book with her.
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i was a little iffy about getting this one but ur review is awesome so i'm most likely going to get it=) :D
ReplyDeleteI'm actually kinda scared to read this one but I'm thrilled by it too....odd.
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I really want to read this !
ReplyDeletehmmm... not sure if this is my type of book. but willing to give it a try anyway.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this review - I have wanted to read this one since I first saw it a few months ago!
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to read this book, just by the book cover alone I thought it looked interesting. I loved how you described it as "gothic" because I recently read a gothic style book and was wanting to try some others.
ReplyDeleteGreat review! I love gothic novels.
ReplyDeleteThat's cool. I really want to read this!
ReplyDeleteI've had this book on my tbr list just because I kept seeing it pop up, but I must have missed that it was a cliffhanger. That's always good to know ahead of time. :)
ReplyDeleteHaha you definitely make it sound amazing. Made you want to go on a raid for book 2. Has to be good stuff =)
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to get my hands on a copy of this!
ReplyDeleteI have had this on my wishlist for awhile wondering if I should get it or not- thanks for the great review, definitely adding it to the 'to-read' now!!
ReplyDeleteThe characters really are great. I love the surprising relationship between Lia and Alice. So not the stereotypical twin relationship.
ReplyDeleteI've seen this book in stores and have been wondering about it. Now thanks to your review I'm putting it on my TBR list! Thanks!
ReplyDeletethis sounds like just the right book for my winter reading!
ReplyDeleteThis cover is creeptastic. And I've been seeing such good things about this. Adding it to the (ever-growing) list.
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