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Sister Fights For Good While Twin Takes Evil's Side

March 26, 2010 (Updated: June 07, 2026)

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Reader reviewed by Jessica

Let me start by saying that I did in fact like the book. I do not like the product description the publishers gave the book. The book isnt about the twin sisters, its about one of the twin sisters, Lia. Alice is in the book of course, but this is not her story, she is not our heroine, she is not who we follow throughout the book. The entire story is through Lias eyes.

The story itself was well written and flowed along quite well. It was easy to follow what was going on, even if it was too easy to figure out what was going on in parts that were supposed to be mysterious. The story centers around a prophecy regarding fallen angels and where souls end up, and I foresee some religious folks having issues with it, but that would be a whole can of worms to open up.

The best characters within the book are those that we dont see nearly enough of and are just stepping stones on Lias journey of discovery. Her bad sister Alice could be a true delight if we were to see some things through her eyes instead of putting the focus on the very good, very proper Lia.

As a historical paranormal book, Zink excels in her writing of the time period, focusing on the way of life these girls are expected to live and the challenges they face in trying to sneak around to have the prophecy completed (or not). It involves them traveling into another plane, which some may know as having an out of body experience or astral projection. The ability to travel this way both helps and hinders Lia on her quest for knowledge. She is also unable to rely on her former best friend and twin and she has to find outside help. She does so in two of the more favorable characters of Sonia and Luisa.

While the idea of the prophecy and the keys can feel tired and overdone at times, the story stays fresh while focusing on Lia and her desire to fight evil and save her family and the world as she knows it. She is no Buffy, with superhuman powers, just a girl, seeking out answers the old fashioned way. Lia comes off as a strong person, but not overpoweringly so, as she stays true to the young lady that she was raised to be.

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A Victorian-Era Gem

January 24, 2010 (Updated: June 07, 2026)

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Reader reviewed by Nikki (Wicked Awesome Books)

Prophecy of the Sisters is a Gothic
novel set in Victorian New York. The story focuses on twin sisters, Lia
and Alice, who are a part of this centuries old prophecy that pits them
against one another. Lia is the main character and we only see Alice
through Lias eyes, but you get a feel for each girls distinctive
personality. The story starts off with death of the girls father and
the appearance of a strange tattoo-like mark on Lias wrist. From there
we get a view into their family, friends, and the paranormal that now
surrounds their lives.

After a strange encounter spurs Lia into investigative mode, she
becomes determined to discover the reason for the mark on her wrist,
and for her sisters increasingly strange behavior. What she discovers
is that her family has some deep, dark secrets that she was never privy
to, but that she would soon become the center of.

The thing about this book is that it is so different from any other YA
book that Ive ever read and it was a little harder to get into the
swing of it at first. Michelle uses the most beautiful language and has
developed these incredible characters, so once I started reading it
more, I quickly found myself thoroughly involved in the story. Lia is
such an emotional character that the reader cant help but want to know
where the story is taking her. Alice, on the other hand, is only seen
through Lias eyes. She is portrayed as the bad twin, but its hard
to actually hate her because Lia never hates her. The reader feels
everything that Lia feels, so the strongest part of the story is the
relationship between the twins. The prophecy and the mystery
surrounding it gives the story a great moody feel, but Lia and Alices
confusing relationship is what had me hooked.

Every little aspect of this book had me reeling for more. The prophecy
is interesting, the characters are rich, the settings are vivid, and
the mini love story is delectable. From the moment Lia discovers the
prophecy I needed to know more. The mythology behind the prophecy kept
me interested and the possible outcome kept me reading from beginning
to end. The twins are on opposite ends of the prophecy and are
undoubtedly against one another, but they cant help but love each
other anyway. Their relationship changes so much over the course and of
the novel and I cannot wait to see what happens in the next book.

I loved the language in the novel and Michelle did such an incredible
job with her descriptions that I found myself needing more once I
finished. The characters are so engaging and the premise just draws the
reader in so much that it would be impossible for me to give this book
a bad rating. I am definitely looking forward to the next two books in
the series.

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I Loved This Book!

September 07, 2009 (Updated: June 07, 2026)

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Reader reviewed by KJ

Another great 2009 book by a debut author! 2009 books just keep getting better. I loved her writing style and the way the book flowed from one page to the next. The plot was original and the characters creative. Lea and Alice were characters I will remember long after completing this novel. I am definitely looking forward to the sequel! Another point I really liked about this book was the story line. The fact that Lea and Alice were twins destined to be against each other was a plot line I enjoyed reading and one Ive never read before. It was a pretty thick book, but everything that took place in the book had a great purpose and fit well in the book. Overall, I would highly recommend this book to anyone and Prophecy of the Sisters will definitely appeal to all types of readers!

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A Fresh, Chilling Debut

July 08, 2009 (Updated: June 07, 2026)

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Reader reviewed by deltay

Prophecy of the Sisters is the first book in a trilogy - and what a debut it is that Michelle Zink
has crafted! With the eloquently formal diction of days gone by and a
sinisterly gothic setting, Zink opens a portal to a what feels like an
alternate dimension.

Setting
is definitely one of Zink's fortes; the dark forebodding tone conjures
a deliciously creepy mood that sustains throughout the course of the
novel. The imagery in this is very realistic, allowing the audience to
imagine the events as they occur very vividly. The diction choice may
seem a little odd at the beginning, but once the initial strangeness is
overcome, the beautiful phrasing simply serves to draw the audience in
deeper. Once the "speed bump" is passed, Zink's enthralling narrative
style sinks its teeth into the reader - and doesn't let go. I would
suggest making sure you have a large chunk of time laid aside when you
begin Prophecy, because it's very hard to put down.

It was pretty uncanny to see some of the concepts in Prophecy of the Sisters
- especially since I'd been researching astral projection just prior to
reading the book. The prophecy, the ancient tales, the otherworldly
aspects - Zink deals with these deftly in a way that's very intriguing
for the audience. I, for one, am definitely curious to find out more
about some of these things in future books. The shock factor is another
thing that's pretty central to Prophecy.
Some of those events I didn't see coming, and Zink spins the aftermath
in a way that's very raw, very poignant. Unpredictable events always
keep readers on their toes, hardly daring to relax.

As
it's a first person narrative, the character who we get to know most
intimately is Lia. Which is great, as she's the main protagonist. The
surprising circumstances surrounding her, the loss she suffers, her
vulnerability - they all add to the credibility of her
characterization. In the next two books though, I'd really like to see
a little more development of some of the minor characters. It was a
little aggravating, having figured out a pretty crucial plot point and
watching for pages and pages while Lia and her sidekicks struggled to
make sense of it. However, this could've been intentionally done as a
plot device.

As for
the character relationships, the bond between Lia and Alice is
definitely an interesting one. It was pretty cool to watch that unfurl
throughout the course of the novel, to see just how far (or lack
thereof) sisterly devotion stretched. I found the start of Lia and
Luisa's friendship to be a bit choppy and sudden, but as the novel
progressed, the friendship between the trio (completed by Sonia) was
definitely one of the strong points of Prophecy.
The romance element... there were moments when the chemistry between
James and Lia just didn't really come across as deeply as it could
have. The relationships with her father, Henry, and her mother however,
were conveyed very nicely (as were their characterizations in general).

The ending of Prophecy of the Sisters isn't really an ending,
per se. It's wide and expansive, it's open and really, it's more of a
beginning than anything else. It promises the start of an enchanting
journey. On the brink of a catastrophe, Lia could literally hold the
fate of the world in her hands. Thank goodness it's not too bad of a
cliffhanger though - at least it's a resolved open ending that I've no
doubt will lead beautifully into the sequel.

Prophecy of the Sisters
offers a deliciously dark and fresh glimpse into a world of
possibilities. Like Henry says, "only time will tell" (Zink 256). But
with Zink's beautiful storytelling style and immersing plot lines, this
is one series that readers will eagerly await with baited breath.

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