Book Review: Prophecy of the Sisters

Prophecy of the Sisters Written by Michelle Zink
Release date: August 1st, 2009
Publisher: Little Brown
Format of Novel: Hardcover
Summary (from goodreads.com): An ancient prophecy divides two sisters- 
One good... 
One evil... 
Who will prevail? 
Twin sisters Lia and Alice Milthorpe have just become orphans. They have also become enemies. As they discover their roles in a prophecy that has turned generations of sisters against each other, the girls find themselves entangled in a mystery that involves a tattoo-like mark, their parents' deaths, a boy, a book, and a lifetime of secrets. 
Lia and Alice don't know whom they can trust. 
They just know they can't trust each other

~Book one to the trilogy~

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I picked up this fine book in my high school's first ever book festival when I had to take my young sister to it four years ago. I even met the author in person and got my copy signed. I gotta say, this debut book was a nice read. I remember the plot and the growing tension between the two sisters Lia and Alice Milthorpe very well and the setting was beautiful to image. I'm sad at the moment to not being able to read the two sequels that go along with this one, but considering the review, its better if I haven't right? Alright, let's get down to the review.

I felt that the plot at first was going to be a bittersweet rivalry between the two sisters considering that we are reading this from Lia's point of view. However, considering the idea that this story takes place in a gothic based alternative world with its paranormal undertones, it was really different in a unique way. Readers are brought up to wonder about the mystery of this great prophecy the sisters become a part of through Lia's eyes. The people she meets along the way and how her twin sister's attitude changes in a dark way its truly a good thing for the elements of suspense. It brought readers like me to their feet, wondering what will happen next. Yes I will have to agree about the pacing being slow, but you know what?  I think it was a good thing. 

Another good thing I thought Michelle Zink's did for her debut, was the character growth between the focused characters. I fell in love with Lia mainly because while she was going through of these changes, she also stuck true to her original self when it came to dealing her love for her remaining family and James, her love interest.

I recommend this book to readers that enjoy the paranormal-romance genre. Since I haven't read the other two books, there is not much I can say about this book, but it was Michelle Zink did a wonderful job for her debut. When I can, I will buy the two other books and the other ones Michelle had written as well. So happy reading and pick up this book!