Review: Prophecy of the Sisters by Michelle Zink

Prophecy of the Sisters (Prophecy of the Sisters, #1)
by Michelle Zink
August 1, 2009
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"Sixteen-year-old Lia Milthorpe and her twin sister Alice have just become orphans, and, as Lia discovers, they have also become enemies. The twins are part of an ancient prophecy that has turned generations of sisters against each other. To escape from a dark fate and to remain in the arms of her beloved boyfriend James, Lia must end the prophecy before her sister does. Only then will she understand the mysterious circumstances of her parents' deaths, the true meaning of the strange mark branded on her wrist, and the lengths to which her sister will go to defeat her. Debut novelist Michelle Zink takes readers on an unforgettable journey where one sister's fateful decision could have an impact of Biblical proportions." (Goodreads)

Review:

I love, love, love the way the story was written.  The way it unfolded the mystery, the characters introduced, and even the way it ended.  I was lucky that I read The Prophecy of the Sisters with Guardian of the Gate at hand or else this book is another addition to those who makes me go mental with the wait.

There is the stark contrast between Lia and Alice is despite being identical twins.  The mood is set in the beginning and if not maintained, goes to set the mood for the sequel, Guardian of the Gate.

Though there is the "formal" tone used to match the setting (1800s New York), there is nothing short of fantastic in Michelle Zink's writing.  It's enough to transport you back in time and into the supernatural prophecy of the battle between good and evil.

This is an absolute must-read that will leave you wanting for the next one as soon as you finish reading!