Okay, it's been (gulp) more than a year since I've posted anything. I'm finally starting back up. Prophecy of the Sisters by Michelle Zink completely captivated me. I plowed through it, well, what I mean is that I read it whenever I had a chance, but slowly to savor the fabulously Gothic/Edwardian feel of the language; Michelle captured the time beautifully. This haunting story of two sisters who fall into a long succession of twins each fulfilling their destinies as the Guardian and the Gate has left a lasting impression. Once again, we have the parents are missing, world's in trouble, teens come to the rescue plot line. This may be common in today's YA literature, but Zink makes it uniquely her own taking a fresh approach.
While reading it, I kept in close touch with my own sister, making sure we had a solid relationship that couldn't turn out like Lia and Alice's! Frequent texts included the words "No Prophecy!"
Be sure to read this one especially if you enjoyed The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield, one of my all time favorite books, or even the haunting aspects of The Story of Edgar Sawtelle (remember the ghost in the barn door??)
A great teen novel with a serious twist!
