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Jun 23, 2010

Michelle rated it:

It's my book! I can't NOT give it five stars!!! :D

34 comments like (121 people liked it)

Sep 28, 2011

Amy or "Ames" rated it:

A review in book covers.

EXHIBIT A: First published in hardback with this cover:

It's a mirror image of a statue symbolising the identical twins on opposing sides in the book. It screams dark, gothic and mysterious.

EXHIBIT B: Now available in paperback with this cover:

Now this is an image of two very different girls with an airy fairy silver leaf design which is also present on every page.

I wanted to read EXHIBIT A More...

25 comments like (20 people liked it)

Aug 27, 2011

Megan rated it:

What a letdown :( After all of the awesome reviews on here, I expected Prophecy of the Sisters to be better. The idea is interesting, as is the twist in the story. Zink does a great job setting the scenes.... but that is the best I can say about this one.

Prophecy of the Sisters is a badly written mystery. You know, the sort where each discovery is a person/place/thing which only provides a certain amount of information... but always points the protagonist ~ in this case, Lia ~ in th More...

6 comments like (11 people liked it)

Jan 19, 2009

Kenneth rated it:

A combination of depth, personality, and fun, Prophecy of the Sisters brings back all the joys of reading. It is a story one can fully immerse themselves in, due to a detailed plot and in-depth character analysis. The combination of 19th century lifestyle, mythical creatures, and biblical background makes this one of the most interesting books I've read. Michelle Zink develops her characters early, propelling the plot forward into a story full of twists and turns. One of the best written books I More...

4 comments like (17 people liked it)

Aug 03, 2011

♔ Leah. added it

MOTHERFUCKER, I GOT TROLLED! TROLLED, I FUCKING TELL YOU! I was about to read it because the one of the two protagonists shares my namesake of a different variation (Lia/Leah), plus her twin sister is called Alice (see f-list). Until I fucking found out her love interest is called Dimitri, DIMITRI Y'ALL! (don't even ask me why). AWW HELL FUCKING NAW, I'M AVOIDING THIS SHIT LIKE A PLAGUE OF RUSSIAN STDs. Bitch, what the fuck? I'm sorry, if your name is Dimitri— DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT COMING NEAR More...

18 comments like (7 people liked it)

Jan 19, 2009

Dee rated it:

Nothing happens in this book! People take walks and talk. Then they ride horses and talk. Then they go into town and talk. All the girls are dumb. The only interesting one is Alice. She was only interesting because she's evil. This book is a rip off of A Great and Terrible Beauty. Gemma Doyle is way better than this. Definitely skip.

24 comments like (36 people liked it)

Mar 24, 2011

Lucy rated it:

Lia Milthorpe is grieving for her father's mysterious and untimely death when she notices a strange mark that suddenly appears on her wrist. It is only the first of many strange occurances, because as Lia is soon to realize, she is the latest in a long line of twin sisters who play a part in an ancient prophecy. It is a prophecy that can bring about the end of days--the apocalypse--or prevent it. And the more Lia learns about it, the more she understands that the prophecy has pitted her again More...

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Nov 29, 2010

Lady Danielle "The Book Huntress" rated it:

I really do not like to give books bad ratings. I feel like an author puts a lot of energy into writing a book, and I should respect them for that. But, there comes a time when I am forced to do what I don't care to do, rate a book poorly. Such was the case with Prophecy of the Sisters. I went into this book with an open mind, and I was curious to see what Ms. Zink could do with the concept of sisters who are on the opposite side of an ancient battle between Heaven and Hell, if you will.
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30 comments like (36 people liked it)

Aug 27, 2011

Shannon rated it:

I love a story with a bit of a mystery that we get to solve along with the characters!

Prophecy of the Sisters has been a favourite of mine since I first read it in 2010. I then read the second one, but had to wait impatiently for the final book in the trilogy, Circle of fire. So imagine my excitment when I found it in my local book shop! It wasnt a difficult decision to re-read the first two books again.

I thought every one loved this book as much as I did, so imagine my More...

6 comments like (4 people liked it)

Oct 16, 2011

Alex added it

The first time I saw this book in stores, I snagged a copy. The cover was intriguing—and that was what made me decide to get the book. When I found out what the story was about, I couldn’t wait to read the book. However, it kept getting pushed down my to-read pile, gasping for air as it sunk down deeper and deeper. Eventually, I got to reading it. And I am so glad I did, since it is one of the best books I’ve read in a while.

Lia is an okay main character, but she wasn’t the smartest More...

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Jan 11, 2010

Nikki (Wicked Awesome Books) rated it:

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 Lia’s eyes, but you get a feel for each girl’s distinctive personality. The story starts off with death of the girl’s father and the appearance of a strange tattoo-like mark on Lia’s wrist. From there we get a view into their family, friends, More...

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May 29, 2011

Reina rated it:

This book is a fantastic debut(I think) novel. i love the plot and the idea of the " evil twin" and the "good twin". though i didnt quite fully understand the prophecy of the sisters but i got along fine with what i understood.
from the ending it sounds like there might ( ??? ) be a sequel and i truly hope there will be because im dying to know what happens to Lia and Alice next.
I also thought the scene at the river where Alice holds the branch out to Lia and makes More...

4 comments like (2 people liked it)

Feb 26, 2011

Kristi (The Story Siren) added it

I'm not sure why I waited so long to read this book. But for some reason I was apprehensive to do so... I mean this book has been sitting on my bookshelf for ever! Probably a year... oops. And I am kicking myself for not picking it up earlier!

It was a little slow for me at first... there wasn't much happening, I was trying to figure out exactly what was going on. But the beautiful writing and the richly descriptive details of the era kept me engaged. Lia's story was so passionately t More...

5 comments like (8 people liked it)

Nov 07, 2008

Mandy rated it:

I just finished reading PROPHECY OF THE SISTERS this morning and totally loved it.

PROPHECY follows Amalia and her twin, Alice. Shortly after their father's mysterious death, Lia discovers that a strange mark is appearing on her wrist, darkening with each passing day. And as she digs into the reasons behind such an odd occurance, she begins to battle with her sister. It seems these two play a role in a prophecy which has lasted centuries. A prophecy that must end with Lia and her sis More...

2 comments like (6 people liked it)

Jan 29, 2009

Vanessa rated it:

I just finished Prophecy of the Sisters, and I really enjoyed it. It was a little dark, but gripping at the same time, and I was impressed by the character development and plot intricacies. Many YA books that I read tend to have more simplistic plots and characters--but I think older kids want more development. The author has a great writing style--the older fashioned language flows so effortlessly. The ending left much to be desired however--so I hope there is a sequel planned! I didn't see any More...

1 comment like (5 people liked it)

Sep 03, 2011

Simcsa rated it:

This review refer mostly to slovak edition and to poor translations. It still is partially true, but as I discovered the translator had made the book even worse. (my original english review is at the bottom of the page)

Videli ste niekedy takto spackaný preklad? Ja som doteraz skoro nikdy originálne texty s našimi slovenskými prekladmi neporovnávala, a to z dvoch dôvodov. Nikdy som sa nad tým poriadne nezamyslela a teda mi ani nenapadlo, že niekto to predsa musí preložiť a že sa More...

4 comments like (2 people liked it)

Jul 20, 2011

Nikki rated it:

Recenze později... nejdřív to musím... vstřebat!

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Kniha Proroctví sester přitahovala mé oko na internetu i v knihkupectví už řadu měsíců, ale já nikdy neměla touhu si knihu ani prolistovat. Záhadná moc :D mě k tomu donutila kdesi před týdnem v prodejně knih a když to hodně zkrátím, tohle byla jedna z nejrychleji přečtených knih v mé dosavadní čtenářské kariéře :P Příběh popisuje život dvou sester, dvojčat, kolem kterých se po smrti obou rodičů začnou dít z More...

18 comments like (1 person liked it)

Feb 14, 2009

Julia rated it:

A beautiful and mysterious fairytale that I could not put down. With a beautiful biblical reference and a wonderful good overcomes evil tale this book is sure to keep you reading into all hours of the night. This dark Gothic story has a delightfully hopeful side that you can't help but love. The main character Lia takes you on a journey of discovery, love, loss, and what it means to grow up. She left me with wanting more and dieing for a sequel.

2 comments like (6 people liked it)

Feb 03, 2010

Sophie rated it:

I read this over holiday break and I highly recommend carving out some time to read it. Prophecy of the Sisters is definitely "that" book, you know the one that you want to curl up with and savor. Michelle sets the mood immediately, when you find yourself in 19th century New York and meet the 16-year-old protagonist, Lia Milthorpe who is attending her father's funeral.

From there the plot unfolds rapidly as does the mystery. Why does the mark of a Jorgumand (a snake devourin More...

2 comments like (3 people liked it)

Dec 20, 2008

Jenny added it

A riveting story. Mystery, and evil, and carriages, and a young man, and darkness, and a rushing river, and friends and sisters and I can't say more because I don't want to give anything away. I read this book in about a minute because I could *not* put it down.

1 comment like (2 people liked it)

Jan 07, 2009

Rebekah rated it:

Absolutely riveting and mysterious. A fast read, great for any teen. I definitely recommend it for anyone who loves YA fiction.

0 comments like (4 people liked it)

Dec 10, 2008

Maddi rated it:

An unbelievable tale with mind blowing twists; an amazing book written by the most amazing person you will ever meet!

1 comment like (4 people liked it)

Mar 04, 2011

Amie rated it:

so, initially i was SOO excited to read this book. but in the end, i was rather disappointed.

0 comments like (3 people liked it)

Dec 08, 2010

❥☪LIZZ NEILL☪❥ rated it:

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0 comments like (2 people liked it)

Dec 06, 2008

Laura rated it:

Received ARC

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Jan 03, 2011

Mara rated it:

Lia and Alice are going to end the world...or something. Maybe. There's this gate, and a guardian, and an angel, and Satan, and a bunch of keys, and an army, and a prophecy that may or may not be a page in length. No one seems to know what's going on, and those who do are remarkably blase about the prospects of a teenager possibly ending the world.

Basically, the conversation goes as follows:
"So, do you think you're going to open the gate and jump start the apocalypse?"
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1 comment like (4 people liked it)

Aug 08, 2011

Heather rated it:

Prophecy of the Sisters is a story that focuses around identical twin sisters Lia and Alice Milthorpe. They have just recently lost their father to a death that seems mysterious to Lia. As newly acclaimed orphans one would think that the sisters would turn to each other for comfort, but Lia comes to find out that they are a part of a prophecy dating back centuries.

There are two parts to the prophecy and each sister plays a role. One will be the Guardian, the other the Gate. Each fig More...

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Mar 22, 2011

Mery rated it:

Through fire and harmony mankind endured

Until the sending of the Guards

Who took as wives and lovers the woman of man,

Engendering His wrath.

Two sisters, formed in the same swaying ocean,

One the Guardian, One the Gate.

One keeper of peace,

The other bartering sorcery for devotion.

Cast from the heavens, the Souls were Lost

As the Sisters continue the battle

Until the Gates summon fort More...

7 comments like (1 person liked it)

Feb 14, 2010

Gemma rated it:

Okay, I understand the comparisons this book is getting with A Great and Terrible Beauty; however, I don't think its a bad thing - if you liked that book then read this one, as they're both great and Michelle Zink has a real talent for writing that means I'll read anything else she writes gladly.
This book seriously creeped me out at points, and I loved that - some twists I probably should have seen coming but didn't, and when I did they just made me want to read more.
Lia and her twi More...

1 comment like (1 person liked it)

Dec 21, 2009

Vania rated it:

Michelle Zink’s Debut novel is a dark fantasy filled with mystery and intrigue that captures us with the very first scene. The hauntingly descriptive funeral and revealingof a secret mark sets us off into a world never before seen. This is a twisty tale of two sisters, twins, battling their own destiny, seeking freedom from the one thing they cannot control, forces them to not only fight against their future, so clearly laid out for them, but also fight against each other. Zink portrays her rela More...

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