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Prophecy of the Sisters
Prophecy of the Sisters Trilogy, Book 1

by Michelle Zink
Read by Eliza Dushku

     

Lia and Alice are twin sisters who discover they are caught in the midst of an ancient prophecy putting them at odds with each other—good versus evil. In this her debut novel, Michelle Zink weaves an intricate tale of a family whose life is inexplicably tied to legend and myth. As the story takes us back in history to times and scenery reminiscent of Pride and Prejudice readers will enjoy unraveling the secret meanings of the prophecy right along with Lia and her friends.

Prophecy of the Sisters lends itself well to the audio book format due to intricate descriptions of setting and characters. Its visual nature allows the reader to look inside the world of the sisters and watch the action as it unfolds. As we follow Lia in her path of self-discovery it is easy to visualize her interacting with the other characters and imagine her living through the difficult truths she uncovers.

Adolescents and adults alike may find many things in Prophecy of the Sisters to interest them. There is a budding romance between Lia and her beau James. Friendships are developed in unlikely places and how often do you invite your psychic reader to tea?

Relationships between family members also figure prominently throughout the story as mother, father, sister, brother and aunt each play a different role in the prophecy.

Parents may be pleased to discover there is no mention of sex, alcohol use or profane language. However, readers should be cautioned about subject matter that relates to what may be considered occult topics (the plot mentions witchcraft and psychics). Readers should also be aware that this is the first book in a trilogy, so very little resolution occurs at its conclusion. In fact, more questions are left unanswered than are answered.

The Book

Hachette Audio
August 1, 2009
Audiobook / Unabridged / Appx 8 hours / 7 CDs
978-1-60024-656-2
Young Adult Fiction
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The Reviewer

Donna Ross
Reviewed 2009
NOTE: Reviewer Donna Satterlee Ross is the co-editor of That's Life with Autism: Tales And Tips for Families With Autism and is currently working on a new book about autism and humor.
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