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.