Book Synopsis: (goodreads) 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. Prophecy of the Sisters is the first of three books.

Set in the 1800’s, The Prophecy opens under the gloom of a funeral. The burial of Lia and Alice’s father sets the tone for this dreary, gothic setting amidst the story's alarming tale of lies, betrayals and the supernatural. A “seemingly unending” portrait unfolds of an author’s take of the mysterious legends from the Book of Enoch. I found the Sisters story a more original take on fallen angels and ancient mythology. The story has a classic written feel told from Lia’s perspective; she is a strong and convincing character. From the grief over her parents, to the love she has for James- her development of strength to face adversity was intriguing.

Soon after the funeral, a bizarre mark appears on Lia's wrist. Most girls would freak, but from her father's mythology books, Lia discovers secrets about her mark, and learns two other girls in the community share her secret. They have a common background and band together to find the truth behind the secret world they share. The first introduction of the prophecy comes from James, Lia’s love interest and son of town librarian, who stumbles upon a rare book belonging to her father and written in Latin. He translates the story to Lia and without knowing what the prophecy means, opens a door to a whole new world. When the girls discover that the prophecy surrounds Lia and Alice, one protector of good, one protector of evil, they know what they must do to safeguard the gate spoken of in the prophecy which will free the fallen angels of long ago.

I truly felt sucked into the atmosphere of this book. Zink’s talent for detail felt real to me, I could almost hear the river crash upon the cliffs of the Milthorpes’ home; hear the girls heavy skirts swish as they walked the halls. Feel the dreary weather seep from the pages and be on the edge of my seat waiting for something to pop out. Even with the prophecy centering around angels and the otherworld, no otherworld characters play a major role in this story, the plot mostly centers around the twins weird relationship and Lia's self-discoverys.

Zink has created a riveting story that was written with eloquence. Brimming with myths and religion the style and setting will suck the reader into this dark world. The supernatural realms are dangerous and eerie, and her plot entirely engrossing. Although a few plot threads are predictable it’s for sure worth a few hours of darkly entertainment. No swearing or sexual encounters occur in this book, besides the eerie factor, it’s suitable for 14 and up.