Prophecy of the Sisters

by Michelle Zink

Summary: Twins Lia and Alice Milthorpe couldn't be more different. When their father dies suddenly and mysteriously, the girls and their younger brother are left orphans. Lia's friend and long-time love James is working on organizing the Milthorpe family library, when he comes across a strange book with only one page. The cryptic message it reveals kicks off a deadly chain of events that pits the two sisters against one another, fulfilling an ancient prophecy, and leaving the fate of the world in their hands. One sister is good, and the other is evil beyond imagining. Who will win?

My thoughts: This is the first in a planned series, so be prepared for the cliffhanger ending! I think that the sequel will be well worth the wait, though. This book is exciting, suspenseful, and has some truly shocking moments. It would be creepy enough if set in modern times, but the late 19th century setting makes it even creepier.