proffy's review against another edition
3.0
The Short and Sweet of It
Lia and Alice share parents and a birthday; they are twins, but an ancient prophecy puts them on opposite sides of a battle between good and evil.
A Bit of a Ramble
I read this in one sitting, not necessarily because I was in love with the story, but more because it was such a simple read. The premise, a prophecy involving two sisters who are at once the force against and the method of Samael's return, is really interesting; however, I found myself predicting the next steps in the plot and then being annoyed when what I thought would happen actually did happen. Events which were clearly meant to be twists I guessed chapters in advance.
I will say, however, that I sort of like the main character Lia. She's rather charming despite one Very Big Thing she ignores that just ticked me off. Her sister, Alice, also has me curious. Lia and Alice are not your typical twins. They are not 'two-sides of the same coin', they are not close friends or deadly enemies; instead, they are more like two completely separate people, sharing a role in the same prophecy, but so disjointed they barely feel like they are part of the same story. I do wish more time had been spent with Alice, who plays the 'bad guy' in this strange tale.
Most of the YA books that I find a bit iffy have the same 'problem' - depth. I wanted more history, more character development, and more explanation of events. I can't decide if I'm going to continue with the series or not.
Lia and Alice share parents and a birthday; they are twins, but an ancient prophecy puts them on opposite sides of a battle between good and evil.
A Bit of a Ramble
I read this in one sitting, not necessarily because I was in love with the story, but more because it was such a simple read. The premise, a prophecy involving two sisters who are at once the force against and the method of Samael's return, is really interesting; however, I found myself predicting the next steps in the plot and then being annoyed when what I thought would happen actually did happen. Events which were clearly meant to be twists I guessed chapters in advance.
I will say, however, that I sort of like the main character Lia. She's rather charming despite one Very Big Thing she ignores that just ticked me off. Her sister, Alice, also has me curious. Lia and Alice are not your typical twins. They are not 'two-sides of the same coin', they are not close friends or deadly enemies; instead, they are more like two completely separate people, sharing a role in the same prophecy, but so disjointed they barely feel like they are part of the same story. I do wish more time had been spent with Alice, who plays the 'bad guy' in this strange tale.
Most of the YA books that I find a bit iffy have the same 'problem' - depth. I wanted more history, more character development, and more explanation of events. I can't decide if I'm going to continue with the series or not.
readinghavoc's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
So good, so good, so good! I cannot wait to pick up the next book in the trilogy. This concept was really novel, and I'm fascinated by the depth of the history and research in this book. There was so much that I didn't see coming, even when it was seeded right from the get.
Spoiler
Alice is an amazingly written villain, like truly so creepy and so heartwrenchingly childlike at the same time. I can't wait to see how the relationship between the two of them plays out as the prophecy progresses and as she continues to be steeped in Samael's influence.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Death, Child death, and Suicide
Minor: Medical content, Suicidal thoughts, and Animal cruelty
saguaros's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
I was a bit reluctant to start this book as I was afraid it would be another YA paranormal book full of swooning heroines and love triangles (not my cup of tea), but it ended up not being exactly that.
Prophecy of the Sisters is the first book in a trilogy of the same name (the second one, Guardian of the Gate is already out and the third one, Circle of Fire, is coming out this August). While it definitely had the making of a paranormal story, it is more a Gothic tale of Good versus Evil. Lia and Alice are twin sisters who are part of a prophecy as old as time. One is The Guardian, bound to keep the Lost Souls from crossing through our realm. One is The Gate, the one who will open the way for the Lost Souls, the demons, and eventually Samael, The Beast, who will bring forth the Apocalypse in its most Biblical grandeur. The two sisters will have to fight each other to finally end the prophecy once and for all, for Good or Evil. For that they need the Keys, and time is running short.
I must say the book was rather slow, not really boring, but definitely not one that can stand on its own without its sequels. It clearly establishes everything, which is fascinating. There were lots of details and lots of layers to the prophecy whom the narrator, Lia, had to uncover. And we, as readers, were as ignorant as her. Her slow process was realistic, but could also drag a little, nevertheless I was fascinated. What can I say, I am a sucker for dark mythology and end-of-the-world prophecies. I found myself annoyed at times, mostly when the characters were trying to figure out the nature and place of the mystical Keys. It was obvious to me where and what they were and I grew a bit impatient with them, though it wasn't the characters' fault, it was a knowledge only acquired through reading too many fantasy books. Like the knowledge my mom has after reading and re-reading all of Agatha Christie's books and knowing who the murderer is before the end. If I were to read one (and when I do read one) I am lost until the end when everything is revealed. It would have been quite unrealistic for the characters to jump to the same conclusion as me so fast, but still I waited with impatience for them to realize what seemed to me to be obvious.
Lia was a good character, although a bit soft and weak willed at first, but she slowly grew into her power which made her more interesting. I presume I will like her much more in the sequels. My favorite characters were her friends Luisa and Sonia, who were much more vivacious and energetic. Oh, and to be spared a mushy love story or love triangle! Bliss! Although I am sure one or the other or both will crop up in the sequels as they always do in YA novel with female protagonists, it was a breath of fresh air to not have it thrown at me from the start.
Overall, I thought it was a great start, albeit a bit slow and dragging in places, but I expect that this is the kind of trilogy where things and events build slowly upon each other until the inevitable explosive finale. Although it may seem boring for some, I was still fascinated by the world of the Prophecy and will surely read the sequels.
I was a bit reluctant to start this book as I was afraid it would be another YA paranormal book full of swooning heroines and love triangles (not my cup of tea), but it ended up not being exactly that.
Prophecy of the Sisters is the first book in a trilogy of the same name (the second one, Guardian of the Gate is already out and the third one, Circle of Fire, is coming out this August). While it definitely had the making of a paranormal story, it is more a Gothic tale of Good versus Evil. Lia and Alice are twin sisters who are part of a prophecy as old as time. One is The Guardian, bound to keep the Lost Souls from crossing through our realm. One is The Gate, the one who will open the way for the Lost Souls, the demons, and eventually Samael, The Beast, who will bring forth the Apocalypse in its most Biblical grandeur. The two sisters will have to fight each other to finally end the prophecy once and for all, for Good or Evil. For that they need the Keys, and time is running short.
I must say the book was rather slow, not really boring, but definitely not one that can stand on its own without its sequels. It clearly establishes everything, which is fascinating. There were lots of details and lots of layers to the prophecy whom the narrator, Lia, had to uncover. And we, as readers, were as ignorant as her. Her slow process was realistic, but could also drag a little, nevertheless I was fascinated. What can I say, I am a sucker for dark mythology and end-of-the-world prophecies. I found myself annoyed at times, mostly when the characters were trying to figure out the nature and place of the mystical Keys. It was obvious to me where and what they were and I grew a bit impatient with them, though it wasn't the characters' fault, it was a knowledge only acquired through reading too many fantasy books. Like the knowledge my mom has after reading and re-reading all of Agatha Christie's books and knowing who the murderer is before the end. If I were to read one (and when I do read one) I am lost until the end when everything is revealed. It would have been quite unrealistic for the characters to jump to the same conclusion as me so fast, but still I waited with impatience for them to realize what seemed to me to be obvious.
Lia was a good character, although a bit soft and weak willed at first, but she slowly grew into her power which made her more interesting. I presume I will like her much more in the sequels. My favorite characters were her friends Luisa and Sonia, who were much more vivacious and energetic. Oh, and to be spared a mushy love story or love triangle! Bliss! Although I am sure one or the other or both will crop up in the sequels as they always do in YA novel with female protagonists, it was a breath of fresh air to not have it thrown at me from the start.
Overall, I thought it was a great start, albeit a bit slow and dragging in places, but I expect that this is the kind of trilogy where things and events build slowly upon each other until the inevitable explosive finale. Although it may seem boring for some, I was still fascinated by the world of the Prophecy and will surely read the sequels.
palsayfara's review against another edition
3.0
Lumayan bagus, tapi begitu sampe endingnya ternyata bersambung...jadi sebel...hehehe
savannah_rae's review
4.0
Very intresting concept, I really love the cover, and the plot line, I can't wait for the next one.
marisa9459's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Ohhhh I loved this book as a kid but never got to finish the trilogy. The premise is FASCINATING. I love old Celtic, druid and biblical (fallen angels and etc) mythology. And the prophecy is so cool.
kimal25's review
3.0
I do not really know what to say about this book. I procrastinated on reading this book for the longest time, years in fact. Maybe I somehow knew that I would be conflicted about this book. I was very excited about this book to begin with; it seemed like such an interesting premise for a series. I borrowed the audio version of this from the library for a long trip, and spent most of that trip procrastinating on listening to it.
This book was a much slower read than I first anticipated. I had expected an action packed fantasy book that would keep my attention the whole way through. This was not the case. There was very little sizzle to Prophecy of the Sisters. Told entirely from the perspective of one of the sisters, it seemed like mostly dialogue, internal rants, and emotional turmoil with very little actually going on. This lasted throughout most of the book. To add to this, I had a very difficult time connecting with Lia (from whose point of view the story is told). She is entirely too worried, helpless, and nearly spineless. If not for the fact that she was basically hand delivered every single clue she obtained, I do not think anything at all would have happened in the book.
Now, that is not to say that this book is a complete wash. The writing was very well done and the situation was very well established for the reader. I considered giving up completely at one point, but I stuck with it. I am glad for this, as maybe a hundred or less from the end, the story finally picked up. Thinking on it, this book seems like it may have been setting the stage for the rest of the series, which would explain the slow pace...hopefully. I will have to think before deciding if I want to read the rest of the series or not.
I am not sure if I would recommend this or not. If you are looking for something with a lot of action, this isn't the book. However, if you are looking for an easy read, with mostly fluff and emotional stuff this is the book for you.
This book was a much slower read than I first anticipated. I had expected an action packed fantasy book that would keep my attention the whole way through. This was not the case. There was very little sizzle to Prophecy of the Sisters. Told entirely from the perspective of one of the sisters, it seemed like mostly dialogue, internal rants, and emotional turmoil with very little actually going on. This lasted throughout most of the book. To add to this, I had a very difficult time connecting with Lia (from whose point of view the story is told). She is entirely too worried, helpless, and nearly spineless. If not for the fact that she was basically hand delivered every single clue she obtained, I do not think anything at all would have happened in the book.
Now, that is not to say that this book is a complete wash. The writing was very well done and the situation was very well established for the reader. I considered giving up completely at one point, but I stuck with it. I am glad for this, as maybe a hundred or less from the end, the story finally picked up. Thinking on it, this book seems like it may have been setting the stage for the rest of the series, which would explain the slow pace...hopefully. I will have to think before deciding if I want to read the rest of the series or not.
I am not sure if I would recommend this or not. If you are looking for something with a lot of action, this isn't the book. However, if you are looking for an easy read, with mostly fluff and emotional stuff this is the book for you.
frootjoos's review
3.0
This is one of those ones that they should have published in a two-books-in-one set so we wouldn't have to wait for the next one. In Tagalog we say, "bitin"--loosely translated, it leaves you hanging.
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Ok, I give it back a star. I'll definitely read the next. And I think it's a good thing that I'm still thinking about this book a month later. So you're up from 3 stars, P.O.S.!
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Ok, I give it back a star. I'll definitely read the next. And I think it's a good thing that I'm still thinking about this book a month later. So you're up from 3 stars, P.O.S.!
emitchellwrites's review
4.0
My sister picked this book on a whim. She told me I had to read it. So I did. I've never read anything like this. I cannot wait for the next installment!! It's brilliantly written.
Give me two girls and one amazing story and I'm happy.
If you haven't read this already, get on it!
Give me two girls and one amazing story and I'm happy.
If you haven't read this already, get on it!