Prophecy of the Sisters by Michelle Zink

Rating:

Characters: 19/20

Plot: 18/20

Originality: 20/20

Writing: 20/20

Recommendation: 19/20

Overall: 96/100 or A

Lia has recently lost her father. Her twin sister Alice, brother Henry, and Lia are now orphans. When a strange mark appears on her wrist and she keeps being attracted to a strange bracelet. Lia and Alice are part of an ancient prophecy that has tuned generations of sisters againist another.

Lia hides this discovery from Alice and even from James, the boy who he loves. Lia has to end the prophcey before her sister. Only then does she understand the mysterious circimstances of her parents' deaths, what the mark on her wrist really means. what her sister will do in order to win, and what the downfall of her part of the prophecy could bring to the world. Will Lia be able to make the right decision.

Lia is an amazing character. She grows in this book and learns a lot about herself. Alice was just evil and most of her actions shocked me. James was very sweet, but I don't understand why Lia didn't tell her even if it may have been a burden to him. Sonia and Luisa were great friends and very supportive. The plot was laced with originality and well woven to be both realistic and surpring. Zink was able to keep the many facets of the book alive. She made a wonderful debut and I can't wait for more books. I reccomend this book. It comes out on August 1st.

Below is an amazing book trailer made by Vania.

Blog Awards..

So, I got this award from Melissa at A Mom With Too Little Time. Thanks so much, Melissa.

Five things that I am addicted to is:

1. Books... no duh

2. Doctor Who... Love that show. It is so amazing. I wish I had a Tardis and could go againist Daleks.... Though I probably wouldn't be as good.

3. House... Just started watching it and love it. I love how, I can understand most of the medical jargon.

4. Chatting online, I love talking to some of you on YA Swap, Chatzy, or MSN.

5. Youtube... I just love it.

I'll nominate people after the next award.
I got this one from the amazing Shalonda and the awesome Khyrinthia.
"This blog invests and believes in the PROXIMITY-nearness in space, time and relationships. These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in prizes or self-aggrandizement! Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers! Deliver this award to eight bloggers who must choose eight more and include this clever-written text into the body of their award."

I am giving to just a few you of the amazing bloggers out there. I would give this out to 20 people, but that might be over the top.

1. Korianne aka Korianne Speaks: Korianne is really random and nice, when we aren't on War on Twitter and even when we are. She totally understand what little insanity that I have.
2. Hope aka Hope's Bookshelf: Hope is really sweet and awesome. She is really great, I am glad that she is Friday for Seven Book Babes.
3.Erin aka Miss Erin: I am so sad that I didn't get see you, when you came in Febuary. Erin is really nice and creative.
4.Vanessa aka What Vanessa Reads: I miss her blogging not recently. I am so glad Vanessa agreed to be our Sunday. I am so excited for her video... it will be awesome. She is really helpful and friendly
5.Chelsea aka The Page Flipper: Chelsea is always trying to get people together. With her book club and author chats, which are always fun and interesting. She is just really rad.
6.Megan aka The (Po)sey Sessions: Megan is really understanding and a great person to talk to. I also love her sense of humor.
7.Zoe aka Zoe's Book Reviews: Zoe is really sweet. She is always great to talk to. I am glad that she is Saturday.
8.Alea aka Pop Culture Junkie: Alea is always so nice and friendly. She is also so thoughtful.

In My Mailbox (week 3/4)

This is a In My Mailbox, started by The Story Siren Check it out here.

In Vlog form: I can't get it to work. I wiil try later. Link below.

Is anyone else having probelms with YouTube Videos on Blogger? The Youtube link is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5m8WSjOBsXU
My hair is puffy, but my glasses are pretty cool. Don't listen to my sister, I have room for books... just not on my bookshelf. I can still see the carpet. Anyways... Sorry that I didn't explain the books better, there were a lot.

Last Week:
Beautiful Americans by Lucy Silag (Thanks Yan)
Red Glass by Laura Resau (May Readergirlz pick)
No Laughter Here by Rita Williams-Garcia(Current Readergirlz pick)
Take the Riens by Jessica Burkheart (Thanks Brooke Taylor)

Library books:
Graffi Girl by Kelly Parra
Death by Latte by Linda Gerber
Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella
Flygirl by Sherri L. Smith
Midnight Alley by Rachel Caine

In the mail:
Vidalia in Paris by Sasha Watson (Thanks Claire)
Francey by Martin Dubow (Thanks Dominique)
Eyes like Stars by Lisa Mantchev
Mackenize, Lost and Found by Deborah Kerbel (Thanks Deborah)
Dark Angel by VC Andrews (Thanks Zoe)

From Amazon:
Fade by Lisa Mcmann
Raven by Allison Van Diepen
Amigas and School Scandals By Diana Rodriguez Wallach
The Dust of 100 Dogs by A.S. King
Bones of Faerie by Janni Lee Simmer

Happy Valentines Day, Sarah.