Guardian of the Gate

This book is the second book in the "Prophecy" trilogy by Michelle Zink. In this installment we find ourselves along for the ride with Lia and her companions as she tries to uncover all about the prophecy. Sixteen year old Lia searches for a way to end the prophecy that has brought so much pain to families and herself. As she searches for a way to end it, her sister Alice is busy honing her skills that she will use to try to defeat Lia. Alice will stop at nothing to reclaim her sister's role in the prophecy. They always knew that the prophecy would turn those closest to them against them, but they didn't know what betrayal would lead them to do. All they know is that in the end, only one sister will be standing.

I often wonder why it is that second books are more often better than the first. I LOVED this next book in the trilogy! It was full of suspense, heartache, romance, and yes even sometimes fun. We follow Lia on her travels to find Altus and her Aunt Abigail who can hopefully answer much needed questions. Along the way we meet new friends...some hotter than others :), and some enemies that will shock you. Nothing in Lia's life is going to be easy. She had to leave James her beloved behind, only to find that her sister Alice is now after him...and not likely for good. Never fear...enter Dimitri Markov (I must interject here and say...YUMMINESS) who will take over as Lia's protector. Everything in Lia's life has been turned upside down and it will continue to be that way for a long time it seems. Who can she really trust to help her in her journey? Will she find the missing pages? Will she ever be able to tell Dimitri how she really feels, or will she die at the hands of her sister and Sameal first?

Well unfortunatly we have to WAIT until August of 2011 to find out the answers to those questions. I for one will be waiting...and not very patiently either!

I give this book 5 stars...and really...must we really wait til August?