Review: Intense beginning to the series
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 03 12, 2013
3.5 StarsProphecy Girl is an intense read and I was taken aback in the first chapter, because Sam was treated awfully by her mother. She is one of the nastiest villains I have read about for a while, she reminds me of the White Witch from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, but she is not afraid to physically abuse her kid. It was quite emotional and I was horrified as no child should grow up with a mother like that and be treated that way. However the storyline is really good and I couldn't help but continue to read.Sam and her family have moved to Lacuna Valley and it appears to be in the middle of a desert. It is all part of her mother's master plan which Sam will figure out soon enough. In the small town, all is not what it seems but Sam is determined to unravel the truth. As the story unfolds, Sam's attitude starts to shift and she sees people for who they are. They all may be trying to manipulate her, but she is starting to stand up and hold her own. The plot grows steadily as we learn along with Sam, the circumstances and the prophecies that have been foretold and what her role will be in it.Sam is a quiet girl and has spent most of her life being angry at the people around her. She has a special connection to her sister Violet who is the complete opposite to Sam. Violet has always been her number one priority and all Sam wants to do is take her and get away from her mother, but it seems like it will never happen. At her new school she is able to make friends and her burden doesn't seem as bad.I was intrigued by this story from the first chapter and I was hopeful that Sam's life would improve. She finds it hard to trust anyone as she has lived in fear her whole life. The longer I read this book, the deeper the plot became and Sam developed into a responsible young woman that anyone would look up to. She is a tough character and she takes on too much responsibility for someone who is only sixteen. There is a touch of romance in the book, which I think will grow in the future. The storyline was captivating, but far from finished and I hope that Sam will be able to alter her Fate in the next book.I received a copy of this book from the Author in exchange for an honest review.