Valora Rigmore understands pressure. As the Chosen One (resident telekinetic, superstar and model girlfriend) her life revolves around it. According to an ancient prophesy, Valora is destined to fight Erys, a terrifying individual with the power to control monsters. Valora is worshipped at school, in the press and by her parents, but as the battle with Erys looms near, the cracks in her perfect façade are beginning to show.
Her twin, Grier Rigmore understands disappointment. A curvy bookworm perpetually in the shadow of her sister's legacy, Grier's life is one long humiliation after another. However, as Valora's fandom reaches an unbearable fever pitch, an interesting new boy and a clever teacher spark Grier's curiosity about her own powerful gifts.
When Grier's star begins to rise, so do more questions, like: who is truly the Chosen One, and will two sisters at odds survive long enough to understand the answer?
Best described as Harry Potter meets Mindy Kaling, Sister of the Chosen One is a darkly funny, female empowered YA epic about siblings struggling to connect with each other, free themselves of labels and save the world in the process.
My Review:
I really enjoyed this book. I did like being in Grier's head more than Valora, because Grier wasn't cruel, and the misunderstanding from Valora's side wasn't interpreted correctly. I get that Valora has a lot on her plate, but that doesn't mean that I prefer to read that.
This world, with monsters and people with gifts-including one guy, saying that there's going to be a Chosen One to take down the big bad, Erys. In comes Valora, who has known she was the Chosen One basically since birth. So that's a lot of pressure on her shoulders.
I did for a while, think that Grier's interpretation of the prophecy was right. And the one line gave me pause, because who that bad guy would be from that line was pretty clear. But I didn't quite expect what happened there!
And man, that ending! It was amazing, I loved watching these sisters reconnect, to kick ass and to discover this big reveal. It was so entertaining to read, and I really enjoyed how those bits of story came together here in the end!
I really enjoyed this book, it was such a great read!
Authors: Colleen Oakes and Erin Armknecht
Read: September 22nd, 2020
Source: YA Bound Tour Review Copy
Reason Why: Sounded good, I've enjoyed Colleen Oake's books before! And it's a SAC 2020 Book!
Publisher: Curtis Brown Studios
Published: September 22nd 2020
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Colleen Oakes Bio:
Colleen Oakes is the bestselling author of books for both teens and adults, including The Black
Coats, Queen of Hearts Series, and The Wendy Darling Saga. She lives in North Denver with her
husband and son. You can visit her at www.colleenoakes.org, on her Author Colleen Oakes Facebook page, on Instagram (@colleenoakes) or on Twitter (@ColleenOakes_).
Erin Armknecht Bio:
Erin Armknecht lives in St. Louis with her husband, son and rescue dog. Sister of the Chosen
One is her debut novel. You can find her Twitter @EisforErin, and on Instagram @erinarmknecht.
Colleen Oakes is the bestselling author of books for both teens and adults, including The Black
Coats, Queen of Hearts Series, and The Wendy Darling Saga. She lives in North Denver with her
husband and son. You can visit her at www.colleenoakes.org, on her Author Colleen Oakes Facebook page, on Instagram (@colleenoakes) or on Twitter (@ColleenOakes_).
Erin Armknecht lives in St. Louis with her husband, son and rescue dog. Sister of the Chosen
One is her debut novel. You can find her Twitter @EisforErin, and on Instagram @erinarmknecht.
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