"Sisterland" is a novel by Curtis Sittenfeld that explores the complex relationship between two twin sisters, Vi and Kate. Both women possess psychic abilities, a trait they have kept largely secret from the world. Vi embraces her gifts and often uses them in public, while Kate is more skeptical and disenchanted with her powers. As they navigate their lives, their differing views on their abilities create tension between them.
The plot thickens when a major earthquake prediction by Vi captures the media’s attention, prompting the sisters to confront their past and their family's expectations. This event brings to light the struggles of their adolescence, including the pressures of being special and the consequences of their connection. Their relationship is tested as the impending quake causes fear and chaos in their community.