“‘Two sisters. One crown.’ Princess Rose Valhart is heir to the throne of Eana. Rained from birth to fear the witches that killed her parents, she will do anything to defend her kingdom. Stolen from the palace at birth, Wren Greenrock is the secret sister no one knows about. She plots to usurp the princess in order to protect the witches of Ortha who raised her. In the battle for the crown of Eana, where will you allegiances lie?”
What is the book about?
Almost 18 years ago, the King and Queen of Eana were killed by one of the people closest to them only minutes after their twin daughters were born. To save them from their parents’ ruthless killer, one of them was taken from the palace, while the other was left to live a sheltered life in the palace. Princess Rose Valhart was the one who was left behind. She grew up in the palace believing all the lies she was told about the witches being the dangerous ones, the ones who needed to be destroyed, and the ones who killed her parents. She was raised to believe that her destiny was to become Queen and to rule a world free of witches and the fear that followed them. However, one night all of that is stolen from her as her sister Wren sneaks in the palace and steals her identity, leaving Rose surrounded by the witches that raised her twin. Wren Greenrock, a skilled enchantress, was raised by the witches of Ortha and was told the truth about her parents and the way the witches were treated years ago. She was also raised to believe that her destiny was to take the throne and become the witch queen Eana needed. But there is only one throne and 2 sisters, who believe they deserve the throne more than the other…
What were your initial thoughts on the book?
Before my friend introduced me to the book and forced me to take it home and read it, I had no idea Twin Crowns even existed. However, as soon as my friend, who normally likes the same sort of books that I like, told me that she loved the book and she really wanted me to read it because she thought I would also like it, I knew I had to read it because I trust her opinion completely and she had introduced me to many books that have become strong favourites of mine. I had absolutely no idea what the book was about when I started reading, but, after admiring the cover and title for many weeks, when I finally read the blurb I knew Twin Crowns was exactly the kind of book I love to read. The blurb made me so excited and intrigued as I was thirsting to find out more about the twin sisters and what would happen to their throne. Once I started to read, I immediately knew that my friend had been correct as I grew to love the book after reading only a couple pages. The book begun with the perfect scene that left me with many questions and allowed me to quickly jump into the book and forget I was reading. The ease with which I fell into the book highlighted just how amazing the book would be and I was soon finishing the story wanting to start the next book and continue the adventure.
Who was your favourite character and why?
At the start, I thought choosing my favourite character would be a breeze, however, after some incredible character development, I wasn’t so sure anymore. I would probably have to say that my favourite character was probably Wren; however I really liked the change in Rose near the end of the book. To me, Wren was the more adventurous sister, the rebellious, reckless one, who wasn’t afraid of anything, especially not a challenge. I loved how she managed to sneak into the palace undetected and live under a stolen identity for such a long time, while also managing to snoop around the palace and discover different things. I really admired the way she used her magic and her fighting skills to her advantage and the fact that she wasn’t afraid to do what needed to be done to protect herself and her family, even if that meant resorting to violence. I think the main reason I preferred her to Rose was because she had experienced life and knew the truth and wasn’t afraid to fight for justice. However, once Rose spent some time with the witches and learnt that she had been lied to her whole life, I began to see that, although she was the calmer, more democratic and calculating sister, she wasn’t too different from Wren in the way that she would also do anything to get what she wanted (though she did choose to stop at violence). I think I also chose Wren over Rose because at the start I was fully supportive of Wren as Queen of Eana and thought that Rose would ruin everything and lead to the destruction of the witches, but in the end Rose and Wren had the same vision and I was happy with who ended up on the throne.
What was your favourite part of the book and why?
My favourite part of the book would probably have to be the ending for several different reasons. The main reason I really loved the ending of the book was because it made the most sense and meant that no sister was left on the side lines. Wren and Rose were both so different and brought different skills to the table, however on their own their strengths weren’t as powerful and they may not have been able to achieve what they meant to. However, together they were as strong as possible and I know that they will do wonders in the next book as they work together and each highlight the others admirable qualities because, no matter how different they seem, something they share alongside their physical features is the fact that neither of them is willing to give up what they want and they will do anything to get it. Another reason I liked this part of the book was because I finally got answers to the biggest question I had, one which had been plaguing me since the moment it was mentioned. This made me so happy because I hate being left with questions as I am rather impatient, so when I found out the truth I was overjoyed and filled with relief as I wouldn’t be left wondering for another whole book. The ending was great and it left me desperate to start the next book, yearning for more answers.
What was your overall impression of the book?
Overall, Twin Crowns was an absolutely incredible book and there was nothing I would have changed about it. One thing that I loved about the book was its fast pace, which made it so easy for me to read it and forget that the world I was in was one only present in my imagination. It was so surprising that so much was able to happen in a book that was only 500 pages long and the speed of the plot and how enjoyable the plot was helped me read the book in only a couple of days. I found this book was impossible to put down as there was always something new that I just had to get answers about and everything went so fast that I was concerned I would miss something if I put the book down. The shirt chapters also contributed to my fast reading as I always find a book with short chapters easier to read than one with long ones. Another thing that I really liked about the book was the romance and love interests. Due to the fact that there were 2 main characters and that each was as important as the other, there were also 2 love interests and 2 love stories and somehow the authors managed to make both ridiculously easy to fall for. How can it be that 2 characters can be so well written that I find myself falling for their charms? Not only that but I was also rooting for both couple with ease and knew that they would be perfect for each other. I also loved that the romances were different for each sister and that there was no love triangle (which can be really annoying if not written properly). One other thing that I really liked about the book was that the story was so easy to follow and as more secrets were revealed it grew easier to understand the plot. The plot was so well written and the description of the characters and locations was so good that this was one of the reasons for which I found it so easy to forget that I was reading and I was able to connect with the characters, which were also very well written. Twin Crowns was amazing and I just can’t wait to see what the next book brings.
Would you recommend this book?
I would absolutely recommend reading Twin Crowns. I believe it is the perfect book for readers over 15 who have a love for fantasy, romance and adventure.
Summarise the book in one sentence. (Verdict)
A story dripping with romance, adventure and secrets that will keep you totally bewitched from start to finish.
Reviewed by Jimena Gutierrez Reviriego
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