Twin Crowns

Firstly thank you to Catherine and Katherine for allowing me to read the E-ARC of Twin Crowns, I'm truly grateful.

To start off I can't recommend this novel enough. I loved it so much!
As an identical twin I was super happy when this novel was announced. I knew I had to read it. (I've got it on pre-order)
As the synopsis states;
A high-stakes fantasy rom-com about twin princesses separated at birth—one raised as the crown princess, and the other taken as an infant and raised to kidnap her sister, steal the crown, and avenge the parents' murders.
So I was eagerly pleased that the action starts from the first page and draws you into the world of Eana.
I loved the story telling and how each character is written. My favourite is Wren, I loved her ruggedness. I found myself wanting to read more and more about her.
I liked how each chapter went from Wren to Rose.
I would have liked a chapter with Shen and Tor's view.
I never expected any of the twists and my god the last few chapters.....I can't even! No spoilers here!
I can't wait for the next installment.

5⭐️- A thoroughly entertaining and fun fantasy rom com full of hijinks - I couldn’t put it down, or stop smiling!💖💙

Thank you to Netgalley, Farshore Books and the authors for the DRC! ✨
Slight Spoilers (RE Love Interests)

Firstly, I’ve been excited for this book for a while because it just looked like SO MUCH FUN and although I didn’t make it onto the ‘Twin Crowns Street Team’ I was lucky enough to get a DRC- it did not disappoint!!

I grew up watching Barbie as The Princess and the Pauper and this gave me the same vibes except make them:

💖Twins

💙Who are both *technically* princesses

💖But one of them, Wren, is a witch who was raised by their grandmother- and no one knows she exists😯

💙Wren does the old switcheroo-arranging for the kidnapping of her sister and pretending to be her so that she can be the one crowned as Queen instead of Rose

💖Hijinks ensue!

Honestly just thinking about it is bringing a smile to my face- this book was funny and enjoyable with a good pace that kept me reading until I'd devoured it in basically one go! It was just so much fun!

One thing I really liked was that it was easy to distinguish between the two narrative voices so you knew which sister was which (although there were some little quirks they had that were similar and a really nice touch that made me smile), and the chapters were fairly short which made it so easy to just keep on reading them.

Our two love interests, Shen Lo and Tor were just 😍😍😍 I SWOONED!! And I'm not even sure which one I liked the most. I loved the tension that built between them and their respective love interests- I could really feel them falling HARD for the girls!

One thing I didn’t realise was that this isn’t a standalone and I don’t know how I'm going to be able to wait for the second book- I need it now!!!

Anyway- what a way to start kick off my April reads… it’s going to be hard to beat!🌹🪶

This book is so dazzling!

Okay here is a small breakdown:

Characters:
Rose is such an interesting character, a 'sheltered' princess who has to learn and acknowledge that everything she was taught about her life is false, and that leadership of the country currently is harming it's citizens. She goes through a character arc where she learns more about herself, and learns to accept witches (who she was raised to fear and despise) and gains her own autonomy.

Wren, on the other hand, is Rose's identical twin sister who was raised outside of the castle by witches. She swaps places with Rose and must sneak around to accomplish her goals. I think the biggest part of her story, though it may not be as obvious, also has to do with her gaining autonomy and breaking free of her (somewhat verbally abusive) training/grandmother.

The love interests in this book are also so sweet. I kept swooning at all the situations and tropes!

I will also be claiming Elksie (the wolf) as mine. I'm staking my claim and placing dibs.


Plot:
I think the plot of this story is so intriguing. The exposition felt a little bit slow (because it was essentially two books/characters of exposition). But once you get past the introduction to characters/situation, the story goes so fast and feels like such a rollercoaster.


World Building:
The magic system of this world is not explained thoroughly, but the premise IS SO INTERESTING. I think the closest comparison is the different grisha. There are warrior witches, healers, enchanters, seers. I hope to see more types of witches in book 2 and I'm excited to explore the magic world more.

The court intrigue is also compelling! The mythology and lore of the different lands and countries feels so rich, without overburdening the reader with information. History, in this story, comes in tales and stories and it is so mesmerizing.


Miscellaneous:
Twin Crowns passes all my vibe checks: Strong women characters, who do not put other women down, compelling and non-problematic love interests and love stories. So, no red flags!

I'm so excited to see others' reactions to this book and so excited for book two! :)

What a fantastical read!! This story combines the vibes of Tangled and Princess and the Pauper together beautifully! You have a charming, daring Flynn Ryder love interest as well as a stoic and flirty guard that can’t help but fall in love with the betrothed princess! Needless to say there were many happy squeals with their encounters! Rarely do you get to read a dual POV of twins and this one was done perfectly! I loved reading about the vastly different personalities of these twins and seeing their adventures twist together! Having them witness a world so unlike what they were used to and getting to know their love interests was so amazing to read! I adored seeing Wren attempt to act like her sister and laughed so much at her endeavors! Their personalities were different yet I loved reading from each of their POVs. Switching between them was so fun and I couldn’t put it down! I especially loved the growth we see with Rose as she discovers the world of the witches and finding out her strengths as she’s been sheltered and lied to her whole life. I felt connected in her journey of finally getting to adventure away from her comfort zone of the palace and find excitement as she’s taken away from everything she knows. Full, spoiler review on Goodreads!

This was such an enjoyable book. It's about twins who are split at birth; one being a princess and the other an orphan kidnapper taking her sister's spot to avenge for their parent's death. I know it kind of sounds like that Barbie movie we all think about but let me tell you that this book is amazing. Plus Sarah J. Maas recommends it so the queen knows what's good. This book is written by two authors and let me say that they did such an incredible job. Usually when it comes to co-authoring books, it's not so great because so much is going on but this one was perfect from the plot, world building, pacing etc. The world building was well structured with it being easy to understand and the plot was entertaining. The pacing was fast paced and perfect with many adventures along the way.

This book is written from both Rose and Wren's pov. I really enjoyed both characters. Rose is the princess who is kidnapped and learns about her sister/life. Wren takes Rose's place in order to get the throne. I really enjoyed both characters with Rose having the most character development compared to Wren. Wren had more of a Celeana story going on if you know what I mean and she was such a fun, brave character. There are some great side characters like the twin's love interests whom I absolutely enjoyed and warmed my heart. There is an enemies to lovers romance and "I want you but can't have you" trope. The romance is so cute and I'm excited to see more in the other book.

I really enjoyed the book as it gave me some Throne of Glass vibes with some amazing sibling bond. It was funny at times but also discusses how to heal relationships. I'm excited to read the second book just because I want to see more of the romance of the couples as that is my favorite part about books. I had no problems with this book and totally recommend this book. This book is perfect for fans of Throne of Glass and those who love switch at birth kind of stuff.

This wonderful dual narrative story hooked me from the first page.

In a world where magic is a death-sentence, two twins separated at birth must fight for a crown that each believes is rightfully theres.

Wren has grown up with the witches, raised to steal her sister's identity and take back the throne, bringing an end to the brutal treatment of her friends and family. But palace life comes with unexpected twists and dangers, and becoming Queen won't be as straightforward as she expects.

Princess Rose knows nothing of her sister's existence, or the plots against her. But she does know that Eana is hers to rule and no one - not even her twin - is going to change that.

I loved both girls and their story lines. I pre-ordered the beautiful Waterstones Rose edition and am still really pleased with that choice after reading (although I think I should convince my sister to order the Wren version so we have a set between us!)

Twin Crows had everything I want from a YA fantasy: great romances, plenty of magic and in-depth world building. Eana is filled with legends, curses, secrets and lies, and I loved the way this world unfolded. There was also an adorable fluffy, loyal wolf.

Despite the newness of their connection, Rose and Wren have an excellent sibling dynamic, filled with both love and arguments.

The writing is brilliant, the individual story strands woven together seamlessly, with plenty of mirroring between the girls' narratives. It's cinematic (I could definitely see this as a film), filled with action and vivid descriptions, and the ending has left me desperate for the next book.

I absolutely loved Twin Crowns, the fantastic YA romantic fantasy from Katherine Webber and Catherine Doyle. I was immediately drawn into Rose and Wren’s worlds and already cannot wait for book two - it can’t come soon enough!

Twin Crowns is the story of Princess Rose Valhart and Wren Greenrock, twins who were separated at birth. Wren has been trained from birth to avenge her parents’ murder and to usurp her sister’s throne. She’ll do anything to protect the witches she loves and calls family. Whilst Princess Rose knows that with power comes responsibility, and with it the need to marry into a brutal kingdom. She has been taught to fear the witches and the dangers beyond the castles walls. Soon, however, the sisters who have been raised in entirely different worlds are about to get to know each other’s lives a whole lot better…

Twin Crowns has duel POV narrative format, where we alternate between Rose and Wren, and it worked perfectly! As characters Rose and Wren are beautifully written, each with great depth and spirit. They are each very much their own person, with clear difference between them, likewise they are written with such distinct voices. I loved each of them as individual characters but especially loved the growth that Rose went through.

I thought the ensemble characters also worked brilliantly within the story. I really liked Celeste, Rose’s best friend, was mildly terrified of Banba, the twins’ grandmother, loved her wife Thea, and felt rather sorry for the hapless Prince Ansel. We also mustn’t forget the beautiful wolf Elske. I loved Shen and Tor as love interests both of whom, in their own ways, gave me Westley vibes from The Princess Bride. What with Tor’s ‘as you wish’ing and Shen’s bandit vibes - ah I loved it! The enemies to lovers and the forbidden love tropes burn strongly here.

The world building in Twin Crowns is spectacular. Eana really is a very special and indeed vast place. Through the journey the twins go through we are afforded glimpses into many different parts of Eana which were so beautifully described. I also loved the system of magic described within the book, which sees five different strands of witchcraft, with each witch possessing a singular strand. I can’t wait to explore more of Eana and see even more of the witches in book 2.

This was a fantastic fantasy book with magic, adventure, romance and danger. It was such a joyously fun read. You find yourself fully immersed in the twins’ worlds, rooting for them both in different ways. A brilliant read!

Loved this so much!! Addictive, fast paced with princess bride vibes. Just such a fun read, would recommend for any fans of YA fantasy, or for anyone going through a reading slump.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Wow…so I want to start off by saying this book was one of my most highly anticipated reads for this year & I LOVED it so much! 😍 What really intrigued me straight from the synopsis was the whole twins separated at birth concept, how one was raised by witches & one raised as royalty. We had action straight from the very first chapter & I felt like it was a very-paced read for me cause there always seemed to be something happening. I’m also very pleased to tell you all that we have not one but TWO swoon-worthy, slow burn romances in this book that are both so different but equally amazing! Obsessed.
Tor in particular was a real treat & I can’t wait for you all to meet him 😏

Rose and Wren were both amazing POVs to read from as we experience both of their journeys throughout this book. I loved reading how they both discovered new things about the homes they grew up in, about each other & about themselves. If I had to pick one twin who I related to more, it would be Wren. I feel like I can see a lot myself in her. 💚 #royalcoven

This has made it onto my all-time favourites list! The stories & legends woven throughout this novel are so beautiful & I think is really what made this book so special for me to read. I love books that are very whimsical and magical. I completely adored the incorporation of all the tales & histories of a fantasy land like Eana, the myths & legends of the witches & how they feed into the present timeline of the story. It creates such a depth, & for me, it makes it so much more real & like I can see, hear, smell & basically completely immerse myself in the story that’s unfolding. This is why it’s 5 star read for me because I felt like I was there & it made feel every emotion.

Finally, I would like to finish this review by saying a HUGE thank you to the gorgeous authors @kwebberwanders & @cat_doyle0 & the wonderful @electricmonkeybooks for having me as part of the Twin Crowns street team & sending me not only all the beautiful Twin Crowns themed items but both of the stunning ARC editions of this book! Going to treasure them forever 💗💚

A big thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with this eArc!

This was so amazing! I clicked for the cover and stayed for the content!