Twin Crowns


By Catherine Doyle and Katherine Webber
Published by Electric Monkey/Farshore 
Ages 13 and upwards


This book has such a brilliant opening... an undercover princess switch! With witches! 



The following chapters alternate between the princesses, with surprises, reveals and laughs, as Rose and Wren each navigate the other's world - and the handsome men in it...

Both girls face unexpected obstacles, through which we grow to admire Rose's bravery in facing them and are entertained by Wren's creativity in trying to solve them. The dual author choice really works in giving Rose and Wren distinct voices. And (slight spoiler) when Rose and Wren come together it is so exciting.... and there are some HILARIOUS moments, comedy in the chaos!

This is a refreshing, funny, fantasy YA read with hints of The Princess Switch and Throne of Glass. I love the chemistry between Wren and Tor and the beautiful places Rose visits are easy to imagine. The journey Rose goes through to accept herself and grow into a different power is inspiring. The twins accepting each other is moving. The build up to the end is gripping. But there some heart-wrenching moments too.... bring on book 2 please! 

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