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With Wren, I really did enjoy her story-line, navigating everything and all that, so I guess there's that. But nothing really intriguing was happening there, except for all the lies and deception that she was doing (which I love her for) And then there's also her romance, but we'll talk about that later. Speaking of Prince Ansel!!! :( I am absolutely heartbroken by what happened to him at the end of the book! He was so sweet and had an innocent like personality... I understand why King Alarik and Princess Anyka are wanting war with Eana now. Poor Ansel!! Wren's character arc starts as a determined and trained spy for witches who would sacrifice everything to complete her goal, to questioning if her methods are just as she meets others in her sister's court. I was hoping to enjoy this as silly, tropey fun, and initially it met those expectations: it’s the written equivalent of a Disney movie, complete with spunky adventuring princesses, cute romances, and a paper-thin setting. Unfortunately, the fun wore off as the book insisted upon good-vs-evil morality while the actual portrayal is anything but. Pro tip: it’s helpful in a goofy fantasy novel if the “good” guys value human life beyond their own, and aren’t simply out to crush the rest of society under their thumb. TW: animal death, alcohol, blood, child abuse, confinement, death, death of a loved one, fatphobia (minor but unchallenged), genocide, gore, grief, human sacrifice (mentioned, not shown), injury/injury detail, kidnapping, murder, pregnancy, violence, war.
Yes, the book had flaws, like some things were very convenient, some things didn't really make much sense, but as I said, I overlooked everything. And Rose? It took longer. She’s definitely a little spoilt, but she’s also the most heartfelt and sweet human ever. Princess Rose Valhart knows that with power comes responsibility. Marriage into a brutal kingdom awaits, and she will not let a small matter like waking up in the middle of the desert in the company of an extremely impertinent (and handsome) kidnapper get in the way of her royal duty. But life outside the palace walls is wilder and more beautiful than she ever imagined, and the witches she has long feared might turn out to be the family she never knew she was missing.
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I loved Tor & Wren. There is quite bit of angst that occurred between them at the end of the book & I am VERY excited to see what happens between these two.
For example, Wren’s kinder side is akin to Rose, while Rose’s more dangerous side is close to Wren...
Shen and Rose are just perfection. The banter and "enemies to lovers" (not really but close enough) was so fun and I was giggling over their moments so much. I want MORE. Wren resides with the witches, in hiding from the crown and his soldiers, who would kill her people and abolish their practises. Rose lives inside the palace walls, believing herself in training to one day wear this crown but, in reality, as a pawn unwittingly involved in a game she didn't know she was playing. Lastly, the romance. There were two main romances in this- one for Wren, one for Rose. I was actually surprised that I ended up liking both romances!! They were both cute and added a little something to the plot that helped make it a bit more interesting. I really liked the banter in Rose's romance, and the dynamic between Wren and her love interest was really good 💖💖 They definitely weren't the best romances ever, but they were fun and cute! 🥰🥰
Overall, this was an entertaining young adult romance book. The dual POVs are beautifully narrated by Ann Marie Gideon and Ell Potter. The audiobook even included an interview with the authors, which was a nice touch. I am looking forward to listening to the sequel, Cursed Crowns, as well. PRAISE FOR TWIN CROWNS:“Doyle and Webber give readers twin plots of daring deception, spectacular settings and two very appealing love interests… you’ll root for both twins in this dangerous web of intrigue.”— Kendare Blake #1 NYT Bestselling Author of the Three Dark Crowns series Twin Crowns has all the charm of The Princess Bride and all the stakes of Game of Thrones. Addictive, swoony, tender and vivid - I loved it with all my heart.' - Kiran Millwood Hargrave Aaand now the romances. I actually loved the romances in this, but I definitely preferred one over the other. Impatient Wren steals away on a ship to the icy north, where King Alarik offers a deadly magical bargain in exchange for Banba’s freedom. Desperate, Wren agrees. But her spell has unexpected consequences….One thing that kept confusing me and annoying me is that anytime Wren and/or Rose tried to call off the wedding Rathborne, King Alarik or some other man was essentially telling them no and not letting them call it off. Like, isn't Rose the princess soon to be Queen? Isn't she ABOVE the Kingsbreath? Why did she have to do what he said no matter what?
bookophill) دنبال کنید. اما یه نکته دیگه که دوست دارم در موردش بگم ترجمه‌ی کتابه که بسی تمیز و حرفه‌ای بود. "رن" یه ساحره‌ست و وردهاش رو آهنگین اجرا می‌کنه و این آهنگین بودن و حالت منظوم هم توی متن ترجمه فارسی حفظ شده بود و این هم یه مورد بود ک�� هم داستان رو برام دلچسب کرد و هم باعث شد از ترجمه خیلی راضی‌تر باشم. This was better than I thought it was going to be! I've seen people saying that it was good, but not the best, and I can understand that, but honestly, I overlooked all of the issues because this was so much fun! I like that Rose and Wren both realized that there was more to the other than they previously thought. Rose realized that witches were not all evil and do not deserve to be hunted and killed, and Wren realized that her sister’s life is not all fancy parties and lavish life. There is politics involved, and Rose is more than just a spoiled princess. Besides that though, I can’t really say that I know the characters, or that I appreciate them. They were both childish at times, stupid at others, and both made me roll my eyes SO MANY TIMES.
The book describes the conflict between sisterly bonds and fighting for the crown. As the story progresses, the sisters must decide what is more important: the crown or their sister. There is also a surprise twist towards the end that kept me on the edge of my seat. Wren always knows that should take her sister's place in the palace, but Rose has no idea about being kidnapped and discovering their witch grandmother in the wilderness beyond the palace walls. I actually had to force myself to stop reading so that I could sleep because it is literally so addicting. And I actually put off finishing the book because I didn't want it to end, which never happens to me 🤨 Princess Rose Valhart knows that with power comes responsibility--and she won't let a small matter like waking up in the desert with an extremely impertinent (and very handsome) kidnapper get in the way of her duty. But life outside the palace is wilder and more beautiful than she ever imagined, and the witches she has long feared might turn out to be the family she never had.
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