| Not even death can tell them apart. In the wild and lush kingdom of Twinsbane, everyone has a look-alike, and each twin is cursed to die when their double breathes their last. When an ancient plague arises, the kingdom’s only hope is to sever these deadly ties. Yet King Daccias refuses to relinquish the cure, a legendary potion called the Separator. Waruu, an orphan determined to break these ties, discovers he’s the king’s doppelgänger. He’s certain that if he can switch places, he can save the kingdom. But if anyone learns his true identity, he’ll lose everything—including the people he’s desperately trying to protect. King Daccias wants nothing more than for his subjects to cease threatening to behead him if he doesn’t hand over the Separator. Intent on catching those opposing him, he finds himself ensnared in his own trap. If he doesn’t break loose, the kingdom will rest in the hands of an insolent boy who knows nothing about the truth behind the events unfolding around him. To save their kingdom, both Waruu and Daccias must face their greatest enemy—each other. |  |
Genre: YA Fantasy – Retelling of The Prince and the Pauper
Release Date: November 18, 2025
Release Date: November 18, 2025
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My Review
Will they save the kingdom or tear it apart....
Everyone in Twinsbane has a double. When that double dies, so do they. What an interesting concept. And a frightening one. Honestly, it's what first caught my attention about Sons Of Day & Night and what kept me glued to the page.
I'll admit that it took me a little bit to get into the first Chronicles Of Twinsbane novel as it felt like I was dropped into a story that had already started. However, it didn't take me too long to get into the swing of things and I was hooked on the rather interesting story.
One of the things that I liked about this book is that Mariposa Aristeo chose to write a retelling. But it's not any old fairytale retelling, instead it is of the classic Mark Twain book called The Prince And The Pauper. I did read The Prince And The Pauper years ago as a kid in school, and watched the old Wishbone show, so I am at least a little bit familiar with the story. I felt that The Sons Of Day & Night was pretty good as a retelling. The bones of the familiar story are there but Mariposa Aristeo also makes it her own.
Mariposa Aristeo's worldbuilding is pretty good in this first Chronicles Of Twinsbane book. From city to castle to jungle it all comes to life quite vividly. I also thought it was rather fun that versions of the word 'double' are used quite often in the story – which, is rather fitting since the realm is called Twinsbane.
Overall, The Sons Of Day & Night was a pretty good read. It did end on something of a cliffhanger so I am now rather anxious to find out what happens next to Waruu and Daccias in the next Chronicles of Twinsbane book. I'm also curious to discover just how far they are willing to go to save their kingdom....
Tell Tale Book Reviews gives The Sons Of Day & Night by Mariposa Aristeo a 4 Bark rating.
Everyone in Twinsbane has a double. When that double dies, so do they. What an interesting concept. And a frightening one. Honestly, it's what first caught my attention about Sons Of Day & Night and what kept me glued to the page.
I'll admit that it took me a little bit to get into the first Chronicles Of Twinsbane novel as it felt like I was dropped into a story that had already started. However, it didn't take me too long to get into the swing of things and I was hooked on the rather interesting story.
One of the things that I liked about this book is that Mariposa Aristeo chose to write a retelling. But it's not any old fairytale retelling, instead it is of the classic Mark Twain book called The Prince And The Pauper. I did read The Prince And The Pauper years ago as a kid in school, and watched the old Wishbone show, so I am at least a little bit familiar with the story. I felt that The Sons Of Day & Night was pretty good as a retelling. The bones of the familiar story are there but Mariposa Aristeo also makes it her own.
Mariposa Aristeo's worldbuilding is pretty good in this first Chronicles Of Twinsbane book. From city to castle to jungle it all comes to life quite vividly. I also thought it was rather fun that versions of the word 'double' are used quite often in the story – which, is rather fitting since the realm is called Twinsbane.
Overall, The Sons Of Day & Night was a pretty good read. It did end on something of a cliffhanger so I am now rather anxious to find out what happens next to Waruu and Daccias in the next Chronicles of Twinsbane book. I'm also curious to discover just how far they are willing to go to save their kingdom....
Tell Tale Book Reviews gives The Sons Of Day & Night by Mariposa Aristeo a 4 Bark rating.
(I received a copy of this book from the author/publisher. All opinions are entirely my own.)
More from Mariposa
How could I refuse to write a retelling of The Prince & the Pauper?
(Kudos to all the zillennial girls who get that reference.)
Ever since I watched the Barbie rendition of this classic tale when I was just a little girl, this story has been on my heart. As I grew older, other more adventurous tales influenced me, such as Dreamwork’s How to Train Your Dragon, Jennifer Nielsen’s The False Prince, Disney’s Lilo & Stitch, and more recently, Star Wars’ The Bad Batch.
But no matter the story, one aspect stayed the same—finding people just like me in the unlikeliest of places.
Growing up, I had a different childhood than most. I was pretty isolated with little to no friends, and not much extended family. It wasn’t until my twenties that I met the people who would later become my true family. They weren’t blood relations, and we didn’t interact in person until years later (yay for internet friends!). We are different in all the best ways but the same in the ways that matter and weird in the way that makes life interesting.
The Prince & the Pauper is a story about many things. Empathy, compassion, and learning what it’s like to live in another person’s shoes. When I set out to write Sons of Day & Night, I wanted to pay homage to this underrated tale while deepening the bond between the two very different (but also very alike) heroes. It’s not just a story about switched identities, it’s a story about the family we find even when our world is falling apart.
When my mom passed away from cancer in 2022, I felt like my world truly was falling to pieces. Besides losing a parent, I also lost what little I had of a normal family. But my found family came together to be there for me and be the family I never had.
We don’t share the same genetics, but they are every bit as much my brothers and sisters. As Stitch once said, “This is my family. I found it all on my own.”
Fast forward a few years, and I now live within 60 miles of my found family and see them almost every week. It’s funny to think how a few internet strangers became such a huge part of my life, but sometimes God sends us family in the places we least expect it.
And my hope is that Sons of Day & Night will remind you that there’s always someone out there just like you.
(Kudos to all the zillennial girls who get that reference.)
Ever since I watched the Barbie rendition of this classic tale when I was just a little girl, this story has been on my heart. As I grew older, other more adventurous tales influenced me, such as Dreamwork’s How to Train Your Dragon, Jennifer Nielsen’s The False Prince, Disney’s Lilo & Stitch, and more recently, Star Wars’ The Bad Batch.
But no matter the story, one aspect stayed the same—finding people just like me in the unlikeliest of places.
Growing up, I had a different childhood than most. I was pretty isolated with little to no friends, and not much extended family. It wasn’t until my twenties that I met the people who would later become my true family. They weren’t blood relations, and we didn’t interact in person until years later (yay for internet friends!). We are different in all the best ways but the same in the ways that matter and weird in the way that makes life interesting.
The Prince & the Pauper is a story about many things. Empathy, compassion, and learning what it’s like to live in another person’s shoes. When I set out to write Sons of Day & Night, I wanted to pay homage to this underrated tale while deepening the bond between the two very different (but also very alike) heroes. It’s not just a story about switched identities, it’s a story about the family we find even when our world is falling apart.
When my mom passed away from cancer in 2022, I felt like my world truly was falling to pieces. Besides losing a parent, I also lost what little I had of a normal family. But my found family came together to be there for me and be the family I never had.
We don’t share the same genetics, but they are every bit as much my brothers and sisters. As Stitch once said, “This is my family. I found it all on my own.”
Fast forward a few years, and I now live within 60 miles of my found family and see them almost every week. It’s funny to think how a few internet strangers became such a huge part of my life, but sometimes God sends us family in the places we least expect it.
And my hope is that Sons of Day & Night will remind you that there’s always someone out there just like you.
 Mariposa Aristeo | Mariposa Aristeo is a writer of fantastical adventures filled with heart, humor, hope, and sometimes dinosaurs. But, most importantly, she’s a creative who seeks to glorify God on every page of her life. Besides writing snarky characters who sass everybody, Mariposa loves bringing stories to life in full color as an illustrator. She also enjoys inspiring other creatives as the Public Relations Director at Story Embers and the Social Media Manager at the Young Writer’s Workshop. |
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