Thursday, November 13, 2025

Book Beginnings, First Line Friday, & Friday 56: Sons of Day and Night (Chronicles of Twinsbane Book 1) by Mariposa Aristeo

Book Beginnings is a weekly meme hosted by Rose City Reader that asks you to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you're reading. I'm also linking up with Carrie at Reading is My Superpower for First Line Friday. Friday 56 asks you to grab a book (any book), turn to page 56 or 56% in your ereader and share a non-spoilery sentence or two. It was started by Freda at Freda's Voice, but Anne over at My Head is Full of Books has taken over for the time being.

This week I'm featuring Sons of Day and Night (Chronicles of Twinsbane Book 1) by Mariposa Aristeo

About the Book
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.

Book Beginnings / First Line Friday
It is said the king is the only living soul without a twin.

Friday 56
Father once said that the mark of a king is a heart that cares for the good of each and every subject. A king, a true king, would give his life in exchange for the salvation of even the humblest citizen.

What have you been reading lately?

14 comments:

  1. What a complex plot. I bet I’d like this one.

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    1. I loved it! It was a really interesting plot! :D

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  2. That's a crazy premise! But I like it. Do you know how many books are going to be in this series? Or is it a duology?

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    1. I'm not sure. I know there will be at least one more, but I haven't seen whether it's a duology or a trilogy. It's really good though! :D

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  3. Looks like a complex but intriguing storyline.

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  4. Wow — this sounds absolutely gripping! 👑🔥
    The tension, the power struggle, and that twist of the king falling into his own trap? Brilliant. Your summary already feels cinematic and full of layered conflict, especially with two characters destined to collide in a way that could reshape the entire kingdom.

    I love how you’ve balanced intrigue, danger, and character depth — it’s the kind of premise that pulls you in immediately and refuses to let go. If the story is as intense as this teaser, readers are in for an incredible journey. 📚✨
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    1. It was a blast to read! It had me feeling all the emotions I loved it! :D

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  5. Great first line.
    I wish it was true.. that a king/ruler cared so much for the lives of his people that he would die for them.
    Sounds good. Love the cover as well.

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