Book details
Twin Daggers
Description
"A taut, emotionally arresting fantasy." -KirkusIn this first book of a YA fantasy duology, magic-wielding spies and twin sisters Aissa and Zandria want nothing more than to take revenge on the society that conquered their people … but for Aissa, completing her mission could mean choosing between Zandria's freedom and saving the life of a sworn enemy who has stolen her heart.Twin Daggers is:a fantasy spin on Romeo and Juliet, filled with forbidden love and dangerous stakesan action and adventure page-turner featuring a strong female protagonistperfect for fans of Elly Blake, Sabaa Tahir, and Sarah J. MaasAissa's life is a web of carefully constructed lies. By day, she and her sister Zandra play the role of normal young Technocrats eager to fulfill the duties of their new apprenticeships. By night, they work for the Magi's spy organization, which seeks to overthrow the Technocrats who subjugated their people. Soon Aissa is given her greatest mission: find and kidnap the heir to the Technocrat throne, who is rumored to be one of the Heartless-a person born without a working heart who survives via a mechanical replacement-and has been hidden since birth.Aissa has never been one to turn down an assignment, even if the hunt is complicated by a kind Technocrat researcher who is determined to find a cure for the Heartless. But when Zandria is captured, Aissa will do anything to get her sister back. Even if it means abandoning all other loyalties … and risking everything by trusting the enemy.
Age
12-13
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
368 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- Engaging Fantasy World: 'Twin Daggers' transports readers to a richly imagined world where magic and technology collide, offering a unique setting that is both familiar and fresh for fans of the fantasy genre.
- Dynamic Characters: The book features complex and relatable characters, particularly the twin protagonists, who grapple with issues of identity, loyalty, and morality, making for a compelling read.
- Intriguing Plot Twists: MarcyKate Connolly weaves a story full of suspense and unexpected turns that keeps readers on the edge of their seats, eager to discover what happens next.
- Themes of Empowerment: 'Twin Daggers' explores themes of empowerment, sisterhood, and the fight against oppression, providing not only entertainment but also thoughtful commentary on social issues.