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A review by joyfullylauren
The Undermining of Twyla and Frank by Megan Bannen
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I adored this book, and if you're in the mood for a cozy, quirky, low-stakes fantasy with romance, you'll adore it, too! I think it's especially perfect for fans of books like Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries or The Absinthe Underground.
The Undermining of Twyla and Frank is a heart hug in book form. Twyla and Frank are Tanrian Marshals tasked with patrolling the quirky and somewhat magical land of the Old Gods. While on patrol, they stumble across a group of poachers, and they end up accidentally uncovering the existence of a species of creature the world considered long extinct.
The overall vibe of the book is quirky, light fantasy. There are adventures and a mystery, but overall the plot feels very low-stakes, so it's not the kind of book that's going to keep you on the edge of your seat with twists and turns. The real appeal of this story is in the characters.
Twyla is a 53-year-old widow and mom of three who is navigating the complexities of changing relationships with her grown children, the changes in her body, and the prospect of dating in her stage of life. She has a deep and meaningful friendship with her work partner Frank, but their relationship begins to shift when Twyla meets someone who expresses a romantic interest in her.
Twyla is such a real character. I'm only 37, but I related to her so much more than I relate to new adult fantasy stories about women conquering the world at 19. I want more stories like this.
If you are looking for a light-hearted fantasy with a tender, friends-to-lovers romance, then The Undermining of Twyla and Frank is 100% for you. Thank you so much to Orbit Books and NetGalley for providing a digital ARC of this book for my review.
The Undermining of Twyla and Frank is a heart hug in book form. Twyla and Frank are Tanrian Marshals tasked with patrolling the quirky and somewhat magical land of the Old Gods. While on patrol, they stumble across a group of poachers, and they end up accidentally uncovering the existence of a species of creature the world considered long extinct.
The overall vibe of the book is quirky, light fantasy. There are adventures and a mystery, but overall the plot feels very low-stakes, so it's not the kind of book that's going to keep you on the edge of your seat with twists and turns. The real appeal of this story is in the characters.
Twyla is a 53-year-old widow and mom of three who is navigating the complexities of changing relationships with her grown children, the changes in her body, and the prospect of dating in her stage of life. She has a deep and meaningful friendship with her work partner Frank, but their relationship begins to shift when Twyla meets someone who expresses a romantic interest in her.
Twyla is such a real character. I'm only 37, but I related to her so much more than I relate to new adult fantasy stories about women conquering the world at 19. I want more stories like this.
If you are looking for a light-hearted fantasy with a tender, friends-to-lovers romance, then The Undermining of Twyla and Frank is 100% for you. Thank you so much to Orbit Books and NetGalley for providing a digital ARC of this book for my review.