About the Book
Book: Sons of Day & Night
Author: Mariposa Aristeo
Genre: YA Fantasy – Retelling of The Prince and the Pauper
Release Date: November 18, 2025
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.
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About the Author
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.
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.
Interview with the Author
1)What inspired this book?
The Princess and the Pauper captivated me as a little girl and I quickly grew to love the trope of switched identities. But as much as I loved the Barbie remake, I wanted to see a version of the story with more adventure and fun and written for boys like the original tale. So I began tinkering with the idea of a Prince and the Pauper reimagining, and I asked myself: What if everyone in the world had a double? And thus this story was born. Jennifer Nielsen’s The False Prince also greatly inspired me to write my own snarky adventure for boys.
2)Which author influenced you the most?
Sara Ella has had a huge impact on my writing life. Besides loving her whimsical fairytale retellings, she’s also my dear friend and writing mentor. Her encouragement and wisdom gave me the courage to pitch my story to my dream publisher at a writer’s conference, which eventually led to a 2-book contract.
3)What is your vacation spot?
Disney World all the way! It’s my magical home away from home. I’ve been going there since I was three years old and I’m unapologetically a Disney adult who loves Dole whips and Loungefly way too much. (Fun fact: My favorite park is Animal Kingdom.)
4)What are you reading right now?
I’m currently reading Glass Across the Sea by Sara Ella (one of my favorite authors!) and Wondla by Tony DiTerlizzi.
5)If you could have one book or piece of art or music on a deserted island, what would it be and why?
This question is so hard! How can I pick just one? Maybe the song “Exhale” by Matthew Parker because it reminds me to never give up and that the dreams God has given us matter.
Blog Stops
Texas Book-aholic, November 20
Inspired by Fiction, November 21
The Lofty Pages, November 22
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, November 23 (Spotlight)
Wishful Endings, November 24
CeCe Reads and Sings, November 24
History, Hope & Happily Ever After, November 25 (Author Interview)
Becca Hope: Book Obsessed, November 26
Guild Master, November 27 (Author Interview)
Blogging With Carol, November 28
Tell Tale Book Reviews, November 29
Simple Harvest Reads, November 30 (Author Interview)
The Mommies Reviews, November 30
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, December 1
Labor Not in Vain, December 2
Paula’s Pad of Inspiration, December 3 (Author Interview)
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Mariposa is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon Gift Card and a copy of the book!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.




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