Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together.
It’s a shorter work week for me but this Tuesday morning still feels like it’s been the longest week already. Does anyone ever feel that way?
Anyway, this week’s TTT is all about those awesome duos. I tried to stay away from just romantic couples because that’s a completely separate thing. These are the power duos who work so well together, who have amazing camaraderie, and honestly aren’t their best without each other.
Starting with…
1. Safi and Iseult
These girls are the definition of besties and they fight like a well honed unit. Where one is, the other surely isn’t far behind. Unfortunately they do get separated a lot in this series, but they always have each other’s backs regardless of the distance between them.
2. Katsa and Po
Okay, these two are also romantic partners but their Graces and fighting styles are so well matched that it’s hard not to see how great they are beyond just the romance of it all. They make great investigative partners and their loyalty to each other is everything.
3. Puck and Ash
In this original trilogy, these two boys are part of the love triangle, but they also have such a complicated history with one another. There was even another girl that once came between them, but here we are having the two fight on the same side again against all odds. Their banter makes the series, let’s be honest!
4. Janco and Ari
These guys aren’t the power twins for no reason! You’d rarely see them apart from each other and they make the best pair of loyal friends/guardians anyone could ask for. But watching them fight together is truly a wonder to behold! Even better would be to learn from them.
5. Nate and Bronwyn
Also a romantic couple, they had to be included on the list because their chemistry is off the charts in this opposites attract kind of duo. Their problem solving, the ups and downs of being murder suspects, yep, these two make quite the pair.
6. Will and Jem
I will end off with these two. As part of a complex love triangle where everyone is absolutely lovable, these boys are bound by love themselves as parabatai. Their friendship is to die for, and any snippets of just the two of them in a story is enough to make me tear up. Enough said, they’re the best duo I’ve ever read.
I’m keeping the list a little shorter this week. These are my favourite duos for their chemistry, bond, and ability to be half of a whole. Who’s your favourite duo?
Down the Rabbit Hole 
Love that you focused on non-romantic duos!! 🙂
Lauren @ http://www.shootingstarsmag.net
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Thanks! I tried 😅 definitely easier with romantic duos but gotta give some love to those platonic friendships (even if some grow into something more)
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I think it’s cool that you stuck to non-romantic relationships in your post!
My post: https://lydiaschoch.com/top-ten-tuesday-dynamic-duos/
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Katsa and Po, yes! Thanks for the recommends. My post: https://pagesandpaws.com/2022/02/22/ttt-dynamic-duos/
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Thanks for stopping by! Loved your list btw ♥️
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Thanks and thanks for commenting!
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Will and Jem is a great one! I still need to read the Truthwitch series! Great list.
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Thanks Leslie! Looking forward to your thoughts on Truthwitch when you get to it 😊 it’s lower commitment too when the author writes recaps on her website if you need long breaks between books
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Oh, thanks for that tip!!! I didn’t know that but so many authors should do that! Lol
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yes they really do! It was so helpful since I read each book around when they came out and all the minute details were gone from memory
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Yes, I think because I read so much that many details get pushed out before the next release!
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I know exactly what you mean! Just so hard to keep track of everything from the in between reading 😅
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Absolutely! I am trying to tab my books now to help me go back if I need to. I just sometimes forget to do it. haha
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That’s a brilliant idea! I need to consider that. I’m so forgetful the more I read (or maybe with age 😂😅)
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I feel the same!! My memory is not the same but this helps! Totally give it a try. 🙂
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WILL AND JEM! Seriously an iconic duo
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I knew you’d love seeing them on this list 😉
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ahh I’m currently reading truthwitch and yess Safi and Iseult are such a power duo, cannot wait to see more of them in the future!! AND WILL AND JEM ARE SO ICONIC 😭🥺
loved reading this!!
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I hope you enjoy Truthwitch! I love the cast of characters in this series. Definitely the hallmark of a high fantasy adventure.
Will and Jem need no words 😭 thanks for your kind words
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OMG! I almost put Ash and Puck on my list, AND I thought about Katsu and Po as well. I wish I had thought of Ari and Janco!! I love them. At least I have Valek and Yelena on my list.
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Haha similar minds! 😀 Ari and Janco are so underrated. But Valek and Yelena are truly an iconic couple. It’s been years but I still think about this original trilogy from time to time
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Yay for Puck and Ash and Will and Jem! Both great series.
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They are aren’t they?? I miss these series. Probably should do a reread some time
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I did do a reread of The Infernal Devices before The Last Hours series came out, and I still loved it so much. 🙂
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Will and Jem!
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Yes!! No other words are needed
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