Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

Twisted Games by Ana Huang

259 reviews

jayybear's review against another edition

challenging hopeful medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcohol, Child abuse, Kidnapping, Sexism, Sexual content, Death of parent, Gun violence, Violence, and Death

yoghurtcrumbs's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful lighthearted tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I didn't think I would like this book better than twisted love, but I do. I actually love the storyline. It was only predictable to a certain point and I like that you start reading it and already know some of the things happening because of the first book.
You should definitely read these in order btw because otherwise you'll get mayor spoilers or some things won't really make sense.

More detailed opinions on some things, which may contain SPOILERS: 

I like Rhys Larsen. He is strong and stiff and masculine on the outside but Bridget turns out to be his soft spot. Unlike Alex from twisted love, he understands that boundaries are not meant to be overstepped... Which makes him more likeable in my eyes. Still posessive, but nothing too crazy. (He's still her bodyguard though) 

I liked that there was more smut than in the first one. However, the tension between them is sometimes a bit too sexual and too little romantic.

For the first chapters, the tension is described as exclusively sexual. You later on understand that it is more than that. Especially with the trip to Costa Rica. But after that, the intimate moments between them could've been more focused on love imo. Every time they had a moment alone after Costa Rica, they immediately fucked. Like yea, of course I get the taboo and the tension and the longing.

But a bit more romance would've made it more convincing.

Especially since they get married fairly quickly after everything.

 
I also would've liked some dominance or sass from the otherwise completely submissive Bridget in the bedroom, but that's just personal preference. 

The reveal who the videotape and pictures were from in the end was almost kind of... irrelevant..? Because noone cared about these two characters anyway. (or is that just me?) But I guess it was a necessary tenseness throughout the book.

Something I didn't see get mentioned by other reviewers was the Andreas character arc. Which I loved! He has never done anything really bad but was portrayed as this douchebag that you didn't really expect him to be kinda wholesome in a funny and annoying kind of way. To his brother in particular.

Had fun reading, would recommend. :) 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent

Moderate: Violence and Alcohol

Minor: Misogyny and War

spatterson7's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Misogyny, Alcohol, Sexism, Child abuse, Cursing, and Grief

Minor: Abandonment, Alcoholism, Car accident, Death of parent, Addiction, Kidnapping, Pregnancy, Violence, Cancer, Chronic illness, and Medical content

emily_holden's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Car accident, Alcoholism, Child abuse, and Death of parent

itss_kayy's review against another edition

dark emotional funny mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Violence, Death of parent, Stalking, Alcoholism, and Injury/Injury detail

mels_reading_log's review against another edition

emotional hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

This is a spicy, reverse fairy tale, bodyguard romance. I really loved this one, not only is it romantic, but a secret love affair is always sooooo good.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Sexual content, and Grief

Moderate: Gun violence and Terminal illness

Minor: Sexual harassment and Violence

kamreher's review against another edition

emotional funny tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

per my spreadsheet:

hate to be that person- but

even with the updates to the law- they still wouldn't have let him stay

lmao. doesn't mean I wasn't kicking my legs like a little kid reading this book. 

spice 🌶  - a 4 🌶  spicy (romance.io scale)
length - just right
reading speed - read in 3 days
did it make me cry? - YEP

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Death of parent, and Child abuse

scampbell1290's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent and Child abuse

Minor: Abandonment, Addiction, Drug abuse, and Alcoholism

adalina_xox's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content

Minor: Medical content, Death of parent, and Death

gmp09's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I absolutely loved this book wow so good!!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Death of parent, and Car accident

Minor: Abandonment