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dark
emotional
funny
tense
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:
Yes
Twisted Lies was a captivating read with some standout moments, especially when it came to the romance between Stella and Christian. Their chemistry felt real, and I appreciated how their relationship developed over time, slow burn but rewarding. The dynamic between them added layers to the story, and I found myself rooting for them.
Christian's character was a definite highlight. His growth was compelling, with a well-crafted backstory that even connected to Twisted Hate, which gave depth and context to his actions. He had some intense scenes, though, where the violence was a bit too detailed for my taste. Thankfully, these scenes were not directed at Stella, but it was still something I felt could’ve been toned down.
On the other hand, Stella’s character arc left me wanting more. Her growth often depended on Christian rather than coming from within. It felt like there was potential for her to be a stronger, more independent character, which would have made her story even more powerful.
Despite that, there were some beautiful lines that I absolutely loved. Christian’s words, “My dream is to be with you. And my biggest fear, is losing you,” were especially memorable.
Overall, Twisted Lies was enjoyable with a well-crafted romance and complex hero, even if it left a bit to be desired for Stella's individual journey.
Christian's character was a definite highlight. His growth was compelling, with a well-crafted backstory that even connected to Twisted Hate, which gave depth and context to his actions. He had some intense scenes, though, where the violence was a bit too detailed for my taste. Thankfully, these scenes were not directed at Stella, but it was still something I felt could’ve been toned down.
On the other hand, Stella’s character arc left me wanting more. Her growth often depended on Christian rather than coming from within. It felt like there was potential for her to be a stronger, more independent character, which would have made her story even more powerful.
Despite that, there were some beautiful lines that I absolutely loved. Christian’s words, “My dream is to be with you. And my biggest fear, is losing you,” were especially memorable.
Overall, Twisted Lies was enjoyable with a well-crafted romance and complex hero, even if it left a bit to be desired for Stella's individual journey.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Stalking
Moderate: Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder
Minor: Suicide, Vomit, Pregnancy
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Het boek was oké, maar de morally grey male characters zijn niet mijn favoriet. Ze moeten zeker niet perfect zijn, maar dit is niet helemaal mijn ding.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Stalking
Moderate: Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-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:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Torture, Violence
Moderate: Stalking
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It could have been 100 pages shorter. The book kept repeating events and I just wanted it to move on. I like Stella & Christian’s stories but it took a LONG time to get here. The end of the book is nice…it wraps it up and lets you know where the characters are in their lives.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing, Violence, Toxic friendship
Minor: Death of parent, Abandonment
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Torture, Violence, Kidnapping, Stalking, Murder
dark
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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Stalking
Moderate: Gun violence, Violence
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual content, Torture, Violence
Moderate: Death of parent
adventurous
emotional
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:
Yes
honestly i have no words
I LOVED THIS BOOK
my fav iut of the whole series
i dont know what im going to do.
I DIDNT PLAN TO BE THIS EMOTIONALLY ATTACHED TO THE CHARACTERS
this was supposed to be a fun, easy series...
AAAAAAAAAAA
thank the lords for interconnected series tho
kings of sin here i come
oh and i cried like 9 times during this book no exaggeration
most during the last 100 pages, when they were breaking up and CHRISTIAN WROTE THE LETTERS ARRRGGHGGGG - but then also happy tears when everyone at the end was getting married and having kids 🥲 i couldnt have asked for a more fufilling ending
its so bittersweet finishing a series you love
uhgh
I LOVED THIS BOOK
my fav iut of the whole series
i dont know what im going to do.
I DIDNT PLAN TO BE THIS EMOTIONALLY ATTACHED TO THE CHARACTERS
this was supposed to be a fun, easy series...
AAAAAAAAAAA
thank the lords for interconnected series tho
kings of sin here i come
oh and i cried like 9 times during this book no exaggeration
its so bittersweet finishing a series you love
uhgh
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Violence, Stalking
Moderate: Kidnapping, Murder
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Vomit, Death of parent, Pregnancy
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Now that I have finally finished all 4 books, the following is a review of the final book as well as the whole Twisted series.
Once again, Ana Huang has penned a pretty good book that I found entertaining enough and the story engrossing enough that it took me about a day to read. “Twisted Lies” is probably the most involved of all of the series, plot wise, and also the longest. (Maybe too long?) The story line also has a mystery/thriller aspect since the FMC’s stalker’s identity is a question that drives much of the book as do his actions. If I had to pick a favourite, it would be this one simply because the plot was less dependent on spice than the others - though it was definitely present (🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️) and more of a slow burn. And, of course, Huang has created another morally grey (and borderline psychopathic) MMC though Christian is different from Alex, Rhys, and Josh despite them all being wildly possessive alpha males with extreme “touch her and die” vibes.
But, as with the first three books, despite all this, the moral centres of Huang’s MMCs are just too toxic and problematic for my comfort level. Not to mention their penchant for bypassing consent and the use of denigrating language whenever intimate scenes occur. IMHO, these are red flags that run contrary to what it means to be a modern woman. Wild sex that is enjoyable for both parties, no matter how many kinks, should not automatically include old school slurs that are meant to bring up feelings of shame and this happens in every book. On the other hand, if that is your bag, no judgement. All of this is merely one reader’s opinion.
Much of what I want to say about the series has already been said in my past reviews but there are a few more things worth mentioning.
On the plus side, the author has a check list of the most popular tropes (enemies to lovers and forced proximity being favourites) and she goes through them one by one so you know pretty much what you will get. On the minus side, she has a check list of the most popular tropes and she goes through them one by one which is not exactly a stretch for the imagination if you read all four.
To be fair, each book is slightly different and they are all connected by the friendship of the four FMCs (a plus as far as I am concerned) with great interactions between them. The found family is the emotional lodestone that helps to balance other aspects. In fact, I would say that this series can be considered fan fiction for Candace Bushnell’s “Sex & The City” except that all of them seem to have Samantha’s appetite and all of them connect with an even more toxic version of Mr Big’s emotionally unavailable character.
In light of these points, I can hear you asking: Why did I read them all? Why did I even buy them? My answer to this, as I explained in my book 3 review, is literary FOMO and my inability to resist a beautifully made special edition book by Fairyloot. And I did enjoy them all but the red flags that kept cropping up dampened my enthusiasm for the them and the series as a whole and my ratings.
But if you like dark and morally grey with great banter, more power to you and this series is a good choice. But, like I said, my opinion is only that: mine. Maybe you should decide for yourself….
3.75 stars 🤓📚
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Murder