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I swear the spice keeps getting darker and darker each book. I'm a little worried about Stella in the next book. I'm really enjoying the series though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence
emotional
tense
medium-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
not as bad as tiktok describes it, but definitely not as good as other ana huang books
there were some cute scenes and
one part made me tear up but
it was too horny for me
and thats coming from a FREAK lemme tell u k i love me some good smut but
jesus
no it was too much
not as in the scenes were too much but the amount of it and when it would take place
like there was a super emotional scene toward the end where they were like crying and shit
and guess what
right after
THEY FUCK
EVERY SINGLE INTERACTION
AFTER IT THEY FUCK
i get it, theyre horn dogs
but jeez it felt unnatural
theres a cooldown yk
anyway
def my least of the series so far
there were some cute scenes and
one part made me tear up but
it was too horny for me
and thats coming from a FREAK lemme tell u k i love me some good smut but
jesus
no it was too much
not as in the scenes were too much but the amount of it and when it would take place
like there was a super emotional scene toward the end where they were like crying and shit
and guess what
right after
THEY FUCK
EVERY SINGLE INTERACTION
AFTER IT THEY FUCK
i get it, theyre horn dogs
but jeez it felt unnatural
theres a cooldown yk
anyway
def my least of the series so far
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Violence
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Murder
Minor: Addiction, Medical content
challenging
dark
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
So… book 3 of the Twisted series…
For anyone out there who reads my reviews, you might be wondering why I am actually reading this series at all, especially considering its problematic content. Two reasons: 1) literary FOMO - I heard so much about it from social media and YouTube that I just HAD to read it and see for myself what all the fuss was about. 2) I purchased the fairyloot editions with sprayed edges - don’t judge! - because they were really pretty with pastel colours and flowers… and they prove the adage ‘never judge a book by its cover’! Seriously? I really need to pay more attention to book titles - Twisted Hate kind of says it all.
Given the above, I don’t know why I’m surprised by the content of this third story but after the first two books of the series, I thought to myself that Huang has probably exhausted all the red flags on her previous two MMCs… As it turns out - not even a little bit! Hey, I like my smut just as much as the next woman and I thought Alex and Rhys were borderline toxic but, I officially declare that Josh is the most sexually twisted of the lot. Violent sex is one thing, the 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ spicy scenes that Huang writes in this book are a little too violent for my taste. Sorry, not sorry to all those who disagree. It’s a personal taste thing, not a judgement thing.
Having said that, the extreme nature of the spice aside, the story is actually good even the tropes are typical for a romance of this kind: enemies to lovers, forced proximity, hidden trauma and secrets… Huang also does character creation very well and the chemistry and banter were good enough to bring a smile to my face. Plus as you continue through the series, you never have to really let go of any of the characters so props for world building as well (even if the world of these characters are sometimes more far fetched than some fantasy realms). There are a few plot twists but nothing that I did not expect but - that’s enough; no spoilers…
Good enough to keep me reading (reasons 1 and 2 still apply even after 3 books). Full series review after I finish book 4.
3.75 stars 🤓📚
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence
dark
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Addiction, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, Alcohol
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Death of parent
medium-paced
Enemy to lovers kinda book
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Spicy 🔥🔥
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Death of parent
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment
Minor: Medical content, Stalking, Car accident
dark
emotional
sad
tense
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Gaslighting
After reading Twisted Hate by Ana Huang, I can say I didn’t enjoy it as much as the first two installments of the series. I didn’t dislike it, but it didn’t quite meet my expectations—both compared to the previous books and the ideas I had going into it.
Starting with the romance: I get the appeal of Jules and Josh as a couple. It’s “enemies to lovers”, which is a trope I usually enjoy. However, something felt off. I can’t quite pinpoint what went wrong, but at times, I struggled to fully believe the “lovers” aspect of their relationship. (And, to a lesser extent, the “enemies” aspect too.) There were moments when their relationship felt just physical. Even nearing the end. That said, their date at the library/restaurant, the ski trip, and their trip to Ohio were nice touches that helped establish emotional chemistry. Overall, their romance was fine—I can get behind them as a couple. You just won't see me in the trenches to defend them.
Since this book features what’s best described as a “truce with benefits” arrangement, it includes a lot of steamy scenes. At times, I thought the sheer quantity was a bit much—especially when listening to the audiobook while painting walls and hoping my headphones were soundproof enough to avoid awkward questions from my family. That said, I understand that their physical relationship is crucial to their overall story and development as a couple. It makes sense. Compared to Twisted Games, at least this book had more variety in its spice, which I appreciated. (Though the dominance dynamic remains unchanged—Jules is following her besties on the submissive train.)
Now, onto the third act. The conflict in the last third of the book felt entirely avoidable. At first, I thought it might actually subvert my expectations—I was bracing myself for a huge cliché, only for the book to seem like it was steering in a different direction. But then, at the very last moment, it took the exact turn I initially dreaded. I’m being intentionally vague, but if you’ve read it, you’ll know what I mean. It gave me the same frustration I felt during Alex’s betrayal in Twisted Love after he kidnapped Ava and Bridget. Not exactly the same situation, but it inspired a similar reaction. I thought it was unnecessary and honestly just mean of Josh.
Overall, I’m rating this a 3.5. While this wasn’t my favorite in the series, I’m still excited to see what direction Stella’s book takes, especially since she’s the one we knew the least about until this installment.
|—TL;DR—|
|—TL;DR—|
Focus Genre: Romance
Nostalgia: Disqualified
Personal Enjoyment: 3.5⭐
Plot: 4⭐
Characters: 4⭐
- Relationships: 4⭐ (includes friendships, rivalries, etc.)
Writing: 3⭐
- Audiobook Narration: 4,75⭐ | Laura Ulddahl and Mikkel Hansen | Danish |
Romance: 3,5⭐
- Chemistry: 3,75⭐
- Fluff: 2⭐
- Steam: 4⭐
Pacing: 4⭐
Ending: 3⭐
=Overall=
3,625-stars⭐ ≈ 3,5-stars⭐
~27/03/25~
Ending: 3⭐
=Overall=
3,625-stars⭐ ≈ 3,5-stars⭐
~27/03/25~
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Death of parent
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment
Minor: Medical content, Stalking, Car accident