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Twisted Hate by Ana Huang

70 reviews

jlhunkins's review

adventurous dark emotional funny inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

I thought for a second I was going to be a Josh Chen hater, but if Jules can forgive him then I forgive him. ☺️

This book was quite literally very unexpected. I had knowledge of Josh Chen haters, but never heard much about the story itself other than it is the only one in the series that has been marked 21+. This story was an emotional rollercoaster and I loved it so damn much.

The characters I feel started out unlikeable, but very soon after getting into the book LOVED them. The banter, the romance, THE ENEMIES TO LOVERS…. *screaming*. I sped read this book and could not put it down. Of course Ana had to throw in some true crime moments for drama, which I am always here for 😌🙌🏼 

Of course Jules and Josh are definitely my favorite type of relationship dynamic, can we take a second to appreciate the friendship rebuild of Josh and Alex? So wholesome! 

Overall, if you thought about skipping this book, definitely do not!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Bullying

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Cursing, and Physical abuse

Minor: Medical trauma, Blood, Violence, and Panic attacks/disorders

sbordo's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, and Sexual violence

Minor: Cursing, Death of parent, Abandonment, Alcohol, Child abuse, Medical content, Blood, Car accident, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Stalking, and Panic attacks/disorders

booknerdcoco's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad medium-paced

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

4.0

As with all of the twisted series, it's definitely a diamond. Seeing how Jules & Josh's relationship grew was so sweet. Very cliche and maybe even predictable in parts, but this did not detract from the lighthearted enjoyment factor. Looking forward to the final installment, Twisted Lies
Plot 4/5
Spice 5/5
Book boyfriend 4/5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Cursing

Minor: Death of parent

neetya's review against another edition

dark funny tense fast-paced

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

4.25

I loveee this book. Its an above basic kinda enemies to lovers. I love the FMC, she's so badass and we love that. Although I wish more of MMC trauma was shone though. We basically overlooked it. But they're so cuteee together I love them so much. They are the playful couple witch is really adorable. Must Read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Sexual content, Cursing, and Death of parent

The twisted series is not for the faint hearted who expects fluffy romance. This is dark.

destinynichole11's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective sad 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Death, Violence, Toxic friendship, Car accident, Injury/Injury detail, Gaslighting, Medical content, Medical trauma, Sexual content, Stalking, Torture, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Blood, Death of parent, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Cursing, Grief, Alcohol, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Murder

kamisvoid's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Alcohol, Blood, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Death, Murder, Toxic relationship, and Gun violence

amateur_bookworm's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted 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

4.25

Genre: Spicy romance
My summary: Jules Ambrose has always hated Josh Chen, the brother of her best friend Ava, ever since her and Ava were first year college roommates. Jules is finishing up law school and Josh is in his third year of residency and the feeling is still mutual, until a series of encounters between Josh and Jules has them realizing the line between hate and love is very thin. 

My thoughts: 

Audiobook review (2/2/24): I have already read this book and this is the audiobook version. This is my favorite book of Ana Huang’s Twisted series. I was eager to listen to the audiobook version specifically for a couple of the, well, *ahem* spicy scenes, and, well, those did not disappoint. I enjoyed listening to it and it got me through some really busy days at work without me losing my sanity. 

OG book review (10/23/23): Wowza. Each book in this series keeps getting better and better. The enemies-to-lovers trope might just be my new favorite after this book! Jules is strong and smart and her past makes you really admire what she's overcome. Josh's arrogance and thrill-seeking hobbies are at odds with his fierce overprotectiveness of his sister, in an endearing way. I loved the feisty banter throughout and the carryover of it into the steamy scenes. This was the perfect escape from real life for a couple of days!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content

Minor: Death of parent

worldofv33's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Death of parent, Gore, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Misogyny, Violence, and Sexual assault

sea_vid123's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Alcohol, Sexual violence, Abandonment, Cursing, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Medical content, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Torture, Medical trauma, Murder, Vomit, Blood, Bullying, Body shaming, and Child abuse

cries's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful medium-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? Yes

3.75

Josh Chen and Jules Ambrose are just so adorable. Their relationship development was slow in the middle but it was completely understandable as they had to transition from hate to love. 

I can totally understand why booktok girlies would question how and why Jules could forgive Josh for what he did. Because he did indeed mess up, twice. I am also wondering that but considering the experiences they’ve gone through together, I’d say the development and establishment of their relationship was pretty well done. 

Many people say the Twisted series has: 3 millionaires and a Josh. 
And I’ll be honest, I want a Josh. What’s wrong with a Josh? At least he isn’t as stalker-ish as the other three 🤦‍♀️
He had all the love languages. 
Words of Affirmation - his way with Jules was to bicker. (No I’m not being sarcastic)
Physical touch - we know ;)
Quality time -

would skip his fav trip just to

spend time with Jules
Gift Giving -

preparing a whole trip for her when Jules finished her bar exam? Dreamy

 
Acts of Service -

massage Jules when she had cramps and treat Jules well by spoiling her with her favourite food and drinks even when she didn’t ask for them

Overall, this book was pretty worth the read. I’d be honest and say that some characters and their plots are planned a little to basically, like the character Max. However, Josh Chen is the standard 🤩 (except his occasional clouded anger issues💀) 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Death, Alcohol, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Gaslighting, and Domestic abuse

Minor: Fire/Fire injury