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sophie14nm's review against another edition
emotional
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Child death, Stalking, and Emotional abuse
essie__reads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
lighthearted
fast-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
4.5
4.5 stars
⚠️⚠️⚠️This review contains spoilers!! Spoilers below ⚠️⚠️⚠️
Somehow, each book in this series continues to get better!
I thought for sure this book because it is enemies to lovers, and that is typically not my favorite trope, wouldn't be my favorite Twisted book. But so far, I think this is. Ana Huang might be becoming a new favorite author for me.
I love that these books have strong friend groups, enjoyable steamy scenes, but also captivating plots aside from the romance.
I felt for Jules and Josh as they navigated their traumas and daddy/mommy issues and how they ultimately made those hard decisions and handled things, in order to help them grow and be able to move on without letting those truamas control them. I also enjoyed seeing more of the softer side of Alex and how he and Josh talked and worked on repairing their broken friendship. Jules acknowledgment of growing up and how it feels to be an adult and have less time for friends and friendships changing as people marry was so relatable and described very well.
I would definitely recommend this series! It can be a bit corny at times, but so can any romance book, but these books leave me hugging the book against my chest and believing in love. They also make me reflect on my own friendships, parent relationships and traumas- in a good way I think- and I think that says a lot about the author's ability to write relatable and complex life-like characters/relationships.
And I love how Ana tied in Christian- the love interest in the next book-into this series as well. I am definitely intrigued to learn more about Stella and Christian!
⚠️⚠️⚠️This review contains spoilers!! Spoilers below ⚠️⚠️⚠️
Somehow, each book in this series continues to get better!
I thought for sure this book because it is enemies to lovers, and that is typically not my favorite trope, wouldn't be my favorite Twisted book. But so far, I think this is. Ana Huang might be becoming a new favorite author for me.
I love that these books have strong friend groups, enjoyable steamy scenes, but also captivating plots aside from the romance.
I felt for Jules and Josh as they navigated their traumas and daddy/mommy issues and how they ultimately made those hard decisions and handled things, in order to help them grow and be able to move on without letting those truamas control them. I also enjoyed seeing more of the softer side of Alex and how he and Josh talked and worked on repairing their broken friendship. Jules acknowledgment of growing up and how it feels to be an adult and have less time for friends and friendships changing as people marry was so relatable and described very well.
I would definitely recommend this series! It can be a bit corny at times, but so can any romance book, but these books leave me hugging the book against my chest and believing in love. They also make me reflect on my own friendships, parent relationships and traumas- in a good way I think- and I think that says a lot about the author's ability to write relatable and complex life-like characters/relationships.
And I love how Ana tied in Christian- the love interest in the next book-into this series as well. I am definitely intrigued to learn more about Stella and Christian!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Grief, Abandonment, Violence, Stalking, Injury/Injury detail, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Medical content
Minor: Alcohol, Death of parent, Car accident, and Gaslighting
kiwi198's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Sexual content, and Grief
Moderate: Death of parent, Death, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Kidnapping, Violence, Sexual harassment, Blood, Murder, Stalking, and Toxic relationship
freshcoastpinoy's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual violence, Emotional abuse, Cursing, Sexism, Sexual harassment, and Misogyny
Minor: Physical abuse, Death of parent, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Vomit
summerlouisereads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Where can I even begin? There’s just too many feeling and opinions flowing after reading that book. Just… wow.
Firstly, I had to give it 3 stars of the back for how captivating it was (for me) but I can’t even say it’s because of the plot, but because of the author. The way that Ana writes is captivating. It’s has a nice flow, it shifts between two different perspectives and it’s humours.
The book also gets its three stars for the humour.
BUT the cons. Firstly it’s a dead giveaway from the start, two people meet and hate each other now it’s obvious they will fall in love so then how long that is dragged on for before a twist becomes tedious, the book could be 200 pages shorter at least. The two books before this one in the twisted series seemed to give more. I think this was the most basic plot out of the three i’ve read. But yet… it is a nice easy read, it’s a classic enemy to lovers so it’s a breeze if you like these.
SPOILER:
The plot twist (which was small) came right at the end. While I think that twist was great (Max Favour) and also the argument that comes after it, nothing will ever make me agree with that scene that follows when he tricks her into thinking he’s forgiven her, but actually uses her body and insecurities to hurt her and makes mean comments that her body is all she’s good for etc. If you can deal with dark scenes in romance this book is for you. Trust me, I am normally completely fine and not triggered at all by any graphic scenes but for me it was messed up and I was shocked. I feel like it would have been easier to read if Josh had chased after her for much longer and done more to redeem himself. She forgave him easily. He didn’t reassure her enough and it set an example that if a man did that to a woman it’s that easy to forgive. It’s not.
Pro: if you like s*x scenes, this book has many detailed ones. Very spicy scenes!!
Overall: I love the writer, I love her style. The book is a great enemy to lovers book and a nice read if you want an uncomplicated plot for a nice weekend read or holiday book etc. But, it’s my least favourite in the twisted series so far, the plot was too basic, not enough twists and turns, and the twist it did give you, came with quite an abusive scene. Maybe it’s just me and for others it’s not that deep, but I’m normally completely unaffected by this stuff but that trickery is unforgivable and if it is… he needs to do a lot more reassurance.
3/5 :)
Firstly, I had to give it 3 stars of the back for how captivating it was (for me) but I can’t even say it’s because of the plot, but because of the author. The way that Ana writes is captivating. It’s has a nice flow, it shifts between two different perspectives and it’s humours.
The book also gets its three stars for the humour.
BUT the cons. Firstly it’s a dead giveaway from the start, two people meet and hate each other now it’s obvious they will fall in love so then how long that is dragged on for before a twist becomes tedious, the book could be 200 pages shorter at least. The two books before this one in the twisted series seemed to give more. I think this was the most basic plot out of the three i’ve read. But yet… it is a nice easy read, it’s a classic enemy to lovers so it’s a breeze if you like these.
SPOILER:
The plot twist (which was small) came right at the end. While I think that twist was great (Max Favour) and also the argument that comes after it, nothing will ever make me agree with that scene that follows when he tricks her into thinking he’s forgiven her, but actually uses her body and insecurities to hurt her and makes mean comments that her body is all she’s good for etc. If you can deal with dark scenes in romance this book is for you. Trust me, I am normally completely fine and not triggered at all by any graphic scenes but for me it was messed up and I was shocked. I feel like it would have been easier to read if Josh had chased after her for much longer and done more to redeem himself. She forgave him easily. He didn’t reassure her enough and it set an example that if a man did that to a woman it’s that easy to forgive. It’s not.
Pro: if you like s*x scenes, this book has many detailed ones. Very spicy scenes!!
Overall: I love the writer, I love her style. The book is a great enemy to lovers book and a nice read if you want an uncomplicated plot for a nice weekend read or holiday book etc. But, it’s my least favourite in the twisted series so far, the plot was too basic, not enough twists and turns, and the twist it did give you, came with quite an abusive scene. Maybe it’s just me and for others it’s not that deep, but I’m normally completely unaffected by this stuff but that trickery is unforgivable and if it is… he needs to do a lot more reassurance.
3/5 :)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse
jlhunkins's review against another edition
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!
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!
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
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
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
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
marygg3'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Look, nothing has hit quite as nicely as the first book of this series, but I loved it!
The dynamic between Josh and Jules is amazing, and of course it didn't hurt to have so many cameos of Alex and Ava. I love them.
I'm pretty sure this is the hottest book of this series so far, though, so there's that too.
Can't wait for the next one, Ana Huang already hinted at some things in this book and I'm pretty interested in seeing more.
I also got the first glimpses of her Kings of Sin series, so color me intrigued about that too.
The dynamic between Josh and Jules is amazing, and of course it didn't hurt to have so many cameos of Alex and Ava. I love them.
I'm pretty sure this is the hottest book of this series so far, though, so there's that too.
Can't wait for the next one, Ana Huang already hinted at some things in this book and I'm pretty interested in seeing more.
I also got the first glimpses of her Kings of Sin series, so color me intrigued about that too.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Emotional 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💀)
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 -
Gift Giving -
Acts of Service -
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💀)
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