Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

Twisted Love by Ana Huang

102 reviews

yoghurtcrumbs's review against another edition

dark emotional funny sad tense fast-paced

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

3.5

First of all, I was very entertained by this book and had a good time reading it. However, that doesn't mean that it's particularly good. 

What makes me go 'meh' the most is the character Alex.

For a so called 'genius' he really makes some dumb ass decisions throughout the book. Like oh noo who could've expected that Ava would get drawn into this? Yea.

 
The spicy scenes are good in my opinion, as they are rough but 100% consensual. Some other things don't reflect that consent though,

as he straight up turns into a stalker to get her forgiveness in the end. He doesn't take a no for an answer and takes every chance of getting away from him away from her.

I usually like the grumpy x sunshine trope and yea, the posessiveness is kinda hot but

not taking a no for an answer and turning into a stalker...?

...Nah. 
Also... Ana Huang said in an interview that she likes 'morally grey characters' like Alex. And I get it. But yoo that might be... a bit much...?

He seeks justice himself and violently kills two people in the process and then turns the damn house to ashes to hide it all (Men would do anything instead of going to therapy lmao). And Ava just kind of... ignores that and is only hurt because she thinks his feelings for her are a lie. Everything else is just kind of overlooked.

The girl friend group are likeble though, as is her brother Josh. The plot was thrilling, though a little bit predictable. I'd say it's an easy read, and, as I said, still entertaining. Maybe a good entry into darker romance. 
I will keep reading the series and I'm looking forward to the other characters, couples and tropes. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Violence, Gaslighting, Murder, Torture, Kidnapping, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Stalking, Physical abuse, Suicide, Drug abuse, Child abuse, and Blood

Minor: Vomit and Toxic relationship

rae_meadows's review against another edition

dark emotional funny mysterious 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Stalking, Gaslighting, Sexual content, Child abuse, Mental illness, Blood, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Suicide, and Violence

kalefactory's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Cursing, and Abandonment

Moderate: Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Kidnapping and Violence

destinyv1711's review against another edition

emotional hopeful fast-paced

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

4.25

TW: 

• Abusive parents
• Aquaphobia/panic attacks
• Attempted murder/drowning
• Child abuse
• Death and violence
• Mentions of suicide

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicidal thoughts

Ended abruptly

brittneydye19's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Physical abuse

Minor: Stalking and Vomit

samhalseth's review

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Blood, Child abuse, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, and Violence

norcana's review against another edition

emotional mysterious fast-paced

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

1.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Gaslighting, Murder, Death, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Child death, Panic attacks/disorders, and Violence

Moderate: Addiction

im_a_toothfairy's review against another edition

dark 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse

Minor: Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Kidnapping

joanasunday's review against another edition

fast-paced

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

1.0

Red flags everywhere.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Panic attacks/disorders, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Gun violence, Murder, Sexual violence, Cursing, Death of parent, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Death, Child death, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Rape, Sexism, and Sexual content

Moderate: Gun violence

alyciajstewart's review

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful sad tense fast-paced

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

4.25

Ava and Alex stole my heart! I loved watching their relationship blossom, and I am thrilled that they got their happily ever after. I also appreciate that the author didn't make it too easy for them and allowed the time required to rebuild trust. The storyline had enough twist and turns to keep me engaged without detracting from the romance. Well I did see the twist coming, the author did a great job at making it still a shock. The spicy scenes were well done and not overdone. I look forward to reading the next books and continuing to learn more about the other characters that were introduced in this novel.

(As a side note, if you had a book with an epilogue that is the same as the bonus scene available online.)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Stalking, Suicide, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Gaslighting, and Grief