Reviews tagging 'Blood'

Twisted Love by Ana Huang

194 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

bookedandbusy's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

I loved this book! I liked that it had thriller elements while mainly focusing on the romance. It had really good plot twists and really great lead ups to the plot twists. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Blood, Violence, and Murder

Moderate: Alcohol, Suicide, Drug abuse, Terminal illness, Vomit, and Misogyny

gmp09's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny lighthearted sad 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? N/A

4.5

absolutely loved!! only part that I didn't like was Alex's revenge plan

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Kidnapping, Murder, Blood, Child abuse, Death, and Violence

Minor: Stalking

hayley_read_books's review against another edition

adventurous 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, Stalking, Blood, Child death, Murder, Death of parent, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Sexual content, Violence, and Panic attacks/disorders

faithsbookreads's review against another edition

I HATED this book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Death of parent, Blood, Child abuse, Gore, Murder, and Sexual content

lisashelves's review against another edition

dark 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Violence, Blood, and Sexual content

Moderate: Death, Gaslighting, and Death of parent

Minor: Suicide

bookowl805's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

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

4.25

i read it in just a few days. Alex is a bono and a great book-character (but i won’t hide that i’d probably run away from someone like him).

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Blood, Hate crime, Death of parent, Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Child abuse, Dementia, Panic attacks/disorders, Cursing, Sexual content, and Gore

Moderate: Fire/Fire injury

owly2014's review against another edition

dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Murder, Toxic relationship, Suicide, and Self harm

Moderate: Blood and Stalking

Minor: 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