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dark
emotional
medium-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:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Blood
Moderate: Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Death of parent, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
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
Good writing. Extremely open door spicy, and the sex is quite rough. The possessiveness of the male partner was over the top, and I was disappointed he didn’t evolve at all with that over the course of the story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
emotional
lighthearted
sad
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:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol
dark
emotional
medium-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:
Yes
Very Wattpad adjacent, but the sex is very steamy
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Stalking, Murder
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is the first book by Ana Huang that I've read after seeing the series floating around on tiktok, and with a title like Twisted Love I was expecting something...darker? I am not a dark romance reader by any means, but when I hear "brooding billionaire with a mysterious past protecting his best friends sister by any means necessary." I'm expecting more than we were given.
It feels like Huang really wanted to write a dark romance but pulled back at every turn. It feels like "Alex may or may not have blackmailed and murdered someone in the past, but don't worry about that here's a glossed over swim lesson." It feels like drive by story telling, every moment should be punctuated with an "oh btw [spoilers] but now we're good."
Even the romance and sex feels like she's just trying to get it over with, like Huang wanted to write a novella but was contracted to write 500 pages so she threw in what she could.
I listened to the audio book and Alex's voice felt like I was listening to batman enter a mildly toxic relationship. I've already started Twisted Games so we'll see if the writing improves but it doesn't seem too hopeful.
If you're looking into getting into dark romance this feels like a beginner friendly entry point but there are probably better places to start.
Sidenote: I need this book title to be changed to something else. Like Sunshine or Hidden Depths or His Sunshine. It can have the title Twisted Love when it actually has something twisted happen.
It feels like Huang really wanted to write a dark romance but pulled back at every turn. It feels like "Alex may or may not have blackmailed and murdered someone in the past, but don't worry about that here's a glossed over swim lesson." It feels like drive by story telling, every moment should be punctuated with an "oh btw [spoilers] but now we're good."
Even the romance and sex feels like she's just trying to get it over with, like Huang wanted to write a novella but was contracted to write 500 pages so she threw in what she could.
I listened to the audio book and Alex's voice felt like I was listening to batman enter a mildly toxic relationship. I've already started Twisted Games so we'll see if the writing improves but it doesn't seem too hopeful.
If you're looking into getting into dark romance this feels like a beginner friendly entry point but there are probably better places to start.
Sidenote: I need this book title to be changed to something else. Like Sunshine or Hidden Depths or His Sunshine. It can have the title Twisted Love when it actually has something twisted happen.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Suicide, Violence, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
“I’m beginning to think you’re the trouble I need to stay away from.”
a fast read and easy to follow, not really one of my favourites but it was entertaining enough!
alex was giving strong batman vibes with the ‘vengeance is mine’ part and THEN… there was some singing which was a bit out of nowhere, like bestie did you really have to? 😂 ava was really sweet and I’m convinced she’ll always deserve better :’)
I liked the introduction to the other characters whose books follow this one, I’m certainly intrigued by the next one in this series — bridget was a queen (pun intended??) here so I’m tuning in 👀 however, I think that was also one of my issues with this first book: it felt very introductory. The writing style is easy to read so it CAN help when faced with a reading slump — grab popcorn and enjoy the drama 😗😌
a fast read and easy to follow, not really one of my favourites but it was entertaining enough!
alex was giving strong batman vibes with the ‘vengeance is mine’ part and THEN… there was some singing which was a bit out of nowhere, like bestie did you really have to? 😂 ava was really sweet and I’m convinced she’ll always deserve better :’)
I liked the introduction to the other characters whose books follow this one, I’m certainly intrigued by the next one in this series — bridget was a queen (pun intended??) here so I’m tuning in 👀 however, I think that was also one of my issues with this first book: it felt very introductory. The writing style is easy to read so it CAN help when faced with a reading slump — grab popcorn and enjoy the drama 😗😌
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Murder
Moderate: Child abuse, Death of parent
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Litterally what the fuck was that.
This is what's wrong with the world. Alex literally SUCKS, and Josh isn't much better. The only characters I liked are Ava's friends.
I've read fairytales more realistic than the plot.
2⭐️
This is what's wrong with the world. Alex literally SUCKS, and Josh isn't much better. The only characters I liked are Ava's friends.
I've read fairytales more realistic than the plot.
2⭐️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder
Minor: Suicide
Litterally what the fuck was that.
This is what's wrong with the world. Alex literally SUCKS, and Josh isn't much better. The only characters I liked are Ava's friends and Booth.
Justice for Booth, he was easily the best character.
I've read fairytales more realistic than the plot.
The writing is ok I guess, doesn't stand out much though.
dark
hopeful
relaxing
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:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, Murder
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death of parent, Murder
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Murder
Moderate: Kidnapping