Reviews tagging 'Sexual content'

Twisted Love by Ana Huang

710 reviews

boba_n_books's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective tense slow-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

2.75

Spice Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ / 5

Possibly unpopular opinion: If I hadn't read this on audio, I might have DNF'd it...

Tasked with guarding his best friend's sister, Ava, while his friend, Josh, is abroad, Alex tries to stay at arm's length as he usually does. But, despite his best efforts, brooding and possessive Alex finds himself falling for Ava. Even though he's her brother's best friend, Ava also finds herself falling for Alex. They couldn't be more opposite--he is the literal definition of grumpy, and she is as sunshiny as they come. 

The concept was great, but SO many of the lines had me cringing and rolling my eyes. I love a good possessive MMC, but sometimes Alex was just... too much. I do know that the other books in this series are supposed to be better, though, so I'm hoping for some redemption in the next few--especially Twisted Games.

Redeeming qualities? The spice. 🥵 The Chinese-American representation. The brother's best friend trope. Dual POV. Ava herself. 

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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Kidnapping, and Violence

Minor: Child abuse, Stalking, and Suicide

ga_bby4's review against another edition

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 of parent, Death, Sexual content, Murder, and Grief

Moderate: Kidnapping, Violence, and Child abuse

Minor: Child death

isabelle_117's review against another edition

dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

3.5

Really fun smut book the plot was so interesting. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Murder, Sexual content, Violence, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, and Child abuse

angellike333's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny inspiring reflective 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Sexual assault

prishatoes's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional 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

3.75

literally all my problems with this book is with alex…just don’t like what he did, and it was hard to forgive him even after he groveled for 1 year. i lowkey think he should’ve done more. Ava and alex are very cute together and in the other twisted books you can see how much they grow outside of this book. this book may not be my fav but the couple is definitely great

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

blumerlamotte's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.0

I flew this novel in one day. The first time I've done that in months. Thoroughly enjoyable and addictive. Slightly irritating and extremely overbearing male MC but it can be overlooked if you don't examine his character too closely. Unfortunately I tend to be a sucker for angst-y love stories.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

lizzysk555's review against another edition

dark 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: Violence, Kidnapping, Murder, Sexual content, Child abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Death of parent, Death, Gaslighting, Grief, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Child death, and Drug use

Minor: Suicide and Alcohol

jonahgerst's review against another edition

dark mysterious relaxing sad tense fast-paced

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

2.75

Ana Huang's "Twisted Love" is a contemporary romance that captures attention with its emotional intensity but falls short in key areas, particularly in character development and believability.

The story revolves around Alex Volkov, a tormented and controlling man, and Ava Chen, his warm-hearted neighbor. As they navigate a tumultuous relationship, the book delves into themes of love and redemption.

While the chemistry between Alex and Ava is palpable, Alex’s behavior is often manipulative and off-putting. Despite his tragic backstory, his actions make it hard to root for him, and his redemption feels unearned. Ava’s forgiving nature can come across as unrealistic and frustrating, leading to an imbalanced dynamic.

The book is engaging and well-paced, but the resolution feels rushed and unsatisfying.

Alex’s happy ending seems undeserved, undermining the story's impact

. "Twisted Love" may appeal to those who enjoy intense romances, but its flawed protagonist and unrealistic resolution make it a less compelling read overall. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Stalking, Toxic relationship, Violence, Mental illness, and Sexual content

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Kidnapping

kxjschw's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious sad tense fast-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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content

Moderate: Death of parent, Violence, and Cursing

Minor: Child abuse, Gaslighting, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Stalking, Suicide, Gun violence, Kidnapping, and Mental illness

damiyenne's review against another edition

dark emotional fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexual content