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The Twisted Mark: An unputdownable dark fantasy romance that will have you hooked
Sophie Williamson
3.56 AVERAGE
64 reviews for:
The Twisted Mark: An unputdownable dark fantasy romance that will have you hooked
Sophie Williamson
3.56 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
๐ถ๏ธ๐ถ๏ธ /5 - Some good spice that doesnโt drive the plot forward but does serve in character development
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
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:
No
A Thrilling Yorkshire Journey into the Supernatural - "The Twisted Mark" Review
๐ฎTropes:๐ฎ
-Witches
-Hidden society
-Spicy
-Mystery
-Paranormal
-Touch Her & Die
-Burn the World for Her
-Treachery
-Twisted
As a Yorkshire resident, "The Twisted Mark" had me hooked from the very beginning with its vividly depicted setting in the heart of our beloved county. The story follows Sadie, a fiercely witty and no-nonsense female protagonist. Her frankness and the open, relatable way she discusses her personal life feels like you're sharing secrets with a friend.
Sadie pays a high price for her brother, Bren, and this becomes a central point of intrigue. The supernatural world presented in the book is captivating. The authorโs portrayal of witches as a product of both humans and demons adds an exciting twist to the narrative, inviting readers into a world teeming with supernatural creatures, including enigmatic vampires.
The question of whether Sadie and Gabriel are fated mates keeps readers on edge, and the mystery surrounding Brenโs allegiance adds complexity to the plot. Sophie Williamson expertly keeps us guessing and glued to the pages as we struggle to unravel the enigma behind Sadie's family secrets.
"The Twisted Mark" is filled with twisted turns and a hint of kink play, bringing a unique flavor to the narrative. The complex dynamics between Sadie and Gabriel add depth to their relationship, with moments of passion and tension making their connection utterly engaging.
As the story unfolds, unexpected developments occur, and readers will find themselves sympathizing, loving, and occasionally cursing the characters. The final pages of the book deliver a heart-pounding conclusion, only to set the stage for a new and thrilling adventure in the sequel.
Sophie Williamson has crafted a story that leaves you craving more. "The Twisted Mark" offers an enthralling mix of humor, romance, suspense, and the supernatural, creating an irresistible journey that fans of the genre won't want to miss. I can't wait to join Sadie on her next adventure.
๐ฎTropes:๐ฎ
-Witches
-Hidden society
-Spicy
-Mystery
-Paranormal
-Touch Her & Die
-Burn the World for Her
-Treachery
-Twisted
As a Yorkshire resident, "The Twisted Mark" had me hooked from the very beginning with its vividly depicted setting in the heart of our beloved county. The story follows Sadie, a fiercely witty and no-nonsense female protagonist. Her frankness and the open, relatable way she discusses her personal life feels like you're sharing secrets with a friend.
Sadie pays a high price for her brother, Bren, and this becomes a central point of intrigue. The supernatural world presented in the book is captivating. The authorโs portrayal of witches as a product of both humans and demons adds an exciting twist to the narrative, inviting readers into a world teeming with supernatural creatures, including enigmatic vampires.
The question of whether Sadie and Gabriel are fated mates keeps readers on edge, and the mystery surrounding Brenโs allegiance adds complexity to the plot. Sophie Williamson expertly keeps us guessing and glued to the pages as we struggle to unravel the enigma behind Sadie's family secrets.
"The Twisted Mark" is filled with twisted turns and a hint of kink play, bringing a unique flavor to the narrative. The complex dynamics between Sadie and Gabriel add depth to their relationship, with moments of passion and tension making their connection utterly engaging.
As the story unfolds, unexpected developments occur, and readers will find themselves sympathizing, loving, and occasionally cursing the characters. The final pages of the book deliver a heart-pounding conclusion, only to set the stage for a new and thrilling adventure in the sequel.
Sophie Williamson has crafted a story that leaves you craving more. "The Twisted Mark" offers an enthralling mix of humor, romance, suspense, and the supernatural, creating an irresistible journey that fans of the genre won't want to miss. I can't wait to join Sadie on her next adventure.
challenging
emotional
Honestly, it started out fine. A lawyer whoโs a witch hiding her powers. Ok. But then, it really goes downhill. The characters are so flat. Her family is apparently super โhard and strictโ but when one person betrays them severely there is no real consequence. The โromanceโ fell flat and the spice felt so forced. The only good thing about it was the northern accent of the narrator
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The premise of The Twisted Mark is phenomenal. Magic practitioners vie for control, and a young woman named Sadie gets caught in the middle when her brother angers Gabriel, the son of her family's rival. As punishment, a lien is placed on Sadie, one Gabriel can collect at any time. She runs away to London to escape him, but is called back due to a family emergency.
I think if this wasn't marketed as a fantasy romance, I would have been able to see the story through. But I went in having picked a romance, and with that come certain expectations...like the heroine not jumping on every stiff Johnson she finds. The "morally grey" hero has a similar problem keeping it in his pants.
It's not that this is a Why Choose or Reverse Harem story. These two just jump from partner to partner, kind of negating the purpose of a romance.
If that's not something that bothers you, I encourage you to give this book a chance. The plot is intriguing and opens up a fun new world to explore. It just wasn't for me.
Thank you, NetGalley and Sophie Williamson, for the opportunity to read this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I think if this wasn't marketed as a fantasy romance, I would have been able to see the story through. But I went in having picked a romance, and with that come certain expectations...like the heroine not jumping on every stiff Johnson she finds. The "morally grey" hero has a similar problem keeping it in his pants.
It's not that this is a Why Choose or Reverse Harem story. These two just jump from partner to partner, kind of negating the purpose of a romance.
If that's not something that bothers you, I encourage you to give this book a chance. The plot is intriguing and opens up a fun new world to explore. It just wasn't for me.
Thank you, NetGalley and Sophie Williamson, for the opportunity to read this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I want to first thank both NetGalley and the publishers for the ARC of this book I received!
This review is coming a little late because quite honestly I just didnโt know how to articulate my feelings on this book.the idea of this book and what I thought it was going to be like had so much potential it is a new exciting premise to me and I think the aspects of the book that reflect that initial idea were great. I wish I couldโve seen more of that. The actual book however felt both slow and fast and in both ways the plot suffered. I was not sure why anything that was happening was happening and why no one seemed to be using logic and reason. I love and understand that sometimes YA needs to be a bit more simple and straightforward but Iโm sorry nothing made actual sense. It was more heavily Y than it was A if that makes sense. The plot felt randomly generated and then the story was just kind of slapped in around it. The writing was forgettable you can decide if thatโs good or not because I genuinely canโt remember what I thought of it.
Beyond the plot the relationship both did not make sense and was annoying. Like Iโm sorry Gabe and Sadie together were just so uninteresting and nonsensical. Beyond that they could not figure the romance out to save their lives I will admit I deeply dislike Why Choose and if thatโs what this was I wouldnโt fault them for my own personal taste but I donโt even think(how can I be sure idk) thatโs what this was supposed to be. The other characters were so flat I donโt feel theyโre even worth mentioning in this portion of the review.
Overall the story had potential and I didnโt dislike all parts of it however it lacked so much depth and backstory that I couldnโt really enjoy it reading it felt more like a chore.
This review is coming a little late because quite honestly I just didnโt know how to articulate my feelings on this book.the idea of this book and what I thought it was going to be like had so much potential it is a new exciting premise to me and I think the aspects of the book that reflect that initial idea were great. I wish I couldโve seen more of that. The actual book however felt both slow and fast and in both ways the plot suffered. I was not sure why anything that was happening was happening and why no one seemed to be using logic and reason. I love and understand that sometimes YA needs to be a bit more simple and straightforward but Iโm sorry nothing made actual sense. It was more heavily Y than it was A if that makes sense. The plot felt randomly generated and then the story was just kind of slapped in around it. The writing was forgettable you can decide if thatโs good or not because I genuinely canโt remember what I thought of it.
Beyond the plot the relationship both did not make sense and was annoying. Like Iโm sorry Gabe and Sadie together were just so uninteresting and nonsensical. Beyond that they could not figure the romance out to save their lives I will admit I deeply dislike Why Choose and if thatโs what this was I wouldnโt fault them for my own personal taste but I donโt even think(how can I be sure idk) thatโs what this was supposed to be. The other characters were so flat I donโt feel theyโre even worth mentioning in this portion of the review.
Overall the story had potential and I didnโt dislike all parts of it however it lacked so much depth and backstory that I couldnโt really enjoy it reading it felt more like a chore.
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This book is absolutely amazing!! Sadie is a girl who ran from home for her own protection, ended up returning home, and then falling in love with the enemy. There was sadness, heat, and passion in this book. I cannot wait for the next book to come out. I need to know what happened between Gabriel and Sadie.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
๐๐ค๐ ๐๐๐ก๐ฅ ๐ข๐. ๐๐โ๐จ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ฌ๐ค๐ง๐จ๐ฉ ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐จ๐ค๐ฃ ๐โ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ง ๐ข๐๐ฉ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ ๐ก๐ค๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐ข ๐ฌ๐๐ฉ๐ ๐ข๐ค๐ง๐ ๐๐ค๐ง๐๐ ๐ฉ๐๐๐ฃ ๐ ๐๐ค๐ช๐ก๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ข๐๐๐๐ฃ๐๐.
Sadie left her small, witchy town several years ago, and has been lying low in London, hiding herself and her magic after bargaining away her powers, and her body, to Gabriel, the son of the rival family in town.
That is until her brother is accused of murder, and her family wants her to come back to town and act as his lawyer.
I really enjoyed this audiobook. The narration was great, the story (with courtroom drama and witch town drama) was fun, and the tension between the two leads was high.
Twists and turns with morally grey characters everywhere you turn, it was an enjoyable ride, and Iโm definitely looking forward to Book 2!
Thank you to Dreamscape Select, Storm Publishing and @netgalley for providing me an ALC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
What this book is giving:
โ
Modern Fantasy Romance
โ
Enemies to Lovers
โ
Witches
โ
Magic
โ
Rival Families
โ
Fated soulmates??
โ
Forbidden Love
โ
Courtroom Drama
Rating:
โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธยฝ / 5
๐ถ๏ธ๐ถ๏ธยฝ / 5
Look out for:
โ ๏ธ OW/OM
โ ๏ธ Cheating (MCs not cheating on each other)
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!
1 star. I really didnโt like this book. Some aspects of it even made me angry!
Unfortunately, this reads like a really bad fanfiction. The characters were flat and didnโt talk or behave like actual people. The plot and the world-building made no sense and were full of contradictions. And the writing style itself also wasnโt great. It was mostly cringey and awkward.
This also didnโt feel like the blurb-promised Dark Fantasy Romance. It was mostly a courtroom mystery, with the families involved reading more like wannabe Mafia, than powerful witches or a coven. Meanwhile, the romance element felt manipulative and there was no chemistry between the characters.
I also noticed that the book was full of questionable, casual comments about people's appearance, coming from the โgood guysโ. This shouldnโt really be happening in a book published in 2023 and set in the present day, in my opinion. But they just kept happening! Non-magical filler characters were also sent off with love potions and told to have fun with their new girlfriends. So, clearly, the idea of consent doesnโt exist in this perfect, idyllic world either. There were many other head scratching and absolutely infuriating moments like this littered throughout the book.
1 star. I really didnโt like this book. Some aspects of it even made me angry!
Unfortunately, this reads like a really bad fanfiction. The characters were flat and didnโt talk or behave like actual people. The plot and the world-building made no sense and were full of contradictions. And the writing style itself also wasnโt great. It was mostly cringey and awkward.
This also didnโt feel like the blurb-promised Dark Fantasy Romance. It was mostly a courtroom mystery, with the families involved reading more like wannabe Mafia, than powerful witches or a coven. Meanwhile, the romance element felt manipulative and there was no chemistry between the characters.
I also noticed that the book was full of questionable, casual comments about people's appearance, coming from the โgood guysโ. This shouldnโt really be happening in a book published in 2023 and set in the present day, in my opinion. But they just kept happening! Non-magical filler characters were also sent off with love potions and told to have fun with their new girlfriends. So, clearly, the idea of consent doesnโt exist in this perfect, idyllic world either. There were many other head scratching and absolutely infuriating moments like this littered throughout the book.