Reviews tagging 'Domestic abuse'

Twisted Love by Ana Huang

84 reviews

rachaelheath09's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

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

1.5

I really wanted to like this book because of all the recommendations I got, but I was just not into it. I wasn’t a fan of either the male or female lead characters. I thought there was definitely potential in the plot, but it felt like the plot was in 3rd place of importance. 2nd was the romantic relationship. Then in first place was be the smut. I think my biggest qualm was that I’m just not into “alpha-hole” male characters. The relationship felt too unhealthy for me to get invested in. The stalker vibes were not for me. That being said, it was a quick read and if you are into dominant and possessive male leads- then jump right in haha.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, and Gaslighting

leigh_bee's review against another edition

dark emotional tense medium-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

2.75

The love interest Alex has a lot of toxic/red flag traits that make him difficult to root for. If I had a friend or family member dating someone with these traits I would recommend a restraining order. Plot was intriguing, but somewhat overly connected.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Death of parent, and Murder

Moderate: Drug abuse, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Stalking, Gaslighting, and Alcohol

losthoney's review against another edition

dark emotional 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? Yes

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Self harm, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, and Gaslighting

ruska_777's review against another edition

dark tense fast-paced

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

2.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Stalking, Murder, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Child death, Cursing, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual violence, Torture, Grief, and Death of parent

Minor: Drug abuse and Suicide

shellswithabook's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Suicide, Violence, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, and Gaslighting

Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Blood, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol

erdoslilla's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense medium-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? Yes

3.5

Romance ❤️: 4/5

Spice 🌶️: 4.5/5

Sadness 😭: 3/5

Plot 😨: 2/5

Ending 📖: 3/5

Best character 👩🏻🧑🏻: Alex

I would recommend this to 🕵🏻‍♀️: a romantic soul who loves dark romance

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Death of parent

izzyhollyhead's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted sad tense 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

5.0

i was so disappointed when it ended, i wanted it to last forever

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Sexual content, Kidnapping, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail

starredbyalice's review against another edition

dark tense 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? It's complicated

1.0

That one scene in HOTD 1x06 where Alicent and Cole are talking, and she turns and stares him down because he called Rhaenyra a cunt, but it’s me (Alicent) and Alex Volkov (Cole). 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

isajidy's review against another edition

emotional funny fast-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Grief, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Medical trauma, Death of parent, and Alcohol

Minor: Suicide

fanboyriot's review against another edition

dark emotional 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? Yes

4.5

Read For:

✓ Drama
✓ Family Secrets

✓ Brother’s Best Friend

✓ Murder (and revenge)

✓ Touch Her and Die Vibes 

˗ˏˋ ★ REVIEW ★ ˎˊ˗

Another hit with this book.  Not usually my type of read but I found myself loving the characters and invested in the plot.  I was not expecting there to be as much drama in this book as there was but the plot twists of murder and family secrets tied into the spice and romance somehow really well.

Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

Angst Level: 💧💧

POV: Duel, First Person

Release Date: 27, September 2022

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Child death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Sexual violence, Torture, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Addiction, Animal death, Body horror, Sexism, and Stalking