A review by a_phoenix_bookcorner
Twisted Games by Ana Huang

dark medium-paced

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

5.0

A Favorite Quote: “We weren’t a fairy tale.  We were a forbidden love letter, tucked into the back of a drawer and retrieved only in the darkness of night.  We were the chapter of bliss before the climax hit and everything crumbled into ash.  We were a story that was always meant to end.”

Self-written Blurb: Bridget’s new grumpy bodyguard is a stickler for rules and the epitome of “party pooper”.  And as a princess, trouble seems to fall right into her lap.  Rhys, an ex-Navy SEAL, does not mix business with pleasure.  His job is to ensure his client’s safety, no exceptions.  No matter how beautiful and intriguing they may be.  But when Bridget’s life gets thrown a curveball when her brother abdicates the throne, leaving Bridget next in line, a bucket list just might be the thing that flips the script for Rhys and the princess.  And after they both get a taste, how are they to move on with their lives like their story was meant to?

What I enjoyed:  Wow!  Ana Huang has done it again.  I am usually not big on the bodyguard trope but Ana delivered this trope masterfully and had me pining for more of Rhys and Bridget’s story.  I am a giant fan of the dual POV!  The plot kept me engaged and curious enough to ponder when I wasn’t actively reading.  This one was hard for me to put down and I blew through it in a matter of days when it normally takes me longer to finish a book.  The spice was on point with the commanding bodyguard vibe.  The perfect blend of spice and plot and very easy to read and follow.  

Any struggles?:  I would say it was mildly predictable but it didn’t take away from the story or experience.  

Will I recommend and to who:  If you like contemporary romance with a slightly darker theme- this is for you.