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A review by em_thebookish_girl
Twisted by Emily McIntire
dark
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
Twisted is book #4 in Emily Mcintire's Never After series; a forced marriage, age gap and enemies-to-lovers romance, and a fractured Aladdin fairytale-inspired novel.
I'm sure it was me, I haven't been in the right headspace for a while now. It took me more than a few chapters to be fully captived. But when it happened, there was no turning back. I was hooked!
Even if it's just a tiny bit, you will always find something, (e.g. a trait or an experience) to relate to Emily's characters.
Emily has a talent: making you fall in love with her morally grey characters, her villains so effortlessly. I admire the work she puts into her characters' arc/backstories.
Yasmin is the heiress to her family's/father's business: Sultans diamonds. And Julian is Yasmin's father's business partner/righthand-man.
Born with a silver spoon in her mouth, Yasmin lives a lavishing, sheltered life. Yet, Yasmin is not your typical "pampered princess"; she's not (too) spoiled or ignorant. She's well aware of what's happening in her family business, no matter how hard her father tries to keep her away. Yasmin can be seen as a people pleaser; more than anything, she wants to honour her father's wishes. Yasmin loves her father, and she would do anything for him, even sacrificing her own happiness. After all, she's a "daddy's girl".
Julian had a rough childhood; at a young age, he made a vow to become a successful, wealthy businessman, no matter the cost. Julian is ambitious and a master manipulator with careful planning (or more, like scheming) he made his way up through the ranks. Even though he doesn't like to admit it, Ali (Yasmin's father) is like a second father to Julian, a man he looks up to and a mentor.
I love how Yasmin's character truly shone when she was with Julian. She found her true self, she didn't have to put on a mask, a facade or conceal her emotions; Yasmin easily expressed herself. And Julian loved her fire, he immensely enjoyed pushing her, testing Yasmin's limits (because he simply can). The push and pull between them is amazing! The confusion they felt when it came to their emotions, realising that their marriage isn't "fake" anymore.
Julian had an internal war going on; his plans slowly shifted, and he started to care about Yasmin, yearning for her to choose him. And Yasmin, she was so torn between wanting her freedom or Julian, the man who is responsible for the situation she is in the first place.
Julian's dangerous nature and vulnerability and Yasmin's fieriness and loyalty, they a perfect combination, so right for each other. Overall, another great read!! Cannot wait for Crossed!!
**I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review
I'm sure it was me, I haven't been in the right headspace for a while now. It took me more than a few chapters to be fully captived. But when it happened, there was no turning back. I was hooked!
Even if it's just a tiny bit, you will always find something, (e.g. a trait or an experience) to relate to Emily's characters.
Emily has a talent: making you fall in love with her morally grey characters, her villains so effortlessly. I admire the work she puts into her characters' arc/backstories.
Yasmin is the heiress to her family's/father's business: Sultans diamonds. And Julian is Yasmin's father's business partner/righthand-man.
Born with a silver spoon in her mouth, Yasmin lives a lavishing, sheltered life. Yet, Yasmin is not your typical "pampered princess"; she's not (too) spoiled or ignorant. She's well aware of what's happening in her family business, no matter how hard her father tries to keep her away. Yasmin can be seen as a people pleaser; more than anything, she wants to honour her father's wishes. Yasmin loves her father, and she would do anything for him, even sacrificing her own happiness. After all, she's a "daddy's girl".
Julian had a rough childhood; at a young age, he made a vow to become a successful, wealthy businessman, no matter the cost. Julian is ambitious and a master manipulator with careful planning (or more, like scheming) he made his way up through the ranks. Even though he doesn't like to admit it, Ali (Yasmin's father) is like a second father to Julian, a man he looks up to and a mentor.
I love how Yasmin's character truly shone when she was with Julian. She found her true self, she didn't have to put on a mask, a facade or conceal her emotions; Yasmin easily expressed herself. And Julian loved her fire, he immensely enjoyed pushing her, testing Yasmin's limits (because he simply can). The push and pull between them is amazing! The confusion they felt when it came to their emotions, realising that their marriage isn't "fake" anymore.
Julian had an internal war going on; his plans slowly shifted, and he started to care about Yasmin, yearning for her to choose him. And Yasmin, she was so torn between wanting her freedom or Julian, the man who is responsible for the situation she is in the first place.
Julian's dangerous nature and vulnerability and Yasmin's fieriness and loyalty, they a perfect combination, so right for each other. Overall, another great read!! Cannot wait for Crossed!!
**I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Domestic abuse