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Twisted Games by Ana Huang

43 reviews

book1hoarder's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

I read this as a book to play in the back ground. Much like the first. Not much to say beyond that. I didn’t hate it. 

Their relationship was kinda cute. 

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giada148's review against another edition

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challenging mysterious tense fast-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


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fanboyriot's review against another edition

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

4.0

Read For:
✓ Royalty
✓ Plot Twists
✓ Bucket List 
✓ Forbidden Romance
✓ Princess x Bodyguard

˗ˏˋ ★ REVIEW ★ ˎˊ˗
There were so many iconic lines from this book.  It was an entertaining read, it was funny, angsty, and spicy.  The characters had depth to their personalities and while the plot wasn’t what I was expecting it kept my interest.

There were a few parts that made me question how this book was going to end before grabbing the good old plot twists.  The reveal to Rhys dad was not expected but was a nice plot twist.

Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 
Angst Level: 💧💧💧
POV: Duel, First Person
Release Date: 29, July 2021

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guzmanmg01's review against another edition

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medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0


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yoghurtcrumbs's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful lighthearted tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I didn't think I would like this book better than twisted love, but I do. I actually love the storyline. It was only predictable to a certain point and I like that you start reading it and already know some of the things happening because of the first book.
You should definitely read these in order btw because otherwise you'll get mayor spoilers or some things won't really make sense.

More detailed opinions on some things, which may contain SPOILERS

I like Rhys Larsen. He is strong and stiff and masculine on the outside but Bridget turns out to be his soft spot. Unlike Alex from twisted love, he understands that boundaries are not meant to be overstepped... Which makes him more likeable in my eyes. Still posessive, but nothing too crazy. (He's still her bodyguard though) 

I liked that there was more smut than in the first one. However, the tension between them is sometimes a bit too sexual and too little romantic.
For the first chapters, the tension is described as exclusively sexual. You later on understand that it is more than that. Especially with the trip to Costa Rica. But after that, the intimate moments between them could've been more focused on love imo. Every time they had a moment alone after Costa Rica, they immediately fucked. Like yea, of course I get the taboo and the tension and the longing.
But a bit more romance would've made it more convincing.
Especially since they get married fairly quickly after everything.
 
I also would've liked some dominance or sass from the otherwise completely submissive Bridget in the bedroom, but that's just personal preference. 


The reveal who the videotape and pictures were from in the end was almost kind of... irrelevant..? Because noone cared about these two characters anyway. (or is that just me?) But I guess it was a necessary tenseness throughout the book.


Something I didn't see get mentioned by other reviewers was the Andreas character arc. Which I loved! He has never done anything really bad but was portrayed as this douchebag that you didn't really expect him to be kinda wholesome in a funny and annoying kind of way. To his brother in particular.


Had fun reading, would recommend. :) 

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isabel_np's review against another edition

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

2.25


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destinynichole11's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

4.25


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marygg3's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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

My dream trope, that for some reason I've read almost nothing about, delivered perfectly. 
It's weird because Alex was more intriguing for me, but I loved Rhys more, in a squishy-heart kind of way. The smut was also hotter in the previous book, but somehow better here. I don't know, I guess it depends on your taste. And for me, the praise kink is it.
The time jumps were actually pretty great. The whole relationship development felt realistic and I just love these guys together.
Even though I'm not used to the reverse power dynamic, I loved reading this couple, with a complete opposite vibe as the previous one.
Can't wait for the next one.

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booknerdcoco's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Nice palette cleanser from dark romance novels. Nice pace, some funny parts buy mostly just cute.
Spicy scenes are good.
Loved the story line.

Can't wait for the next book in the twisted series.

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ayvah36's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0


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