fictionalkate's review against another edition
5.0
Alex Parks is not the kind of woman who acts spontaneously but after a few months of chatting to Eric online she decides to take a chance and surprise him at his bar. Too bad it's Alex who gets the shock of her life. Eric has no idea who she is and it turns out that Alex has been confiding in Eric's brother Joe under false pretences.
I can't remember the last time I laughed so much or blushed so hard - Twist is the ideal combination of romance and humour. Set in Kylie Scott's Dive Bar series but also perfect as a standalone, Twist is one of those books that once I started I didn't want to put it down. And upon reaching the end I wanted more despite the ending being perfect for the characters within the story.
One of the things I like most about Twist (and what I love about Kylie Scott novels in general) was how real, flawed and entertaining the main character was . Alex is an introvert who spends more time imagining the life (and house) she wants rather than acting upon her dreams. She's no perfect but she is strong when she need to be. She makes mistakes but what makes her such a great character is that she learns from them and won't be making the same one twice. She loves with all of her heart and is a fierce protector of those she cares about.
The relationship between Alex and Joe was a fun one to read. Due to Joe's deception, there's trust issues and all sorts of messy relationship drama for the couple to figure their way through. But unlike other books with a similar theme, their relationship is angsty in an entertaining way rather than an emotionally draining way. The banter is fun combined with intelligent and sexy (they give me character envy. I wish I was half as smart and entertaining as they are!) with their spark evident from their first meeting. The more steamy scenes are delightfully sexy with a touch of humour.
There are appearances throughout the novel from other members in the "Dive Bar" family (including Vaughn and Lydia from Dirty - Dive Bar #1) and I loved reading about them and their role in Alex and Joe's story. Alex's best friend Val was a great addition to the story and I loved the relationship she and Alex had, and her inclusion to the novel (as well as her backstory) felt right to be included.
Overall - I loved Twist. The characters feel like real people with real problems just magnified a bit. The dialogue is smart and sexy with a good dash of humour and the sex is just.. well there's a reason why Kylie Scott has been voted Australia's Favourite Romance Novel. She's just that good at what she does and Twist is no exception.
I can't remember the last time I laughed so much or blushed so hard - Twist is the ideal combination of romance and humour. Set in Kylie Scott's Dive Bar series but also perfect as a standalone, Twist is one of those books that once I started I didn't want to put it down. And upon reaching the end I wanted more despite the ending being perfect for the characters within the story.
One of the things I like most about Twist (and what I love about Kylie Scott novels in general) was how real, flawed and entertaining the main character was . Alex is an introvert who spends more time imagining the life (and house) she wants rather than acting upon her dreams. She's no perfect but she is strong when she need to be. She makes mistakes but what makes her such a great character is that she learns from them and won't be making the same one twice. She loves with all of her heart and is a fierce protector of those she cares about.
The relationship between Alex and Joe was a fun one to read. Due to Joe's deception, there's trust issues and all sorts of messy relationship drama for the couple to figure their way through. But unlike other books with a similar theme, their relationship is angsty in an entertaining way rather than an emotionally draining way. The banter is fun combined with intelligent and sexy (they give me character envy. I wish I was half as smart and entertaining as they are!) with their spark evident from their first meeting. The more steamy scenes are delightfully sexy with a touch of humour.
There are appearances throughout the novel from other members in the "Dive Bar" family (including Vaughn and Lydia from Dirty - Dive Bar #1) and I loved reading about them and their role in Alex and Joe's story. Alex's best friend Val was a great addition to the story and I loved the relationship she and Alex had, and her inclusion to the novel (as well as her backstory) felt right to be included.
Overall - I loved Twist. The characters feel like real people with real problems just magnified a bit. The dialogue is smart and sexy with a good dash of humour and the sex is just.. well there's a reason why Kylie Scott has been voted Australia's Favourite Romance Novel. She's just that good at what she does and Twist is no exception.
jscarpa14's review against another edition
3.0
Too Fast
Normally I adore Kylie Scott, but this book seemed to move so quickly that there just wasn't enough to it for me. Everything wrapped up too neat, too fast and I felt I barely had enough time to spend in this world. I'd been really looking forward to Joe's story and I liked Alex but it's like it began and reached HEA in the spans of the same breath. It's a good story but she's written better.
Normally I adore Kylie Scott, but this book seemed to move so quickly that there just wasn't enough to it for me. Everything wrapped up too neat, too fast and I felt I barely had enough time to spend in this world. I'd been really looking forward to Joe's story and I liked Alex but it's like it began and reached HEA in the spans of the same breath. It's a good story but she's written better.
nicole_reads_romance's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 stars
Twist for a variety of reasons did not work for me. Overall I'm not loving the Dive Bar series as much as I loved (LOVED!) Stage Dive. There were some major events and plot moments that happened to the Dive cast of characters in Twist that felt forced and rushed, and not really dealt with. Like massive life-shattering events.
I enjoyed Joe, I didn't mind Alex. But overall this book didn't feel as polished and pulled together as previous books by Kylie Scott. Based on the blurb for the next I don't plan on reading Eric's story.
Twist for a variety of reasons did not work for me. Overall I'm not loving the Dive Bar series as much as I loved (LOVED!) Stage Dive. There were some major events and plot moments that happened to the Dive cast of characters in Twist that felt forced and rushed, and not really dealt with. Like massive life-shattering events.
I enjoyed Joe, I didn't mind Alex. But overall this book didn't feel as polished and pulled together as previous books by Kylie Scott. Based on the blurb for the next I don't plan on reading Eric's story.
cassire's review against another edition
5.0
Twist is the second book in the Dive Bar series. I think it could be read as a standalone, but I would recommend you read Dirty, book one, just because it is awesome. Also, it would give you a little more information and character knowledge, but again I don’t think you have to read it to still enjoy the story.
Twist is set in Coeur D’Alene, Idaho. The hero, Joe, is a hot, blond Bigfoot. He is always working to help other people, but sometimes forgets about himself. The heroine, Alex, is fun and sassy. She has one really good friend, but is kind of a loner. She works as a graphic designer in Seattle. Alex and Joe meet on an online dating site when Joe logs into his younger brother’s account to shut it down and ends up replying to Alex instead. After months of messaging, Alex decides to make a surprise visit to Idaho. This is how the story beginnings.
Kylie Scott is one of my top favorite authors. I’ve been reading her books for almost four years and I’m rarely disappointed. She just knows how to put the perfect mixture of everything together, shake it up, and produce an awesome book. Kylie did such a great job making lovable, relatable, and in some cases, hate-able main and secondary characters. I loved this book.
I won a copy of Twist from a Goodreads’ giveaway. It was the first time I’ve ever been a winner. This book was totally worth the month of patiently waiting for it to show up at my mailbox. Thank you Goodreads and St. Martin’s Press!
Twist is set in Coeur D’Alene, Idaho. The hero, Joe, is a hot, blond Bigfoot. He is always working to help other people, but sometimes forgets about himself. The heroine, Alex, is fun and sassy. She has one really good friend, but is kind of a loner. She works as a graphic designer in Seattle. Alex and Joe meet on an online dating site when Joe logs into his younger brother’s account to shut it down and ends up replying to Alex instead. After months of messaging, Alex decides to make a surprise visit to Idaho. This is how the story beginnings.
Kylie Scott is one of my top favorite authors. I’ve been reading her books for almost four years and I’m rarely disappointed. She just knows how to put the perfect mixture of everything together, shake it up, and produce an awesome book. Kylie did such a great job making lovable, relatable, and in some cases, hate-able main and secondary characters. I loved this book.
I won a copy of Twist from a Goodreads’ giveaway. It was the first time I’ve ever been a winner. This book was totally worth the month of patiently waiting for it to show up at my mailbox. Thank you Goodreads and St. Martin’s Press!
saucyknits's review against another edition
2.0
DNF about 30% in. Nope, I think Book 1 is the clear demarcation - the Stage Dive series is great & Dirty is great, but here is where I stop.
shannahaun's review against another edition
emotional
tense
medium-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
2.75
myzanm's review against another edition
3.0
Well,this was a disappointment....
I never connected with Alex. She was way to immature for me.
Joe was some times super sweet, sometimes a real ass.
Just agree this was not for me.
I never connected with Alex. She was way to immature for me.
Joe was some times super sweet, sometimes a real ass.
Just agree this was not for me.
larah2's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Transphobia, Miscarriage, Car accident, and Suicide attempt