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rachlizabeth's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
questionablereads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
the audiobook is amazing! I already loved all of these characters, but hearing them come to life brought a new kind of love to the story. It was absolutely wonderful, and dare I say the way to experience the intensity that is Twisted Selection.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence
tinehelen's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
booksbystarlightandshadows's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I read this on release and as one of my favourite secret society dark romances I couldn't wait to listen to the audio version. I was completely engaged from the start and was sucked straight back into Edgewood with all its twists and turns. I liked Ariah as she just gets up and gets on with it. She's not a Mary Sue and has her flaws but I loved how she stepped up for her siblings when it counted; I loved their family dynamic.
Bridget Bordeaux is a great Ariah but it's her Samantha that I really loved. It's just perfect; Bordeaux totally nails that whiny voice the other characters mention and I could totally visualise all the foot stomping that would have gone along with it! Jake Bordeaux has a lot to play with the various Elites and I liked his take on the characters. Wyatt definitely felt a bit more menacing and he really leaned into Wes "charming" personality; I'd forgotten how awful he was in this!
It's made me want to go and re-read the rest of the series as that cliffhanger is still pretty epic!
My interpretation of the star system;
3 stars - I enjoyed it; would read the author again
4 stars - I really liked it; I am invested and definitely want more from this author/series
5 stars - I loved it; I engaged with this book completely until I finished it and it is one I will re-read
Bridget Bordeaux is a great Ariah but it's her Samantha that I really loved. It's just perfect; Bordeaux totally nails that whiny voice the other characters mention and I could totally visualise all the foot stomping that would have gone along with it! Jake Bordeaux has a lot to play with the various Elites and I liked his take on the characters. Wyatt definitely felt a bit more menacing and he really leaned into Wes "charming" personality; I'd forgotten how awful he was in this!
It's made me want to go and re-read the rest of the series as that cliffhanger is still pretty epic!
My interpretation of the star system;
3 stars - I enjoyed it; would read the author again
4 stars - I really liked it; I am invested and definitely want more from this author/series
5 stars - I loved it; I engaged with this book completely until I finished it and it is one I will re-read
feelinnocane's review
5.0
If you love secret societies and dark academia, then this is a good book. I must warn you, it ends on a cliffhanger, so have Book 2, Ruthless Rejection, ready. This book pulled me right in—the character banter, the world-building by the author, and a little spice are fantastic. Ph. NIX’s writing style is very easy to read, with multiple POVs. I 100% recommend it.
kiralillyy's review
5.0
It's been a long time since a book has had me in a choke hold! But this book I literally couldn't put it down! Man, oh man, that cliff hanger! But these men p.h. created oofff chefs kiss !! 5 stars, hands down! Can not wait to see what twists are next!
jokej's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
alexorandrea's review
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
0.75
ak_ereads's review
4.0
This is a wild one I fully enjoyed. Our FMC is strong takes no bs attitude and I’m here for it. And I absolutely love Wy & Owen our unhinged boys!! The other women drama is absolutely annnoying to no end but I’m still gonna continue the series.