A review by yoghurtcrumbs
Twisted Love by Ana Huang

dark emotional funny sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

First of all, I was very entertained by this book and had a good time reading it. However, that doesn't mean that it's particularly good. 

What makes me go 'meh' the most is the character Alex.
For a so called 'genius' he really makes some dumb ass decisions throughout the book. Like oh noo who could've expected that Ava would get drawn into this? Yea.
 
The spicy scenes are good in my opinion, as they are rough but 100% consensual. Some other things don't reflect that consent though,
as he straight up turns into a stalker to get her forgiveness in the end. He doesn't take a no for an answer and takes every chance of getting away from him away from her.

I usually like the grumpy x sunshine trope and yea, the posessiveness is kinda hot but
not taking a no for an answer and turning into a stalker...?
...Nah. 
Also... Ana Huang said in an interview that she likes 'morally grey characters' like Alex. And I get it. But yoo that might be... a bit much...?
He seeks justice himself and violently kills two people in the process and then turns the damn house to ashes to hide it all (Men would do anything instead of going to therapy lmao). And Ava just kind of... ignores that and is only hurt because she thinks his feelings for her are a lie. Everything else is just kind of overlooked.


The girl friend group are likeble though, as is her brother Josh. The plot was thrilling, though a little bit predictable. I'd say it's an easy read, and, as I said, still entertaining. Maybe a good entry into darker romance. 
I will keep reading the series and I'm looking forward to the other characters, couples and tropes. 
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