A review by laineylikestoread
Twisted by Sara Shepard

1.0

light spoilers, but i don’t recommend the read anyways. not worth the whiplash. chat, we have lost the fkn plot. while all of the books so far have been far-fetched and exemplified four characters with absolutely no redeeming qualities, self-awareness, or character development, i was admittedly having a lot of fun with the series as a long time fan of the show. the last book should’ve been the finale as every page of this one was complete and utter garbage. the story had concluded naturally and there were no real unanswered questions so why are we still digging?? generally the four main girls could not be more bratty and privileged than if they were raised by a wealthy dictator. they’re not making mistakes at this point but actively plotting their own downfalls and it is exhausting trying to make sense of the wreckage. not only does sara shepard seem to believe that homosexuality is a state you exist in only until you find the “right” heterosexual partner, a character is outted yet again in horrific circumstances. every issue they run into is completely outlandish and manufactured, everyone in this town is just insane frankly. further i was deeply uncomfortable with the plot points, there is a predatory adult male forcing himself on someone his daughters age (A MINOR) and YET ANOTHER relationship between step siblings that takes up the majority of the persons chapters. i guessed the ending in the literal prologue and somehow it was still not even remotely sensical. also apparently emily, our resident occasional lesbian, was pregnant during the time jump?? okay??? honestly, 85% of this book could be cut out and the general message would not change. there is no need for a full summary of the last chapter EVERY SINGLE CHAPTER. sure, these issues have been there throughout the entire series, but this was unbearable and un-pick-up-able. i just don’t even know wtf i just read. i will not be continuing to say the least.