'Twisted Love' by Ana Huang is a dark romance novel that follows the turbulent love story between Ava and Alex. Ava, haunted by a traumatic childhood, is portrayed as a sunshine-filled character who sees the best in the world. On the other hand, Alex is depicted as a grumpy, ruthless, and successful alpha male motivated by a tragic past and a desire for retribution. The plot unfolds as Ava's brother, Josh, asks his best friend Alex to keep an eye on Ava while he works overseas, leading to a slow-burning romance between the two characters filled with twists, turns, and unexpected revelations.
The book is written in dual points of view, allowing readers to understand the complex emotions and intentions of both Ava and Alex. The relationship between Ava and Alex evolves from initial reluctance to genuine affection, with moments of genuine sweetness and passion interspersed with darker themes such as abuse, murder, and family drama. As the story progresses, readers are taken on a rollercoaster ride of suspense, intrigue, and intense emotions, culminating in a unique and captivating romance that pushes the boundaries of traditional love stories.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
There are high content warnings for themes such as overprotectiveness, stalking, emotional manipulation, and some graphic scenes.
Has Romance?
There is a high level of romance present in the book, with the central relationship being the focus of the narrative.
From The Publisher:
He has a heart of ice...but for her, he'd burn the world.
Alex Volkov is a devil blessed with the face of an angel and cursed with a past he can't escape.
Driven by a tragedy that has haunted him for most of his life, his ruthless pursuits for success and vengeance leave little room for matters of the heart.
But when he's forced to look after his best friend's sister, he starts to feel something in his chest:
A crack.A melt.A fire that could end his world as he knew it.
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Ava Chen is a free spirit trapped by nightmares of a childhood she can't remember.
But despite her broken past, she's never stopped seeing the beauty in the world...including the heart beneath the icy exterior of a man she shouldn't want.
Her brother's best friend.Her neighbor.Her savior and her downfall.
Theirs is a love that was never supposed to happen-but when it does, it unleashes secrets that could destroy them both...and everything they hold dear.
Twisted Love is a brother's best friend/opposites attract romance with a hint of suspense. It's book one in the Twisted series but can be read as a standalone.
WARNING: This book contains a jealous/possessive antihero, explicit sexual content, and profanity. Recommended for 18+.
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2 comment(s)
I just couldn't finish reading it
I loved the book but I feel like it ended abruptly
What can you read after
Twisted Love?
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