Twisted Games
Ratings166
Average rating3.8
Intrigue, Steam, and Friendship
Twisted Games by Ana Huang is a romance novel that explores the forbidden love between Princess Bridget and her bodyguard, Rhys. The premise is intriguing, blending elements of royalty, forbidden love, and a touch of suspense. However, the execution falls short in some areas.
As a second read by this author, I found the plot to be quite similar to her previous work. While the premise is intriguing, the execution felt somewhat repetitive. The pacing could have been tighter, especially in the middle sections where the story drags a bit.
While the steamy scenes are well-written, adding tension and excitement to the story, the emotional connection between the protagonists felt less developed than in her previous work. I found myself more invested in the couple from her first book.
One aspect that shines, however, is the dynamic and lovable friend group in the series. They add humor, heart, and a sense of camaraderie that balances out the more dramatic moments. Their interactions kept me engaged, and I’m excited to continue the series with books 3 and 4 to see more of their evolving relationships and stories.
Overall, Twisted Games is an enjoyable read for those who enjoy romance with a touch of intrigue. While it has its strengths, it doesn't quite reach the heights of Ana Huang's other works. If you're looking for a quick and easy romance with some steamy scenes, this book might be worth checking out. However, if you're expecting a deep and emotionally resonant story, you might be left wanting more.
"Careful, Mr Larsen, or I'll think you actually like me.”His mouth curled into a grin. “Baby, we're way beyond like."
screaming.
rating- 3.5/5
Absolutely loved it. Definitely an improvement from book 1; the writing was much better and I was able to connect with the characters so much more.
I've always loved royal romances, enter 12 year old ritika reading princess diaries repeatedly so the whole princess-bodyguard setting, Bridget's royal duties, Eldorra's parliament, The Royal Marriages Law- all of it, extremely fascinated me. Also really really loved Rhys and his backstory. And their relationship. holy hell. (so hot please-)
The amount of jealousy scenes in this book though:
I finally gathered enough of my wits to pull back, but before I could, a loud crash shattered the silence in the greenhouse.Steffan and I jumped apart, and my eyes fell on Rhys, who stood next to a broken pot of lilies.“My hand slipped.” His voice held not an ounce of apology.
tiny revelations and subplots that add to the reading experience.
SETBACKS
“And so it went. Day after day, month after month of the same thing. Fall turned into winter, then into spring and summer, then fall again.
example:
time-skipped numerous times, in between paragraphs
quite predictable, but a fun, entertaining read :)
OKAY. Way better than the first one. I'm obsessed!!!!!
I'm a sucker for forbidden love but this one completely did it for me.
Grumpy vs sunshine, spicy, Royal romance?? Hello.
4.5/5
This was so much better than twisted love!!!!
Is it perfect? No, but it's okay. It made me happy, that's all that matters.
My only complaint is Rhys got horny for Bridget way to fast and there wasn't enough bonding time with four girls, in my opinion.
I can definitely see why this is the most loved book of the series. It has all the feels, great characters with real feelings. Bridget did make me really mad for a few pages, but overall I really loved this book. I'm not sure what keeps it right under a 5 star for me, but I definitely give it a 4.5! There's twists and turns and so much love. Would highly recommend this book!
