This was the first Ana Huang book I’ve read, thanks to TikTok’s persistent recommendations. I have to admit, I was engaged in the story—it definitely didn’t lack drama. Where this book shines the most is in the drama and banter departments. The conversations between the characters kept me hooked throughout, especially the lighthearted and silly exchanges among the four main ladies of the series.

The romance between Ava and Alex was fine if I didn’t overthink it. For a book clearly meant to entertain and provide a fun escape, I didn’t mind their dynamic too much. However, I found myself going back and forth on how I felt about their relationship, occasionally feeling a bit turned off. I think this reflects how my personal taste in men and relationships tends to broaden and become more tolerant of questionable behavior when reading fiction compared to real life. That said, it did lean a little too heavily on the physical side for my preference—this book is definitely spicy, and that’s worth mentioning.

What stood out the most was how trope-heavy the book is. It felt like it included every trope imaginable: billionaire MMC, dating the brother’s best friend, grumpy x sunshine, enemies/rivals to lovers, tragic murderous backstories for both main characters, sharing one bed—you name it! It honestly surprised me how many tropes kept popping up. I understand why some readers compare it to Wattpad stories, and while I’m not necessarily against that vibe, it did feel very cliché at times.

Despite these critiques, I genuinely enjoyed my time with Twisted Love. It kept me entertained enough to want to read the next book—and probably the rest of the series. For me, it’s a solid 3.75-star read.