NEVER AFTER04 TWISTED

My Adult heart gets giddy whenever i read a fairytale re-telling especially when we focus on the antihero. Twisted the fourth book in this series is a rare diamond, 🤭 because we don't see normally this fairytale being retold or spinned in contemporary background but Emily did it, and i loved every page in reading the story about Julian and Yasmin. The angst, the buildup, the explosive chemistry were everything you can expect from Emily McIntyre's writing. This definitely makes it 2nd fav from the series,.

“It’s amazing what we’re capable of overlooking what we’re willing to do when it comes to those we love” As an avid dark romance reader - and I say this proudly for ppl out there loving gore but disturbed when it plays out in a fictional rom book (double standards ppl), I can damn straight say how the above quote is true for almost every relationship. Tbh I didn’t aspect to like and understand this book as much as I did after finishing it. There is something human about seeing villains as more than what they appear to be. And no that’s not romanticisation, that is reality. Some of us can’t just get over our traumas and be happy go lucky to please others. The world is a f* up places and it’s books like these that can capture it. Yes it’s romance but also yes it’s fiction. I loved Yas and Julian’s silent chemistry so much - you just know they need each other. And the whole development of it was literally me at the edge of my seat. I did find the ending a tad bit rushed but again I know McIntire’s action packed last scenes so I kinda understand. People who like D.R. Will like this a lot. Ofc, it’s not for everyone. ( side note/ tw: the mentions of abuse in the story)

Another book romanticising a particular brand of abuse. To be fair the author did warn me but "highly recommended" i go in blind and i believed it. I regret that sorely. Having an abusive childhood does not give you the right to behave this way. I would have enjoyed the book had the "villian" been just that a villian, unapologetically bad but this undertone of how having an abusive childhood is supposed to make me sympathetic to the villian or make me okay with his actions just feels off. Like stop making excuses for the antihero. If you like your heroes abusive go for it but i wouldn't recommend this book to anyone.

I LOVE IT This was so good, Julian my god, I love him. I wanted more of them, but I love this book

What a fantastic read, I loved the dynamic between the two main characters and the overall storyline was done so well. I love a good enemies to lovers, add in an age gap and forced marriage-so so good! I’m such a sucker for the villain who has a soft spot only for her, and this was exactly how Julian was with Yasmin! Julian had such wonderful character growth, and man is he an easy morally grey character to fall for! I loved the small moments when Julian becomes vulnerable and lets Yasmin in. Yas was really good! The sass she gave Julian was perfection, she really loved to push his buttons. I enjoyed how she really came into her own, stepped out of her comfort zone, and was so much more than people saw her as or gave her credit for. The attraction they have for one another is so high, but they both hate it and all the feelings. It was fantastic watching them struggle internally with those types of emotions. This was definitely a slow burn, but worth every moment of the journey! This is such a wonderful series with a unique take and always a great read! I can’t wait for book 5. 4.5 ⭐️

Ohhh this was an epic reimagining! The plot twists throughout were awesome and unpredictable as a reader. Great characters! Daddy Julian. Oh goodness! A ripper slow burn with lots of tension. A great overall read! Awesomeness!

Loved this book. The story is so good. The twist is amazing. I absolutely love everything about this book.

I LOVE this series! A great story with good twists. I can't wait to read the next one. Ill be sad when I finish these.