Common Sense Media Review
By Sage Moreaux
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Steamy grumpy-sunshine romance is sexually intense, graphic.
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Parent and Kid Reviews
Based on 16 parent reviews
Parents say this book is filled with explicit content and mature themes, making it highly unsuitable for children or young teens, with many reviewers advocating for a minimum age of 16 or 18 for readers. While some reviews downplay the explicit nature, others emphasize the psychological impact and inappropriate portrayal of relationships, warning of its potential negative influence on younger audiences.
- age restrictions
- explicit content
- inappropriate themes
- psychological impact
- caution advised
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Based on 31 kid reviews
Kids say that the book is well-written with engaging characters and perspectives, but there's a significant emphasis on explicit sexual content and some toxic behaviors presented as romantic. Many reviews suggest that it's suitable for a mature teenage audience, with recommendations varied between ages 12 to 16, emphasizing the importance of individual maturity and parental guidance when deciding to read it.
- maturity is key
- explicit content concerns
- toxic relationships depicted
- positive character traits
- varied age recommendations
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What's the Story?
TWISTED LOVE tells the story of Ava, a free-spirited college student who finds herself under the overbearing protection of her brother's best friend, Alex, a handsome, cold-hearted millionaire bent on avenging his murdered family. Unwilling to admit their growing attraction, the two characters develop an uneasy friendship based on mutual trust. As their relationship deepens, Alex's twisted past resurfaces leading Ava to wonder if Alex is as trustworthy as he led her to believe.
Is It Any Good?
This fast-paced romance has just enough mystery to keep the reader interested as the story builds. While the relationship between the two leads seems far-fetched, the sex scenes in Twisted Love are likely the primary draw for older teen readers. The main character Ava is upbeat and likable enough that she is easy to root for, even if you question her taste in men. Between the building mystery and the graphic content, there is enough excitement to please adult fans of the genre, especially if they enjoy stories with cold and controlling male leads. If older teens are reading this book or series, families will want to be prepared to discuss unhealthy relationship dynamics, controlling partners, consent, and sexually explicit content in romance novels.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the sexy stuff in Twisted Love. Is it too much? How much is OK in books and other media?
Is the happily-ever-after ending believable? Should Ava have forgiven Alex?
Is Ava's willingness to let Alex dominate and protect her at odds with her determined and courageous spirit? Talk about times when you are brave or hard-working and other times when you are the opposite. Why does that happen?
Do you think Ava would have overcome her aquaphobia without Alex's help?
What did you think about Alex's business dealings with people that crossed him? Were his actions warranted and/or fair?
Book Details
- Author :
- Genre : Romance
- Topics : Family Stories ( Siblings ) , Friendship
- Character Strengths : Courage , Perseverance
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Bloom Books
- Publication date : September 27, 2022
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 18 - 18
- Number of pages : 352
- Available on : Paperback, Audiobook (unabridged), Apple Books, Kindle
- Last updated : December 11, 2025
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