What happens when you can no longer outrun your past? Moving in with her older brother was supposed to change her life and perhaps bring a little light to Blayre's darkness. Eighteen-year-old Blayre, soon finds that she can't ignore the very thing that haunts her nightmares and causes her to punish herself in ways that no one could possibly ever understand. Desperate to keep her secrets, and in need of a distraction--Blayre falls into a crowd that brings great temptation and self-destruction. She finds herself walking a fine line between who she's becoming and who she wants to be. Who will be there when she falls? The one who offers salvation, or the one who wants to possess her for his own twisted needs? How can you find redemption if you find yourself well past the point of forgiveness? Due to mature subject content, this book is recommended for ages 17+. TWISTED is part one in a two book series.
Wow. I can't even explain how great this book is. It's so real, so honest and heartbreaking. Watching Blayre go through the things she does and seeing she feels she deserves it is so heartbreaking. There are times i wanted to scream at her for what she's doing. She knows Cole is bad for her and she knows he's dragging her down but she honestly feels she deserves it. My goodness this book is AMAZING!
Yes, I was mesmerized by Twisted because who isn't drawn to watching a train wreck. You know it's awful, but something draws you to it. Blayre, the main character has an opportunity to avoid the train wreck. There are so many red flags and blinking lights to warn her of impending danger, but she seems to relish any opportunity for the broken path. This is such a realistic story of how so many good people trade real living for a twisted version of reality. Blayre trades real life for drugs, sex, and self mutilation and you just find yourself wanting to help her.
I liked Matthews' writing, the character development, strong secondary characters. But Blayre has zero backbone and makes zero good choices. I have run out of patience waiting for her to show some sense of self preservation and won't be reading the sequel.
CLIFFHANGER!!! Definitely worth the read! I can not wait to read book #2, its really good on a person's life and how one wrongful move can change your life forever.