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Something Twisted
I'd spent my life as a plaything. A toy to be used by powerful and deadly men in whatever way they pleased. So I was just as surprised as anyone else that I had feelings left. Feelings that lead me to fight for true love while damning myself.
And that’s just where this story begins.
Desperate and alone I turned back to my childhood home. The first wicked place I’d known with the darkest villain among them. My stepfather. But I could weather his storm in exchange for safety. I had to.
What I didn’t expect to find was Niall McDonough. The only man I’d ever really loved had reappeared only to become one of them. Someone ruthless and cruel. He wants to ruin me. As my stepfather’s savage soldier he might just do it.
But then again, twelve years ago a fortune teller predicted I’d need just such a soldier to save both my heart and soul.
***this book can be read as a complete stand-alone or following Twisted Secrets/as the fifth book in the Twisted world***
****This book contains graphic sex, violence, uncomfortable sexual encounters, and dub con. It's intended for mature audiences, over 18 only****
And that’s just where this story begins.
Desperate and alone I turned back to my childhood home. The first wicked place I’d known with the darkest villain among them. My stepfather. But I could weather his storm in exchange for safety. I had to.
What I didn’t expect to find was Niall McDonough. The only man I’d ever really loved had reappeared only to become one of them. Someone ruthless and cruel. He wants to ruin me. As my stepfather’s savage soldier he might just do it.
But then again, twelve years ago a fortune teller predicted I’d need just such a soldier to save both my heart and soul.
***this book can be read as a complete stand-alone or following Twisted Secrets/as the fifth book in the Twisted world***
****This book contains graphic sex, violence, uncomfortable sexual encounters, and dub con. It's intended for mature audiences, over 18 only****
290 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 28, 2020
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About the author
Ace Gray
17 books814 followersAce Gray is a best selling author, self-proclaimed troublemaker and connoisseur of both the good life and fairy tales. After a life-long love affair with both books, she undertook writing the novel she wanted to read. Ten books later, she's gotten to live in the world of billionaires, twisted murders, and sweet small towns. She's made her heart race both with suspense and serious swoon and wouldn't trade one minute, one word of it.
When she's not writing, she owns a taco truck in a ski town in Colorado even though she can't cook a lick (that's all her husband). She loves paddle boarding, snowboarding, camping, basically anything outside... and hosting dinner parties (though she's only in it for the drinks). Oh, and of course, writing more words.
Ace is the author of Strictly Business, Bad For Business, Family Business, Twisted Fate, Twisted Death, A Twisted Love Story, Twisted Secrets, Of Smoke & Cinnamon: A Christmas Story, Pretty Young Things, All The Letters I'll Never Send You and All The Letters I've Ever Read. These titles are available on Amazon.
When she's not writing, she owns a taco truck in a ski town in Colorado even though she can't cook a lick (that's all her husband). She loves paddle boarding, snowboarding, camping, basically anything outside... and hosting dinner parties (though she's only in it for the drinks). Oh, and of course, writing more words.
Ace is the author of Strictly Business, Bad For Business, Family Business, Twisted Fate, Twisted Death, A Twisted Love Story, Twisted Secrets, Of Smoke & Cinnamon: A Christmas Story, Pretty Young Things, All The Letters I'll Never Send You and All The Letters I've Ever Read. These titles are available on Amazon.
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June 19, 2022
"The world will eventually end in brimstone and fire, but I'll still love you, Drea. You're heaven and the religion I'll worship to get there."
"I love you, Niall," she said from her spot at my feet. "Whether you're my salvation or damnation, I don't care as long as you're mine."
This was my first book by the author, and it's now my firm intention to read more work by her!
I read this to lead a Book Of The Month discussion, in the Dark Erotica group. I have to say, well done to Dana for suggesting the book and to those who voted for it because this was a huge, huge hit for me. Trying a new author, especially in the realm of dark romance, always feels like a risk. I'm sure for every one book I've enjoyed there are a dozen that have missed the mark by a country mile. This one ticked every box for me and I found myself not wanting to put it down. It was also second-chance, which is hands down my favourite trope ever.
The author's voice, the plot, pace and characterisation were all top-notch. There was no effort involved in reading this book, well other than putting it down when it got VERY late into the night and my alarm was set for less than 6 hours later! Though I did have to forgive the use of 'drug' instead of 'dragged', but hey, no biggie. This really is an addictive read that wraps you up in its dark and depraved world, draws you into the lives of the damaged folk that exist there (because it could never be called living) and will keep you enthralled from the very first to the very last line.
Drea and Niall had so much history to overcome, had so much pain and sorrow weighing them down, needing to forgive and to receive forgiveness. There were moments in this story that made my heart melt, moments that shattered it into a thousand pieces, moments that made me gasp, or laugh, or cry, or swoon, sometimes more than one at the same time. This pair was never destined for a nice easy love story, and boy does the author drag us all through the depths of hell before we see any glimpses of light at the end of the tunnel.
This kiss was different than our others. Niall usually kissed me with fire enough to feel the burn but this was slow and smouldering, a little sad. The tears I'd been keeping at bay knotted in my throat. This kiss said goodbye.
The book starts off right in the deepest end of the dark pool. There are scenes of non-consensual sex and physical violence perpetrated on the heroine, some of which are witnessed, but not prevented, by the eventual hero These were not easy to read, though Drea had been living this hell for so long that she was almost immune to it now. So it didn't feel as emotionally harrowing as it could have. The author saved that for later when we learnt more of Drea's reasons for leaving Niall. There were times when I disliked Niall, but he had his reasons, he suffered through his conflicted feelings and he earned his redemption at least twice. Why twice? Because this man was an insufferable idiot at times!
Whilst the second half of the book didn't feel as dark, it was still gritty and, at times, violent. It's difficult to go into details without giving away spoilers, but I felt that the consequences and events that followed Mac Ulster's final manipulation of Niall were believable and hard-won. There is no single-handedly bringing down a whole mob family, no miraculous deal, just a whole world of misery and pain to endure. I could understand Niall's struggle, his wanting to do right by his friends, even if it did mean he wasn't thinking clearly about how to do right by Drea. That moment in the motel room was a huge wake-up call for him and the future Drea could have faced.
This story didn't follow the paths one would expect, right to the very end it defied expectations and gave something refreshingly different to a genre that is sometimes tired and cliched. I loved how this book didn't pull any punches at the same time it gave us an epic story of endless love.
"I don't thing you get to choose, Drea," I softened.
"But I get to fight." She smiled that same small, sorrowful smile. "And I want to fight for you."
May 16, 2020
Ok...so I don't want to give anything away because spoilers are not my things so I'm going to try giving you words that will hopefully make some sense!
Firstly this needs to be said...This is your trigger WARNING!!!
This book has many triggers and if you're even a little sensitive then this book is not for you. It is dark and twisted and depraved. It will hurt your heart and soul constantly, to the point where even breathing becomes painful at some points. It's hard and brutal and yet these little rays of light peek through even now and again to allow you to breath a little easier.
There will be points where you want to give up but don't, it's worth it all in the end. Also this can be read as a standalone but I would definitely recommend reading the others books in this series. This twisted world is exactly that, twisted, so don't for a minute think that this is a love story, it's so much more!
This is my honest and unbiased review.
Firstly this needs to be said...This is your trigger WARNING!!!
This book has many triggers and if you're even a little sensitive then this book is not for you. It is dark and twisted and depraved. It will hurt your heart and soul constantly, to the point where even breathing becomes painful at some points. It's hard and brutal and yet these little rays of light peek through even now and again to allow you to breath a little easier.
There will be points where you want to give up but don't, it's worth it all in the end. Also this can be read as a standalone but I would definitely recommend reading the others books in this series. This twisted world is exactly that, twisted, so don't for a minute think that this is a love story, it's so much more!
This is my honest and unbiased review.
June 20, 2020
I liked this book a lot! The characters were strong and they bond was amazing.
It’s worth the reading!
It’s worth the reading!
May 17, 2020
4.5 Twisted Stars!!!!
Ace Gray...oh Ace Gray!!!! I can’t tell you how much I love this world she has created. A world filled with villains..monsters...dark heroes and soul deep love. Ace Gray speaks to my dark little heart..I fell in love with the very first book and she did not disappoint with Something Twisted!! This book had everything I needed in my life...young love...second chances...feisty heroine...sexy hero with a broken heart...also some situations that some might find triggering but definitely a must read!!
Thank you so much to the authors for providing an ARC for an honest review.
Ace Gray...oh Ace Gray!!!! I can’t tell you how much I love this world she has created. A world filled with villains..monsters...dark heroes and soul deep love. Ace Gray speaks to my dark little heart..I fell in love with the very first book and she did not disappoint with Something Twisted!! This book had everything I needed in my life...young love...second chances...feisty heroine...sexy hero with a broken heart...also some situations that some might find triggering but definitely a must read!!
Thank you so much to the authors for providing an ARC for an honest review.
May 18, 2020
This dark masterpiece by Ace Gray couldn't have a better name. Because Something Twisted delivered a story that's fascinating, raw, angsty, maddening and beyond my wildest imagination. Ace Gray proved that my limits can be stretched and crossed.
Niall and Deidre were supposed to have a fairytale life. They had the swoony kind of young love that is hopeful and bright. But, alas, they have a dark time ahead. Their paths got separated. Now they meet once again after years. And they will never be the same. Deidre has been used and abused and reduced to plaything of MacCowan, one of the most ruthless House of Irish Mob running Chicago. She has become the property of the very people she wanted to escape. And Niall is no longer the sweet, caring and perfect boy. His time in prison and life afterwards has transformed him into this cruel, merciless and dangerous man. And all he has for Deidre is hate. Their paths will collide and explosions happen. And you are not ready for the journey.
This story is very raw and real journey into the deepest and most depraved parts of humanity. Or lack of it. I will warn you this is not a simple love story. This story is violent. This story is intense. This story has some angstiest and most gritty emotions those made me want to throw my kindle. Deidre is a brilliant character. Her strength and integrity shines through her horrific ordeal. I bow down to her courage and resilience. I have nothing but utter respect for her ability to love people wholeheartedly when they gave her nothing but pain, mistrust, torture and tears. This beautifully broken yet flawless girl sacrificed literally everything. And Niall is one of her regrets. My heart breaks into thousands of pieces for this scarred and brooding man. He is many things. A murderer. An angry mass. A soldier. A protector. A loyal friend. But nothing calls to me more than his jagged edges. They have a messy story. They tear each other apart and also heal their pains. The chemistry is sinful and filthy and intense. The author made me walk through hell but it was worth it. I am still mad at her for destroying me, but I loved it nevertheless.
I am mesmerised by every sick, depraved and shocking piece of Something Twisted by Ace Gray. I lost myself into the intriguing and powerful story completely. This dark romance hurt so good and Ace Gray annihilated my heart.
Received ARC for honest review
Niall and Deidre were supposed to have a fairytale life. They had the swoony kind of young love that is hopeful and bright. But, alas, they have a dark time ahead. Their paths got separated. Now they meet once again after years. And they will never be the same. Deidre has been used and abused and reduced to plaything of MacCowan, one of the most ruthless House of Irish Mob running Chicago. She has become the property of the very people she wanted to escape. And Niall is no longer the sweet, caring and perfect boy. His time in prison and life afterwards has transformed him into this cruel, merciless and dangerous man. And all he has for Deidre is hate. Their paths will collide and explosions happen. And you are not ready for the journey.
This story is very raw and real journey into the deepest and most depraved parts of humanity. Or lack of it. I will warn you this is not a simple love story. This story is violent. This story is intense. This story has some angstiest and most gritty emotions those made me want to throw my kindle. Deidre is a brilliant character. Her strength and integrity shines through her horrific ordeal. I bow down to her courage and resilience. I have nothing but utter respect for her ability to love people wholeheartedly when they gave her nothing but pain, mistrust, torture and tears. This beautifully broken yet flawless girl sacrificed literally everything. And Niall is one of her regrets. My heart breaks into thousands of pieces for this scarred and brooding man. He is many things. A murderer. An angry mass. A soldier. A protector. A loyal friend. But nothing calls to me more than his jagged edges. They have a messy story. They tear each other apart and also heal their pains. The chemistry is sinful and filthy and intense. The author made me walk through hell but it was worth it. I am still mad at her for destroying me, but I loved it nevertheless.
I am mesmerised by every sick, depraved and shocking piece of Something Twisted by Ace Gray. I lost myself into the intriguing and powerful story completely. This dark romance hurt so good and Ace Gray annihilated my heart.
Received ARC for honest review
May 21, 2020
This book completely blew me away!!!
******
Overall Rating: 5 Stars
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Standalone: Yes, but it would add to the experience to read the entire series
Steam: 5, I am wrong for loving all this, flames
Violence: 5, let the carnage begin
Triggers: All of them....
*****
“Rivers of blood. Chaos and pain. Betrayal at your hand.” She mused in partial phrases. “You will need a soldier at your side if you wish to be free of it all.”
“If you don’t find him, you both end up dead. Just like the legend.”
Deirdre and Niall were each other’s first love. Niall is planning a future for the two of them, but lightning is about to strike and change both their worlds. A fortune teller’s prophecy ends up meaning more than anyone could imagine and through the book we discover just what happened to force Deirdre to make decisions that put her on a tragic path of pain, humiliation, and sorrow.
The story picks up 12 years after Deirdre met with the fortune teller whose words had become truer than anyone could imagine. We meet Niall as he is standing in the middle of a bloody mess, bodies all over the floor of a competing gangster family, the MacCowan’s. This is carnage through and through, and there are no survivors. Now he and his team need to know who, how, and why and if their family, the Ulster’s, is next. And where is Deirdre, the last Niall had heard she was living with the MacCowans? Is she responsible for this mess?
Deirdre’s world has been turned upside down with the death of the MacCowan family and she has nowhere to go. She does the only thing she feels she can, she returns to the house she left 12 years ago to see if she can get help from her mother. What happens next is disgusting, depraved, sick and just awful. I have never hated a character so quickly and as much as I hate Mac Ulster, Deirdre’s stepfather. Mac is Satan on Earth. The things he has done and does to Deirdre/Drea are unconscionable, sick, and totally twisted. This is also the moment when Niall and Drea see each other after 12 years, and this is no happy reunion. I’m going to be honest, I kinda hated Niall at the beginning too. I am filled with anger, and it is only chapter 2.
In true Ace Gray fashion, I feel these emotions because the way she writes is so visual. I do not just read the words, I see them, I feel them, I smell them. I don’t know if that makes any sense, but it is like I am immersed in each scene, I can smell the blood, I feel the anguish, and I see the surroundings as if I was standing in there myself. I visualized every horror, every nasty thing that happened in the basement, I felt the pain Drea and the others go through, and I felt anger and had my own need for vengeance. I want them all to die, especially as Niall carried Drea down to the pit.
Drea grew up in a house of horrors and now she is living those horrors. Niall is not the man he once was, and Drea is broken. Drea at this point does not care if she lives or dies. She has truly hit bottom and Mac, has his own special hell that he is going to exact on her. Thankfully, as the story progresses, we start to understand what happened to get everyone to this point and I understand why they are the way they are. And, I started to like Niall, Ailee, and Ardan (Ok, I love Ardan, that twisted little shit!). Niall has been through his own personal hell, and as I read... I started to fall for him too.
This book had everything, dark depravity, totally twisted trauma, evil assholes, not-so evil assholes, blood, and violence, pretty much every trigger imaginable. It has a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat, make you angry, cry, and cheer (probably at inappropriate times, like peoples deaths...or is that just me).
This book also has humor, steam, a second chance romance, vengeance, and healing. The characters are fantastic and will grow on you until they are like family! Yes I know this is Niall and Drea's book, but Ardan captured my heart. I know I am not supposed to love him…but my twisted little heart does. The great thing about this series and book is no matter how dark the book may go, there is always light at the end. By the end of the book, I loved Niall, his crazy friends Ailee and Ardan, and I am already anxiously awaiting the next book!
If you are looking for a dark book/series, this is it! If you want your sanity tested…this is for you. If you want to question your moral compass, come join the rest of us…we are all heading down south lololol. Are you looking for something dark and original, this is the book/series. You will not be disappointed. I love traversing on the dark side, especially when it’s well written. Are you a little twisted?
This book/series gets all my recommendations!
******
Overall Rating: 5 Stars
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Standalone: Yes, but it would add to the experience to read the entire series
Steam: 5, I am wrong for loving all this, flames
Violence: 5, let the carnage begin
Triggers: All of them....
*****
“Rivers of blood. Chaos and pain. Betrayal at your hand.” She mused in partial phrases. “You will need a soldier at your side if you wish to be free of it all.”
“If you don’t find him, you both end up dead. Just like the legend.”
Deirdre and Niall were each other’s first love. Niall is planning a future for the two of them, but lightning is about to strike and change both their worlds. A fortune teller’s prophecy ends up meaning more than anyone could imagine and through the book we discover just what happened to force Deirdre to make decisions that put her on a tragic path of pain, humiliation, and sorrow.
The story picks up 12 years after Deirdre met with the fortune teller whose words had become truer than anyone could imagine. We meet Niall as he is standing in the middle of a bloody mess, bodies all over the floor of a competing gangster family, the MacCowan’s. This is carnage through and through, and there are no survivors. Now he and his team need to know who, how, and why and if their family, the Ulster’s, is next. And where is Deirdre, the last Niall had heard she was living with the MacCowans? Is she responsible for this mess?
Deirdre’s world has been turned upside down with the death of the MacCowan family and she has nowhere to go. She does the only thing she feels she can, she returns to the house she left 12 years ago to see if she can get help from her mother. What happens next is disgusting, depraved, sick and just awful. I have never hated a character so quickly and as much as I hate Mac Ulster, Deirdre’s stepfather. Mac is Satan on Earth. The things he has done and does to Deirdre/Drea are unconscionable, sick, and totally twisted. This is also the moment when Niall and Drea see each other after 12 years, and this is no happy reunion. I’m going to be honest, I kinda hated Niall at the beginning too. I am filled with anger, and it is only chapter 2.
In true Ace Gray fashion, I feel these emotions because the way she writes is so visual. I do not just read the words, I see them, I feel them, I smell them. I don’t know if that makes any sense, but it is like I am immersed in each scene, I can smell the blood, I feel the anguish, and I see the surroundings as if I was standing in there myself. I visualized every horror, every nasty thing that happened in the basement, I felt the pain Drea and the others go through, and I felt anger and had my own need for vengeance. I want them all to die, especially as Niall carried Drea down to the pit.
Drea grew up in a house of horrors and now she is living those horrors. Niall is not the man he once was, and Drea is broken. Drea at this point does not care if she lives or dies. She has truly hit bottom and Mac, has his own special hell that he is going to exact on her. Thankfully, as the story progresses, we start to understand what happened to get everyone to this point and I understand why they are the way they are. And, I started to like Niall, Ailee, and Ardan (Ok, I love Ardan, that twisted little shit!). Niall has been through his own personal hell, and as I read... I started to fall for him too.
This book had everything, dark depravity, totally twisted trauma, evil assholes, not-so evil assholes, blood, and violence, pretty much every trigger imaginable. It has a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat, make you angry, cry, and cheer (probably at inappropriate times, like peoples deaths...or is that just me).
This book also has humor, steam, a second chance romance, vengeance, and healing. The characters are fantastic and will grow on you until they are like family! Yes I know this is Niall and Drea's book, but Ardan captured my heart. I know I am not supposed to love him…but my twisted little heart does. The great thing about this series and book is no matter how dark the book may go, there is always light at the end. By the end of the book, I loved Niall, his crazy friends Ailee and Ardan, and I am already anxiously awaiting the next book!
If you are looking for a dark book/series, this is it! If you want your sanity tested…this is for you. If you want to question your moral compass, come join the rest of us…we are all heading down south lololol. Are you looking for something dark and original, this is the book/series. You will not be disappointed. I love traversing on the dark side, especially when it’s well written. Are you a little twisted?
This book/series gets all my recommendations!
May 28, 2020
Gripping and palpable
This story gutted me with its grittiness, angst and raw emotions!
Deirdre is a strong and resilient woman having had to endure so much darkness. I really felt for her and found myself admiring her unique vulnerability and yearning.
Niall evolved through his experiences and yet beneath that pain and anger her harbored the once sweet young man shone through!
Ace Gray vividly captured my mind and emotions with her descriptive imagery and captivating characters. I loved this story!
This story gutted me with its grittiness, angst and raw emotions!
Deirdre is a strong and resilient woman having had to endure so much darkness. I really felt for her and found myself admiring her unique vulnerability and yearning.
Niall evolved through his experiences and yet beneath that pain and anger her harbored the once sweet young man shone through!
Ace Gray vividly captured my mind and emotions with her descriptive imagery and captivating characters. I loved this story!
May 15, 2020
4.5 Stars
Ok, so I dont want to really give to much away....I think its a unique read. I will say the first few pages I was a little confused but was glad I forged forward. This is a dark read and had me re-reading a few times because I was thinking..."did I just read that". LOL
Niall and Drea have a past when they were younger so in love. Due to unfortunate circumstances they broke up and have led extremely dark lives separately and Niall hates Drea now. Well not 100% but close. She has been a literal sex slave and he is just evil. Their paths cross and Niall welcomes it because he is watching her get payback. But can he really watch? Do old feelings start to surface and break the walls he has so carefully built. Can he watch her be raped and tortured and passed around?
Drea's feelings for Niall have never gone away. She thought breaking his heart was saving him and giving him a chance at a normal life. What she didn't expect was he would choose a dark, lonely life for an enemy of hers.
Watching these two rehash old memories and he truth come to light was emotional and some scenes were just brutal.
This was a standalone and I will definitely be reading the other books in this series.
May 28, 2020
Wow. What can I saw about this amazing story without saying too much... I was excited to read about Deirdre since she was in a previous book. Let me tell you this story did NOT disappoint. You get another view of the crazy twisted world. This story shows gives you insight into Deirdre and Niall's story. I really fell in love with the characters. In my opinion these characters are different then in previous twisted books. They give another look at how twisted the world can be. I felt a good connection to the characters as well. The story doesn't slow down either. It keeps you at the edge of your seat from start to finish. I would definitely recommend this book to people.
May 13, 2020
I have received this book as an ARC in return for an honest review. Oh my gosh, I seriously don't know where to start. This book was everything! Ace has a way with words, she makes you really connect with the characters. Deirdre and Niall have a complicated love story. This book is not rainbows and butterflies. It is dark and raw, and I loved every minute of it. I don't want to give to much away, but in this story they start out with young love, and both get a little lost along the way trying to make choices to help/protect the other. They get a second chance, but will their love be strong enough to withstand the storm?
June 8, 2020
Review to Come
May 28, 2020
I keep saying to myself that each new Twisted book is - THE BEST ONE YET. Thinking that you can’t top each one... and somehow that is shot down and each new book consistently gets better and better when they are already AMAZING!!
This Twisted book, like all the others in the series was a phenomenal dark read that had me on edge every second.
Deirdre , I have been wanting this woman’s story since the moment I met her. I’ve patiently waited and I was in no way disappointed by her brilliant story. The past, the pain.... how much this woman has endured, and the fact that she is still standing and fighting back is absolutely breathtaking!
Real talk— there is a serious shortage of REAL STRONG FEMALE LEAD CHARACTERS
And I say REAL because you see many “fake” real female leads, the ones who pretend to be this strong amazing woman all on her own but at the last second is ruined because they find their worth not in themselves but a man🙄
Deirdre is a badass, independent and strong female. I am still blown away because her story is just... better than anything I could’ve wished for.
As for Niall, whew this man, this man is something else. I fucking hated him.... then again there was a time I hated Deirdre too so, I gave him a chance.
And once I got into his head, saw his perspective.... I fell so god damn hard I didn’t realize it at first. Niall is EVERYTHING WE NEEDED AND MORE. His past is murky at best and his love.... his love is consuming, it walks on the line of pain and pleasure and encapsulates you whole. He is just so perfect- lip ring and all *le sigh*
These two- the pain, the angst, the torment, the pleasure, and every gritty moment in between will give you life!
Ace blows me away with every word she writes and this was just the same. The Twisted World, the characters- all of them, are perfection and I can’t wait for more of this dark, bloody, twisted world!!
This Twisted book, like all the others in the series was a phenomenal dark read that had me on edge every second.
Deirdre , I have been wanting this woman’s story since the moment I met her. I’ve patiently waited and I was in no way disappointed by her brilliant story. The past, the pain.... how much this woman has endured, and the fact that she is still standing and fighting back is absolutely breathtaking!
Real talk— there is a serious shortage of REAL STRONG FEMALE LEAD CHARACTERS
And I say REAL because you see many “fake” real female leads, the ones who pretend to be this strong amazing woman all on her own but at the last second is ruined because they find their worth not in themselves but a man🙄
Deirdre is a badass, independent and strong female. I am still blown away because her story is just... better than anything I could’ve wished for.
As for Niall, whew this man, this man is something else. I fucking hated him.... then again there was a time I hated Deirdre too so, I gave him a chance.
And once I got into his head, saw his perspective.... I fell so god damn hard I didn’t realize it at first. Niall is EVERYTHING WE NEEDED AND MORE. His past is murky at best and his love.... his love is consuming, it walks on the line of pain and pleasure and encapsulates you whole. He is just so perfect- lip ring and all *le sigh*
These two- the pain, the angst, the torment, the pleasure, and every gritty moment in between will give you life!
Ace blows me away with every word she writes and this was just the same. The Twisted World, the characters- all of them, are perfection and I can’t wait for more of this dark, bloody, twisted world!!
May 22, 2020
4.5
I've read books by this author before and oh boy, she sure knows how to write. This book has everything you need and look for in a book and this is so good. I love her style and how all her story lines always flow and this book is no different it was absolutely fantastic. Once you have picked up this book and started there is no way that you will be able to put it down. This book is very raw and very powerful and is a real must read.
Niall and Deidre were once both so in love, so young and hopeful for the future that everything looked so great and sweet. Then all of a sudden she is gone and he cant believe it. Then something changes and now years later everything, everything is so different, now there paths have joined back up and nothing is as it once was.
Niall is a man that through her life was once so loving is now a hard tough nut that is now horribly ruthless and doesn't seem to care or give a crap about anyone, he's turned evil throughout.
Deidre ' Drea' is a beautiful, strong woman who has been through so much that my heart totally aches for her. She is so desperate she goes to the only place that she thinks will have her, her childhood home.
( NO SPOILERS )
This book is full of twists, turns and shocks that the reader will not see coming and you wont be able to put this book down. This book is very dark and will have your emotions all over the place From the prologue this book will pull you in and you just have to see what happens next it totally grabs you. Seeing what these characters goes through is so hard, so raw and dark and I am rooting for both of them individually that they both find some peace. This author has written the characters so deep and the journey that they both go on is so intense that its heart breaking in more ways than one that it will truly have all of your emotions all over the place. The reader can really connect with the characters in this book and they will both keep you at the edge of your seat. This book so fantastic that I was totally blown away. This book deserves all the stars in this twisted world as it is fantastic.
Thank you to the author and publishers for allowing me to read an early copy of this book. ARC provided in exchange for a honest voluntary review. This dark second chance romance is a must read and I will recommend it to everyone when it gets released.
This book is expected to be released on 28th May 2020.
I've read books by this author before and oh boy, she sure knows how to write. This book has everything you need and look for in a book and this is so good. I love her style and how all her story lines always flow and this book is no different it was absolutely fantastic. Once you have picked up this book and started there is no way that you will be able to put it down. This book is very raw and very powerful and is a real must read.
Niall and Deidre were once both so in love, so young and hopeful for the future that everything looked so great and sweet. Then all of a sudden she is gone and he cant believe it. Then something changes and now years later everything, everything is so different, now there paths have joined back up and nothing is as it once was.
Niall is a man that through her life was once so loving is now a hard tough nut that is now horribly ruthless and doesn't seem to care or give a crap about anyone, he's turned evil throughout.
Deidre ' Drea' is a beautiful, strong woman who has been through so much that my heart totally aches for her. She is so desperate she goes to the only place that she thinks will have her, her childhood home.
( NO SPOILERS )
This book is full of twists, turns and shocks that the reader will not see coming and you wont be able to put this book down. This book is very dark and will have your emotions all over the place From the prologue this book will pull you in and you just have to see what happens next it totally grabs you. Seeing what these characters goes through is so hard, so raw and dark and I am rooting for both of them individually that they both find some peace. This author has written the characters so deep and the journey that they both go on is so intense that its heart breaking in more ways than one that it will truly have all of your emotions all over the place. The reader can really connect with the characters in this book and they will both keep you at the edge of your seat. This book so fantastic that I was totally blown away. This book deserves all the stars in this twisted world as it is fantastic.
Thank you to the author and publishers for allowing me to read an early copy of this book. ARC provided in exchange for a honest voluntary review. This dark second chance romance is a must read and I will recommend it to everyone when it gets released.
This book is expected to be released on 28th May 2020.
May 28, 2020
Once again I think for my review I’m going to just regurgitate most of what I messaged Ace while reading and loving this story. Ha! I pretty much went in having a bit of a grudge against Deirdre because of her role in Twisted Secrets. She redeemed herself at the end and though I did FEEL for her, I did not leave that book thinking “I need Deirdre’s story.” Just keeping it real. I digress though…Something Twisted absolutely CAN be read as a standalone but I think you MUST read ALL of the twisted books because they are really that amazing! Anyway, back to my story about how I wasn’t jonesing for Deirdre’s story…Ace immediately slapped some sense into me right in the beginning of Something Twisted, and I fell HARD for her. Her warrior strength is no joke. Her life has been AWFUL and she has endured. But my favorite part about her is her vulnerability and her yearning for a soldier to protect her. And my favorite favorite part was her realization in the end that she didn’t NEED that solider when she embraced her freedom. Of course she WANTED him but that’s different. That’s what makes this a love story.
And Niall…my heart hurt for what could have been once upon a time for D and him. Their young love and his bright future made me feel nostalgic in a way. And Ace brought his pain of rejection and betrayal (he thought) tenfold, and it bled from the pages. He went from a sweet boy to hardened monster and it was horrible and everything fantastic all at once. Reading his transformation through Deirdre’s eyes was gut wrenching, especially when she blamed herself and still felt she wasn’t worthy of him.
Something Twisted is what I crave in a story. And though it’s dark—be warned—it’s the kind of story that has all the elements of an enthralling redemption and second chance at love story. The imagery and characters are highlighted vividly, captivating your attention throughout. The storyline itself is written with the kind of beautiful elegance (yes, even with the depraved elements!) that I’ve come to know from Ace. Step into this world. You won’t look back. 5 plus plus stars for this exceptional book!
And Niall…my heart hurt for what could have been once upon a time for D and him. Their young love and his bright future made me feel nostalgic in a way. And Ace brought his pain of rejection and betrayal (he thought) tenfold, and it bled from the pages. He went from a sweet boy to hardened monster and it was horrible and everything fantastic all at once. Reading his transformation through Deirdre’s eyes was gut wrenching, especially when she blamed herself and still felt she wasn’t worthy of him.
Something Twisted is what I crave in a story. And though it’s dark—be warned—it’s the kind of story that has all the elements of an enthralling redemption and second chance at love story. The imagery and characters are highlighted vividly, captivating your attention throughout. The storyline itself is written with the kind of beautiful elegance (yes, even with the depraved elements!) that I’ve come to know from Ace. Step into this world. You won’t look back. 5 plus plus stars for this exceptional book!
May 28, 2020
You know, I have to ask myself this every time I read a book like this. What does it really say about me that I read and REALLY love these fucked up stories??
Please do not answer that.
Anyways, let's get into this review.
This was my first read by Ace Gray and it surely won’t be my last! This book was a wild ride. Full of twists and turns, this book really kept me on my toes. From the first page this book really sucked me right in. This book is really, really dark. So please be aware of that before picking up this book because it is not for everyone. Watching Drea and Niall go through and rehash old wounds was emotional. Everything about their story is heartbreaking, sick, twisted and oh so shocking. Ace Gray did a fantastic job at telling their story and painting a very vivid picture of everything that was going on. If you are looking for a really good dark, second chance romance that will keep you glued to your kindle/phone/book, this is the book for you!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I received an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Please do not answer that.
Anyways, let's get into this review.
This was my first read by Ace Gray and it surely won’t be my last! This book was a wild ride. Full of twists and turns, this book really kept me on my toes. From the first page this book really sucked me right in. This book is really, really dark. So please be aware of that before picking up this book because it is not for everyone. Watching Drea and Niall go through and rehash old wounds was emotional. Everything about their story is heartbreaking, sick, twisted and oh so shocking. Ace Gray did a fantastic job at telling their story and painting a very vivid picture of everything that was going on. If you are looking for a really good dark, second chance romance that will keep you glued to your kindle/phone/book, this is the book for you!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I received an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
June 2, 2020
Welcome to the dark & depraved, corrupt and twisted world of Ace Grays’ Chicago mafia families.
This is everything I love about dark romance. There is so much angst and wtf moments that you’re left wondering where the story is going to go next. Since I’ve read the rest of the series I had an idea about what level of depravity to expect, and Ace Gray delivered! It was good to see the other side to Deirdre and for her to get her HEA too. A special mention to the new characters Ailee and Ardan- I loved these 2 and can’t wait for their books.
My heart broke for Deirdre, time and time again. It wasn’t her fault her Mum married a mobster, it wasn’t her fault that he was a really sick and twisted man. She had to learn early on how to play their games and how to stay alive. But Deirdre also has a heart that doesn’t like seeing bad things happen to nice people. So she does her best to protect those that need protecting, even if that means she has to suffer.
Niall has suffered ever since Deirdre left him. The mafia taught him how to channel his anger and how to kill a man. But now that Deirdre is back within arms reach he doesn’t want to be in this place anymore.
Now they have to work out how to get out of Chicago alive and where their loyalties lie.
This is everything I love about dark romance. There is so much angst and wtf moments that you’re left wondering where the story is going to go next. Since I’ve read the rest of the series I had an idea about what level of depravity to expect, and Ace Gray delivered! It was good to see the other side to Deirdre and for her to get her HEA too. A special mention to the new characters Ailee and Ardan- I loved these 2 and can’t wait for their books.
My heart broke for Deirdre, time and time again. It wasn’t her fault her Mum married a mobster, it wasn’t her fault that he was a really sick and twisted man. She had to learn early on how to play their games and how to stay alive. But Deirdre also has a heart that doesn’t like seeing bad things happen to nice people. So she does her best to protect those that need protecting, even if that means she has to suffer.
Niall has suffered ever since Deirdre left him. The mafia taught him how to channel his anger and how to kill a man. But now that Deirdre is back within arms reach he doesn’t want to be in this place anymore.
Now they have to work out how to get out of Chicago alive and where their loyalties lie.
May 27, 2020
Wow where to start!! This is Niall and Deidre’s story, and be warned this is not for the feint-at-heart. Niall has been in prison and his time there has transformed him from the loving and kind person to a cruel and dangerous man who wants vengeance. Deidre has been abused physically as well as mentally but bless her she was so resilient and compassionate to others. This is a well written dark, depraved, twisted and violent masterpiece, which is raw, gritty, and filled with angst, heartbreak, and an emotional roller coaster. I was hooked and intrigued throughout, and I look forward to reading more from this talented author.
May 27, 2020
Oh Ace Gray, you feed my black heart with so much craziness that I find myself questioning my morals when I read this series. Something Twisted is everything I love in a dark read; broken hearts, second chances, strong heroine, dark alpha with a broken soul, and lots of triggers (not for the faint of heart, just saying).
I’ve been a huge fan of this series since book 1 and fingers crossed Ace Gray brings us more of this world she created because, well, it’s SOMETHING TWISTED.
4.5 Hot Tamale stars!
I’ve been a huge fan of this series since book 1 and fingers crossed Ace Gray brings us more of this world she created because, well, it’s SOMETHING TWISTED.
4.5 Hot Tamale stars!
June 13, 2020
I liked the book it made me sad Drea, everything she had to go through, still hate mac, naill i like it a little more, i still love Ardan, I feel that like the book got slow or I don't know how to describe it, i will read the other books to get to know the characters that helped them in the end
May 18, 2020
Feels 2
Steam 2
Storyline 4.5
Overall Rating 4.5
Kindle eArc provided by Author
Reviewed by Ladyballs
Ok, so I don't want to really give too much away. I think this book was a unique read. I will say the first few pages I was a little confused but was glad I forged forward. This is a dark read and had me re-reading a few times because I was thinking..."did I just read that".
Niall and Drea have a past when they were younger so in love. Due to unfortunate circumstances they broke up and have led extremely dark lives separately and Niall hates Drea now. Not 100% but close. She has been a literal sex slave and he is just evil. Their paths cross and Niall welcomes it because he is watching her get payback. But can he really watch? Do old feelings start to surface and break the walls he has so carefully built. Can he watch her be raped and tortured and passed around?
Drea's feelings for Niall have never gone away. She thought breaking his heart was saving him and giving him a chance at a normal life. What she didn't expect was he would choose a dark, lonely life for an enemy of hers.
Watching these two rehash old memories and the truth come to light was emotional and some scenes were just brutal. This was a standalone and I will definitely be reading the other books in this series.
Steam 2
Storyline 4.5
Overall Rating 4.5
Kindle eArc provided by Author
Reviewed by Ladyballs
Ok, so I don't want to really give too much away. I think this book was a unique read. I will say the first few pages I was a little confused but was glad I forged forward. This is a dark read and had me re-reading a few times because I was thinking..."did I just read that".
Niall and Drea have a past when they were younger so in love. Due to unfortunate circumstances they broke up and have led extremely dark lives separately and Niall hates Drea now. Not 100% but close. She has been a literal sex slave and he is just evil. Their paths cross and Niall welcomes it because he is watching her get payback. But can he really watch? Do old feelings start to surface and break the walls he has so carefully built. Can he watch her be raped and tortured and passed around?
Drea's feelings for Niall have never gone away. She thought breaking his heart was saving him and giving him a chance at a normal life. What she didn't expect was he would choose a dark, lonely life for an enemy of hers.
Watching these two rehash old memories and the truth come to light was emotional and some scenes were just brutal. This was a standalone and I will definitely be reading the other books in this series.
May 24, 2020
Ace Gray just delivered the most decadently dark, delicious, and twisted love story!
Deirdre (Drea) and Niall’ story is definitely not hearts and flowers. Instead it is full of betrayal, deceit, blood, and exploitation. These two must overcome incredibly dark odds to find their HEA together.
Their story started when they were young. They were each other’s safe place, their home, their first love. When Drea is forced to make a difficult choice it tears both their worlds apart.
Years later these two are reunited and it is not at all a happy occasion. Instead it is filled with hatred, bitterness, mistrust, and longing.
The horrendous trauma both Niall and Drea have endured has changed them irrecoverably. Both have a darkness to them now that wasn’t there when they first met.
These two have to fight tooth and nail, with each other and with external forces, to find their way back to each other.
There was so many twists and turns in this novel that I wasn’t sure how this story line was going to play out. I kept questioning whether Niall and Drea would get their HEA or if they would even survive until the next chapter.
Congratulations Ace! I absolutely adore this twisted take on love!
Special shout out to the new characters introduced in this book. I have my fingers crossed that we will be getting Ailee and Arden’ stories in the future.
Deirdre (Drea) and Niall’ story is definitely not hearts and flowers. Instead it is full of betrayal, deceit, blood, and exploitation. These two must overcome incredibly dark odds to find their HEA together.
Their story started when they were young. They were each other’s safe place, their home, their first love. When Drea is forced to make a difficult choice it tears both their worlds apart.
Years later these two are reunited and it is not at all a happy occasion. Instead it is filled with hatred, bitterness, mistrust, and longing.
The horrendous trauma both Niall and Drea have endured has changed them irrecoverably. Both have a darkness to them now that wasn’t there when they first met.
These two have to fight tooth and nail, with each other and with external forces, to find their way back to each other.
There was so many twists and turns in this novel that I wasn’t sure how this story line was going to play out. I kept questioning whether Niall and Drea would get their HEA or if they would even survive until the next chapter.
Congratulations Ace! I absolutely adore this twisted take on love!
Special shout out to the new characters introduced in this book. I have my fingers crossed that we will be getting Ailee and Arden’ stories in the future.
May 27, 2020
This is my first book by Ace Gray and boy was it a doozy! This book is not for the faint of heart. It’s dark and twisted and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I would have given 5 stars but I thought the heroine forgave the h a little to easily, I wouldn’t have been able to. This however doesn’t reflect on the authors writing.
May 28, 2020
OH MY EVER LOVIN' HELL! Something Twisted STILL has me all kinds of twisted up with rage. My girl Deidre couldn't get a break in life for anything, and I'm still so hurt for her, though she's a crazy strong heroine. The things the men in her life have made her done were almost too much, and frankly, Niall, was just as culpable. They planned out a future when she left him, and he's hated her ever since, so the monster he became, the decisions that he made, the things he witnessed with no objection made for a very pathetic douche kind of anti-hero in my eyes. Of course this addictive author made sure to pen a story that I couldn't put down no matter how enraged I became, and make no mistake I still am, so her talent is top notch in my eyes. All the crazy twists & turns definitely kept me dropping loud f-bombs in between all the colorful metaphor name calling. So, experience it for yourselves if you're brave enough, because this is no sweet story. HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
May 27, 2020
I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review for Stephanie's Book Reports.
I'd spent my life as a plaything. A toy to be used by powerful and deadly men in whatever way they please. So I was just as surprised as anyone else that I had feelings left. Feelings that lead me to fight for true love while damning myself. And that's where this story begins. Desperate and alone I turned back to my childhood home. The first wicked place I'd known with the darkest villain among them. My stepfather. But I would weather his storm in exchange for safety I had to. What I didn't expect to find was Niall McDonough. The only man I'd ever really loved had reappeared only to become one of them. Someone ruthless and cruel. He wants to ruin me. As my stepfather's savage soldier he might just do it. But then again, twelve years ago a fortune teller predicted I'd need just such a soldier to save both my heart and soul.
This is the fifth book in Ace Gray's Twisted World. If you have not read the previous books that is ok. This book can be read as a standalone. However if you have not read those books you will want to after reading this book. These are some seriously dark and twisted tales and I loved this one just as much as all the others. This is, like I said a dark story so it may contains triggers for some people. Drea and Naill do not have a super sweet love story to tell. This is rough and dark and I just had to question how in the world she survived some of the things she did and didn't lose her mind. These two had a relationship that was amazing until it wasn't and she disappeared and he was framed and sent to jail only to be offered a deal from her stepfather and was released from jail and turned into one of his soldiers.He has not idea what happened to her but he is about to find out and it will be life changing. I am so afraid to tell you anymore of this story. I do not want to give a thing away about this book. I didn't even read the description when I saw this book was going to be coming out. I just knew that I love anything that Ace writes and that I had to read this one too. I have read the previous books and knew what I was getting myself into. If you like dark and twisted stories that are going to have you one the edge of your seat the entire time then you do not want to miss this book. These two have one heck of a story to tell and I personally loved every single second of it.
I'd spent my life as a plaything. A toy to be used by powerful and deadly men in whatever way they please. So I was just as surprised as anyone else that I had feelings left. Feelings that lead me to fight for true love while damning myself. And that's where this story begins. Desperate and alone I turned back to my childhood home. The first wicked place I'd known with the darkest villain among them. My stepfather. But I would weather his storm in exchange for safety I had to. What I didn't expect to find was Niall McDonough. The only man I'd ever really loved had reappeared only to become one of them. Someone ruthless and cruel. He wants to ruin me. As my stepfather's savage soldier he might just do it. But then again, twelve years ago a fortune teller predicted I'd need just such a soldier to save both my heart and soul.
This is the fifth book in Ace Gray's Twisted World. If you have not read the previous books that is ok. This book can be read as a standalone. However if you have not read those books you will want to after reading this book. These are some seriously dark and twisted tales and I loved this one just as much as all the others. This is, like I said a dark story so it may contains triggers for some people. Drea and Naill do not have a super sweet love story to tell. This is rough and dark and I just had to question how in the world she survived some of the things she did and didn't lose her mind. These two had a relationship that was amazing until it wasn't and she disappeared and he was framed and sent to jail only to be offered a deal from her stepfather and was released from jail and turned into one of his soldiers.He has not idea what happened to her but he is about to find out and it will be life changing. I am so afraid to tell you anymore of this story. I do not want to give a thing away about this book. I didn't even read the description when I saw this book was going to be coming out. I just knew that I love anything that Ace writes and that I had to read this one too. I have read the previous books and knew what I was getting myself into. If you like dark and twisted stories that are going to have you one the edge of your seat the entire time then you do not want to miss this book. These two have one heck of a story to tell and I personally loved every single second of it.
May 29, 2020
Dark, depraved, twisted, dangerous, and damaged.
Deirdre needs someone who will stand up for her and protect her from the one person who should be there for her. Her stepfather is the head of the Ulster Mafia family, and he’s the man that Deirdre needs to be protected from. One dark, twisted night will leave her broken and feeling damaged, it will also lead her to years of more twisted treatment, until she finds the strength to get away and seek help, only to find herself in danger and trouble again. The one man that she has never forgotten is not the same man she tried to protect years ago.
Niall McDonough loved Deirdre twelve years ago. He would have done anything for her, until she chose someone else over him and left him. He was framed and went to jail for a crime he didn’t commit. Now he’s working for her stepfather as one of his soldiers. He’s dark, twisted and angry. He’s a killer with no remorse and he hates her with all of his being. So why does it hurt so much to see Mac Ulster put his hands on her and have his men use her?
This was my first read of an Ace Gray book, but I am now hooked. I found this story to be so dark, twisted, depraved and an excellent read. Deirdre and Niall have a love story for the ages, and they have a long way to go to get back to where they once were with a lot of blood and tears in between. They have a lot to overcome if they want to live a happy life together and they have to fight for it all the way. The Irish mafia families are brutal, twisted and very deadly. None of them seem to work together. They are all their own islands with their own paths in life. They fight amongst themselves more than against other mafia families.
I loved this story and had to look up Ace Gray on Amazon for her other books In The Twisted World, I one-clicked Twisted Fate (A Twisted Fairy Tale Duet Book 1) and can’t wait to read it. I loved the characters and the plot of the story. I can’t wait to read more about the twins and how their lives will change. I look forward to more her books in this world too. I give this book a 5-star review and suggest it to readers who like dark, mafia romance, or stories of how love and hate hover over a fine line. Ace Gray sure knows how to draw out the feelings between these two.
Deirdre needs someone who will stand up for her and protect her from the one person who should be there for her. Her stepfather is the head of the Ulster Mafia family, and he’s the man that Deirdre needs to be protected from. One dark, twisted night will leave her broken and feeling damaged, it will also lead her to years of more twisted treatment, until she finds the strength to get away and seek help, only to find herself in danger and trouble again. The one man that she has never forgotten is not the same man she tried to protect years ago.
Niall McDonough loved Deirdre twelve years ago. He would have done anything for her, until she chose someone else over him and left him. He was framed and went to jail for a crime he didn’t commit. Now he’s working for her stepfather as one of his soldiers. He’s dark, twisted and angry. He’s a killer with no remorse and he hates her with all of his being. So why does it hurt so much to see Mac Ulster put his hands on her and have his men use her?
This was my first read of an Ace Gray book, but I am now hooked. I found this story to be so dark, twisted, depraved and an excellent read. Deirdre and Niall have a love story for the ages, and they have a long way to go to get back to where they once were with a lot of blood and tears in between. They have a lot to overcome if they want to live a happy life together and they have to fight for it all the way. The Irish mafia families are brutal, twisted and very deadly. None of them seem to work together. They are all their own islands with their own paths in life. They fight amongst themselves more than against other mafia families.
I loved this story and had to look up Ace Gray on Amazon for her other books In The Twisted World, I one-clicked Twisted Fate (A Twisted Fairy Tale Duet Book 1) and can’t wait to read it. I loved the characters and the plot of the story. I can’t wait to read more about the twins and how their lives will change. I look forward to more her books in this world too. I give this book a 5-star review and suggest it to readers who like dark, mafia romance, or stories of how love and hate hover over a fine line. Ace Gray sure knows how to draw out the feelings between these two.
May 28, 2020
If you’re like me then you fell in love with these characters and their crazy world years ago. They’ve carved themselves on your soul and nothing could ever replace them. You’ve lusted after them, been broken by them, cried your eyes out for them, and could burst with pride at any given moment. It feels like part of you is there with them watching their stories unfold. That’s the world that Ace created, it’s impossible for me to open the book and not lose pieces of myself between the pages, but she also gives you something back and the dark and pointy bits feel more whole than they have since the last installment of this series. She’s done something truly special and unique with these tales.
Niall and Deirdre are broken and shattered souls. This is a tale of hopelessness and despair you’ll not soon forget. The love they once shared has turned into a bitter rage and has served as proof to what a weakness love is. Their world is one of blood, cruelty, and pain. To survive is to lose parts of yourself. One of the things I loved the most was getting to see both of their POVs. Their internal struggles just added so many layers of depth to the characters and to the story. Their emotions were mine and I felt them to my core. Ace is an artist with words, she creates these scenes that feel so visceral it left me shaking not sure if anything would ever be ok again. Their journey is a dark and twisted web with secrets lurking in the shadows. The flow and balance of the story is a masterpiece. There are some brutal moments but it never feels like too much. My boundaries were pushed but in the most thrilling of ways. I was captivated by their angst and the pure fire that filled their veins.
If this is your first Ace book good luck, hold on tight you’re in for one hell of a ride.
Either way just remember to breathe
Niall and Deirdre are broken and shattered souls. This is a tale of hopelessness and despair you’ll not soon forget. The love they once shared has turned into a bitter rage and has served as proof to what a weakness love is. Their world is one of blood, cruelty, and pain. To survive is to lose parts of yourself. One of the things I loved the most was getting to see both of their POVs. Their internal struggles just added so many layers of depth to the characters and to the story. Their emotions were mine and I felt them to my core. Ace is an artist with words, she creates these scenes that feel so visceral it left me shaking not sure if anything would ever be ok again. Their journey is a dark and twisted web with secrets lurking in the shadows. The flow and balance of the story is a masterpiece. There are some brutal moments but it never feels like too much. My boundaries were pushed but in the most thrilling of ways. I was captivated by their angst and the pure fire that filled their veins.
If this is your first Ace book good luck, hold on tight you’re in for one hell of a ride.
Either way just remember to breathe
May 29, 2020
Something Twisted this way comes!
okayokayokay how am I supposed to put all my feelings into words?!... Wow! Bang! Boom! Jiminy Cricket! Holy Dynamite Disco!
It's been a moment since I stepped into this world of violence and debauchery and I swear it's like I never left. Not all fairytales are filled with rainbows and sprinkled with sunshine. Some are dark and dangerous and full of wounds that are deeper than the scars left in their place.
While Niall and Deirdre have a passionate yet distorted history, I think neither was expecting what they would find when confronted with each other again. Both having become slaves to the lives they chose in the aftermath of their parting. Both seeking redemption that always seems to be just out of grasp. All the longing disguised by mistrust and hate. All the mistrust and hate fueling the need for revenge. The really Twisted thing is that these are the same things that draw them together.
"Follow your heart and hope like hell it hasn't turned black before you do."
I loved the added characters of the twins. They brought me that bit of comic relief I needed to make it through and not fall into a pit of despair.
I devoured every morsel of this delicious tale of betrayal and belonging. And for dessert? Yep, you guessed it. Poptarts. I got to visit with my ALL my favorites and once again be reminded of all the things that go bump in the night.
If this is your first taste of the Twisted series, thats okay. This is an incredible book all by itself. But, if you really want to get down to the nitty gritty, go back immediately and start from the beginning.
okayokayokay how am I supposed to put all my feelings into words?!... Wow! Bang! Boom! Jiminy Cricket! Holy Dynamite Disco!
It's been a moment since I stepped into this world of violence and debauchery and I swear it's like I never left. Not all fairytales are filled with rainbows and sprinkled with sunshine. Some are dark and dangerous and full of wounds that are deeper than the scars left in their place.
While Niall and Deirdre have a passionate yet distorted history, I think neither was expecting what they would find when confronted with each other again. Both having become slaves to the lives they chose in the aftermath of their parting. Both seeking redemption that always seems to be just out of grasp. All the longing disguised by mistrust and hate. All the mistrust and hate fueling the need for revenge. The really Twisted thing is that these are the same things that draw them together.
"Follow your heart and hope like hell it hasn't turned black before you do."
I loved the added characters of the twins. They brought me that bit of comic relief I needed to make it through and not fall into a pit of despair.
I devoured every morsel of this delicious tale of betrayal and belonging. And for dessert? Yep, you guessed it. Poptarts. I got to visit with my ALL my favorites and once again be reminded of all the things that go bump in the night.
If this is your first taste of the Twisted series, thats okay. This is an incredible book all by itself. But, if you really want to get down to the nitty gritty, go back immediately and start from the beginning.
May 29, 2020
If I had more than 5 stars to give for this story, I'd be throwing them at it!
I've loved every single one of Ace Gray's Twisted books and she never fails to hit me in the feels each time. Just like the others, Something Twisted is raw and consuming. It is not for the light of heart by any means. There are scenes that are dark, depraved, and oh so twisted. Your breath will be only one of the symptoms of reading such an epic story. Your heart will hurt, your soul will crush and fall down the side of the mountain at high rate of speed.
You will feel like throwing your kindle across the room and screaming because you can't take it anymore. But every once in a while there will be a sprinkle of light to seep through and let you know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
When I first started reading the Twisted books, I fell in love with Cole, right? Loved him to pieces with every single bit of my heart, but Niall. Let me tell you about Niall... I love him with every last breath. Ace writes her characters with so much everything. She's a true wordsmith, spinning stories that have you so involved that the rest of the world slips away if even for just a few hours and I think that in itself is one of the best compliments I can give her as a writer.
Niall and Diedre are everything words can't write and I'm so excited to see what happens next in this Twisted World Ace has spun!
I've loved every single one of Ace Gray's Twisted books and she never fails to hit me in the feels each time. Just like the others, Something Twisted is raw and consuming. It is not for the light of heart by any means. There are scenes that are dark, depraved, and oh so twisted. Your breath will be only one of the symptoms of reading such an epic story. Your heart will hurt, your soul will crush and fall down the side of the mountain at high rate of speed.
You will feel like throwing your kindle across the room and screaming because you can't take it anymore. But every once in a while there will be a sprinkle of light to seep through and let you know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
When I first started reading the Twisted books, I fell in love with Cole, right? Loved him to pieces with every single bit of my heart, but Niall. Let me tell you about Niall... I love him with every last breath. Ace writes her characters with so much everything. She's a true wordsmith, spinning stories that have you so involved that the rest of the world slips away if even for just a few hours and I think that in itself is one of the best compliments I can give her as a writer.
Niall and Diedre are everything words can't write and I'm so excited to see what happens next in this Twisted World Ace has spun!
May 27, 2020
"She looked so small and so alone where she sat up in the bed, and I wanted nothing more than to hold her - hatred all but forgotten."
5 Twisted Stars! What a deeply moving, dark read! I'm still trying to wrap my brain around everything!
Niall & Drea were youngsters in love, but things get in the way and they break up. After this they each head down their own dark paths. Drea becomes a sex slave and Niall becomes an evil, sadistic monster! Eventually their lives cross again and Niall has to decide if he can watch these horrible things happen to her or step in. Can this evil monster be tamed for the one girl he loved?
This book is deeply emotional and one heck of a twisted read! I love a good dark read, and this one definitely hits you in the feels. There were times I sat there staring at my kindle with my mouth wide open, it's raw and painful. Ace definitely knows what they're doing as a writer! I'm hooked!
May 26, 2020
The title of this book says it all for me the story is just that it's something twisted!!!
This is my first book by Ace Gray and I know there are other books in this twisted arc of stories and I'm sure to download all of them now after reading this. The story between Niall and Deidre was supposed to be one of happily ever after, but it didn't work out that way!! Their happily ever after got ripped apart and they got separated, now they meet again after 12 years, Niall after his time in prison and Deidre got used and abused by an Irish mob known as the McCowan's she became their property to do with what they liked.
After all these years of not seeing each other it all explodes when they come face to face again! Years of hate all boil up for Niall, and he's turned into a cruel, horrible dangerous man. So I hope you buckle up and get ready for this journey these two go on, so many ups and downs, bumps and holes in the road, but it will keep you on the edge of your seat. This story is not for faint of heart there is blood, death, sex, lies, abuse etc my heart ached for Deidre with what she had to go through she's a tough cookie that one!!!! And Niall well he's just as broken as she is yes he hates her but does he really??? Will he realise what he actually feels for her and did all along??
This is an amazing book had me gripped from the beginning I can't wait to read the rest in the twisted story arc of books I'll be downloaded them soon as!!!
This is my first book by Ace Gray and I know there are other books in this twisted arc of stories and I'm sure to download all of them now after reading this. The story between Niall and Deidre was supposed to be one of happily ever after, but it didn't work out that way!! Their happily ever after got ripped apart and they got separated, now they meet again after 12 years, Niall after his time in prison and Deidre got used and abused by an Irish mob known as the McCowan's she became their property to do with what they liked.
After all these years of not seeing each other it all explodes when they come face to face again! Years of hate all boil up for Niall, and he's turned into a cruel, horrible dangerous man. So I hope you buckle up and get ready for this journey these two go on, so many ups and downs, bumps and holes in the road, but it will keep you on the edge of your seat. This story is not for faint of heart there is blood, death, sex, lies, abuse etc my heart ached for Deidre with what she had to go through she's a tough cookie that one!!!! And Niall well he's just as broken as she is yes he hates her but does he really??? Will he realise what he actually feels for her and did all along??
This is an amazing book had me gripped from the beginning I can't wait to read the rest in the twisted story arc of books I'll be downloaded them soon as!!!
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