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 Review "Twisted" by Emily McIntire is a modern-day classic inspired by the Aladdin story, weaving in a fractured fairy tale that keeps readers engaged from start to finish. The story follows Yasmin Karam, a young woman who has led a privileged life under her father's care until his illness changes everything. Yasmin's father has a dying wish for her to marry a man of his choosing, but her heart belongs to another. This sets the stage for a captivating deal with her father's protege, Julian Faraci, who has his own ambitious plans. The portrayal of Yasmin's relationship with her ailing father strikes a poignant chord, resonating with those who have experienced similar situations. It's a testament to the author's ability to create relatable characters and emotions, allowing readers to see themselves within the pages of the story. I read this book in sprints, creating substantial gaps between sessions. This isn't a reflection of disinterest but rather...

Reviewing This book is part of the Never After series, but is still a standalone and can be read without reading the prior books. I do however, highly suggest checking the trigger warnings before reading just in case. Honestly just wow! The amount of love I have for Eveline is out of this world. Nick is undercover. She’s the unknown target. They are both twisted and broken. Can these unlikely duo heal and mend each others wounds and find love? Can they forgive lie after lie? “Oh Pretty Girl… I’ll be whatever you want me to be.” It is dual POVs of the main characters as well and has some great tropes like, enemies to lovers and a forbidden romance. Firstly, I was so excited that we’re were getting the story of a female villain, she was everything I could ask for and more! She is bada$$, smart, strong, a little funny and just perfection. The amount of layers she has to peel back was so enjoyable. Her and Nicholas together were everything. Intense physical attraction, but emotionally and ...

Reviewing Scarred (Never After Series) by Emily McIntyre         Scarred is a forbidden dark royal romance book. While, it is not a retelling there are certain references that are loosely inspired from The Lion King. This is a twisted retelling of The Lion King, with the Scarred Prince Tristan as the antihero of this tale. As the second born, he was never destined to wear the crown, but his tormented childhood at the hands of his older brother, the new king, eventually thrust him into the role of leader of a rebellion against his own flesh and blood. Enter Lady Sara Beatreaux,  Sara has a goal to be the Queen and that means marrying the man she hates just so she can put an end to his evil and tyrannical bloodline after they murdered her father. Tristan wants revenge on the brother who tortured and broke him when they were children and to claim what is rightfully his…including Sara, his brother’s betrothed. .She never anticipated the allure of the Scarred Pr...

 Reviewing Books The Hooked (Never After Series) by Emily McIntyre  If you're into dark romance with unexpected twists, this book series is for you. I discovered it through TikTok, where it had many positive reviews, so I decided to give it a try. Once I finished the first book, I found myself really enjoying Emily McIntire's writing style. It’s incredibly easy to get “hooked,” and before I knew it, I had finished the book within three days; I simply couldn’t put it down. The book features short, quick chapters, which is a bonus for readers who prefer a fast-paced read. I personally don't like  quick chapters I like to get to know my characters but I didn't realize they were short until I fished it fast. However, the character development was minimal, making the characters feel flat and one-dimensional, similar to watching a movie rather than reading deeply which does. The experience was similar like watching a movie rather than diving deeply into the characters person...