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Twisted (Tangled, #2)
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Did you like Tangled?
Well, if you thought Drew's voice was hilarious, and can't wait to read more from him about his relationship with Kate?
Go somewhere else.
Yeah, this whole book (other than a little epilogue thingy) is told from Kate's point of view. And while I love Kate, she's just not as funny. So, no, this book does not have the same kind vibe as Tangled. I'm not saying that to keep you from reading Twisted, I just want to warn you to get your expectations in check. It's still a good romance, it's just different.
It's a fairly compact story that starts a few years after the first book left Drew & Kate with their HEA. I liked it, but there were a few issues I had with some parts of the plot.
Ugh. This one is difficult to review with giving spoilers, but (basically) after a huge misunderstanding, Drew screws up.
BIG TIME.
The entire thing was such a fairly obvious mix-up, and you'll kind of roll your eyes at the ridiculous 'snowball into nonsense' that ends their relationship. Honestly, if either of them had attempted to talk about what was happening, the story would've been over in 50 pages.
Him: You mean I didn't see what I thought I saw?!
Her: No, it was something else entirely
Him: So you love me?
Her: Yes! And as an added bonus...
It's annoying when there's an easy answer just staring a couple in the face, but they're collectively too idiotic to open a line of communication. But I get it, there has to be something to shake things up, and in this case it was the old Jumping To Conclusions problem.
Still. I'd like it to be a little less contrived.
But.
The pace of the book bumped along nicely, and it didn't drag out the inevitable facepalm that Drew had coming to him...for too long. And Chase seems to be the kind of author who can get away with plot holes, because her writing is so friggin' bouncy and fun! Damn you, Emma Chase!
*shakes fist*
I mean, even with all my eye-rolling, I reallyreallyreally enjoyed reading this. Unbelievable!
Part of the reason I liked it so much, I think, was because Kate's friends and her mother played such a large role in the story. I loved that her ex (from the last book) really redeemed himself, and helped her out so unselfishly. Her mom was awesome, and it was nice to get to know her in this story. It's so nice to see family & friends portrayed as a group that has your back! You know, instead of the usually passive/aggressive relationships I normally find myself reading about in chick-lit.
There was one thing at the end that for some reason really grated on my nerves. In fact, it annoyed me so much that I felt like I couldn't end this review without ranting about it!
But don't click the spoiler tag unless you've already read the book or seriously don't care about spoilers, alright?
(view spoiler)
Whew!
Ok. So, yes, this was a fun romance, but don't expect the same thing as before. It's not as good as the first book, and the humor (while there) just isn't as funny. I'd still recommend it, though!
Well, if you thought Drew's voice was hilarious, and can't wait to read more from him about his relationship with Kate?
Go somewhere else.
Yeah, this whole book (other than a little epilogue thingy) is told from Kate's point of view. And while I love Kate, she's just not as funny. So, no, this book does not have the same kind vibe as Tangled. I'm not saying that to keep you from reading Twisted, I just want to warn you to get your expectations in check. It's still a good romance, it's just different.
It's a fairly compact story that starts a few years after the first book left Drew & Kate with their HEA. I liked it, but there were a few issues I had with some parts of the plot.
Ugh. This one is difficult to review with giving spoilers, but (basically) after a huge misunderstanding, Drew screws up.
BIG TIME.
The entire thing was such a fairly obvious mix-up, and you'll kind of roll your eyes at the ridiculous 'snowball into nonsense' that ends their relationship. Honestly, if either of them had attempted to talk about what was happening, the story would've been over in 50 pages.
Him: You mean I didn't see what I thought I saw?!
Her: No, it was something else entirely
Him: So you love me?
Her: Yes! And as an added bonus...
It's annoying when there's an easy answer just staring a couple in the face, but they're collectively too idiotic to open a line of communication. But I get it, there has to be something to shake things up, and in this case it was the old Jumping To Conclusions problem.
Still. I'd like it to be a little less contrived.
But.
The pace of the book bumped along nicely, and it didn't drag out the inevitable facepalm that Drew had coming to him...for too long. And Chase seems to be the kind of author who can get away with plot holes, because her writing is so friggin' bouncy and fun! Damn you, Emma Chase!
*shakes fist*
I mean, even with all my eye-rolling, I reallyreallyreally enjoyed reading this. Unbelievable!
Part of the reason I liked it so much, I think, was because Kate's friends and her mother played such a large role in the story. I loved that her ex (from the last book) really redeemed himself, and helped her out so unselfishly. Her mom was awesome, and it was nice to get to know her in this story. It's so nice to see family & friends portrayed as a group that has your back! You know, instead of the usually passive/aggressive relationships I normally find myself reading about in chick-lit.
There was one thing at the end that for some reason really grated on my nerves. In fact, it annoyed me so much that I felt like I couldn't end this review without ranting about it!
But don't click the spoiler tag unless you've already read the book or seriously don't care about spoilers, alright?
(view spoiler)
Whew!
Ok. So, yes, this was a fun romance, but don't expect the same thing as before. It's not as good as the first book, and the humor (while there) just isn't as funny. I'd still recommend it, though!
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It's on-order already with the library
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*shakes with excitement*
Thx for the heads up! Your first 2 sentences describe me
Jilly wrote: "lol! Great review! :)"Thanks! Have you read these books yet, Jilly?
Great review! I really liked the audiobook for Tangled and was ready to jump into this book but then I noticed that it wasn't from Drew's point of view. Maybe someday.
I liked , but I get the feeling that's not remotely similar.
I LOVED Tangled, but have been scared to read this because of the bad reviews, but after your review I feel like I could like this too.
Carole wrote: "Great review! I really liked the audiobook for Tangled and was ready to jump into this book but then I noticed that it wasn't from Drew's point of view. Maybe someday."It's still a good chit lit/romance kind of book, and it still has humor in it. It's just a darker sort of story, because they broke up and...stuff.
Christopher wrote: "I liked Tangled, but I get the feeling that's not remotely similar."No, it's not quite the same, Christopher. Almost, but not quite. LOL
Umber wrote: "I LOVED Tangled, but have been scared to read this because of the bad reviews, but after your review I feel like I could like this too."I read all the bad reviews too, so I was prepared to not like it, as well. I think it really helped to not go into it with sky-high expectations.
I'm currently reading that so resisted very hard to click on that stupid, tantalizing [view spoiler] button but liked your review! *Thumb's up*
Thanks! I had forgotten what the 'spoiler' was, so I just clicked it myself...LMAO!
