My Twist Me Book Review - No Spoilers
Plot Summary
Twist Me by Anna Zaires is the first book in the Dark Romance Trilogy. The novel follows Nora Leston, a recent high school graduate who, after a chance encounter at a club, is kidnapped by Julian Esguerra. Julian is rich, powerful, and deeply dangerous. He takes Nora to a remote private island and keeps her there—completely under his control—with no clear explanation for his obsession. The book unfolds entirely from Nora’s perspective, exploring her terror, confusion, and gradually, her complicated attraction to her captor. Julian is both brutal and tender, and the interplay between these extremes keeps the emotional tension high. The story is a mix of psychological suspense, forbidden desire, and the emotional confusion that comes with captivity. There’s no sugarcoating of the trauma or the power dynamics, and the relationship that develops between Nora and Julian is messy and morally ambiguous.
Why I Love This Book
I love that Twist Me isn’t afraid to go places that make me uncomfortable. It’s genuinely dark and gives a raw look at obsession, dominance, and the lines between love and control. I found myself pulled by the constant tension—the war inside Nora as she struggles to survive, the fear and the moments when she feels something almost like comfort. The pacing hits hard, especially in the last half—I couldn’t put it down once Julia’s secrets started unraveling. I have mixed feelings about Julian, but that’s what works; he’s complex, frightening, sometimes gentle, and always unpredictable. I appreciate the writing because it made me feel uneasy, then strangely invested—not just in Nora’s fate, but also in the twisted, dangerous connection that forms between her and Julian. Even when I questioned why I cared, I couldn’t look away. That push-pull, that moral messiness, is what makes this book stand out for me.
Who Will Like This Book
If you like genuinely dark romance with hard-hitting themes, you’ll be drawn to this. It’s perfect for readers who can handle taboo relationships and psychological intensity. If you crave stories about power, obsession, and survival where there are no safe or easy answers, you might find yourself hooked. This book is not for everyone, though, and definitely not for readers who are looking for healthy romance or need clear consent and safety in their stories.
⚠️ Trigger warning: Twist Me contains kidnapping, sexual violence, non-consensual acts, psychological trauma, abuse, and intense emotional manipulation. The book portrays Stockholm syndrome and locations of captivity. It’s disturbing and should be approached with caution if you are sensitive to dark or explicit themes.
Tagged As
dark romance, psychological romance, kidnapping, captivity, Stockholm syndrome, forbidden romance, anti-hero, possessive hero, alpha male, virgin heroine, forced proximity, billionaire romance, dom/sub dynamics, BDSM elements, new adult, contemporary, trauma, morally gray hero, explicit, series, open-door romance, twisted relationship, no cliffhanger, indie romance, kindle unlimited
Steam Level
The sexual content is frequent, graphic, and central to the plot. The book is not just steamy, but explicit, often involving consent issues and power dynamics. If you’re looking for heat with a heavy edge—and can handle the dark themes—this will deliver.
