Yesterday morning, during our pancake breakfast tradition, Matthew decided to flip the pancakes higher than usual—one actually hit the ceiling. Rebecca laughed so hard she almost dropped her orange juice, and Marcus immediately claimed the “ceiling pancake” as his. After the commotion, the kitchen smelled like maple syrup and vanilla, and it was the kind of warm chaos I adore. With the dishes done and everyone lounging, I curled up under my favorite blanket and started reading Twist Me. From the first page, it drew me into a world so different from our cozy Sunday mornings, but every bit as captivating in its own intense way.
Plot Summary
Twist Me by Anna Zaires follows the unsettling yet gripping journey of Nora Leston, a young woman whose life changes dramatically when she encounters Julian Esguerra. Julian—a powerful, enigmatic man—pulls her into his isolated, luxurious yet confining world. Set largely on a private island, the story explores Nora’s struggle with captivity, trust, and a dangerously magnetic attraction. Themes of control, vulnerability, and blurred moral lines run throughout. This is the first book in the *Twist Me* trilogy, blending dark romance with psychological tension.
Why I Love This Book
I love the way this book keeps me on edge while pulling me deeper into its characters. Nora’s perspective feels vivid and layered, and I found myself empathizing with her even in morally complicated moments. The tension between her and Julian is relentless, and the pacing makes it impossible to read “just one chapter.” I appreciate how Anna Zaires balances the story’s darkest elements with moments of softness that catch you off guard. It made me think about boundaries, trust, and how attraction can defy logic and circumstance. Even after finishing, I kept turning their interactions over in my mind.
Who Will Like This Book
If you enjoy dark romance with abduction themes, morally gray characters, and psychological tension, you’ll likely be drawn to Twist Me. Readers who appreciate slow-burning yet explosive attraction, high-stakes settings, and forbidden dynamics will find it deeply engaging. I think it’s best suited for fans who aren’t afraid to explore complex relationships that challenge conventional romance rules.
⚠️ Trigger warning: sexual assault, coercion, captivity, psychological manipulation, explicit content, morally gray relationships, dark themes.
Tagged As
dark romance, captive romance, abduction, morally gray hero, possessive male lead, private island setting, psychological tension, dubious consent, intense romance, trilogy, steamy romance, contemporary dark romance, survival themes
Steam Level
The intimacy between Nora and Julian is intense, explicit, and emotionally charged. Scenes are graphic and woven tightly into the story’s power dynamics, heightening both the heat and the unsettling tension.
