Twisted (The Tangled, #2)

by Emma Chase

Falling in love is easy. Staying in love is hard. In this heart-pounding follow-up to Tangled by New York Times bestseller Emma Chase, Kate reveals that there is trouble in paradise, when unexpected circumstances force her and Drew to "renegotiate" their relationship.

There are two kinds of people in this world: the ones who look first, and the ones who leap. I’ve always been more of a looker. A planner. Cautious. Then I met Drew Evans. He was so persistent. So sure of himself. He made it easy to leap with him.

Did you think Drew and I were going to ride off into the sunset and live happily ever after? So did I. But life is about choices, and Drew already made his. In fact, he tried to decide for the both of us—but you know that’s not my style. So I came back to Greenville, to spend some time alone...sort of.

Because old habits die hard, and sometimes you have to go back to where you began before you can move ahead again.

• ISBN10: 1476763631
• ISBN13: 9781476763637
• Publish Date: 25 March 2014
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: US
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Imprint: Gallery
• Format: eBook (EPUB)
• Pages: 272
• Language: English

Reviews

[Sam@WLABB]

This was really emotional for me. The conflict broke my heart in two. I know the misunderstanding will make some people nuts, but at least both characters were given a chance to explain themselves, and the ending was wonderful. It was great seeing this couple through to the end.

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[leelu92]

Loved reading Kate's POV. This one was an emotional roller coaster...maybe a little more than needed but I still REALLY loved this book.

Review on Straight Shootin' Book Reviews 4/9/14


Copy for review provided by NetGalley and Gallery in exchange for a fair and honest review.

[Cocktails and Books]

4.5 Cocktails

If you haven't read Tangled, it was a must read for me in 2013. I actually laughed/chuckled out loud while reading it. The book being in Drew's POV/voice made the book. He is a real jewel. Hard to love him…hard to hate him. He just tells you like it is. His rocky road with Kate in Tangled sets up Twisted. Twisted is two years after and is in Kate's POV.

It's hard to not compare the two books. Tangled was so over the top hilarious and at times had me reading parts out loud to friends and my husband, that I have told everyone to read it. Tangled, at times had the same humor but overall was a bit more serious. I loved Kate's voice and she has a strong voice and a great deal to say. You just have to remember that if all you want is Drew, you will not get it with this book. There is a lot less Drew but there is a lot more emotion as well as Kate's awesome friends: Dee and Billy. They are truly awesome friends and really take care of Kate. Not to mention, Ms. Chase is setting us up for her next books which I can't wait to read.

I believe readers will overall be very happy with this book/sequel. I am sure there will be a few that chant, "Drew, Drew, and more Drew" but I think Ms. Chase did a smart job of changing the feel of this series and giving us a bit more depth to the characters. For those screaming more Drew, never fear, the epilogue is from Drew's POV. It finishes the book with a huge chuckle for me. Drew's pearls of wisdom are always a laugh a minute.

Glad to hear we will be hearing more from Drew in the future! Not to mention, we will get Dee's story as well!

Reviewed by Candace for Cocktails and Books

[kimbacaffeinate]

omg. I am wrecked. I laughed, sighed, cursed and cried.

My date with Twisted:
First Date: I am nervous because it is told from Kate’s POV, but she quickly captures my attention. Things are not good in Kate and Drew land. Kate is back in Greenville, AL, and I immediately demand answers. As we sit down over coffee, she shares with me the events from the past two years. OMG!! First she has me all hot and bothered describing their relationship, and the incredibly hot sex. I mean it’s HAWT! These two are perfect together, but then she tells me everything that happened last month. *my world crumbles* I am mad, crushed and crying. I am not a pretty crier. I am destroyed.

Second date: Kate is struggling; she has so many decisions to make. For the first time, she realizes she has never really been independent. She misses Drew. Hell I miss Drew. Kate has the most amazing & supportive friends. Dee-Dee made me giggle-snort and laugh aloud. This girl will have your six and I will party with her anytime! Billy is back, and he was amazing with Kate. At this point, I am pretty angry. The whole issue here is miscommunication. Drew is an idiot and well frankly so is Kate. These two are at the top of their game professionally and complete idiots at home. Grrr! Counseling might be in order. *bangs head on Nook*

Third Date: Break out the tissues cause this last half of the book had me bawling. But then I was sighing and eventually I began to smile. I really like how Chase handled the aftermath of stupidity. The last few chapters are from Drew’s POV, and I enjoyed talking to him. Yes, he is an idiot but he is our idiot, and I still love him. After these dates, I need some chocolate. Someone had me a truffle.

Copy received from publisher in exchange for unbiased review that originally published @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer