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Twisted (Twisted #1)
by
Amity Hope (Goodreads Author),
Hope Juliot
Maya Anderson has faced more than her share of tragedy and heartbreak. For the past six years she’s constantly been on the move with her mom. When another disaster strikes, she finds herself back in her childhood hometown of Beaumont, living with her older sister for her senior year.
A chance meeting reacquaints her with Ben McCaffey, a long-forgotten classmate from her pas...more
A chance meeting reacquaints her with Ben McCaffey, a long-forgotten classmate from her pas...more
Kindle Edition, 209 pages
Published
May 25th 2012
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Twisted sucked me into its awesomeness immediately, creating all kinds of tension, suspense, and intrigue within the first chapter alone. I fell in love with its unique cast of characters and I was even grateful towards the crackbrained ones for allowing the story to remain so true to its name!
The story begins with a bang. Literally-- Maya gets hit by a car. She's ok! Thanks to her sexy, mysterious savior, Ben, who pulls her out of harms way then runs for the hills when he learns her identity....more
The story begins with a bang. Literally-- Maya gets hit by a car. She's ok! Thanks to her sexy, mysterious savior, Ben, who pulls her out of harms way then runs for the hills when he learns her identity....more
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DON'T LET THE COVER FOOL YOU! This is a sneaky little gut-wrenching emotional YA-novel stuck in happily ever after zippity do da clothing. This review isn't going to be funny because there was nothing funny about Twisted.
The title comes from what the reader feels while watching Ben go through the tragedy known as his life. A social outcast, bullied. It gives these issues a real voice! Maya isn't a stranger to tragedy either; this is why she is...more
DON'T LET THE COVER FOOL YOU! This is a sneaky little gut-wrenching emotional YA-novel stuck in happily ever after zippity do da clothing. This review isn't going to be funny because there was nothing funny about Twisted.
The title comes from what the reader feels while watching Ben go through the tragedy known as his life. A social outcast, bullied. It gives these issues a real voice! Maya isn't a stranger to tragedy either; this is why she is...more
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Oct 15, 2012
Alexis ~*Too many books, not enough time*~
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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funfearless-andfemale,
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jealousy,
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4 STARS out of 5
Genre: YA Romance
The whole town of Beaumont knows who Ben McCaffey is. And they all treat him as if he is the scum of the earth. He is a phantom in the school hallways going overlooked as if he is not even there. He has no qualms with this in fact he prefers it, even thinks he deserves it. To be treated like he is invisible has been his life for two years. Ever since he was arrested for murder. All because he dated a girl.
Twisted is a story filled with so muc...more
4 STARS out of 5
Genre: YA Romance
The whole town of Beaumont knows who Ben McCaffey is. And they all treat him as if he is the scum of the earth. He is a phantom in the school hallways going overlooked as if he is not even there. He has no qualms with this in fact he prefers it, even thinks he deserves it. To be treated like he is invisible has been his life for two years. Ever since he was arrested for murder. All because he dated a girl.
Twisted is a story filled with so muc...more
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I really liked this story.
What most drawn me into it was the fact that I kind of understood Maya and I kind of knew what Ben went through. People... people can be cruel. I am so happy none from my closed ones have to went through something like Ben, though some of them went through really bad things, but people don't ignore them and they see they are okay.
The false accusations are one of the worst thing that can happen to you.
All in all, I really like characters. I was so sad for Ben and I was s...more
What most drawn me into it was the fact that I kind of understood Maya and I kind of knew what Ben went through. People... people can be cruel. I am so happy none from my closed ones have to went through something like Ben, though some of them went through really bad things, but people don't ignore them and they see they are okay.
The false accusations are one of the worst thing that can happen to you.
All in all, I really like characters. I was so sad for Ben and I was s...more
I really enjoyed this book and I also think it would make a good movie
Wow, I was not expecting this book to suck me in like it did. Maya is a girl that has not had an easy time since her Dad and Brother were killed six years ago. Then her mother goes off on the deep end and leaves Maya with even more instability. Maya moves to live with her older sister and return to a town she has not seen since her dad and brothers death. This is where she meets Ben, where she feels an instant pull to him, he just keeps pushing her away.
Ben is no stranger to tragedy and drama an...more
Ben is no stranger to tragedy and drama an...more
Wow, I got this book free from Amazon so I didn't expect much but it was a great find.
I really liked Maya as a person, she was very well written. I liked that she didn't follow the pack and had her own opinions and stuck to her beliefs despite everyone else trying to persuade her to theirs.
I really felt sad for Ben and the whole thing with Katie. The sad thing is there are tons of kids who are bullied like this on a daily basis. My heart broke for Ben and it made me like Maya and respect her e...more
I really liked Maya as a person, she was very well written. I liked that she didn't follow the pack and had her own opinions and stuck to her beliefs despite everyone else trying to persuade her to theirs.
I really felt sad for Ben and the whole thing with Katie. The sad thing is there are tons of kids who are bullied like this on a daily basis. My heart broke for Ben and it made me like Maya and respect her e...more
I really enjoyed this book for a few reasons. I liked how Maya has common sense and she understood why Ben acted the way he did even when he was trying to push her away. It was noce that she wasnt clueless like a lot of female leads are in the book. I even liked that she was pushy! finally a female lead that wasnt a delicate flower, and went after what she wanted, because she understood what was going on with Ben!!! I also liked how real Ben was! you really feel for him and want to hug him and n...more
Wonderful book and a complete surprise. Luckily I just came across it. I have noticed that there are some really good books in the cheaper books. This book would have been worth so much more money. The story seemed like something that could really happen and probably has. People will blame innocent people in their own eyees all the time and they will share what they think and how they feel with others. Gossip and accusations can ruin people's lives. This town and the people in it were just horri...more
This book was well-written and well-edited (the latter of which is becoming less and less common, unfortunately). Appropriate grammar, usage and mechanics are gifts a writer gives to his or her reader, and they are appreciated.
I certainly wasn't expecting the climax of the plot, but that unexpectedness was refreshing. The characters really make this book. Maya was compassionate and strong, but not perfect. Ben was precious, and I hurt for him and rejoiced in his growth. I would have liked just...more
I certainly wasn't expecting the climax of the plot, but that unexpectedness was refreshing. The characters really make this book. Maya was compassionate and strong, but not perfect. Ben was precious, and I hurt for him and rejoiced in his growth. I would have liked just...more
Maya came to her hometown to live with her sister after the accident that took her father and brother away..along with it a part of her mother's love who is filled with grief and drunk even after years.
Coming back was difficult as it is but it becomes more difficult when she develops a soft corner for Ben,who is blamed to be a part of his girlfriends murder...but Maya never believes it.
Even though Ben avoids her ..Maya is attracted to him and wants to help him out of his shell and guilt..a littl...more
Coming back was difficult as it is but it becomes more difficult when she develops a soft corner for Ben,who is blamed to be a part of his girlfriends murder...but Maya never believes it.
Even though Ben avoids her ..Maya is attracted to him and wants to help him out of his shell and guilt..a littl...more
This book was EXCEPTIONAL. I'm not kidding. I LOVED everything about it.
Maya lost her father and brother in an accident when she was eleven. Her mother turned to alcohol and avoidance as a means of coping. She moved Maya from the town she grew up in and they continued to move from place to place several times a year. Maya had to care for her mother and never had a chance to acclimate to an area or develop any friendships. She eventually moves back to her home town to live with her older sister R...more
Maya lost her father and brother in an accident when she was eleven. Her mother turned to alcohol and avoidance as a means of coping. She moved Maya from the town she grew up in and they continued to move from place to place several times a year. Maya had to care for her mother and never had a chance to acclimate to an area or develop any friendships. She eventually moves back to her home town to live with her older sister R...more
More than 5 stars first of all!!
I loved this book it showed how a tragedy can really ruin the lives of not only everyone involved and there family but the whole town!!! And it can turn someone who is inncoent but part of the tragedy his world upside down!!!
Ben is such a sweet, quiet person who at one point in his life used to be so outgoing and energetic but when his girlfriend is murdered its basically like a huge piece of himself died with her!! When everyone thought he was guilty they kept...more
I loved this book it showed how a tragedy can really ruin the lives of not only everyone involved and there family but the whole town!!! And it can turn someone who is inncoent but part of the tragedy his world upside down!!!
Ben is such a sweet, quiet person who at one point in his life used to be so outgoing and energetic but when his girlfriend is murdered its basically like a huge piece of himself died with her!! When everyone thought he was guilty they kept...more
A truly unique find all wrapped up in a truly uniquely Twisted title!
At first glance, this looks to be your typical tale of teenage love. I couldn't have been more wrong! Amity Hope couldn't have picked a more appropriate title for this little ditty. :o) It's heart-wrenching, raw and emotional. The characters have been beautifully crafted; each one extraordinary. Maya and Ben's friendship unfolds into a true relationship before our eyes. They have both suffered from severe tragedies in their liv...more
At first glance, this looks to be your typical tale of teenage love. I couldn't have been more wrong! Amity Hope couldn't have picked a more appropriate title for this little ditty. :o) It's heart-wrenching, raw and emotional. The characters have been beautifully crafted; each one extraordinary. Maya and Ben's friendship unfolds into a true relationship before our eyes. They have both suffered from severe tragedies in their liv...more
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This book wasn't great, but it was good. I didn't connect well with this book and I think that's because I seem to be growing out of YA completely and am venturing into Mature YA/ Adult books. However, this one still kept me entertained.
I enjoyed the story and the characters in it. I really liked Maya. I loved how she stood up to all the bullies for Ben in and outta school.I felt so bad for Ben and all he went through and is still going through. I thought Maya and Ben's relationship was sweet bu...more
I enjoyed the story and the characters in it. I really liked Maya. I loved how she stood up to all the bullies for Ben in and outta school.I felt so bad for Ben and all he went through and is still going through. I thought Maya and Ben's relationship was sweet bu...more
Twisted is absolutely one of the most original books I have ever read. The story is about a teenage girl, Maya , who moves back to her small hometown to live with her sister. She soon learns about a murder that took place about 2 years before her return. A young girl named Kate was murdered by her boyfriend Ben's brother. At least the courts found him guilty, but Maya learns that many people do not feel the brother acted alone and that Ben is probably guilty as well. While getting to know Ben, s...more
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Interesting book and a very quick read.
I liked it, and I liked the background story.
I liked the strong heroine who stood against the mistreatment of the guy even if it meant making enemies in what was a harsh high school world that the adults did not stop.
Cute story ... and if you have not read the book, stop reading my review now...
The one thing I did not really find very realistic is how the brother just snapped and actually decided he could take a life.
How he went to the place his sister...more
I liked it, and I liked the background story.
I liked the strong heroine who stood against the mistreatment of the guy even if it meant making enemies in what was a harsh high school world that the adults did not stop.
Cute story ... and if you have not read the book, stop reading my review now...
The one thing I did not really find very realistic is how the brother just snapped and actually decided he could take a life.
How he went to the place his sister...more
Author Amity Hope knows how to create unique and compelling characters. And more than that - they develop in real and realistic ways throughout the novel. Each and every one of the characters she creates feel like real people, which authors ought to do if they are able. Hope isn’t yet to the level of Courtney Summers or Melina Marchetta, but her writing has depth, clarity, and the ability to suck you in and not let go until you’ve read the final page.
I was curious about Twisted after reading po...more
I was curious about Twisted after reading po...more
I liked this book. I think it dealt with the topics of gossip and guilt in a believable way. You couldn't help but feel bad for Ben and appreciate Maya's desire to befriend him. I would have liked more romance between them, but I guess I kinda view this as the beginning of their relationship. Ben had to get to a place where he could be loved again before turning into a heartthrob romantic lead. (view spoiler)...more
Maya and Ben, they are such a perfect fit.
Maya is back after being gone 6 years. Her mother couldn't stop running after the losing her husband and son. Such a devastation for any mother and wife, but for Maya it was a wake up call to adulthood and mourning her loved ones while taking care of her mothers heartache. Once Maya's mom is in rehab she goes and lives with her older sister Remy.
Remy is such a great sister, she's Maya's older sister and like all older sisters, cool in some ways and super...more
Maya is back after being gone 6 years. Her mother couldn't stop running after the losing her husband and son. Such a devastation for any mother and wife, but for Maya it was a wake up call to adulthood and mourning her loved ones while taking care of her mothers heartache. Once Maya's mom is in rehab she goes and lives with her older sister Remy.
Remy is such a great sister, she's Maya's older sister and like all older sisters, cool in some ways and super...more
Great book. Maya was a strong female lead. Ben was a great guy, misunderstood but you couldn't help but love him and be heartbroken for him. The cover of this book does not show how deep this story is.
WOW. WOW. WOW. WOW Easily one of my top 10 fav books EVER!!!! It was gut wrenching and so emotional. Maya is an amazing female lead. She's not full of self pity and is determined. This story is exceptional because of Maya. She doesn't jerk Ben around. Doesn't flip flop which drives me insane! It's a beautiful story full of tears and friendship and love. Ben, our leading man, well let's just say my heart ached so painfully for him.
The story itself is beautiful written. I never once found myself...more
The story itself is beautiful written. I never once found myself...more
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My wonderful friend on Twitter@JennNun recommended this book to me. I am so glad that she did!
Best Part: The whole book was amazing! I could not put it down. Maya and Ben are amazing characters and my heart really ached for them and their stories. I cannot tell you how much I wanted to actually "protect" Ben and Maya throughout the book. From the moment I started reading until the moment I finished the book I cried, laughed (at times) and wanted Ben and...more
My wonderful friend on Twitter@JennNun recommended this book to me. I am so glad that she did!
Best Part: The whole book was amazing! I could not put it down. Maya and Ben are amazing characters and my heart really ached for them and their stories. I cannot tell you how much I wanted to actually "protect" Ben and Maya throughout the book. From the moment I started reading until the moment I finished the book I cried, laughed (at times) and wanted Ben and...more
This book was absolutely amazing!
I would never have guessed that bullying and murder was involved in this book from reading the synopsis. The cover also had no help with that. Honestly. When seeing the cover and synopsis, I got a real 'sweet-romance' vibe. If I could, I would make the cover a little more intense (maybe darker) looking.
I thought the title, Twisted, was a very good name.
In this book it's about the 'twisted' story, rumors, and views people have of Ben and the murder. I won't say a...more
I would never have guessed that bullying and murder was involved in this book from reading the synopsis. The cover also had no help with that. Honestly. When seeing the cover and synopsis, I got a real 'sweet-romance' vibe. If I could, I would make the cover a little more intense (maybe darker) looking.
I thought the title, Twisted, was a very good name.
In this book it's about the 'twisted' story, rumors, and views people have of Ben and the murder. I won't say a...more
Wow what a book, its not often a book grabs me like this in the first chapter, once i started reading i didn't want to stop.
The story begins straight off the mark, Maya gets hit by a car, she is ok thanks to the sexy boy, Ben, who pulls her out of the way then runs from her when he discovers who she is. Maya was confused by Ben's weird behaviour. Maya finds herself drawn to him, but she quickly learns that Ben has a past that haunts him and he goes out of his way to avoid her. Maya is so drawn...more
The story begins straight off the mark, Maya gets hit by a car, she is ok thanks to the sexy boy, Ben, who pulls her out of the way then runs from her when he discovers who she is. Maya was confused by Ben's weird behaviour. Maya finds herself drawn to him, but she quickly learns that Ben has a past that haunts him and he goes out of his way to avoid her. Maya is so drawn...more
I loved this book.
The author did such a great job with these characters and the complex relationships (even the secondary relationships) between all the characters.
Experiencing the relationship between Maya and Ben build was realistic and I loved watching her peel the layers away and experience more of Ben's personality (and protectiveness).
There were a few parts of this book that I didn't feel were quite realistic for a 17 year old girl, but Maya isn't a typical 17 year old and has experienc...more
The author did such a great job with these characters and the complex relationships (even the secondary relationships) between all the characters.
Experiencing the relationship between Maya and Ben build was realistic and I loved watching her peel the layers away and experience more of Ben's personality (and protectiveness).
There were a few parts of this book that I didn't feel were quite realistic for a 17 year old girl, but Maya isn't a typical 17 year old and has experienc...more
I bought this book from Amazon while looking for something new to read. The book description piqued my interest and I was on my way to a very good read. This was one of those books that stay with you for long after you have read the last page.
What is it about some books? I wasn’t expecting to become as invested in this story but the characters were just so heartbreaking. My heart broke for Ben and all he had gone through. He was an outcast that everyone judged unfairly. Maya was the one who didn...more
Five Stars is not enough! Wow, I was totally taken by surprise with this book. I thought it was going to be a sweet romance but it was way more than that. This story was a fantastic read. The two main characters were done so awesome. It was a heart wrenching story that had you seriously and deeply feeling for these characters. This book dealt with mainstream issues happening today and not candy coated. The book takes you on a page turning emotional journey with just enough hope to make you want...more
One word "Outstanding" =)
Best Heroine of the month...
Maya stole my heart, her concern,love and understanding for Ben totally won me out........ and damn she was persistent ;)
Ben <3 cute,sweet,caring,boy next door who was brutally damaged, I adored the way he stayed calm to Maya's stubborness...... and esp loved the way he opened up to her.He had been through so much that it tore my heart.....
Loved Phoebe and want a friend like her.....
Alec, I feel pity for him.
All an all brilliant story, ex...more
Best Heroine of the month...
Maya stole my heart, her concern,love and understanding for Ben totally won me out........ and damn she was persistent ;)
Ben <3 cute,sweet,caring,boy next door who was brutally damaged, I adored the way he stayed calm to Maya's stubborness...... and esp loved the way he opened up to her.He had been through so much that it tore my heart.....
Loved Phoebe and want a friend like her.....
Alec, I feel pity for him.
All an all brilliant story, ex...more
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I enjoyed reading Twisted because it appropriately addressed a heavy topic like
chronic bullying. I quickly fell in love with Maya and Ben, two teenagers living and dealing with their own scarred pasts. The book pulled me in from beginning to the end. I felt emotionally attached to both characters experiencing several "whoa" moments as they both dealt with life's ups and downs. I also loved the way Maya stood her ground and despite overwhelming odds supported Ben as he endured current and past em...more
chronic bullying. I quickly fell in love with Maya and Ben, two teenagers living and dealing with their own scarred pasts. The book pulled me in from beginning to the end. I felt emotionally attached to both characters experiencing several "whoa" moments as they both dealt with life's ups and downs. I also loved the way Maya stood her ground and despite overwhelming odds supported Ben as he endured current and past em...more
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