Twisted Games Book Review: Royals, Rules & Forbidden Love
Ana Huang is back to snatch our peace of mind with Twisted Games, the second book in her addictive Twisted series. If Twisted Love gave us toxic, broody billionaire energy, this one takes it up a notch with royal duty colliding headfirst with forbidden desire.
This time, we step into Princess Bridget von Ascheberg’s shoes—the kind of girl who wanted a quiet life but ended up with a crown shoved on her head—and opposite her? Rhys Larsen, her grumpy, no-nonsense, emotionally-guarded bodyguard. Think The Princess Diaries but rated 🔥🔥🔥.
🌟 Story & Chemistry
Bridget’s life flips upside down when her brother abdicates, making her the heir to the throne. Cue suffocating rules, political agendas, and of course, the classic royal expectation—marry for duty, not for love. But our princess has other plans, because her heart insists on one man: Rhys.
Rhys, meanwhile, is the definition of a “brick wall with feelings.” Cold. Stoic. Deadly protective. The kind of guy who says don’t touch the princess but ends up falling harder than anyone else. Their relationship starts with prickly banter, evolves into late-night confessions, and explodes into forbidden, dangerous, can’t-keep-their-hands-off-each-other passion.
The banter? Chef’s kiss.
“Careful, Mr Larsen, or I’ll think you actually like me.”
Rhys: “Baby, we’re way beyond like.”
Tell me that doesn’t live rent-free in your head.
🔥 Why This Book Works
- Bodyguard x Princess → the forbidden trope of our dreams.
- Enemies-to-Lovers → friction before fireworks.
- Slow Burn → Huang teases the payoff like a pro.
- Protective Alpha Male Energy → Rhys doesn’t play.
- Palace Intrigue + Political Drama → adds stakes beyond just romance.
- Healing & Redemption → Rhys wrestling with his demons makes the romance deeper.
Bridget isn’t just a passive royal either—her character arc is solid. From a princess following the rules to a woman ready to fight for her love and her own freedom, she delivers growth that makes you root for her all the way.
💬 Favorite Line
“You and me against the world, princess.”
That right there? The entire book in one line. A promise, a rebellion, a love story built on defiance.
🎯 Final Verdict
If you’re looking for a romance that’s not just spicy but layered with emotional depth and palace-level drama, Twisted Games is it. It’s sexy, it’s slow-burn, it’s got enough angst to keep you awake at 3am, and Rhys Larsen? Let’s just say—he’s every grumpy bodyguard fantasy rolled into one.
So yeah—Twisted Games? Definitely Dope ✅.
🔗 If You’re on a Twisted Roll…
If you liked the Twisted Games Book review and are already obsessed with the Ascheberg royals and Huang’s deliciously messy characters? Don’t stop here. Check out my reviews of Twisted Love (Alex & Ava’s toxic billionaire ride) and Twisted Hate (Josh & Jules’s enemies-to-lovers chaos). Trust me, each book is its own brand of addictive.
