65 pages • 2-hour read
Twisted Love
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Book Club Questions
General Impressions
Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.
1. What was your impression of the author’s decision to blend romance conventions with the darker themes of revenge and trauma?
2. Did Josh’s return at the ending leave you with a sense of hope or uneasiness for Alex and Ava?
3. How does the author manipulate the setting and pacing to create tension and invoke a sense of fear and suspense?
Personal Reflection and Connection
Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.
1. Have you ever been in a relationship or witnessed one in which love and personal boundaries were tested? How did you respond?
2. Do you believe that romantic love can heal traumatic past wounds? Have you ever had to forgive or be forgiven in order to move forward in a relationship?
3. Reflect on the novel’s portrayal of a toxic romance. Do you think passion and devotion can justify extreme actions, or should healthy relationships always have boundaries?
4. What does the story reveal about the power that family and friends can wield over a person’s life and relationships?
Societal and Cultural Context
Examine the book’s relevance to societal issues, historical events, or cultural themes.
1. How does the book address cultural attitudes toward childhood trauma, mental health, and the emotional vulnerability of men?
2. Discuss Ava’s journey towards independence despite her connection to Alex. How does her experience reflect modern discussions of female autonomy in romantic relationships?
3. What complications arise from Alex’s willingness to wield wealth and power in his relationship with Ava? Trace the novel’s exploration of the dangerous yet alluring intersection between privilege and control.
Literary Analysis
Dive into the book’s structure, characters, themes, and symbolism.
1. Analyze the author’s decision to tell the story from two alternating perspectives. How do Ava and Alex’s thoughts reveal their character growth?
2. Discuss Ava’s relationship with her brother Josh. How does Josh act as a foil to Ava?
3. Trace the novel’s exploration of passionate love and unhealthy obsession. Where do the lines blur between devotion and control?
4. How does the story both uphold and subvert common romance tropes? (Consider the author’s portrayal of stereotypes such as toxic past relationships and the image of the damaged hero.)
5. Analyze the symbolism of water as it relates to Ava’s trauma and healing. Does the meaning of this symbol shift over time, and if so, how?
6. Discuss the role of art in Ava’s life and in the novel as a whole.
Creative Engagement
Encourage imaginative and creative connections to the book.
1. Netflix is currently adapting the Twisted series for the screen. Who should be cast in the roles of Ava and Alex?
2. Ava tries to force Alex to feel his emotions by exposing him to uncomfortable experiences such as viewing sad movies and eating disgusting food. Create a list of emotions and devise a list of possible lighthearted activities that would stimulate an emotional response.
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