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Start Twisted by Ana Huang with "Twisted Hate", then follow the publication sequence. This order preserves the intended narrative twists and world-building progression.

The complete reading order for the Twisted series by Ana Huang. Below you'll find the authoritative guide on how to read the books in order, including publication dates and chronological timeline placements.

Reader's Guide

This series spans 4 main titles released between 2022 and 2022. For the best experience, we recommend following the Publication Order below to preserve key plot reveals.

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Start with "Twisted Hate"

To experience the narrative as intended, read the main sequence in Publication Order.Ignore novellas and side stories until you finish the first 3 core novels. This resolves all timeline confusion and preserves every major twist.

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Community Consensus

High Debate

"The comments do not discuss a specific book titled 'Twisted,' but rather provide a highly critical review of R.F. Kuang's body of work, specifically mentioning 'Babel' and her historical/literary repackagings. The consensus is that her work, while technically proficient and intelligent, suffers from blunt storytelling, an overly academic focus, a lack of originality, and a failure to create engaging characters or plots. Multiple commentators advise that if a reader disliked her previous published works, they should expect similar flaws in newer material."

Key Reddit Advice

No recommended reading order is provided. The key advice is cautionary: readers who found R.F. Kuang's previous novels (like Babel) to be overly blunt, academic, or lacking in solid narrative should expect similar issues with her subsequent published works, as the identified storytelling flaws appear consistent across her bibliography.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for Twisted conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Can I skip the short stories?

Technically yes, but we strongly advise against it for Twisted. The shorter volumes often establish the core character motivations and world-building that the main saga assumes you already know.

I watched the show/movie first — where should I start?

Ignore the screen adaptations' timeline. Start with "Twisted Hate" to see the original depth of the world. The books offer a significantly different (and usually more complete) experience than the on-screen versions.

Why do people disagree on the order?

Disagreement usually stems from the conflict between purely chronological order and publication order. Most long-term fans recommend publication order to preserve the emotional arc and mystery reveals.

Curator's Strategy

Recommended Reading Order Strategy

The authoritative way to read the "Twisted" series is in Publication Order. Start with the first published book. It's the way the author intended the world to be revealed.This ensures you experience character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

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Publication Reading Order4 Titles

Why Publication Order?We recommend reading in Publication Order (default). This follows the author's release schedule, ensuring you experience plot twists, character growth, and world-building exactly as intended without spoilers.
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Twisted Hate

Pub: 2022★ 3.94

A diverse steamy enemies-to-lovers romance from New York Times bestselling author and BookTok sensation Ana Huang. Gorgeous, cocky, and fast on his way to becoming a hotshot doctor, Josh Chen has never met a woman he couldn't charm--except for Jules Ambrose. The beautiful redhead has been a thorn in his side since they met, but she also consumes his thoughts in a way no woman ever has. When their animosity explodes into one unforgettable night, he proposes a solution that'll get her out of his system once and for all: an enemies with benefits arrangement with simple rules. No jealousy. No strings attached. And absolutely no falling in love. *** Outgoing and ambitious, Jules Ambrose is a former party girl who's focused on one thing: passing the attorney's bar exam. The last thing she needs is to get involved with a doctor who puts the SUFFER in insufferable...no matter how good-looking he is. But the more she gets to know him, the more she realizes there's more than meets the eye to the man she's hated for so long. Her best friend's brother. Her nemesis. And her only salvation. Theirs is a match made in hell, and when the demons from their past catch up with them, they're faced with truths that could either save them ...or destroy everything they've worked for.

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Twisted Lies

Pub: 2022★ 4.16

Plot details hidden until you finish "Twisted Hate".

A fake-dating billionaire romance from New York Times bestselling author and BookTok sensation Ana Huang. Charming, deadly, and smart enough to hide it, Christian Harper is a monster dressed in the perfectly tailored suits of a gentleman. He has little use for morals and even less use for love, but he can't deny the strange pull he feels toward the woman living just one floor below him. She's the object of his darkest desires, the only puzzle he can't solve. And when the opportunity to get closer to her arises, he breaks his own rules to offer her a deal she can't refuse. Every monster has their weakness. She's his. His obsession. His addiction. His only exception. *** Sweet, shy, and introverted despite her social media fame, Stella Alonso is a romantic who keeps her heart in a cage. Between her two jobs, she has little time or desire for a relationship. But when a threat from her past drives her into the arms--and house--of the most dangerous man she's ever met, she's tempted to let herself feel something for the first time in a long time. Because despite Christian's cold nature, he makes her feel everything when she's with him. Passionate. Protected. Truly wanted. Theirs is a love twisted with secrets and tainted by lies...and when the truths are finally revealed, they could shatter everything.

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Twisted Love

Pub: 2022

Plot details hidden until you finish "Twisted Lies".

He has a heart of ice … but for her, he'd burn the world. Alex Volkov is a devil blessed with the face of an angel and cursed with a past he can't escape. Driven by a tragedy that has haunted him for most of his life, his ruthless pursuits for success and vengeance leave little room for matters of the heart. But when he's forced to look after his best friend's sister, he starts to feel something in his chest: A crack. A melt. A fire that could end his world as he knew it. Ava Chen is a free spirit trapped by nightmares of a childhood she can't remember. But despite her broken past, she's never stopped seeing the beauty in the world … including the heart beneath the icy exterior of a man she shouldn't want. Her brother's best friend. Her neighbor. Her savior and her downfall. Theirs is a love that was never supposed to happen - but when it does, it unleashes secrets that could destroy them both … and everything they hold dear. Twisted Love is a brother's best friend/opposites attract romance with a hint of suspense. It's book one in the Twisted series, but can be read as a standalone. WARNING: This book contains a possessive alpha/antihero, explicit sexual content, and profanity. No cheating or ménage, but if you're looking for a traditionally sweet, loveable hero, this is not the book for you. Recommended for 18+.

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Twisted Games

Pub: 2022

Plot details hidden until you finish "Twisted Love".

She can never be his…but he’s taking her anyway. Stoic, broody, and arrogant, elite bodyguard Rhys Larsen has two rules: 1) Protect his clients at all costs 2) Do not become emotionally involved. Ever. He has never once been tempted to break those rules…until her. Bridget von Ascheberg. A princess with a stubborn streak that matches his own and a hidden fire that reduces his rules to ash. She’s nothing he expected and everything he never knew he needed. Day by day, inch by inch, she breaks down his defenses until he’s faced with a truth he can no longer deny: he swore an oath to protect her, but all he wants is to ruin her. Take her. Because she’s his. His princess. His forbidden fruit. His every depraved fantasy. *** Regal, strong-willed, and bound by the chains of duty, Princess Bridget dreams of the freedom to live and love as she chooses. But when her brother abdicates, she’s suddenly faced with the prospect of a loveless, politically expedient marriage and a throne she never wanted. And as she navigates the intricacies—and treacheries—of her new role, she must also hide her desire for a man she can’t have. Her bodyguard. Her protector. Her ultimate ruin. Unexpected and forbidden, theirs is a love that could destroy a kingdom…and doom them both. Twisted Games is a contemporary royal bodyguard romance. It’s book two of the Twisted series but can be read as a standalone. Warning: This book contains a possessive hero, explicit content, and profanity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it okay to skip books in the Twisted series?

We recommend ignoring novellas and short stories until you finish the core sequence. However, main sequence novels should never be skipped as they contain critical character development and plot progression.

What is the best order to read Twisted?

The final answer for the best experience is to start with "Twisted Hate" and proceed in publication order. This sequence preserves character developments and plot reveals exactly as Ana Huang intended.

Can I read Twisted books in any order?

No. The main narrative is strictly sequential. Skipping volumes or reading out of order will lead to significant plot spoilers and confusion regarding character arcs.

Are there spin-offs or companion books?

Yes, the Twisted universe includes several companion works. These are marked as 'Optional' in our guide and can be read at any time without disrupting the main storyline.