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| Title | : | Twisted (Twisted #1) |
| Author | : | Lola Smirnova |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 314 pages |
| Published | : | January 21st 2014 by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
| Categories | : | Dark. Thriller. Suspense. Fiction |
Lola Smirnova
Paperback | Pages: 314 pages Rating: 3.85 | 182 Users | 86 Reviews
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Back in the 90’s, the corrupt post-Soviet Ukraine with its faltering economy, is thrown into a devastating depression. Times are hard. Opportunities are scarce. Three eager young sisters – Natalia, Lena and Julia - dream of a better life and weigh their options: do they stay and struggle like their parents, or join scores of their compatriots in the sex trade in glittering western European cities, who earn in a night what they’d take several months to earn at home? Naive and tempted by the allure of 'quick' money, the girls set off on an adventure that changes their lives forever... Can they stay out of trouble enough to fulfill their ambitions? Can they hold on to their idealism in a world where depravity and danger are constant companions? How far are they willing to go to make a buck? Inspired by real-life events, Twisted is a fascinating New Adult SUSPENSE THRILLER about vulnerability, courage and the art of making a living in the sex trade... 'TWISTED' IS THE FIRST BOOK OF A PLANNED TRILOGY. THE SECOND ONE - 'CRAVED' - IS ABOUT TO BE RELEASED! To stay updated follow Lola on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/twistedlolas... or Twitter - @AuthorSmirnova.Define Books As Twisted (Twisted #1)
| ISBN: | 1496031016 (ISBN13: 9781496031013) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Twisted #1 |
| Literary Awards: | London Book Festival Nominee for General Fiction (Honorable Mention) (2014), Drunken Druid Award for Book of the Year (3rd Place) (2014) |
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Ratings: 3.85 From 182 Users | 86 ReviewsAppraise Containing Books Twisted (Twisted #1)
Well that was...twisted. Yup, I think this book got its name right.This is a New Adult book in my opinion, but it is certainly not a romance, and not even what I would consider erotica. There is sex lots of sex but it's not written in a way that's supposed to turn you on. Twisted is much more of a clinical documentation of what Eastern European prostitution is (or was?) really like. I actually think that this book reads almost like nonfiction at times, but that makes sence because I think IWow! Not sure what to say after reading Twisted! It is sad to know that this book is based off of a true scenario. It is a good book full of prostitution, drug & alcohol abuse and who can blame them.I would want to be on something to have to live the life that Lena, Julia (aka Jul's) & Natalia do. Although, Jul's is the one who is addicted. There was a lot of Taboo sex going on and gross sex.... Some of it was hard to read and Jul's definitely was uncomfortable with the Taboo & gross
Eye opening tale.This book is for sure a eye opener. Based around three sisters and their travel and work in the sex trade. It shows a lesser than "desirable" lifestyle and highlights the side no one wants to admit really happens. This book has some dark features I'm intrigued to see where craved will take me and if the girls will again relocate after a tip off from a "friend".
From the opening page, "Twisted" by Lola Smirnova captivates the reader with a gritty story about a woman working in the oldest profession. I was really impressed with this book. I wasn't expecting to enjoy it as much as I did. While it was extreme in parts and very shocking - This book was a real eye opener. The cover may be a bit misleading as there is nothing erotic about this, at times it felt tragic - it shows how an error of poor judgement can forever change a young persons life. I
3.5 starsTwisted is not a book I would normally pick up, but the cover grabbed me instantly and the blurb sealed the deal. While reading, I felt as though I had a front-row seat in Julias life, experiencing the life she led through her eyes and what a horrifying life it was. This was not an easy book to read as some of the sex scenes are really graphic and really, really gross. That warning on the front of the book yeah, you would want to take this one seriously. There are some truly shocking
STARS: 5 eye opening stars!POV: FirstSERIES: YesCLIFFHANGER: YesWow! Lola Smirnova rips the band aid off and shows the world the ugly truth hidden underneath about the sex trade. It is not the romanticized version people have read about. This is not a book of happily ever afters and love triangles. This is a book of brutal honesty and digs deep in the bowel of the beast. It is not pretty and not for the weak of heart or stomach. This was a breath of fresh air. Not because of the subject matter.
Twisted automatically captures your attention as she brings you into the world of sex slavery. Unable to stop reading, you automatically feel captured by the woman's tumultuous experience. Be warned, it is not for the faint of heart. As three young sisters strive to make their lives better, they endure the tribulations of the sex trade industry. Lola Smirnova offers an uncut peek into this world. As you read, you can't help but feel you are there with the author, in those rooms, observing like a
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