By Ilsa Madden-mills | Very Twisted Things

Ultimately, Very Twisted Things suggests that healing is not a linear process and that love often requires the dismantling of the public personas we build to protect ourselves. It is a story of how two "twisted" souls can find a sense of normalcy in each other's presence, proving that even the most famous individuals can be the most lonely.

Madden-Mills utilizes a dual-perspective narrative to highlight the internal conflicts of both characters. The "Hollywood style" setting of Briarwood Academy provides a backdrop of privilege and secrets that complicates their relationship. The novel functions as a standalone, though it rewards returning readers with cameos from previous couples in the series, such as Nora and Leo or Dovey and Cuba. Very Twisted Things by Ilsa Madden-Mills

While the book is marketed as a "hot-as-hell" rock star romance, it delves into deeper themes of grief and survival. Ultimately, Very Twisted Things suggests that healing is