Book Summary - Twisted Love by Ana Huang

In this episode of Literature on the Rocks…

We’re cracking open Twisted Love by Ana Huang—and let’s just say, the title might’ve set expectations a little high. While this one’s been hyped all over BookTok as a steamy staple of the Twisted series, we were left… lukewarm. The smut wasn’t really our flavor (no shame to those who love it!), and the storyline? Also just okay. Think grumpy/sunshine with a broody billionaire who’s got more trauma than tact and a heroine who shines bright but occasionally makes us question her taste in men.

Still, we had a blast diving into the tropes—revenge plots, secret pasts, forced proximity, and of course, that classic “your brother’s best friend” tension. It’s messy, it’s dramatic, and it’s got just enough spice to keep the pages turning… even if we rolled our eyes a few times along the way.

Now, about that cocktail. We created something dark, decadent, and just as over-the-top as this romance. But fair warning: this one? Not our best. In fact, we give it a hard pass—a drink only Ava would serve hoping to see Alex be disgusted. But because we’re committed to the bit, here’s the recipe anyway.

For Smut Sake Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 oz black cherry vodka

• 1 oz crème de cacao

• ½ oz absinthe

• ½ oz grenadine

• 1 oz heavy cream

• Edible glitter and a cherry for garnish

Directions:

In a shaker filled with ice, combine the vodka, crème de cacao, absinthe, and grenadine. Shake well and strain into a chilled coupe glass. Slowly pour the heavy cream over the back of a spoon to create a dramatic layered effect (or mix it in if you prefer chaos). Garnish with edible glitter and a cherry. Looks like luxury—tastes like instant regret.

So grab your glass (and maybe a backup drink), and join us as we unpack Twisted Love—a romance filled with over-the-top tropes, questionable choices, and a cocktail we’ll never make again.