An Unhinged Recap of the Twisted Series by Ana Huang

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CHAPTERS:
☆ 0:00-4:28 INTRODUCTION TO BOOKTOK
☆ 4:29-6:17 CHEEX (pls watch)
☆ 6:18-6:40 TWs/SPOILERS
☆ 6:41-37:36 TWISTED LOVE
☆ 37:37-57:42 TWISTED GAMES
☆ 57:43-1:24:24 TWISTED HATE
☆ 1:24:25-1:48:05 TWISTED LIES
☆ 1:48:06-1:56:24 FINAL THOUGHTS
#booktok #booktube

[@Ellbat]

forever wishing my iq was as high as alex volkovs

[@Felixsleftbigtoenail]

That’s my constant mood

[@simonwatson5299]

I quite liked your book review vid. A nice change from the norm, even though it was err, long. But, you put a smile on my face, and I always enjoy your content. I personally don't tend to read 'spicey' books, I'm more of a horror, and comedy type of book reader, although to completely diverge and disprove what I just said, I do have the whole Laurell K Hamilton, Anita Blake book series (loosely based on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, but not) which I thoroughly enjoyed, and I think you'd like it too. 😉 xxx

[@gosiakrzyzanowska592]

@@simonwatson5299 hello fellow Anita Blake fan :)

[@simonwatson5299]

@@gosiakrzyzanowska592 Hey Gosia 😀. Yeah, the Anita Blake series was great. A slightly more grown up version of Buffy vs Twilight type thing, loved it. Strange though how many people don't know about it. xx

[@justanotherpiccplayer3511]

The only volkov I know is the guy who pretended to know Shostakovich and made up a book about his history for clout and academics today still argue about it,, can’t be “badder” than that 😂😂😂

[@bedhairismybae5480]

i just want everyone to know that there are tshirts that say 'i survived alex volkov singing' that exist and are available for sale 💀

[@Ellbat]

buying this immediately

[@AdiaLatifi]

SHUT UP HAHAA

[@majorsnail]

mastermind alex volkov deciding to ruin the chens' lives by just turning up at every family holiday and being kind of antisocial

[@RanaHosam1309]

✨Whilst he did stalk her, he is not the stalker ✨

[@moustik31]

Gold.

[@LauraMonostori]

Can we make this Book Reviews into a permanent series??? Please?? I have not laughed so hard and enjoyed so thoroughly a 2 hour video of any kind in YEARS as this one! Also, this, as your first - after a mental-health hiatus - video, was GENIUS!

[@pantheratigris00]

Not just a permanent series, but a book club so we can read it at the same time 😂

[@LauraMonostori]

@@pantheratigris00 OMG that would be so perfect!

[@Nati-cm5in]

Absolutely YES. I'm not even a big reader (anymore, sadly) but I enjoyed this SO much. The style of this video with the little investigation board, explaining the story with personal comments and opinions added and all that was sooo entertaining to watch! I'd love to see more book reviews in this style!

[@Brilliantlight319]

One of my favorite things to do instead of consuming media is watching other people tell me about their own consumption of media. And I absolutely adore how you describe everything. Even talking about incredibly questionable stalker-love interests you feel safe to me :3

[@marenhumblebee2736]

I enjoy that, too, but these book series are already so over-summarized or over-reviewed

[@specialsnail4183]

I came for the booktok smut. I stayed for the angry cat noises.

[@Wookiee925]

I spent the first 40 minutes of the vid running into other rooms looking for my at 😂

[@elainaveasey5831]

@@Wookiee925 Me too omg. I kept pausing it and being like “Where are you my children? Are you unwell?”

[@Femmadt]

alex volkov, ceo of a real estate development company, eastern european mafia boss, professional singer AND the literal devil; such a multifaceted character

[@moustik31]

Ikr? There is SO MUCH packed into the 2 main characters: the power of romantic fantasies is undefeated!

[@nabaaeyddan7565]

Pretty sure she said he might be a god as well

[@LynxChan]

I'm struggling to believe it's true and not just wrriten for effect, but the idea that you might have previously imagined that there was a grand total of ONE smutty book series ever published is absolutely adorable 😂

[@everettschutz6503]

As an American omfg??? Why is no one talking about how like surprisingly good the American accent is??? Idk why but hearing people who don’t have an American accent do that accent gets me all giggly she sounds better than I do

[@jordanmarshall6628]

I came to the comments just for this. She doesn't over correct, which is what most people do when they're faking an accent. It's way less noticeable when her accent slips through because it doesn't sound unnatural.

[@noelleh.2374]

right??? it’s so natural??

[@chioma9639]

Lowkey scared me how accurate the accent was

[@TehKang]

Gurl your mic was fine. I was expecting like static or your voice being garbled. You were just a little echo-ey.

[@hipposaurus1220]

I’ve always loved your channel, but I’m not a very dedicated KZbin watcher. BUT can I just say that every time I wander back to your tube, you’re doing something so different (BUT FUN)!! And I’m always so engaged. One day you’re trying a foot fetish account, and the next suddenly in Korea, and now spicy books!!! And I fucking love it all, it’s so mind boggling. Thank you 😭

[@Ellbat]

we like to keep it fun and fruity, so glad you enjoy !!

[@snjert8406]

TEN HOURS??? Girl, you better not have done this in one session, that must’ve been exhausting

[@synchrolover123]

I'm actually obsessed with the vibes this video gives off - like I'm 100% down to listen to a bestie talk about this book series I've never heard of in excruciating detail

[@Addierose.]

I've never been so excited to watch a 2 hour video in my life 😆

[@mariakara2419]

riiiiight?!! i have to use this as motivation to get my research paper final done lollll.

[@robamsh]

Same

[@nyxldx]

ngl what I first saw the title of this vid I thought "here we go another person who's gonna read a book they know they aren't gonna like and hate/mock the genre". I was so happy and relieved to be wrong. Your commentary was so much fun and I really appreciate your acknowledgement of misogyny and unfairness that comes wrapped with the typical "criticism" these type of books get. While I'm hardly a reader for this category, I have so many friends who enjoy these "spicy" books and from what they typically tell me; the stories are pretty unhinged and self-indulging because that's what they're meant to be. it's really nice to see a KZbinr who reads a series like this actually having fun with it.

[@ianthe.w]

it's great to have you back !!!

[@Ellbat]

thank you !!

[@ianthe.w]

@@Ellbat 🫶🏻💖🌸

[@bilingualdesastre4042]

When I tell you that the damage that the Twisted Series made on my brain changed me as a person. I would not shut up about these books to anyone that would listen because they read like a Telenovela and I was so invested. I am ready to spiral again, thank you so much for this.

[@MichNative2000]

You should release a podcast series called "Elbat's unhinged review's" because this was fantastic.

[@ElysianAngel3000]

You had me laughing out loud multiple times, thank you Also, I really appreciated how poignant your comments at the end were It must take a really long time to make a video like this, so I just wanted to leave a comment, to up your engagement because I really think you deserve it thank you for being a lovely human being

[@CrystalOkonkwo99]

With Josh, similar to Daphne in Bridgeton, he is painted as the good guy between the 4 guys when he did something unforgivable. What Josh did after Jules told the truth was way worse than Alex lying about how he felt about Ava while his uncle had kidnapped her.

[@hanonymous1233]

It's funny the comparison with Pride & Prejudice tbh, because women who read romances like that back in the day were criticised in exactly the same way as women who read spicy romance now. Plus P&P is essentially an enemies to lovers romance with 2 kidnapping plots (and the rare sunshine for sunshine pairing). People are so snobby! I am not a big romance fan, but that's a me thing! I stand with my spicy romance loving sisters everywhere.

[@valesth4903]

"I placed in a lot of faith into tiktok algorithm to put me in the right track" Oh no. 😱

[@misslazybones]

You want some feedback on this video? Okay, here it is... this was fantastic! Engaging, humorous, informative, thoughtful... I have zero interest in these books but thoroughly enjoyed listening to you discuss them and I can't wait to hear about other books you've read.

[@souths.5065]

this video was unhinged, 10/10 no notes

[@at-ih8zw]

As a more of a "Catcher in the rye" kind of reader who most likely wouldn't be caught reading any of these popular booktok books, I really love this video😂 I've still wanted to know what they're about so this is PERFECT for me! Waiting for the next part😌

[@eladicocco]

I'm sobbing with laughter and I'm two minutes in. The epinephrine series? Im crying

[@nospoonfulofmayonnaiseforme]

i was like 'huh??' it's pronounced em-peer-ee-um right?

[@socialyawkward474]

I laughed so hard listening to you describe the plot. I learned a while ago, that you can`t think about these books for too long. You can`t quite enjoy them if you do. But I did so I need to add, that Alex showed up to her exhibition and bought all of her pictures. And everybody acts like this is a cute thing to do!?!?!? She did that exhibition to see if she could make it in the art world. And his anser just was: Dont worry. You don`t need talent or an indepentant job. You have a hot & rich boyfriend! ?

[@hexblack1]

I am so excited fror your ACOTAR and FW recaps now. This is something i did not know i needed you to make a video for😂

[@ethanderrick8486]

This may be the first time you've posted a video like this, but damn you crushed it. I think this style of presentation/editing, while a departure from the norm, really suits your particular brand of unhinged, coherent, insightful narration.

[@rodrigosalinas7642]

Almost 2 hours long video!!!! Now this are good news, so happy to see you back :)

[@moc_haha]

the way I LITERALLY just did this exact thing with 50 Shades of Grey lmaoooooo. I was telling my cousins the entire story of the three books and it took me an hour and a half. I literally feel like you're in my living room telling me this tea, I've screamed "I KNEW IT" like three times so far 😂

[@iwouldgiveyouthemoon_]

the way you describe anna’s writing getting better so deeply resonates with me. recently i read an entire 8? 9? 10? book hockey romance series in a period of less than 2 weeks. what started out as cringe reading and mocking the authors terrible writing, turned into me genuinely crying for some of the characters and ending up loving the series. smutty romance just does that to you ig 😭

[@tyler-df3wy]

It’s honestly hilarious that head injuries are used as these big plot points but they result in a bruise and a little cut

[@hannahs8386]

19:59 Fun fact, there are certain red tones that do not show up under white shirts. I was told this when shopping for underwear and couldnt believe it myself at first, too hahahahah Like some red cannot be seen through at all

[@Piti_Pingu]

I loved to hear Gaias outrage at how that first Mafia child/batman guy had been tricked into ruining the wrong guys life lol

[@dapjnekerem2945]

i thoroughly enjoyed watching you break everything down and your little jokes/quips/commentarys. i dont wanna read it myself but i do wanna know what everyones talking about. so this video was perfect. its like watching gamers play something, i can just enjoy THEM enjoying the game without having to put in the work myself. i need more of these

[@zoemandingaisa6417]

I'm at the song and im literally cryingggggg. There is no way he sang this in an art exibition🤣

[@elizabethmulomboi154]

For real😭😭

[@winterburden]

Thanks for this super neat long video Ellbat!

[@Ellbat]

thank you winter

[@HaveaBiscuitt]

Thank you for putting up with this on our behalf 😔🙏🏼 no but seriously. I did not want to commit myself to the series but I was so curious, so I’m glad it at least sounds like you had some fun lol

[@moustik31]

I was so curious as well, these books are always recommended to me on Audible!

[@emilygleeson2018]

Oh thing about hades as a name or location! Hades was used to describe the underworld/death because Hades was his domain so sending someone to Hades is sending them to the underworld. 😊

[@serephita]

This video gave me a good giggle, thank you! I am...no longer intrigued to read The Twisted Series unless it was for just straight up giggles. LOL Also your American accent 15/10, exceptional.

[@onedaysai0]

I love this. Can't wait for the ACOTAR review. I also love that this is true to you and has an educational component at the end. Welcome back!

[@elizabethryan4777]

The "looking at you nesta" comment 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@karoisart9266]

I DIDNT EXPECT A VIDEO THIS QUICKLY AND I KNEW YOU ONLY NEEDED TO EDIT ONE! thanks sm for the video!!

[@caits107]

We need this to be a series, not just a duet!

[@Angel96Wings]

I had no idea these books even existed but I LOVED this video, pls give us more (P.s. the night sky animation restarting that brusquely every 2 seconds makes me crazy, it would be so pleasant if it went back and forth instead of just restarting, is it just me? Probably is)

[@Ellbat]

hahahah you're not the only one that didnt like it! I will change it up for the next one :D

[@rosefigueroa4031]

22:23 when you said hades and the wait a minute meme immediately played in my head and then you followed up with I thought hades was a person?! I laughed out loud If I could subscribe twice, then I would

[@rosefigueroa4031]

43:37 speed run 😂😂😂 I don't need to read anymore. All I need are these reviews

[@symwinter]

The fact that LAWYER Jules decides to steal the painting instead of bringing her ex to court because of the explicit photos he has of her as minor is insane. Like that’s cp now right? And if they’re released it’s revenge porn on top of that. Send the ex to jail. He can hang out with American business man and possible mafia member Michael Chen.

[@KerriB]

Grumpy sunshine is one of my favorite tropes. If you want a well-written (imo) book with that trope, I really recommend One Bossy Proposal by Nicole Snow

[@jessa4948]

Omg, loved this! Please make this a regular series. Thought I'd get about 30mins in then save it for another day...2hrs later. So much fun!

[@meglinnett26]

This is quite possibly my favourite of any of your videos! So lovely to have you back ❤️

[@smayotte113]

"Godspeed" 😅 Your videos are always amazing, but I can genuinely state that I've never enjoyed a sponsor pop so much before. Welcome back, El - we've missed you.

[@sabrinezarrouk8286]

Thank you for going out of your comfort zone and making this video I thought there's no one I'm going to finish this video but it was so enjoyable and entertaining that I couldn't stop till I finished it. Proud of you ❤ we need more! 😂

[@issymartin6197]

SO MUCH FUN thank you for this video!!! These videos are my personal fave and you SMASHED it sister, welcome back xxxx

[@ziephernius9481]

Oh no no no no, the book smut and smutty books started long, long ago in print. I believe the first book I happened to read of this ilk, many years ago, was from the 80's or 90's. The phrase "throbbing member" is, quite unfortunately, now permanently seared in my brain.

[@manuelareads]

I'm laughing out loud through the entire video, not having to read these books and getting this summary instead is *chef's kiss* hahah love it!

[@NolariaBla]

I can’t believe I clicked on this video not noticing it was 2 hours long until the very end because I was laughing the whole time and enjoying the heck out of this haha I’m so happy you’re back!! I love your videos so much.

[@AlienKnightAsher]

Straight up, two minutes in and i subscribed. The energy and way you engage with explaining these unhinged stories is iconic, and i need as many as you want to make. 👏👏👏

[@-.sxge.-1625]

the way you explain everything is so nice! i’ve been watching your channel for ages and you should definitely make more like this

[@cecastro7016]

I loved this so much!! Great to have you back!!

[@editsbytam3132]

LOVED THIS!!! subscribed immediately

[@CB-lm7jc]

I NEED MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS PLEASE!! I also adore your dialogue at the end about the hate towards female interests and the commentary around books like this and their ties with misogyny, you expressed exactly how I've been feeling about this entire thing

[@ForeverYoung6264]

Very excited for part 2 as well! Welcome back! ❤

[@wazburg]

The audio was fine idk what you're on about. Go easier on yourself

[@petradegroot3578]

I can’t wait to see part 2; your serie review was so much fun to watch 😄

[@lily_mabel]

so glad you're back!! I absolutely loved this, and this video made me laugh out loud so many times lmaoo. I haven't read this series, nor do I intend to (avid fantasy, crime + classics reader over here) but I've seen SO many videos of this series on booktok and it's so unhinged and I love it haha. Glad to have you back, thoroughly enjoyed this

[@cmg1788]

Can I say I really loved this video. Can't wait for part 2

[@boboblueblue2]

This is so good! I enjoyed it so much! I’m definitely coming back for part 2 of this series!!

[@javeriakhan7240]

absolutely loved your narration!!!!

[@camillelaborderie7617]

I just can't wait for the next parts, this was so so fun to watch!!

[@familynalon4062]

Loving this video! Well done for taking risks after your break and looking forward to more!

[@stingandbite4034]

when you apologized ahead of time for your american accent i wasnt ready for it to be actually so amazing. generally when people do american accents they just do southern or valley accent! your american accent is INSANE

[@RishkaPandy]

Omg I absolutely loved this video. Glad that you're back. ❤

[@nikolett6981]

you're such a good story teller, i had no business watching all of this, but i did because you actually made it interesting.

[@pandamoo7148]

This is THE MOST entertaining book review I’ve ever had the pleasure seeing!!! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@skeletonlife2577]

the fact that the girlies are all diverse and the men are just different shades of brown haired dudes

[@Topazurey]

I loves this video so much! Please do more like this

[@einasabutailb4939]

I'm just so glad you're back to making videos. I forgot how much I enjoy your videos. Your funny and just a lot of fun to watch!

[@dalilamartinez5663]

LOVED this!! great video!

[@TheMisa169]

I loved the video. Your comments made me laugh several times. Super excited for part two! Also, I'm so glad to see that you're starting to feel up to making videos again. ❤ I hope you continue to feel better and that good things come your way. You are such a strong and beautiful soul. ❤

[@mariamb8687]

I love your personality! Welcome back!!

[@samyuktaneeraj4026]

Hi Elena!! I just wanted to say that this is my absolute favorite video of yours!!! I’ve been following you for 4 years now (you really got me through the rough pandemic) and you are always so charming and your commentary always hits on the nose in every topic you make a video about. I would love love love to see more book commentary from you and am on the edge of my seat for the ACOTAR one! Know you’ve been going through a rough time recently, so big hugs from the USA 🫶🫶 Kisses to your mum :) xx

[@gustsword6588]

While I would never read these books and probably anything similar to them it is a very fun video AND also special thank you for talking about media literacy in the end about portrayal of toxic bad and negative stuff in the end.

[@user-fj1mc1nc5t]

You HAVE to do more if this, it was amazing!!

[@debscats6546]

This was so much fun to watch! Thank you for all the hard work you put into it!

[@sarapinzon9986]

So happy you're back!!!

[@maritelise1678]

Love your commentary on this 😆 not even halfway done, but have been chuckling a lot by myself over here already 🤪

[@SkyGirl5]

I loved this review. I'd heard of the twisted series but never read it. looking forward to part 2!

[@BrownieTheMonster]

I love this kind of content (commented summaries of unhinged books) and am so excited to see it on your channel! ❤

[@houseofono]

The fact that you just leaned in and dropped a whole two hours instead of breaking it up is amazing. I knew nothing about these books, that author or any part of spicy BookTok and I still watched the whole thing!

[@Jess-fb1su]

this entire thing was a wild ride and I THOROUGHLY enjoyed it. your commentary was hilarious, the reading of the excerpts had me crying in laughter, and by the end my belly hurt from laughing so much through the whole video. I can't wait to watch the other videos to come in this series, not only so I don't have to wonder what these books are about (I have zero plans on reading any of them myself, as much as I love & read the genres a lot of these are in) but so I can enjoy your brilliant commentary about them. another banger video! 💜

[@Fluer999]

Love the video! Can't wait for the second part ❤

[@ivyleaf1574]

I loved this video so much!!! The video format is chef’s kiss but if you ever wanted to start a podcast I would be so freaking down🩷

[@libdottie]

I don't usually enjoy long-form content over an hour, but this video was absolutely wonderful!!! Loved it from start to end 💜 Thank you!!

[@SweeeetLovex3]

I had a blast watching this and *so* looking forward to the next part! 😂 happy to see you’re challenging booklogic in real life settings like I do myself haha and saves me reading these books myself

[@sofiewallentin6578]

Love the video, it's nice to see you again - I hope your're feeling better! 😄

[@dhautcourtrosie6919]

Hiii, thanks for that great video that accompanied me through two breakfasts. I didn't intend to read those books so it was really nice having you explaining all the plots with your very fun storytelling style. Can't wait for part 2, take care.

[@elizariff]

This was absolutely delightful. I love book review videos.

[@Joy__7415]

this was honestly so entertaining to watch, I'm really glad you're back. KEEP GOING, the effort you put into your videos is much appreciated, thank you❤❤❤❤❤❤