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Twisted Circles: Dark Academia Romance (Secret Society) Kindle Edition

by Claire Contreras (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 out of 5 stars 1,051 ratings
**100% STANDALONE, COLLEGE ROMANTIC SUSPENSE (NOT DARK ROMANCE)

From New York Times Bestselling author Claire Contreras comes a new mysterious, sexy, STANDALONE secret society novel . . .

When someone tells you who you are, do you believe them?

The first question the cops asked me was if anything out of the ordinary happened to me lately.

When I woke up this morning in the room of a mental institution I couldn’t remember a thing – not my name nor how I got there. Not how I left or how I ended up in that interrogation room.

The only thing I knew came from the contents inside my bag. A wallet, a student ID, a key that opened an unknown door, and two notebooks.

They tell me my name. It matches my IDs.

They tell me my story. I shut my eyes and try to piece it together, but can’t.

They tell me why they picked me up in the first place. They thought I was my sister. My brain stays stuck there. I try to rewind and fast-forward, as if my memories were on a videotape, but it’s no use. I can’t recall having a sister.

They put me back in the car and drop me off in front of a mansion they call The Manor and I discover that the mysterious key in my backpack opens the front door, and just as quickly wish I’d never unlocked it at all.

This is a 100% standalone in the world as Half Truths.
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"Expertly woven suspense intertwined with societies filled with tombs of history, Twisted Circles brings the mysterious perfection of Half Truths to an entirely new level." - Ashes and Vellichor

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07YL2QG4G
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 13, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.4 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0998345598
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ Secret Society
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Claire Contreras

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Claire Contreras is many things — a New York Times Bestselling author, breast cancer survivor, mother, and wife.

Since starting her publishing journey in 2013, she's written over 20 romance novels that have been translated in over 19 languages.

She loves to jump between subgenres, but all of her stories feature strong heroines and heroes who usually fall first, always fall harder, and are constantly vying for their attention.

Claire was born in the Dominican Republic, raised in Miami, and currently lives in North Carolina, where she’s constantly marveling at the beautiful sky.

She's rarely on social media, but when she posts, she uses IG or her FB group.

You can text 'BOOK' to 21000 to get an alert each time she has a new book release!

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Customers find the book heavy on mysteries and suspense, with one review noting it's wrapped around a dental mystery. Moreover, they describe it as a page-turner and really like Adam as a character. However, the pacing receives mixed reactions, with several customers finding it rushed. Additionally, character development also gets mixed reviews, with some praising it while others find it lacking.

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44 customers mention "Suspenseful"37 positive7 negative

Customers enjoy the heavy mysteries and suspense in the book, with many appreciating the twists and turns in the story.

"...This story has some very intense moments and surprises as Eva and Adam confront the mysteries of Eva's past, and what really goes on with The Swords...." Read more

"...Here's your next binge read with secret societies, dark academia and all sorts of mischief 😏 I enjoyed the plot in both books...." Read more

"...The story deals with a lot of issues, adoption, multiples, mental health, religion and it all should have had my on the edge of my seat but I just..." Read more

"...They are all interesting made this even more engrossing. It explored many things and some mind/mental conditioning, it might be weird but made sense...." Read more

28 customers mention "Readability"28 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as a page-turner that's brilliant and addictive.

"...This story is very dark at times, but I found it to be a very enjoyable read." Read more

"...It’s a good read and I like this authors style but it just fell short for me. Still a good read though...." Read more

"Another good adventure! I had a great time...." Read more

"...I enjoyed this one very much. I will definitely read back the first book can't believe I missed it...." Read more

4 customers mention "Love for adam"4 positive0 negative

Customers like Adam in the book, with one mentioning the cameos by Nolan and another noting his incredible talent.

"...I cared. I really liked Adam and the small pieces of his character that kept him interesting, real and of course, hot...." Read more

"...I loved, loved, loved Adam. His strength, his devotion, his patience... all of that made him even sexier than his looks...." Read more

"...I loved the cameos by Nolan who's books next (Yes) and Logan and Mae." Read more

"...is one of the most talented writers and this story showcases her incredible talent!!! This story had me dying until the very last page!!..." Read more

10 customers mention "Pacing"6 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with some saying they were sucked in from the beginning while others found it rushed and lacking context.

"...Full of suspense, angst, with a little bit of love thrown in there...." Read more

"...recommend slowing down if you decide to read these, they are fast-paced and I kept getting caught up in what was happening (never a bad thing!)..." Read more

"...I was completely sucked in from the beginning. I can't say much without giving anything away. I think this story is perfect going in blind...." Read more

"...The mystery here is also somewhat confusing. It wasn’t introduced with enough context and the main players in the mystery aren’t well developed..." Read more

9 customers mention "Character development"5 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the character development in the book, with some finding it excellent while others say it was lacking.

"...As always in a series of standalone stories, I loved the appearances by characters we met in Half-Truths...." Read more

"...There needed to be more context. The character development was lacking and the relationship between Eva and Adam felt rushed and underdeveloped...." Read more

"...This plot is edgy, thrilling and sexy. Complex and contemporary characters that are intriguing enough to hold you from the first page to the last." Read more

"...Adam and Eva were greatly written characters...." Read more

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Oh so twisted...
Wow. I don’t even know where to begin. Claire Contreras has created this secret society world that just keeps getting more mysterious, more suspenseful, more secretive, and extraordinary at the same time. You guys. I am terrible at reviews. I am not good with words. I will say that I thought I had figured it out. I was like “okay. I have this one, it’s going to end this way” and NOPE! Claire messed with my head and twisted it all up but in such a good way. Adam and Eva were greatly written characters. Not going to lie, at first I was so unsure about Eva’s attitude but I of course kept reading and I came to understand her so much. There is mystery, so much suspense and of course romance. But this book has all three down PERFECTLY. The best story so far of 2020, HANDS DOWN. Claire has pretty much perfected her skill of story telling and I will always one-click any book she writes. Ps: I listened to the audible in ONE DAY! I had already read the book twice but I needed to listen. AH-MAZING!!! Brilliant. Loved it!
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  • Annie V
    5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing romantic suspense!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2020
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    Claire Contreras does it again, an amazing romantic suspense novel, heavy on the mysteries and suspense! Her previous Secret Society book, Half-Truths was wonderful, with a romance story woven into the many levels of secrecy and suspense. Twisted Circles is set at the same university, involving more of the secret societies. As always in a series of standalone stories, I loved the appearances by characters we met in Half-Truths.

    As the story begins Eva is already deeply entangled in secrets and suspense. Eva was adopted as a baby, and is an only child. One of her driving goal in life is to find out more about her birth family. Eva is approached by a stranger who convinces Eva to join The Swords, a secret society, in place of her missing twin sister. Seeking more information about the sister, Stella, she agrees.

    Adam has been assigned to guide Eva/Stella through initiation in The Swords. Adam and Eva are immediately drawn to each other, but are also very suspicious of each other. Adam quickly becomes a support for Eva, as they deal with their growing attraction at the same time they are investigating her past, and the many mysteries surrounding The Swords.

    This story has some very intense moments and surprises as Eva and Adam confront the mysteries of Eva's past, and what really goes on with The Swords. This story is very dark at times, but I found it to be a very enjoyable read.
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  • Hannah
    4.0 out of 5 stars Another homerun for Claire Contreras!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2023
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    ⚠️ some spoilers ahead and as always, please review warnings for potential sensitive content ⚠️

    Finished with Leigh Bardugo's Ninth House and Hell Bent? Here's your next binge read with secret societies, dark academia and all sorts of mischief 😏

    I enjoyed the plot in both books. With that in mind, I connected more with the characters in the first book. The triplet/ trinity theme in Twisted Truths made sense, but felt harder to follow along with.

    Each society is outlined with a more in depth history than I assumed we'd get. As you might suspect, both groups perform questionable acts, have a lot of secrets, and an unyielding loyalty to their fellow members.

    I'd definitely recommend slowing down if you decide to read these, they are fast-paced and I kept getting caught up in what was happening (never a bad thing!) but I went back a few times to reread something because of that.

    Also want to add a plug that there isn't A LOT of actual hockey play happening. The books seemed to follow and focus mostly on character growth (which was top tier in Half Truths, for me anyways). There were times in the Twisted Circles where I wanted to reach in and shake Wendy, Stella and Eva.

    Call me Goldilocks because the spice is just right in this duology 🔥 🌶
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  • Helen M
    3.0 out of 5 stars Eva and Adam spark.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2024
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    A secret society, mental health and romantic suspense collide in this dark(ish) college romance. I was consumed by the first book in the series so this second book has left me feeling a little unsatisfied. I really did like this book but I kept waiting to be swept away or emotionally moved and I just wasn’t. The story deals with a lot of issues, adoption, multiples, mental health, religion and it all should have had my on the edge of my seat but I just wasn’t. I cared. I really liked Adam and the small pieces of his character that kept him interesting, real and of course, hot. But Eva kept falling in and out of favor. I felt like there were parts of the story where her mental health issues were going to be revealed or explained or made more relevant but they weren’t so I was sort of in and out with her. It’s a good read and I like this authors style but it just fell short for me. Still a good read though. 3 stars, 1 pepper (this is basically a closed door romance/FTB)
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    5.0 out of 5 stars And I'm now waiting!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2025
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    Another good adventure! I had a great time. As the story continued to develop, I was sad that not every character got to have a HEA, but that's also life, so I can't be mad at it.
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  • Keri Loves Books
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Tangled Web
    Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2020
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    Such a tangled web of secrets and lies. Pledging to a secret society to find out the truth becomes more than she ever expected. A crazy ride of deception and twisted rituals that will have you questioning everyone’s motives.

    Eva is approached by a stranger and asked to attend the initiation for The Swords. Unbeknownst to her, she has a sister who is missing. It’s now up to her to find out what happened to her. To find out the truth, she will have to become Stella Thompson. To become a Sword, she will have to survive initiation.

    Adam is her sponsor. He’ll be by her side to guide her. Women are rarely given the opportunity to join. She’ll have to mentally tough to succeed. Adam will become her rock.

    As the story unfolds, Eva will discover her truth. However, getting others to believe her will be the challenge. Nothing is as it seems. Those she trusted all her life may not be who she thought. As a girl she struggled with fitting in. She’ll find out the root of her problem. All the while, she’ll find the family she always deserved through The Swords, who will stand beside her.

    This is not a story for the faint of heart. Courage will be tested. Loyalty will be questioned. Sides will be chosen. Sacrifices will be made. In the end, the truth will prevail.

    A romantic supsense about a secret society where you can expect the unexpected. The story is dark and twisted with religious themes, unsanctioned scientific experiments and depraved rituals. Eva’s life will be turned upside down, but in the end she’ll find love and a family.
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  • shannon
    5.0 out of 5 stars HIGHLY RECOMMEND
    Reviewed in Canada on July 14, 2020
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    Another amazing unique read! Loved it!!! Finished in one day as I couldn’t put it down!! Can’t wait to read the next!
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  • Sy_cassany1709
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mind-blowing!!!
    Reviewed in India on July 29, 2020
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    I have no better word than the one I said. It's really mind blowing. The story has kept me on my toes. It's so suspenseful that I did not even dare to guess what would happen next. The story is so intricately done bringing three different issues and making me relate to the life's of those people out there and at the same time higlighted the zeal to survive and importance of family made this more than a romantic suspense book.
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