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Pretty Twisted [Kindle Edition]

Gina Blaxill
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)

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Ros has a secret crush on Jonathan. Jonathan is massively hung up on Freya (even after she dumps him). And Freya? Well, Freya is a beautiful enigma. Even more so when she goes missing without a trace . . . PRETTY TWISTED is narrated in alternating chapters by Jonathan (16) and Ros (14) who meet online at a time when things are going sour for Jonathan. His stunning girlfriend, Freya, is away at college and they are growing apart - consequently, he is struggling with his own sense of identity. Ros is also experiencing some problems - one of her friends is dating an older man whose strange behaviour gives Ros cause for concern. Meanwhile, the local news has been reporting some kidnappings of teenage girls. So when Freya dumps Jonathan, then seems to disappear off the face of the earth, he enlists Ros' (somewhat reluctant) help in tracking down the girl he still loves. With danger lurking around every corner, their stories become inextricably linked in a way nobody could have predicted . . .

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Ros has a secret crush on Jonathan. Jonathan is massively hung up on Freya (even after she dumps him). And Freya? Well, Freya is a beautiful enigma. Even more so when she goes missing without a trace . . . PRETTY TWISTED is narrated in alternating chapters by Jonathan (16) and Ros (14) who meet online at a time when things are going sour for Jonathan. His stunning girlfriend, Freya, is away at college and they are growing apart - consequently, he is struggling with his own sense of identity. Ros is also experiencing some problems - one of her friends is dating an older man whose strange behaviour gives Ros cause for concern. Meanwhile, the local news has been reporting some kidnappings of teenage girls. So when Freya dumps Jonathan, then seems to disappear off the face of the earth, he enlists Ros' (somewhat reluctant) help in tracking down the girl he still loves. With danger lurking around every corner, their stories become inextricably linked in a way nobody could have predicted...

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 535 KB
  • Print Length: 275 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0330533274
  • Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books; 1 edition (6 May 2011)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B004WDZZT2
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #9,177 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Debut 10 Jun 2011
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Teen thrillers aren't generally my thing, but after this popped up on my recommendations a few times, I decided to give it a go. And I'm glad I did, because for two days, I've been riveted! Although I found Jonathan a bit shallow and predictible, the characters of Ros and Freya more than make up for him. I found Freya particularly interesting as there's very little of her in 'real time' - mostly she comes through in Jonathan's (skewed) recollections of their time as a couple, and Ros's obsessive construction of her character via sightings from afar and the few facts she's been given. Nice too that all of the characters we come to care about - dog included - live happily ever after. There's even a redemptive message about friendships and their changing nature throughout adolescence that manages not to be too sweet. Nothing in here I'd hesitate about letting a teenage child of my own read, either.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Awsome 6 May 2011
Format:Paperback
I was given this book by a friend who recommended it and I decided to give it a read. I couldn't put it down until I found out what had happened. It has loads of twists and turns and I really liked the characters. It is just the sort of book I like and is great for an afternoon in reading on a wet day.

I would recommend this to anyone looking for a great read.
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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars highly recommend 2 Sep 2011
Format:Paperback
Pretty Twisted
Two strangers stumble upon one and other on a social net working site both are struggling with their lives. Things take a turn for the worse when Jonathan X girlfriend goes missing and the finger is pointed at Jonathan so he turns to the only other person he trusts Rosalind but she is hiding things of her own. Will Jonathan and Rosalind find out what's going on before it's too late.

I don't normal read contemporary suspense but I found the story really easy to get sucked into.

The two main characters Jonathan and Rosalind worked really well together and the book showed both characters points of view.

Jonathan was a truthful character yet he finds it hard to be anybody without his beautiful girlfriends Freya without her his left wondering what to do.

Rosalind is from a Brocken home her dad is hardly around and her sister always doing her own thing. Rosalind best friend is now trying to push herself into the popular crowd and ros is left feeling alone and unwanted.
Together Ros and Jono find a friend in one and other.

All together this story was just brilliant the book was like a big puzzle and the more you read the more pieces of the puzzle fell into place. From the start you end up trying to work things out, who do you trust and where had the girlfriend gone but the author makes shore you continue reading to the very end.

I loved the teen writing style with lots of up to date text chat and smiling faces , I felt that I was with the characters the whole time and at a few points in the book I completely forgot the book was a work of fiction and not real like I felt it was.
Lots of character interaction and drama going on and all together a fantastic book!

I give the book 5 well earned stars
To sum this book up I would say
Up to date and twisted in all the right places so much drama it felt real.
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3.0 out of 5 stars The Youngsters
It was OK but it reminded me of the Enid Blyton novels – Secret Seven or Famous Five books. It is definitely a younger person’s read. Useful insight of how teenager’s mind works.
Published 12 days ago by anniepenny
3.0 out of 5 stars Teen 'thriller' without the thriller!
Wen I originally downloaded this I didn't realise it was a teen thriller, but I read it regardless. It was ok. I wouldn't call it a thriller really, more of a mystery book. Read more
Published 20 days ago by Emclare78
3.0 out of 5 stars teen angst
this book is aimed at a young audience and is very contemporary, but I found it difficult to relate to the characters. maty well suit a younger reader.
Published 22 days ago by Bimbom
3.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Twisted
Bought this book for my Kindle. It sounded as if it would be a good story. The story was different with a twist at the end.
Published 1 month ago by Mags
4.0 out of 5 stars An absorbing thriller
This is a well-constructed thriller aimed at teenagers, but would also be suitable for older children; and it seems from the reviews that I'm not the only old fogey to have enjoyed... Read more
Published 2 months ago by C. Downs
2.0 out of 5 stars Lady London
I just couldn't get this. I like a thriller but too convoluted for me, don't think I finished it. Seemed like hard work.
Published 2 months ago by Miss R
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book
This is more for a teenage audience in my opinion but as I am part of that category this book was great! Slightly spooky but romantic at the same time. Read more
Published 2 months ago by meh169
4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Twisted
Good story, easily read. Ideal book for young teenagers, showing how not everyone you meet are what they seem to be on the outside and how easily they can hid it.
Published 3 months ago by Alison Walker
3.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Although I took a while to read this book, which is unlike me, the story was well written, probably a book for readers who like a less complicated plot. Read more
Published 3 months ago by tjn
4.0 out of 5 stars Good teen read!
Told from the perspectives of Jonathan and Ros, this is a story of an obsessive internet friendship and a missing girl, Jonathan's girlfriend, Freya. Read more
Published 4 months ago by SeaJay
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