Ana Huang Books in Order: The Complete Twisted & Kings of Sin Reading Guide
Wondering where to start with BookTok sensation Ana Huang? Here is the complete chronological and release reading order for the Twisted series, Kings of Sin, and interconnected spin-offs.
Ana Huang has become one of the reigning queens of contemporary romance and romantic suspense. With her billionaire alpha heroes, fiercely independent heroines, delicious banter, and signature 4/5 spice level, her books have amassed hundreds of millions of views across BookTok.
However, because many of her series exist within the same interconnected universe—featuring cameo appearances, shared friend groups, and overlapping timelines—new readers often wonder: What is the best order to read Ana Huang's books?
Here is the definitive guide to reading every Ana Huang novel in the most satisfying sequence.
The Recommended Master Reading Order
[THE TWISTED SERIES (Core Quartet)]
1. Twisted Love (Alex & Ava)
2. Twisted Games (Rhys & Bridget)
3. Twisted Hate (Josh & Jules)
4. Twisted Lies (Christian & Stella)
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[THE KINGS OF SIN SERIES (Billionaire Sins)]
5. King of Wrath (Dante & Vivian)
6. King of Pride (Kai & Isabella)
7. King of Greed (Dominic & Alessandra)
8. King of Sloth (Xavier & Sloane)
9. King of Envy (Upcoming)
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[GODS OF THE GAME SERIES (Sports Romance)]
10. The Striker (Asher & Scarlett)
1. The Twisted Series (Start Here)
The Twisted series follows four best friends living in Washington, D.C., and the morally grey men who fall hopelessly for them. While each book can technically be read as a standalone, reading them in order preserves major overarching suspense plots and character relationship evolutions.
Book 1: Twisted Love (Alex Volkov & Ava Chen)
- Tropes: Grumpy x Sunshine, Brother's Best Friend, Tragic Past, Possessive Hero.
- Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (4/5)
- Why Read: Introduces the core friend group and establishes the intense, dark-tinged billionaire atmosphere.
Book 2: Twisted Games (Rhys Larsen & Princess Bridget)
- Tropes: Royal Bodyguard, Forbidden Love, Age Gap, Forced Proximity.
- Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (4/5)
- Why Read: Widely considered the fan-favorite in the quartet. The forbidden romantic tension between stoic bodyguard Rhys and headstrong royal Bridget is electric.
Book 3: Twisted Hate (Josh Chen & Jules Ambrose)
- Tropes: Enemies to Lovers, Enemies with Benefits, Forced Proximity.
- Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (4.5/5)
- Why Read: The sharpest banter and highest emotional hostility in the series, leading to explosive physical chemistry.
Book 4: Twisted Lies (Christian Harper & Stella Alonso)
- Tropes: Fake Dating, Billionaire Hacker, Stalker Protection, Neighbors.
- Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (4/5)
- Why Read: Christian Harper is the ultimate "I will burn the world to keep you warm" anti-hero. Concludes the Twisted universe with high emotional payoffs.
2. The Kings of Sin Series (Next Level Billionaire Romance)
Set in the high-society circles of New York and London, the Kings of Sin series is inspired by the seven deadly sins. The characters in this series are slightly older, wealthier, and feature even higher levels of luxury, contract engagements, and high-society drama.
- Book 1: King of Wrath (Wrath — Dante Russo & Vivian Lau): Arranged marriage, blackmail, billionaire Italian CEO.
- Book 2: King of Pride (Pride — Kai Young & Isabella Valencia): Opposites attract, reserved British aristocrat meets chaotic bartender/writer.
- Book 3: King of Greed (Greed — Dominic Davenport & Alessandra Davenport): Second chance, marriage in crisis, high-powered Wall Street executive.
- Book 4: King of Sloth (Sloth — Xavier Castillo & Sloane Kensington): Playful billionaire heir meets no-nonsense PR crisis manager.
Key Takeaways for New Readers
- Do you have to read Twisted before Kings of Sin? No. Both series are independent. However, Dante Russo (King of Wrath) is introduced in Twisted Lies, so reading Twisted first enhances the Easter eggs!
- Spice & Content Check: All Ana Huang books are open-door explicit romances rated 4/5 on the BookPyramid Spice Scale.
"Wondering where to start with BookTok sensation Ana Huang? Here is the complete chronological and release reading order for the Twisted series, Kings of Sin, and interconnected spin-offs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the spice level of Twisted Love?+
Twisted Love by Ana Huang features a 4/5 to 5/5 (High Heat / Explicit) spice rating on the BookPyramid Spice Scale, featuring detailed intimate scenes and intense emotional tension.
What romance tropes are in Twisted Love?+
Key narrative tropes in Twisted Love include Romance dynamics, high emotional stakes, protective hero energy, and rich relationship progression. See the in-depth breakdown above for full character analysis.
Is Twisted Love a standalone novel?+
Twisted Love delivers a complete, satisfying romantic arc with a guaranteed Happily Ever After (HEA) or Happy For Now (HFN), while also connecting to Ana Huang's broader universe of interconnected companion novels.
What should I read after Twisted Love?+
If you enjoyed Twisted Love, explore our curated reading guides for Ana Huang, or browse related Romance reviews and trope recommendations linked at the bottom of this page.
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Ana Huang is a #1 *New York Times*, *USA Today*, and international bestselling author of contemporary romance and romantic suspense. Renowned worldwide for her viral BookTok sensations—including the *Twisted* series (*Twisted Love*, *Twisted Games*, *Twisted Hate*, *Twisted Lies*) and the *Kings of Sin* series (*King of Wrath*, *King of Pride*, *King of Greed*, *King of Sloth*)—her novels feature billionaire possessive alpha heroes, fierce heroines, delicious banter, and unapologetic high-heat romance.
