Disney star Miley Cyrus is showing more of her rebellious teenage side as she tells of her love for a sexy novel.

The 16-year-old star caused outrage in the past when she posed for a provocative photoshoot for Vanity Fair.

More recently, she sparked controversy by pulling seductive poses with film director Adam Shankman.

Cyrus wrote a message on her Twitter page, saying:

"Reading 'Identical' by Ellen Hopkins. It is deff. in my top 3 favorite books of all time! So disturbing but beautifully written."

The plot involves sex, drugs and alcohol and tells the story of the lives of identical twins.