bakergirlsbooks1999's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Alcohol, Cursing, and Sexual content
ryiah's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I do not know what it was about this book, but I loved every single second of this book! The development of their relationship really showed how despite the (MANY) arguments they have, they absolutely love each other.
I also love that the third act breakup was not "unnecessary" and that it followed the flow of the book. Also, the crumbs we get of the other couple's relationships was unmatched.
I also love that the third act breakup was not "unnecessary" and that it followed the flow of the book. Also, the crumbs we get of the other couple's relationships was unmatched.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Gaslighting and Gun violence
mrs_bastos's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence, Cursing, and Gun violence
maxinesf's review against another edition
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Sexual content, Gun violence, and Child abuse
savvyrosereads's review against another edition
dark
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Rating: 4.5/5 stars
Vivian Lau is trying to make her family happy when she agrees to an arranged marriage with billionaire Dante Russo, but he’s not happy with the arrangement at all…until they get to know each other a bit more.
I loved the Twisted series and was so excited to start Kings of Sin, and I’m glad to report the first book did not let me down! I truly feel like Ana Huang’s writing has only improved with each book of hers I’ve read since Twisted Love, and the way she handles tropes and characters is so fun and engaging.
I started out a bit slow because I was new to the world (even though these are a companion to Twisted it still felt different) but once I got pulled in I was HOOKED and I breezed through the rest of the book in a few hours. Also, the groveling at the end? *chef’s kiss*
I can’t wait to start King of Pride soon!
Recommended to anyone, but especially if you like: engagement of convenience; forced proximity; enemies(ish) to lovers
CW: Violence, including gun violence; emotional abuse
Vivian Lau is trying to make her family happy when she agrees to an arranged marriage with billionaire Dante Russo, but he’s not happy with the arrangement at all…until they get to know each other a bit more.
I loved the Twisted series and was so excited to start Kings of Sin, and I’m glad to report the first book did not let me down! I truly feel like Ana Huang’s writing has only improved with each book of hers I’ve read since Twisted Love, and the way she handles tropes and characters is so fun and engaging.
I started out a bit slow because I was new to the world (even though these are a companion to Twisted it still felt different) but once I got pulled in I was HOOKED and I breezed through the rest of the book in a few hours. Also, the groveling at the end? *chef’s kiss*
I can’t wait to start King of Pride soon!
Recommended to anyone, but especially if you like: engagement of convenience; forced proximity; enemies(ish) to lovers
CW: Violence, including gun violence; emotional abuse
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, and Emotional abuse
julianacosta_01's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence and Sexual content
backitupmoony's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Moderate: Classism, Emotional abuse, and Gun violence
undercovertidalwave's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Abandonment, Violence, and Cursing
alxisrae's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Minor: Violence, Gun violence, and Panic attacks/disorders
plumpaperbacks's review against another edition
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This was a great introduction to Ana Huang’s writing. I liked the story, I really liked Viv, and I had fun roasting Dante in my Kindle annotations whenever he did something to annoy me. Which was often. (But, by the end, he was tolerable. Mostly.)
Would’ve been 4 stars if not for the weird feel of the pacing. The first 20% felt rather fast, and then the middle section was a bit of a slog to get through.
Current theories for the rest of the series include Sloth being Luca’s book, Envy being Christian’s and Gluttony being Sloane’s. I’m not sure about Lust yet.
Representation:
Would’ve been 4 stars if not for the weird feel of the pacing. The first 20% felt rather fast, and then the middle section was a bit of a slog to get through.
Current theories for the rest of the series include Sloth being Luca’s book, Envy being Christian’s and Gluttony being Sloane’s. I’m not sure about Lust yet.
Representation:
- Chinese protagonist & side characters
- Filipina-Chinese side character
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Sexual content
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and Gun violence
There are a few consensual, variably explicit sex scenes in the second half of the book. Dante’s grandfather died just prior to the story’s start, I believe via cancer. It’s mentioned multiple times, but never in detail. Other content warnings from the author’s website include blackmail, parental neglect, family disownment, and robbery at gunpoint. The last is only one scene about half through; no one is shot.