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whynotreadwithalex's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
5.0
This very well might be my favorite of Ana Huang's books...and let me tell you, that's really saying something.
Here's a short list of some of the crazy, ridiculous, silly, and emotional things that this book made me say out loud to myself while reading it:
- "Ana, my girl, you're gonna get Heath killed!"
- "Dark romance is basically just fantasy set in a contemporary setting...this is the proof."
- "I really care more about her yelling at her dad than I do about whether or not his brother dies."
- "Ha ha, hit him again!"
- "Oh okay, good, we've got like 70 pages of groveling, just the way I like it!"
- "Honestly, the takeaway from this book is that forgiveness requires time, effort, words, and actions. Reconciliation doesn't happen overnight. But it is incredibly beautiful." (sappy, I know, but I couldn't help it!)
Seriously though, I love Ana's books. And this one especially made me so happy -- watching Dante and Vivian grow together, put in the hard work to be honest and vulnerable with each other, and learn how to build a foundation of trust and love together was terribly sweet and raw.
Precious. Ridiculously cute. Romantic. With a bit of dark humor. Loved it.
Here's a short list of some of the crazy, ridiculous, silly, and emotional things that this book made me say out loud to myself while reading it:
- "Ana, my girl, you're gonna get Heath killed!"
- "Dark romance is basically just fantasy set in a contemporary setting...this is the proof."
- "I really care more about her yelling at her dad than I do about whether or not his brother dies."
- "Ha ha, hit him again!"
- "Oh okay, good, we've got like 70 pages of groveling, just the way I like it!"
- "Honestly, the takeaway from this book is that forgiveness requires time, effort, words, and actions. Reconciliation doesn't happen overnight. But it is incredibly beautiful." (sappy, I know, but I couldn't help it!)
Seriously though, I love Ana's books. And this one especially made me so happy -- watching Dante and Vivian grow together, put in the hard work to be honest and vulnerable with each other, and learn how to build a foundation of trust and love together was terribly sweet and raw.
Precious. Ridiculously cute. Romantic. With a bit of dark humor. Loved it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, Blood, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Classism
noelle_julianna's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Sexual content, and Classism
Minor: Body shaming, Child abuse, Cursing, Fatphobia, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Toxic friendship
katvou's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Alcohol
Moderate: Gaslighting
Minor: Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
__romancereader__'s review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
After reading this book i am very much realizing i love this author Ana Huang is a very good and enjoyable author this book was amazing i can't wait to read the 6 other books releasing in the future king of pride the second book in this series already released i ordered it with king of wrath but king of wrath came today may 2nd and king of pride is coming on may 5th so I'm really excited for that and i got the king of wrath exclusive edition which i thing is Vivian book i have the pink one and its so beautiful this book was just good i think this was my first book that had marriage of convenience and i absolutely adore this trope now and i loved the forced proximity i loved the twisted series so i just knew i was gonna love this kings of sin series and sure enough i did i loved Dante and Vivian together i also loved how this author brought the people from her last series to this one i loved hearing about Christian in this one overall i rated this book a 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and i would rate it more if i had the option
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Drug use, Gun violence, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Not all content warnings are about the main characters some are and some are about the other characters you meet/hear about in the book 🌶️🌶️🌶️Enjoy🙃