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A review by caitsreadingcorner
King of Wrath by Ana Huang
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
I went into this book with low expectations as I have never really been drawn towards forced marriage/arrangement tropes. Unfortunately, it did not exceed my expectations. I finished the book because I was entertained but I found the plot far fetched and the romance that was fantasized felt rather forced and toxic.
There was some character growth (they became slightly less extreme as the book progressed) but the spice in this book often felt like an afterthought to bandaid the tumultuous nature of the relationship. It didn’t really feel like there was much of a genuine bond or connection forged between the characters so it leaned very Wattpad-esque. Nonetheless, there was enough substance to keep me reading. It was a very light and easy read as it didn’t require me to think too much.
There was some character growth (they became slightly less extreme as the book progressed) but the spice in this book often felt like an afterthought to bandaid the tumultuous nature of the relationship. It didn’t really feel like there was much of a genuine bond or connection forged between the characters so it leaned very Wattpad-esque. Nonetheless, there was enough substance to keep me reading. It was a very light and easy read as it didn’t require me to think too much.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Violence