King of Sloth
Ratings36
Average rating3.9
I didn't really believe in her suddenly catching feels for him tbh, so the first 35%-ish was meh to me. Xavier is super sweet though and I love the dates he would take her on and just how well he paid attention to her. Sloane is a boss and I love her. When she let hr guard down it was lovely.
That all being said I hated 80-100%. It was just so, so stupid. The fight, the plot, conflicts both internal and external just... all of it. Considering I only really enjoyed about half of the book, I think 3 stars is rated high, yeah?
Also, WOW so many name drops! It was both nice to get a glimpse in the future for those couples, but at the same time kinda annoying??? Just... so many cameos or Xavier/Sloane randomly talking about Rhys and Bridget.
And yet, I so totally plan on reading the Envy and I'll probably pick up Asher's book soon too.
Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5 ☆
I loved this first book in this series, i tried to read the second one but hated it and ended up DNFing it,
Even tho this is the 4th in the series these books can be read as a stand alone and so after seeing so much hype around this book i decided to give it a go.
And just like book 2 I hated it, a little less than book 2 but still wouldnt read it again,
The charecters are not as interesting as dante and Vivian and the story seemes to only be there to force the two of them together with no side plots that go anywhere other than to push xavier and Sloan together.
Ha sido flojísimo y he parado de contar las veces que me ha hecho quedarme dormida
dnf @ 60%
half way into the book i forgot ana huang wrote this book, the same ana huang who wrote rhys larson???? no way
Very melodramatic but that wasn't a bad thing! There were a few small continuity errors but otherwise the writing was very strong. I was into the family backstories and everything else. However, I had a hard time with the party boy “reformed” and everything being so easy for him. He kept saying he “worked” for it but he really didn't. Also Sloane saying this couple is “completely unexpected” is funny bc they're literally from the same socioeconomic class in NYC....its not that unexpected.
This might be a me problem bc I already have a hard time with billionaires and this made it even more difficult. There was also a random scene and Sloane being embarrassed she couldn't cook/bake and that insecurity was just..unnecessary? Like why? She is such an accomplished woman and it was annoying she resorted to that for Xavier of all people. I understand adding depth to a strong character by adding insecurities but I think Sloane just got too much and it took me out of the story.
Omg and the third act breakup and the entire getting back together??? Rough.
I couldn't put this book down. I've enjoyed all of Ana's books so far, and this was a fantastic read in my opinion.
“I love you, Sloane Kensington. Always and forever.”
“Forever is a long time.”
“Not long enough.”
EASILY A NEW FAVOURITE.
I adore Xavier. He's a charming golden retriever to Sloane's grumpy black cat energy.
Sloane has always been snarky and easily judged as an ice queen, but Xavier sees more than meets the eye. Once he knows her and starts to get past her guard; he sees her true self and loves it.
It had everything I wanted in Sloane's story and more. I loved the drama, the revenge, personal growth, the romance...
I will defend the grumpy queen for ever. There's just something about how Xavier doesn't care about anything but then we see he really only cares about her.
I do not even know where to start.
I went into this with very little expectations, mainly because both Xavier and Sloane had kind of flew past my head in the previous book but oh I was so wrong.
This is definitely the best one I have read out of all the kings, the slow burn, the traumatic family history, the fear of losing someone, the communication between them.
Not to mention how incredibly rewarding it is to have read all of the twisted series and the kings and read all the familiar names, intertwining into one big thing.
So worth it, I can't wait for next one!