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darknesslighttt's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
🐚 𝐀𝐑𝐂 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖 🐚
𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝘀: second chance, billionaire, trouble marriage, groveling
𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀: death, mild violence, mention of child abandonment/abuse
King of Greed it's not just a book about how two people reconnect, but also about forgiveness, love, and how they heal each other heart.
I loved this book and how different it is from the others written by Ana.
We are used to big grovel from other books written by her, but Dominic's is totally different. He doesn't have to make big gestures to win her back, but small gestures matter. It's like you have everything (money, house, etc.), but the only things you don't have are happiness, love and affection.
I really loved how Ana portrayed Alessandra's pain, as well as Dom's. In some chapters it is described so beautifully and deeply that you as a reader begin to feel what the characters feel at that moment. And when everything becomes too much it is normal for tears to appear.
I would like to tell you more, but after reading this review, I just want you to leave with certain things:
1. sometimes you have to lose someone to realize that you can't live without that person
2. sometimes it's the little things that matter
3. this book is not only a love story but also a lesson from which we must learn
4. Alessandra and Dom have to rediscover each other in order to have a new stable relationship and the road is long and painful
Thank you Ana Huang for this opportunity to read this beautiful book in exchange for an honest review.
𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝘀: second chance, billionaire, trouble marriage, groveling
𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀: death, mild violence, mention of child abandonment/abuse
King of Greed it's not just a book about how two people reconnect, but also about forgiveness, love, and how they heal each other heart.
I loved this book and how different it is from the others written by Ana.
We are used to big grovel from other books written by her, but Dominic's is totally different. He doesn't have to make big gestures to win her back, but small gestures matter. It's like you have everything (money, house, etc.), but the only things you don't have are happiness, love and affection.
I really loved how Ana portrayed Alessandra's pain, as well as Dom's. In some chapters it is described so beautifully and deeply that you as a reader begin to feel what the characters feel at that moment. And when everything becomes too much it is normal for tears to appear.
I would like to tell you more, but after reading this review, I just want you to leave with certain things:
1. sometimes you have to lose someone to realize that you can't live without that person
2. sometimes it's the little things that matter
3. this book is not only a love story but also a lesson from which we must learn
4. Alessandra and Dom have to rediscover each other in order to have a new stable relationship and the road is long and painful
Thank you Ana Huang for this opportunity to read this beautiful book in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Violence
Minor: Child abuse and Abandonment
kat7794's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Alcohol
olivialandryxo's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I was promised a grovel book, but all I got was a man throwing a fit because he was forced to face the consequences of his own actions.
Honestly, I feel like Ále and Dom need some time apart—for real, without him “coincidentally” ending up in the same place as her—and both individual and couples therapy to really make their relationship work again. She might’ve learned to put herself first, to stand up for what she wants and needs, but he needs to learn to respect boundaries.
They were divorced for three, maybe four months before starting over, but how much of that time did she really have to herself? He kept sending her messages and gifts, refused to just leave her alone if they wound up in the same public place, and literally followed her to Brazil. Bro went from ignoring her for the better part of a decade to damn near stalking her. That’s a lot of things, but it sure as hell isn’t romantic.
And that reminds me.
“‘I would stalk you if it meant you’d talk to me again.’
‘How romantic.’
‘I’m past romantic, Alessandra. I’m desperate.’”
He’s acting like a child that forgot about their favorite toy and is now throwing a fit because said toy was donated. As if it’s not his own damn fault that he’s in this situation. And it’s aggravating as hell.
All of that aside, there’s something to be said about the fact I read this in a day. I don’t know the last time I did that, or even came close. It might have problems, but damn if it’s not an entertaining read despite them. I’m still cackling about the library scene.
(Although I won’t lie, I’m INCREDIBLY SALTY that there were two weddings in this book and neither of them were for Kai and Isa. They’re the stars of this show and they deserve better.)
Current ranking of the series:
Honestly, I feel like Ále and Dom need some time apart—for real, without him “coincidentally” ending up in the same place as her—and both individual and couples therapy to really make their relationship work again. She might’ve learned to put herself first, to stand up for what she wants and needs, but he needs to learn to respect boundaries.
And that reminds me.
“‘I would stalk you if it meant you’d talk to me again.’
‘How romantic.’
‘I’m past romantic, Alessandra. I’m desperate.’”
He’s acting like a child that forgot about their favorite toy and is now throwing a fit because said toy was donated. As if it’s not his own damn fault that he’s in this situation. And it’s aggravating as hell.
All of that aside, there’s something to be said about the fact I read this in a day. I don’t know the last time I did that, or even came close. It might have problems, but damn if it’s not an entertaining read despite them. I’m still cackling about the library scene.
(Although I won’t lie, I’m INCREDIBLY SALTY that there were two weddings in this book and neither of them were for Kai and Isa. They’re the stars of this show and they deserve better.)
Current ranking of the series:
- King of Pride (reigns supreme)
- King of Greed (is still good)
- King of Wrath (go to hell Dante)
Representation:
- demisexual Brazilian protagonist
- dyslexic protagonist
- dyslexic Brazilian side character
- Filipina-Chinese side character
- Chinese side characters
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual content, and Abandonment
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Violence, and Blood
All sexual content is explicit but consensual. One protagonist dealt with abuse and abandonment as a child; it’s mentioned semi-frequently on-page. There are a couple of physical altercations, one involving a gun, but no fatal injuries; none of it occurs between the two protagonists. There’s one unrelated death on-page, but it’s only a guest at an event the main characters attend.