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King of Pride by Ana Huang

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jelkebooks's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing 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

originally read in 2023

REREAD 2024
I don't know why I felt so compelled to reread this book, but I did and I'm very glad I did. Even though it was one of my favourite books I read last year, I feel like I kind of forgot all the reasons why I actually love this book so much. So rereading it was just a whole lot of fun to me.
I absolutely adore Kai and Isabella. Their personal journeys throughout this book are so incredibly well done. I love how Kai's storyline feels a bit stereotypical for a billionaire in a billionaire romance, but the way it was executed just feels very fresh. Isabella's personal storyline is my absolute favourite though. I think it's a very relatable story for many, and also adds a more emotional note to this book. It's just extremely well done, in my opinion.
Of course, I also absolutely ADORE their romance. Honestly, my pet peeve is how they keep seeing they are "fundamentally incompatible" because I have never seen two people that are more made for each other so clearly. Yes, I guess they are opposites, but I feel like in their views on life they are kind of the same, and for the rest their opposite personality traits actually allow for them to fit perfectly together, rather than them budding heads constantly. I also quite like that they get together quite early on. That way we get to see them together, and have cute little dates, while their feelings are also still growing. I just thought it was all really well executed. What else am I supposed to say?

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bookfulthoughts's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-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

4.0

Super cute, paasionate, and full of love 🩵

“Just knowing you existed somewhere in this world was enough.”

I loved Kai and Isabella! I felt their love was so genuine and beautiful. I like that the forbidden aspect of their relationship leads to them having a genuine dating experience. We got to see them fall for one another in the most realistic way possible. Their chemistry 😮‍💨! I loved that Kai stood up for Isabella! He is such a man for that 🥹. I’ve read other popular books (I won’t name names… iykyk) that the ML fumbles/hurts the FL because the family opposes or thinks differently! It’s such a pet peeve for me when that happens because usually it's never followed up by proper character development. We all need a Kai in our lives 🩵. In the beginning, I did not think that I was going to love him as much as I did. He knows what he wants, knows how to actively listen, is a man of honor, cherishes and respects women, and loves hard!

I loved Isabella’s character and I could relate to her in a lot of ways. I loved that she was unashamedly herself and didn’t change for anyone. Her struggles were real and her determination was admirable. I’m happy that things worked out for her even if it seemed hopeless up until the very end. I loved that…

Kai lost and that Isabella didn’t finish in time! Even tho Kai did eventually get the position he seriously deserved it. He didn’t stoop low to win and his reaction throughout the entire ordeal was honest and honorable; Isabella not finishing the book when her brother gave her the deadline and going through the emotions, made her grow into a better version of herself. Both of them had great development.

I liked this book a lot! I didn’t have anything bad to say about it. It was a Soild read.

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amre23's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad 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

4.0

A .25 star comes off for Ch 37. UGH. It got better though and I got over it, the situation was redeemed but at the time I was annoyed.

This was a good next installment in the Kings of Sin series. I enjoyed the opposites of these two very much. Their relationship for the most part was easy going, had a nice flow, and sweet development.

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ecravens's review against another edition

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emotional funny 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

3.5

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ka_ke's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted 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? No

4.0

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zc2's review against another edition

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challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I liked it better than KOW hence reading it in 2 days but the plot wasn’t fully consistent. Like once they fell in love with each other the book lost the same absurdity that it composed in the beginning. Like it was so out of hand going into it that I was a little disappointed it didn’t follow through till the epilogue and barely that. I hated how the guy that butchered Kai’s opportunity of CEO was only mentioned once like there were barely any clues as to who it would be honestly I thought it was Paxton. Kai and Isabella characters were super cute and I enjoyed watching them banter. HOWEVER I know it was planned for Kai to not be as aggressive as the former characters in the pre series but….. I still kinda missed the whole you touch her and I’ll kill you vive like it was there but it did not fulfill my satisfaction. Honestly the book wasn’t really predictable….

I thought Kai’s mom had cancer like how did she get married to his dad again???? There was no connection there. Isabella’s procrastination drove my anxiety mad. Also I think my favorite part is being left to wonder if she said yes because like I know it’s implied considering it’s two years later but part of me wishes she crushed his mortal soul👀. Kai’s great an all but sometimes people need to bend and snap.

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sarahsbookss's review

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emotional lighthearted mysterious 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

3.0

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midnightrose_reads's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

4.0

King of Pride is the second book in the Kings of Sin series. It follows Kai Young who is a member of the Valhalla Club (a billionaires club), who is working on becoming the next CEO of his family’s company Young Corporation & Isabella Valencia a bartender at Valhalla and aspiring published author.

This was another great installment in this series! Ana has created two characters that the reader really roots for through all their ups and downs in their personal relationships with their families and their professional aspirations. There was intrigue involving Kai’s long and winding road to becoming CEO, and Isabella’s journey to self-love and acceptance of her personality and perceived flaws, were beautiful to see. The humor/banter were awesome, as well as the steamy scenes. Can’t wait for Dominic and Alessandra’s book King of Greed!

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