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A review by elaichipod
King of Greed by Ana Huang
emotional
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
2.75
I'm disappointed yet again. A redemption attempt was made but it simply wasn't enough. The lack of anguish was unsatisfactory. I thought my heart would ache and at times I can admit it did, but it was so lackluster by the end. All I desperately want is the man to cry, beg, and completely lose himself. Is that too much to ask for? Why is it so rare for groveling to be done perfectly?
After 10 years of marriage, it took Dom 1 night to want to fix things? And yeah, it was their anniversary but I can't really believe that he won't go back to his old ways after the HEA. I liked Alessandra's determination in the first half, but I really did not want her to give in too easily. One of my least favorite sub-tropes in groveling books is when the guy says that she can see other people because he knows she's his, and that's an okay way of thinking, but I hate that the girl never gets to experience someone genuinely interested in her. The guy needs a reality check so that he can realize that she truly doesn't need him because she can find someone better very easily. I have only read one book that does that.
I feel like with Dante and Vivian's story was done the right way because there was that push and pull during the groveling. I think Alessandra put up with way too much. Yes, Dom was trying to win her back for a majority of the book, but it just completely dull. Dom and Ale's relationship in the past had 10x more chemistry than their fixed relationship. Also, the whole Roman and bank situation was written very lazily. It was weaved in as if it was a last minute thought that I couldn't help but wonder if it was simply added in so that Dom would miss the shop opening. I also wonder if Roman will be another book in the future.
After the last 2 books in this series, I'm feeling less excited to read the rest of the books. I didn't hate it but I just know I didn't love it, which is tragic because this book was immensely overhyped by the author and ARC readers. Overall, it was just typical. There was nothing special about this story. It was just a glorified, 10 year old miscommunication trope with a sprinkle of unsatisfying groveling. Of course, there are a few things I did enjoy: Dom using Alessandra's nickname, him learning Portuguese, him feeling remorseful about missing her stepping out of her comfort zone, etc. Unfortunately, nothing else stood out to me.
After 10 years of marriage, it took Dom 1 night to want to fix things? And yeah, it was their anniversary but I can't really believe that he won't go back to his old ways after the HEA. I liked Alessandra's determination in the first half, but I really did not want her to give in too easily. One of my least favorite sub-tropes in groveling books is when the guy says that she can see other people because he knows she's his, and that's an okay way of thinking, but I hate that the girl never gets to experience someone genuinely interested in her. The guy needs a reality check so that he can realize that she truly doesn't need him because she can find someone better very easily. I have only read one book that does that.
I feel like with Dante and Vivian's story was done the right way because there was that push and pull during the groveling. I think Alessandra put up with way too much. Yes, Dom was trying to win her back for a majority of the book, but it just completely dull. Dom and Ale's relationship in the past had 10x more chemistry than their fixed relationship. Also, the whole Roman and bank situation was written very lazily. It was weaved in as if it was a last minute thought that I couldn't help but wonder if it was simply added in so that Dom would miss the shop opening. I also wonder if Roman will be another book in the future.
After the last 2 books in this series, I'm feeling less excited to read the rest of the books. I didn't hate it but I just know I didn't love it, which is tragic because this book was immensely overhyped by the author and ARC readers. Overall, it was just typical. There was nothing special about this story. It was just a glorified, 10 year old miscommunication trope with a sprinkle of unsatisfying groveling. Of course, there are a few things I did enjoy: Dom using Alessandra's nickname, him learning Portuguese, him feeling remorseful about missing her stepping out of her comfort zone, etc. Unfortunately, nothing else stood out to me.