King of Sloth

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 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!

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.

“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.