Book: King of Sloth Author: Ana Huang Publisher: Piatkus Pages: 464 Price: Rs 599 My initiation into Ana Huang’s books happened late April this year, when I, after much deliberation, picked up Twisted Love – the first book in her Twisted series. While I am yet to catch up on the remaining three books, I did finish reading her Kings of Sin series. My introduction to the Kings of Sin, again is an unconventional one – I started with King of Sloth, the latest release and then picked up the first one, King of Pride.
While the stories are not connected, and thus become easier to read as standalone, reading them in order helps because the characters are connected. It’s Annaverse, a term coined by her fans to describe her books. Why? Because you have the characters from the Twisted series making special appearances in the Kings of Sin series – so far in the four books at least.
Just like you have Xavier Castillo, the lead of King of Sloth making a cameo in its predecessor – King of Greed. Along with the female lead, Sloane Keningston, who is friends with Vivian, Isabella, and Alessandra, the leads from previous Kings of Sin books – Annaverse, see? Sloane runs a PR company, which has high profile and society’s Richie Rich as clients. She is serious and pragmatic, while Xavier is a free-spirit and party animal.
Contrary to other billionaires who are all about money, business, and power, Xavier wants a life away from the burden and responsibilities that come with being r.
