The Picture of Dorian Gray - Oscar Wilde - UPDATED REVIEW

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde  Genre : Classics Blurb (on back of book) : Oscar Wilde’s only novel is the dreamlike story of a young man who sells his soul for eternal youth and beauty. In this celebrated work Wilde forged a devastating portrait of the effects of evil and debauchery on a young aesthete in late-19th-century England. Combining elements of the Gothic horror novel and decadent French fiction, the book centers on a striking premise: As Dorian Gray sinks into a life of crime and gross sensuality, his body retains perfect youth and vigor while his recently painted portrait grows day by day into a hideous record of evil, which he must keep hidden from the world. For over a century, this mesmerizing tale of horror and suspense has enjoyed wide popularity. It ranks as one of Wilde's most important creations and among the classic achievements of its kind. UPDATED REVIEW MY OPINION : ****** I would like to start out this review by stating that this is undoubtedly m...
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King of Sloth - Ana Huang

King of Sloth by Ana Huang
Genre: Romance

Blurb (on back of book): He'd never wanted anyone enough to chase them...until he met her.
Charming, easygoing, and rich beyond belief, Xavier Castillo has the world at his fingertips. 
He also has no interest in taking over his family’s empire (much to his father’s chagrin), but that hasn’t stopped women from throwing themselves at him…unless the woman in question is his publicist. 
Nothing brings him more joy than riling her up, but when a tragedy forces them closer than ever, he must grapple with the uncertainty of his future—and the realization that the only person immune to his charms is the only one he truly wants.  
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Cool, intelligent, and ambitious, Sloane Kensington is a high-powered publicist who’s used to dealing with difficult clients. 
However, none infuriate—or tempt—her more than a certain billionaire heir, with his stupid dimples and laid-back attitude. 
She may be forced to work with him, but she’ll never fall for him…no matter how fast he makes her heart beat or how thoughtful he is beneath his party persona. 
He’s her client, and that’s all he’ll ever be. Right?

MY OPINION: ***

I think I am just not a fan of this series. I continue to read each of the books because I've gotten this far but I think all of them have been pretty lackluster. Perhaps I am growing out of this genre of romance or perhaps it's just the constant tropeifying of love, I'm not sure.

Genuinely I cannot remember a single thing about this book and its characters. I remember I did not really like Xavier as he felt very typecasted into the same trope of billionaire who has women throwing themselves at his feet but the only one he wants is the one he can't have. I remember he was super protective of Sloane and didn't really objectify her (which is a new bare minimum low) and he was definitely more of a golden retriever than Huang's other billionaire bosses.

Sloane had commitment issues and avoidant attachment styles that I really resonated with, as someone who also suffers from fear of heartbreak and intimacy. She was very resolute in sticking to her career and professional persona, which really meant a lot to me. I did like that she found a man willing to help her with these weaknesses rather than ignore them or try to force her to "just move on." There were also really interesting family dynamics on both sides that gave this book more substance than just the basic lust-filled billionaire romance.

I'd definitely recommend this one if you've already begun the series but don't expect something crazy!

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