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New · Fiction, Romance

King of Sloth

by Ana Huang
2024 · 464 pages · Fiction
Lifetime bestseller
≈ 12 hours to read · about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day

What it's about

Charming, easygoing and rich beyond belief, Xavier Castillo has the world at his fingertips, until he has to prove himself, in Ana Huang's romance.

Why it's worth reading

It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and was a Goodreads Choice Awards finalist for romance.

You'll love it if you liked

Good to know

It's part of the Kings of Sin series and has explicit scenes.

By the numbers

64.0Must-Read Score
  • Readers30 out of 100 · counts 42%
  • Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
  • Bestseller57 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
  • Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%

Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.

Where it ranks

Why it made the list

Bestseller
#1 New York Times bestseller (1 week at #1)
Shortlisted
Goodreads Choice (romance) finalist (2024)

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Quick answers

Is King of Sloth worth reading?

Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and was a Goodreads Choice Awards finalist for romance. It ranks #1,991 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 64.0 (the best book we found scores 99).

What is King of Sloth about?

Charming, easygoing and rich beyond belief, Xavier Castillo has the world at his fingertips, until he has to prove himself, in Ana Huang's romance.

How long does it take to read King of Sloth?

About 12 hours (464 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.

What should I read after King of Sloth?

If you liked it, try King of Envy by Ana Huang, King of Pride by Ana Huang or Twisted Hate by Ana Huang.