King of Envy (Kings of Sin #5) by Ana Huang Book Review

Title: King of Envy
Author: Ana Huang
Publisher: Piatkus Books
Release Date: April 29, 2025
Pages: 530

Dangerous. Powerful. Reclusive.

 Vuk Markovic is notorious for shunning human interactions. The scarred billionaire rarely talks, and he has no interest in relationships outside his small but trusted circle.

 His only exception? Her . The beauty to his beast, the object of his obsession.

 He saw her first. He wanted her first. But now, she’s engaged to his oldest friend—and the closer the wedding looms, the more he’s torn between loyalty and desire.

 She should be his…and he might just risk it all to have her.

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Beautiful. Successful. Glamorous.

 To the world, supermodel Ayana Kidane leads the perfect life. Her career has skyrocketed, and she’s engaged to one of New York’s most eligible bachelors.

 What people don't know is that the engagement is only a business arrangement. He gets his inheritance when they marry; she gets the money she needs to leave her abusive agency.

 Pretending to be in love should be easy—until she finds herself increasingly drawn to her fiancé’s enigmatic best man.

 Vuk thrills and terrifies her in equal measure. She knows she should stay away, but when her wedding is thrown into chaos, he’s the only person she finds comfort in…

 Until his past catches up with them and threatens everything they love.

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My Thoughts

Ayana is one of the most upcoming models in the industry. But hiding behind the glam is her management agency, the death hold they have on her. She wants out but there's only one way: marrying Jordan.

Jordan is heir to a whole ton of money, one that will allow Ayana to leave her agency and gain financial freedom. Jordan marrying Ayana allows him to collect his inheritance so the marriage of convenience works for them both.

However, another man wants Ayana for himself. Vuk knows it's wrong though because she's his best friend's fiancé... will Vuk stand by and watch or finally follow what his heart wants?

 Star Review: ★★★★☆ (5)

Marriage of convenience?! Best friend's fiancé?! Say no more. I absolutely loved this, the tension between Ayana and Vuk were so so intense since the beginning. The chemistry was so good and you know Vuk wants her so bad but just has amazing self-control (that's going to snap any second of course). Their push and pull omg, so good.

I also thought Jordan and Ayana's friendship was cute! They are so supportive or each other and genuine companions. Had Vuk and Ayana not fallen in love with each other, I think the marriage of convenience could have genuinely worked.

Overall, King of Envy was another amazing read by Ana Huang. From obsession to dark backstories, she really knows how to write a romance that keep you wanting more. I liked how this one was darker than her normal ones but nonetheless, I literally finished the book within 24 hours.

About the Author

Ana Huang is a #1 New York Times, #1 USA Today, #1 Sunday Times, and #1 Amazon bestselling author. Best known for her Twisted series, which has over two billion views under the TikTok hashtag #twistedseries, she writes New Adult and contemporary romance with deliciously alpha heroes, strong heroines, and plenty of steam, angst, and swoon.

Her books have been translated in thirty-three languages, and she has been featured in outlets such as Good Morning America, The Drew Barrymore Show, The Today Show, E! News, and Cosmopolitan.

A self-professed travel enthusiast, she loves incorporating beautiful destinations into her stories and will never say no to a good chai latte.