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His Juliet by Emilia Rossi

14 reviews

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Am I obsessed with this series or what?! I received a copy of the book and I was so excited when I found out. Romeo was so much fun in book 1 and his book did not disappoint. The chemistry between Juliet and Romeo was amazing, it was so natural for them to be together. Juliets issues and trauma were not just pushed aside or solved, but dealt with in an understanding manner from all characters, but especially Romeo. The way he understood and took care of her through different moments was heartwarming. I could just keep raving about this book and it wouldn't be enough. 

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dark emotional hopeful fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Have you ever devoured a book in like a day and then get sad it's over and wish it were longer or that you could read it for the first time again? 
Okay, well this is exactly how I feel right now. This book was AMAZING. 

From the story plot to the character development. This was so beautifully written and I couldn't help falling in love with Romeo and Juliet.  Romeo is my new favorite book bf. SWOON. If you've read His Tesoro (which, in case you haven't - you totally should also) you'll love this one. We also get to see a lot more of Matteo, Sofiya, Noodles, Sienna, Angelo, and bonus: Matteo and Sofiya's baby!

I am so happy I got an ARC of this book and can't wait for you all to experience it. 

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dark emotional lighthearted sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

This is my first ever ARC! I was so excited to read it and I'm glad to say that I enjoyed it. I looooved Romeo and Juliet, it was insta love (or insta attraction?), but I love that kind of thing hahaha. 

I was surprised at how dark it had gotten at times. I appreciated how we were able to see the why's though, and that it wasn't just for shock value. And just like with the first book (where I learned about hEDS from Sofiya, along with the struggles related to that), I learned a lot of things re: mental illness and fears like
agoraphobia
, and how it affects how one lives. 

One thing though, while it looks like both our characters are healing,
I don't think Romeo has fully confronted showing his "monster" to Juliet... One thing was resolved; his miscommunication with his mother, but I don't think he fully admitted his anxieties to Juliet yet... But anyway!


I loved seeing bits of Matteo, Sofiya, their baby, Sierra, Noodle AND ANGELOOOO!! I love him, as always, and I'm super excited to read Angelo's book.... hopefully his is next haha

Thanks again to the author for providing me with the ARC! I felt so lucky. I wanted to wait til my vacation to start reading, but I couldn't resist,… and now i have a book hangover 2 days before my break and i don’t know what to read next… maybe i should reread His Tesoro.

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dark emotional funny tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I’m so incredibly proud to have received an ARC, and can say with absolutely certainty that this book is AMAZING! 
I loved Juliet and Romeo, their names, their chemistry, and their struggles.
This book was an emotional read, and I recognized bits of myself in Juliet, the panic and need for safe spaces.
Romeo was such a flirt and a dirty talker, and he was so utterly devoted to his stellina.
This book was funny and dark and emotional and impactful.
I love it even more than His Tesoro! 
So do yourself a favor, read that first, then read His Juliet. You won’t be disappointed!

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