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3.64 AVERAGE
3.64 AVERAGE
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
This was my first read of Ellie Sanders, and she had me hooked! I loved the premise - Romeo and Juliet's set-up was an original take. Relying on well-known details from the play helped move the story along without having to explain everything.
I consumed this story in less than two days and via audio. It was well made with clear narration. My only issue was that the timeline jumps were not clear, and I had to backtrack more than once to determine a new chapter that began with a time jump.
This is a Duet and ends on a cliff hanger - you will want to read it and then you will want to wait to find out what happens.
I consumed this story in less than two days and via audio. It was well made with clear narration. My only issue was that the timeline jumps were not clear, and I had to backtrack more than once to determine a new chapter that began with a time jump.
This is a Duet and ends on a cliff hanger - you will want to read it and then you will want to wait to find out what happens.
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was one of the wildest rides I've ever been on.
A new take on Romeo & Juliette, this story definitely brings the expected emotions of that classic and some familiar names and locations. From there it diverges into a modern story that has more twists and turns than a crazy straw.
Downfall had me gasping in shock, shouting in anger, and basically living on the edge of my seat from start to finish.
Amanda Willow, Bryant Walker, and Jameson Adams put so much life and emotion into this story with their performances, it was as though I was right there in the trenches of this with them.
You're absolutely going to want to mind the trigger warnings, Ellie Sanders holds nothing back, but if you can handle those you'll be hooked by the end of chapter one. Guaranteed.
My only question now is, when can I listen to book 2?!
A new take on Romeo & Juliette, this story definitely brings the expected emotions of that classic and some familiar names and locations. From there it diverges into a modern story that has more twists and turns than a crazy straw.
Downfall had me gasping in shock, shouting in anger, and basically living on the edge of my seat from start to finish.
Amanda Willow, Bryant Walker, and Jameson Adams put so much life and emotion into this story with their performances, it was as though I was right there in the trenches of this with them.
You're absolutely going to want to mind the trigger warnings, Ellie Sanders holds nothing back, but if you can handle those you'll be hooked by the end of chapter one. Guaranteed.
My only question now is, when can I listen to book 2?!
challenging
dark
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Intrigued enough to go on to book 2. The dynamic with Darius throughout the book was.... interesting.
A retelling of Romeo and Juliet? You thought Romeo and Juliet was dark, this book takes it another step. Roman Montague has been banished and is now back in Verona Bay. His father has just died and he has came back to help his sister, Sophia, with his best friend, Ben. Rose Capulet is the sunshine princess. Before Roman got banished, he and Rose were secretly dating. They knew this was a no-no. Their families were absolute enemies and nothing would ever change that, not even the love they had for each other.
Six years go by with Roman being banished after killing Tybalt Capulet, Rose is married to Paris Blumenfeld. Roman comes back ready seek revenge. He knows what happened. Rose played him, right? Though his plan was to kill her, he could not do it after seeing her again. Seeing what she is going through now with her family with her husband will tear even your enemy apart. Rose is strong and stays the course. How long can she stay on this course that has been forced upon her?
I can't even begin to get into everything that goes on in this book. The way it ends nearly gutted me. My saving grace is knowing there will be a Book 2. If you are looking for a happy ending, this ain't the book for you. The killing, the revenge, outright hate and malice are plentiful. These two families hate each other and will do anything to get power. Even sentence your daughter to a life of pain. Who does that? Ellie definitely put me in a chokehold with this one and I will be anxiously waiting for Book 2 to drop.
Six years go by with Roman being banished after killing Tybalt Capulet, Rose is married to Paris Blumenfeld. Roman comes back ready seek revenge. He knows what happened. Rose played him, right? Though his plan was to kill her, he could not do it after seeing her again. Seeing what she is going through now with her family with her husband will tear even your enemy apart. Rose is strong and stays the course. How long can she stay on this course that has been forced upon her?
I can't even begin to get into everything that goes on in this book. The way it ends nearly gutted me. My saving grace is knowing there will be a Book 2. If you are looking for a happy ending, this ain't the book for you. The killing, the revenge, outright hate and malice are plentiful. These two families hate each other and will do anything to get power. Even sentence your daughter to a life of pain. Who does that? Ellie definitely put me in a chokehold with this one and I will be anxiously waiting for Book 2 to drop.
emotional
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Meh
I dnfed this book about 160 pages in, I just couldn't get into it. Maybe it picks up maybe it doesn't .
I dnfed this book about 160 pages in, I just couldn't get into it. Maybe it picks up maybe it doesn't .
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Holy fuck!
Okay so first off, this is already a better love story than the original Romeo and Juliet; I said what I said, don’t come for me unless you’re ready for a debate!
Rose and Roman were doomed from the start but being young and in love they think that love will conquer all. Unfortunately forces outside of their control prove that love does not conquer all.
This is a duet so be prepared for a cliffhanger!
The revelations keep coming in this book and they’re bigger and bigger each time! You will feel so many feels in this book and it will 100% fuck you up emotionally! This book will fuck your emotions like you’re the heroine in a romance novel so be prepared!
Okay so first off, this is already a better love story than the original Romeo and Juliet; I said what I said, don’t come for me unless you’re ready for a debate!
Rose and Roman were doomed from the start but being young and in love they think that love will conquer all. Unfortunately forces outside of their control prove that love does not conquer all.
This is a duet so be prepared for a cliffhanger!
The revelations keep coming in this book and they’re bigger and bigger each time! You will feel so many feels in this book and it will 100% fuck you up emotionally! This book will fuck your emotions like you’re the heroine in a romance novel so be prepared!