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dsantistama08's review against another edition
4.0
4.25/5 ⭐️
Ero pronta a dare cinque stelline al libro perchè mi stava dando tutto ciò che avevo chiesto dopo aver finito These Violent Delights, cioè più angst, più scene alla “knife to throat trope” tra Roma e Juliette, più spazio a Ben e Marshall, ma secondo me dopo più o meno il 50% tra una cosa e un’altra la trama si perde un po’ e inizia a succedere molto altro, anzi vira proprio ad un’altra conclusione che non mi aspettavo. La trama si concentra sull’aspetto politico e quello che comporta dimenticandosi un po’ della task che Juliette e Roma avevano, anzi di colpo non è più importante e tutto prende a ruotare intorno ai Nationalists da una parte e i Communists dall’altra. I White Flowers e gli Scarlett vengono dimenticati e so che questo è stato l’intento della scrittrice, far capire che tutto era molto più complicato e più grande di quanto Juliette e Roma potessero immaginare, ma sento come se ciò avesse fatto perdere l’aspetto più caratteristico proprio della storia, cioè questa battaglia infinita tra gang. Anche il finale, essendo un retelling di Romeo e Giulietta un’idea te la fai su come potrebbe concludersi, eppure con la trama che vira nell’altra direzione secondo me si è perso un po’ il senso
Ero pronta a dare cinque stelline al libro perchè mi stava dando tutto ciò che avevo chiesto dopo aver finito These Violent Delights, cioè più angst, più scene alla “knife to throat trope” tra Roma e Juliette, più spazio a Ben e Marshall, ma secondo me dopo più o meno il 50% tra una cosa e un’altra la trama si perde un po’ e inizia a succedere molto altro, anzi vira proprio ad un’altra conclusione che non mi aspettavo. La trama si concentra sull’aspetto politico e quello che comporta dimenticandosi un po’ della task che Juliette e Roma avevano, anzi di colpo non è più importante e tutto prende a ruotare intorno ai Nationalists da una parte e i Communists dall’altra. I White Flowers e gli Scarlett vengono dimenticati e so che questo è stato l’intento della scrittrice, far capire che tutto era molto più complicato e più grande di quanto Juliette e Roma potessero immaginare, ma sento come se ciò avesse fatto perdere l’aspetto più caratteristico proprio della storia, cioè questa battaglia infinita tra gang. Anche il finale, essendo un retelling di Romeo e Giulietta un’idea te la fai su come potrebbe concludersi, eppure con la trama che vira nell’altra direzione secondo me si è perso un po’ il senso
natalilali's review against another edition
5.0
Domyslalam sie od poczatku jakie bedzie zakończenie ale i tak sie popłakałam…
draculaura's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
A beautiful ending to an exquisite retelling. Despite knowing how the story of Romeo and Juliet ends, the twists and bends to the source material had me constantly second guessing just how Roma and Juliette would meet their fate (that duel, anyone??). The inclusion of political unrest between the Communists and Nationalists provided an intriguing backdrop and helped reinforce just how much violence permeates this world and that of the original play.
What I liked best, and which still carries on from Book 1, is just how much agency everyone has. Instead of believing that only through death can they preserve their love, Roma and Juliette choose to keep fighting for their love. Love for each other. Love for their city and for its people. But of course, Chloe Gong makes her characters far too clever to simply go out with a bang, so while this story has all the makings of a tragedy, what we're left with is an overwhelming, burning sense of hope.
What I liked best, and which still carries on from Book 1, is just how much agency everyone has. Instead of believing that only through death can they preserve their love, Roma and Juliette choose to keep fighting for their love. Love for each other. Love for their city and for its people. But of course, Chloe Gong makes her characters far too clever to simply go out with a bang, so while this story has all the makings of a tragedy, what we're left with is an overwhelming, burning sense of hope.
kaedenslibrary's review against another edition
5.0
This is hands down the best series I’ve ever read I’m never felt more attached to a book before. It’s unreal. I usually find it hard to connect to a book and really feel what’s happening but this I just could not stop thinking about it the characters are incredibly put together they seem so real. I love them all so much especially Benedikt and Marshall I love their interactions.
I’m just loosing my mind over Roma and Juliette, the way the tension skyrocketed after that scene at the bar which was the best chapter btw (tvd). That really did it for me after that the ship was defiantly sailed. And there was so much tension both good and bad
I’m just loosing my mind over Roma and Juliette, the way the tension skyrocketed after that scene at the bar which was the best chapter btw (tvd). That really did it for me after that the ship was defiantly sailed. And there was so much tension both good and bad
may2020's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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
5.0
soft_incipient's review against another edition
5.0
LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS SERIES! so delightful! <3 New fav author.. contended sigh. A lot of drama and craziness but so much fun was had reading this book. Kept me engrossed! though the roma hating juliette thing did stress me out AHHHH. I literally had to spoil myself to see when he wouldnt dislike her anymore..
NOW ONTO FOUL LADY FORTUNE!!
NOW ONTO FOUL LADY FORTUNE!!
lierenprotectionsquad's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-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
4.5
ivysinconsistentreads's review against another edition
5.0
MAN WHAT THE HECK WAS THIS ENTIRE BOOK. i was spoiled by who the blackmailer was and who was controlling the monsters but man i didn't really expect that at all. i could've used a little forewarning before the ending. i mean is romajuliette alive?? ARE THEY DEAD? DO THEY AT LEAST GET TO GO TO ZHOUZHUANG IN THE AFTERLIFE??? which by the way will now be added to my travel bucket list. i can't wait to move onto last violent call though. the book cover is gorgeous by the way.