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4.0
This book combines historical fiction, spy thriller, scifi-created superhumans, and enemies-to-lovers romance, and it works remarkably well. Set in 1930s Shanghai, the Nationalist faction is in charge, while the communist faction has gone into hiding and the Japanese and their sympathizers plot a takeover. Rosalind, the protagonist, is a basically-immortal assassin forced to pretend to be another spy's wife for mission purposes. I actually enjoyed the multi-faction politics (assisted because it was mostly spy-vs-spy and whose-side-are-they-really-on with political details). The setting and historical details were fascinating. I'm always down for sci-fi superhumans, especially immortal assassins with angst. And I actually enjoyed the romance - I'm not usually much for enemies-to-lovers but I was really invested in this relationship. I did feel like I was missing some context, since it seems like the Foul Lady Fortune duology is a sorta-sequel to the author's These Violent Delights duology (I gather Rosalind is the cousin of the These Violent Delights protagonist, and this book is set four years after that duology ends). The second Foul Lady Fortune book isn't out yet - if it were available now, I'd probably read it, but since it will probably be a year or two, I don't know if I will. This book is very, very good, but I'm not dying for a sequel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
Moderate: Gun violence and Murder
Mind controlplumpaperbacks's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
slow-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
3.75
This is the second time this year that I’ve read one of my most anticipated releases and it hasn’t been everything I’d hoped it would be. At this point, I’m a little bit worried that’s going to become a trend.
It’s not that this was a bad book. It wasn’t. But it did lack the intrigue that drew me into and then kept me reading These Violent Delights. I guessed one of the major plot twists back in the first quarter of the book, and was just generally not as invested in the story or characters. The only one of the seven that I really liked was Alisa. Of the others, we barely saw Celia or Oliver, and I thought both Oliver and Phoebe were kind of annoying. I was mostly indifferent toward Rosalind and Orion—although Orion was, at least, occasionally amusing—and Silas just felt bland.
I couldn’t even get behind any of the ships. Silas and Phoebe had no chemistry. If we hadn’t been told that they liked each other, I wouldn’t have known. Oliver and Celia didn’t have nearly enough page time for me to get behind them. Honestly, I feel like both Silas and Celia could do better, sorry not sorry. As for Rosalind and Orion, I’ll admit that they had a few good scenes and some good banter, but for the most part, they just kind of felt… meh. I hate to say all of this, but it’s true. I know what Chloe can do with romance—I’ve seen it in Romette and in Benmars. I adore both of those couples and was hoping to feel similar love for these new ones, but unfortunately, that wasn’t the case. I do think that Rosaorion has the most potential for the sequel, though. Maybe I could still board that ship at some point. We’ll see.
My favorite part of the book was the tiny Benmars update we got in one of Alisa’s early chapters, and the most entertaining part was searching for clues as to whether or not Roma and Juliette are still alive. I already thought they were before starting; now that I’ve finished, I’m certain not only that they’re alive, but also that we’ll see them in the sequel. If I had money, I would bet on it. I legit have a note on my phone full of textual evidence and theories.
This is unrelated to either Roma or Juliette; it’s just something I wanted to comment on. How the hell is annoying little Phoebe actually Priest??? You’re telling me a whiny, too cool for school wannabe socialite is the Communists’ best assassin??? Yeah, I know, that’s probably a cover to make sure no one guesses her identity, but still. I’m having a seriously hard time believing it, even if it would explain why Priest helped Rosalind, Orion and Alisa in the warehouse attack. I’m gonna need some convincing here, Chloe.
So, yeah. It pains me to give one of Chloe’s books less than five stars, but this just… didn’t do it for me. I had both high hopes and high expectations after reading and adoring the TVD books last year, and unfortunately, this fell flat. I’m still going to read the sequel though, partially out of curiosity, but mostly because I want to see Roma and Juliette again. 💁🏼💁🏼
Representation
It’s not that this was a bad book. It wasn’t. But it did lack the intrigue that drew me into and then kept me reading These Violent Delights. I guessed one of the major plot twists back in the first quarter of the book, and was just generally not as invested in the story or characters. The only one of the seven that I really liked was Alisa. Of the others, we barely saw Celia or Oliver, and I thought both Oliver and Phoebe were kind of annoying. I was mostly indifferent toward Rosalind and Orion—although Orion was, at least, occasionally amusing—and Silas just felt bland.
I couldn’t even get behind any of the ships. Silas and Phoebe had no chemistry. If we hadn’t been told that they liked each other, I wouldn’t have known. Oliver and Celia didn’t have nearly enough page time for me to get behind them. Honestly, I feel like both Silas and Celia could do better, sorry not sorry. As for Rosalind and Orion, I’ll admit that they had a few good scenes and some good banter, but for the most part, they just kind of felt… meh. I hate to say all of this, but it’s true. I know what Chloe can do with romance—I’ve seen it in Romette and in Benmars. I adore both of those couples and was hoping to feel similar love for these new ones, but unfortunately, that wasn’t the case. I do think that Rosaorion has the most potential for the sequel, though. Maybe I could still board that ship at some point. We’ll see.
My favorite part of the book was the tiny Benmars update we got in one of Alisa’s early chapters, and the most entertaining part was searching for clues as to whether or not Roma and Juliette are still alive. I already thought they were before starting; now that I’ve finished, I’m certain not only that they’re alive, but also that we’ll see them in the sequel. If I had money, I would bet on it. I legit have a note on my phone full of textual evidence and theories.
So, yeah. It pains me to give one of Chloe’s books less than five stars, but this just… didn’t do it for me. I had both high hopes and high expectations after reading and adoring the TVD books last year, and unfortunately, this fell flat. I’m still going to read the sequel though, partially out of curiosity, but mostly because I want to see Roma and Juliette again. 💁🏼💁🏼
Representation
- demisexual Chinese protagonist
- two bisexual Chinese protagonists
- trans MTF Chinese protagonist
- unlabeled queer Chinese protagonist
- Chinese protagonist
- aromantic asexual protagonist
- various Chinese and Japanese side characters
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Gore, Gun violence, Blood, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Medical trauma, Emotional abuse, Medical content, and Physical abuse
Emotional and physical abuse are there regarding mentions of them in characters’ pasts. Additional content warning for human experimentation.bookishaddictions's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
First, I’d like to say thank you to @netgalley for my ARC of this book. I found myself wanting to learn more about Shanghai as I read about Rosalind’s adventures as a 1930s spy. I love a good whodunnit, and I found myself changing guesses every chapter or so; Gong really kept me on my toes. I feel like Gong also did well by her characters; they felt authentic, and I appreciated that she could show some of the downsides/concerns of immortality and other genetic changes. I didn’t know much about the Nationalist/Communist/Imperial war over territories in China, so this left me wanting to learn more. I don’t want to share any spoilers, but I will say that this book was addictive; I found myself engaged and had no desire to put it down each time I started reading it. If you love mysteries or historical fantasy, I suggest snagging this title when it releases later in the month 🔎🔪
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail and Violence
rachrreads's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I received an eARC from the publisher via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
If you haven’t read These Violent Delights & Our Violent Ends look away. Small spoilers ahead for the prior duology.
PREMISE
Rosalind Lang was saved from death, but the cure changed her. Now Rosalind is able to heal instantly to any wound, making her virtually immortal. The downside? She does not age anymore, making her 17 for the rest of her life. Turning to the Nationalists after the disaster with Dmitri Voronin, Rosalind is now an assassin. Code name Fortune.
There have been a recent slew of murders, all seeming to be chemically induced and all seems to be pointing towards a Japanese company. Rosalind (known now as Janie Mead) has been tasked with infiltrating the company alongside another agent— Orion Hong. Orion is the middle child of a Nationalist general and a Nationalist spy in their covert division. Hiding amongst the elites and extracting information easily in plain site.
The two are ready for the mission— the only catch? They have to pretend to be married, which means sharing Rosalind’s apartment. The two go undercover as Mr. and Mrs. Mu in order to find information on these chemical killings without arising suspicions.
TROPES
If you know me, you know by now I am a SUCKER for fake dating/fake relationships. This book does this trope justice (but when have I ever hated a fake dating book?).
Other tropes— one bed, caretaking while sick, mutual pining, grumpy/sunshine.
CHARACTERS
Rosalind Lang AKA Janie Mead
Who would’ve thought I would grow to love her? After the events of the previous duology, I was so upset to learn she was getting her own series. She betrayed her family!! But I really grew to like Rosalind during this first book.
She really struggles to accept any love or kindness and has a ton of guilt she is holding onto— which is to be expected after everything she went through with Dmitri Voronin. On top of that she feels as if she has to be a savior to atone for all her past sins. This is part of the reason she joins the Nationalists as an assassin is so she can rid the world of evil.
One thing I am confused on in her development as a character is that Rosalind was very flirty and fun in the TVD duology and now she seems to have turned into a Juliette 2.0. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVED it, but I would have liked to see more reasoning behind this development other than she almost died and is now an assassin. All of a sudden she’s a grumpy gal with secrets and a love of poison. It just seemed very abrupt at the beginning of the book. Although I do like that Chloe Gong showed Rosalind didn’t have much of an allegiance to the Nationalist party and really she was just with them because they were willing to welcome her in. All Rosalind ever wanted was to fit in
Orion Hong
I wish we got more detail from his background and perspective of things. So far a lot of the stuff we learned about his background was superficial (minus a few things that I will not go into due to spoilers). I am hoping we get more from this in the next book. Maybe even more of his POV or some flashbacks.
I like that he was always in a good mood. It is nice to see a sunshine boy and grumpy gal pairing, but as I mentioned before a lot of his character was pretty surface level. He is portrayed as a player and I am sure part of that is so he does not have to let others in after what he has experienced, but I hope Chloe dives deeper into his character. There is a bunch of potential with all the cute one-liners he delivered while “faking” his marriage with Janie.
Also I freaking love the word beloved now.
Celia Lang
While I loved Celia in the original trilogy I found her chapters lacking. There was not enough depth to them and I really wanted more from her POV. They were also really freaking boring up until the end when things were beginning to take shape with the plot. I hope we get more from her in the next book.
She has joined the Communist’s as a spy and I love the whole siblings on opposite sides thing. Again, I do not think she has much loyalty to them as she does her sister.
Oliver Hong
I really do not care much for him. As a THG stan he is very much giving Gale Hawthorne and I do not like it. I really hope the next book proves me wrong though. He also has ruined the word sweetheart for me. I cannot.
He is also a Communist spy with Celia. I will not go into too much detail past that as too avoid spoilers.
Alisa Montogova
Alisa was one of my favorite background characters in TVD/OVE and I was so disappointed when I found out she was not the main focus of this duology. She has been through so much after the events of the original duology and is all alone in the world. She too defected to the Communist side, likely due to her affiliation as a White Flower.
Also I love that Chloe has confirmed she is aromantic and asexual and even put those clues into this book. I really want more from her in the coming book and it seems like she will play a big role in the next one…
Phoebe Hong
Youngest sibling of Orion and Oliver. She really loves to have fun. Her brothers, and the rest of the world, definitely underestimate her. Throughout the book she throws herself into the fray, despite not being a spy. I love how she always gets Silas in on it too.
Silas
Family friend and best friend of Orion. He has been in love with Phoebe his whole life and would do anything for her. A Nationalist spy gathering surveillance information and backing up Orion and Rosalind in their current mission.
THE ROMANCE
The tension between Rosalind and Orion was *chefs kiss*. Chloe Gong KNOWS how to do romance and this is definitely a strength of hers. The set up of having to trust each other with your life but also having secrets to hide since you’re spies? SIGN ME UP.
There are a few scenes that were quite memorable— car chase, after hours in the office, and of course one at the very end I will not even tease at. JUST IMMACULATE ROMANCE AND TENSION.
For Taylor Swift fans, there is an invisible string reference that had me SCREAMING.
THE PLOT
I was hoping when I read that the two mains were a spy and an assassin that I would get more action, but I felt this part greatly lacking. The front half of the book severely dragged and I definitely could have used more action as Chloe set up the stage for the big twist.
Another thing I struggled with was the whole Communist and Nationalist plot. I am so glad Chloe brings this kind of political context into her books, but everything was very confusing and hard to follow as a reader. I struggled to know what each side really wanted with the Japanese trying to invade Shanghai as well. Maybe this is just due to my lack of knowledge with history, but I wish this was better woven into the story.
Also there was one thing within the plot I found very lazy and too convenient, but will hold onto as it could be seen as a spoiler.
Although I struggled with the first half of the book, it really began to pick up in the second half. One thing Chloe knows how to do and do well is a plot twist you don’t see coming. I actually gasped out loud when the big twist was revealed. I had many theories while reading but none of them were what actually happened. The end leaves the reader ready for book 2 (and screaming at Chloe for doing this to us)!!
Another thing I would like to point out is this reads more historical fiction than fantasy to me. The only thing that really makes this fantasy is the fact that Rosalind has some special powers.
No context spoiler
There was a very Fourtris-esque scene (Divergent fans where you at?) in the book that made me scream. It made my 2014 Fourtris stan heart both happy and frustrated. There was also an Everlark scene as well which had me squealing.
Finally, The EASTER EGGS that were left from the original trilogy. I will not go into detail but there were some lovely hints in there that will make fans very happy.
If you haven’t read These Violent Delights & Our Violent Ends look away. Small spoilers ahead for the prior duology.
PREMISE
Rosalind Lang was saved from death, but the cure changed her. Now Rosalind is able to heal instantly to any wound, making her virtually immortal. The downside? She does not age anymore, making her 17 for the rest of her life. Turning to the Nationalists after the disaster with Dmitri Voronin, Rosalind is now an assassin. Code name Fortune.
There have been a recent slew of murders, all seeming to be chemically induced and all seems to be pointing towards a Japanese company. Rosalind (known now as Janie Mead) has been tasked with infiltrating the company alongside another agent— Orion Hong. Orion is the middle child of a Nationalist general and a Nationalist spy in their covert division. Hiding amongst the elites and extracting information easily in plain site.
The two are ready for the mission— the only catch? They have to pretend to be married, which means sharing Rosalind’s apartment. The two go undercover as Mr. and Mrs. Mu in order to find information on these chemical killings without arising suspicions.
TROPES
If you know me, you know by now I am a SUCKER for fake dating/fake relationships. This book does this trope justice (but when have I ever hated a fake dating book?).
Other tropes— one bed, caretaking while sick, mutual pining, grumpy/sunshine.
CHARACTERS
Rosalind Lang AKA Janie Mead
Who would’ve thought I would grow to love her? After the events of the previous duology, I was so upset to learn she was getting her own series. She betrayed her family!! But I really grew to like Rosalind during this first book.
She really struggles to accept any love or kindness and has a ton of guilt she is holding onto— which is to be expected after everything she went through with Dmitri Voronin. On top of that she feels as if she has to be a savior to atone for all her past sins. This is part of the reason she joins the Nationalists as an assassin is so she can rid the world of evil.
One thing I am confused on in her development as a character is that Rosalind was very flirty and fun in the TVD duology and now she seems to have turned into a Juliette 2.0. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVED it, but I would have liked to see more reasoning behind this development other than she almost died and is now an assassin. All of a sudden she’s a grumpy gal with secrets and a love of poison. It just seemed very abrupt at the beginning of the book. Although I do like that Chloe Gong showed Rosalind didn’t have much of an allegiance to the Nationalist party and really she was just with them because they were willing to welcome her in. All Rosalind ever wanted was to fit in
Orion Hong
I wish we got more detail from his background and perspective of things. So far a lot of the stuff we learned about his background was superficial (minus a few things that I will not go into due to spoilers). I am hoping we get more from this in the next book. Maybe even more of his POV or some flashbacks.
I like that he was always in a good mood. It is nice to see a sunshine boy and grumpy gal pairing, but as I mentioned before a lot of his character was pretty surface level. He is portrayed as a player and I am sure part of that is so he does not have to let others in after what he has experienced, but I hope Chloe dives deeper into his character. There is a bunch of potential with all the cute one-liners he delivered while “faking” his marriage with Janie.
Also I freaking love the word beloved now.
Celia Lang
While I loved Celia in the original trilogy I found her chapters lacking. There was not enough depth to them and I really wanted more from her POV. They were also really freaking boring up until the end when things were beginning to take shape with the plot. I hope we get more from her in the next book.
She has joined the Communist’s as a spy and I love the whole siblings on opposite sides thing. Again, I do not think she has much loyalty to them as she does her sister.
Oliver Hong
I really do not care much for him. As a THG stan he is very much giving Gale Hawthorne and I do not like it. I really hope the next book proves me wrong though. He also has ruined the word sweetheart for me. I cannot.
He is also a Communist spy with Celia. I will not go into too much detail past that as too avoid spoilers.
Alisa Montogova
Alisa was one of my favorite background characters in TVD/OVE and I was so disappointed when I found out she was not the main focus of this duology. She has been through so much after the events of the original duology and is all alone in the world. She too defected to the Communist side, likely due to her affiliation as a White Flower.
Also I love that Chloe has confirmed she is aromantic and asexual and even put those clues into this book. I really want more from her in the coming book and it seems like she will play a big role in the next one…
Phoebe Hong
Youngest sibling of Orion and Oliver. She really loves to have fun. Her brothers, and the rest of the world, definitely underestimate her. Throughout the book she throws herself into the fray, despite not being a spy. I love how she always gets Silas in on it too.
Silas
Family friend and best friend of Orion. He has been in love with Phoebe his whole life and would do anything for her. A Nationalist spy gathering surveillance information and backing up Orion and Rosalind in their current mission.
THE ROMANCE
The tension between Rosalind and Orion was *chefs kiss*. Chloe Gong KNOWS how to do romance and this is definitely a strength of hers. The set up of having to trust each other with your life but also having secrets to hide since you’re spies? SIGN ME UP.
There are a few scenes that were quite memorable— car chase, after hours in the office, and of course one at the very end I will not even tease at. JUST IMMACULATE ROMANCE AND TENSION.
For Taylor Swift fans, there is an invisible string reference that had me SCREAMING.
THE PLOT
I was hoping when I read that the two mains were a spy and an assassin that I would get more action, but I felt this part greatly lacking. The front half of the book severely dragged and I definitely could have used more action as Chloe set up the stage for the big twist.
Another thing I struggled with was the whole Communist and Nationalist plot. I am so glad Chloe brings this kind of political context into her books, but everything was very confusing and hard to follow as a reader. I struggled to know what each side really wanted with the Japanese trying to invade Shanghai as well. Maybe this is just due to my lack of knowledge with history, but I wish this was better woven into the story.
Also there was one thing within the plot I found very lazy and too convenient, but will hold onto as it could be seen as a spoiler.
Although I struggled with the first half of the book, it really began to pick up in the second half. One thing Chloe knows how to do and do well is a plot twist you don’t see coming. I actually gasped out loud when the big twist was revealed. I had many theories while reading but none of them were what actually happened. The end leaves the reader ready for book 2 (and screaming at Chloe for doing this to us)!!
Another thing I would like to point out is this reads more historical fiction than fantasy to me. The only thing that really makes this fantasy is the fact that Rosalind has some special powers.
No context spoiler
There was a very Fourtris-esque scene (Divergent fans where you at?) in the book that made me scream. It made my 2014 Fourtris stan heart both happy and frustrated. There was also an Everlark scene as well which had me squealing.
Finally, The EASTER EGGS that were left from the original trilogy. I will not go into detail but there were some lovely hints in there that will make fans very happy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Alcohol, Medical trauma, Murder, Blood, and Death
Moderate: Death of parent, Gun violence, and War
Minor: Child death
dhwani's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
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? It's complicated
5.0
Chloe Gong does it again!! After completing the These Violent Delights duology, I had been quite excited to read Foul Lady Fortune. I had very different expectations about the main character when the novel was originally mentioned, thus Rosalind Lang being the main character completely caught me off guard. I wasn't sure at the time if I would enjoy the novel, but after reading this one tumblr post about Rosalind's character, my excitement for it returned.
Rosalind Lang, or Fortune, is a poison-using assassin who also possesses a particular talent. She is one of the most lethal assassins the Nationalists have because her cells never die and always return to their original state. She also never sleeps, doesn't age, and recovers from injuries quickly. She is immortal.
Rosalind is tasked with identifying the perpetrators of these attacks after a series of sudden deaths in Shanghai follow a recognisable pattern. The Japanese imperialists are the primary suspects. However, she is required to assume the identity of the wife of Orion Hong, a Nationalist agent who at first seems to not take anything seriously, cracks jokes constantly, and repeatedly tries to woo Rosalind, which irritates her to no end.
Rosalind doesn't particularly like Orion at first, but as she moves forward, she starts learning a lot about the assignment she is given. The Communists Oliver Hong and Celia Lang are living their own stories while on their respective missions outside the city, until they come upon the same location that is linked to all of these killings.
The romance and the plot of TVD were the main reasons I fell in love with it, and I had high expectations for this novel as well. Needless to say, it didn’t disappoint me in the least. The dialogues, the romance, and the narrative were all excellent.
The plot twists in this novel are numerous, unexpected, and I had never seen any of them coming. They caught me off guard and significantly improved my reading experience. Chloe Gong has a talent for writing people in such a detailed and endearing way that you can't help but fall in love with them. Every single character in the novel was wonderful to me. The side characters contributed so much to the story and were so well-written. The epilogue, the damn epilogue, and the narrative were both AMAZING. I was LEFT SPEECHLESS by it! The book has just the right amounts of romance, mystery, and sweetness! Because of how fluid Chloe Gong's language is, I never felt dissociated while reading. I need the sequel ASAP pleaseeeee
ALSO OLIVER HONG IS MY HUSBAND IMAGINE GETTING CALLED "MY SWEETHEART" ALL THE TIME
the queer rep>>>>>>>>>
I LOVED THIS BOOK SO MUCH AND I CANNOT WAIT FOR THE SEQUEL AS WELL AS THE OTHER BOOKS THAT THE QUEEN CHLOE GONG WILL RELEASE!! Also remember to read the These Violent Delights Duology before you read this series since it has spoilers from that book!!
Rosalind Lang, or Fortune, is a poison-using assassin who also possesses a particular talent. She is one of the most lethal assassins the Nationalists have because her cells never die and always return to their original state. She also never sleeps, doesn't age, and recovers from injuries quickly. She is immortal.
Rosalind is tasked with identifying the perpetrators of these attacks after a series of sudden deaths in Shanghai follow a recognisable pattern. The Japanese imperialists are the primary suspects. However, she is required to assume the identity of the wife of Orion Hong, a Nationalist agent who at first seems to not take anything seriously, cracks jokes constantly, and repeatedly tries to woo Rosalind, which irritates her to no end.
Rosalind doesn't particularly like Orion at first, but as she moves forward, she starts learning a lot about the assignment she is given. The Communists Oliver Hong and Celia Lang are living their own stories while on their respective missions outside the city, until they come upon the same location that is linked to all of these killings.
The romance and the plot of TVD were the main reasons I fell in love with it, and I had high expectations for this novel as well. Needless to say, it didn’t disappoint me in the least. The dialogues, the romance, and the narrative were all excellent.
The plot twists in this novel are numerous, unexpected, and I had never seen any of them coming. They caught me off guard and significantly improved my reading experience. Chloe Gong has a talent for writing people in such a detailed and endearing way that you can't help but fall in love with them. Every single character in the novel was wonderful to me. The side characters contributed so much to the story and were so well-written. The epilogue, the damn epilogue, and the narrative were both AMAZING. I was LEFT SPEECHLESS by it! The book has just the right amounts of romance, mystery, and sweetness! Because of how fluid Chloe Gong's language is, I never felt dissociated while reading. I need the sequel ASAP pleaseeeee
ALSO OLIVER HONG IS MY HUSBAND IMAGINE GETTING CALLED "MY SWEETHEART" ALL THE TIME
the queer rep>>>>>>>>>
I LOVED THIS BOOK SO MUCH AND I CANNOT WAIT FOR THE SEQUEL AS WELL AS THE OTHER BOOKS THAT THE QUEEN CHLOE GONG WILL RELEASE!! Also remember to read the These Violent Delights Duology before you read this series since it has spoilers from that book!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Colonisation, Death, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and War
Moderate: Medical content and Violence
Minor: Transphobia
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