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Okay, I saw the ending coming. Like, it's a Romeo & Juliette retelling. But besties, I'M FREAKING BROKEN RIGHT NOW, SOBBING ON THE FLOOR. I CAN'T RECOVER FROM THIS AHHHHHHH! Thanks, Chloe Gong

bo0ks_are_cool91's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

Holy shit Chloe gong knows how to write an ending. I had trouble getting through the first 30%, but everything picked up after Alisa is kidnapped. Would probably recommend!

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triplebriiii's review against another edition

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4.5

Once again, the story slowly grew on me adnt he ending was fucking fire. Literally tho, the ending was perfect. Also ugh, all the little romeo and juliet easter eggs. I only read that play, like, once and have barely seen any of the other media based on it, so I'm sure I missed a fuck ton, but the rose part got me, it did indeed get me.

I love the relationship(s), Kathleen/Celia is probably my fav character, tho I am so in love with Benedikt and Marshall too.

I take back my almost negative comments about the anti-communism lol.

ottelien's review against another edition

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dark 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? No

3.0

ehorwat1's review against another edition

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adventurous dark medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.5

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