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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
It got to where I just didn’t care what was happening anymore and didn’t keep track of who was doing what.
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Roma and Juliette’s chemistry developed perfectly throughout the book. They were once lovers before the events of These Violent Delights, and I was super intrigued to see what happens next. This book was filled with mystery, suspense and horror.
The action in the book was mindblowing and intensely suspenseful. The writing flowed seamlessly, perfectly sustaining the scene’s tension while illuminating each character.
The slow burn in this book was top-notch; the chemistry and tension between Roma and Juliette were well-written. They worked together seamlessly after setting aside their differences when a mysterious illness began to spread among each gang.
I also love that Roma and Juliette have demonstrated they are the strong leaders everyone could count on. I love Juliette Cai so much! What a brave, strong, independent woman she is! Juliette was such a boss. She took charge of the situation and found ways to solve the mystery madness taking place in the city. She never gave up until she found a solution.
As for Roma, he deeply cares for his family, and he stood up for what’s right. He cared for every single person and didn’t sit around doing nothing. I also love how he never showed weakness when it came to asking for help from Juliette.
The plot throughout this book kept me on the edge of my seat; it was such a page-turner. Especially that Epilogue, my jaw dropped. I cannot wait to read the second book. Chloe Gong has written a brilliant, fast-paced book, and I loved its pace.
If you love an enemies-to-lovers, fast-paced book and a Romeo and Juilet retelling, then this is the book for you!
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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
adventurous
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Interesting premise and setting. The writing style isn't my cup of tea but it was fine enough to get me through the story (although I did start skimming some paragraphs pretty early). I like the characters well enough kinda but the plot is what carried me through. Juliette and Roma's little feelings for each other didn't feel all that real. This is very nitpicky and not a critique of the book, but I despise when there's on page reference of people switching to a different language but it doesn't feel all that real. To Chloe Gong's credit, at least you get SOME Chinese, French, and Russian sprinkled in there but the fact that all these people are just posted up in China and everyone knows every language on the planet felt a little unserious at times. All in all, I had a fun time (I do ship Marshall and Benedikt I fear...) and will read the sequel.