A review by bookappeal
Still Star-Crossed by Melinda Taub

5.0

Surprisingly enjoyable "sequel" to Romeo and Juliet. The author's style is Shakespeare-lite, incorporating certain terms and elements of the Bard's style but with a more easily read result. The story also explains the feud between the Capulets and Montagues that could serve as a way to get readers who have not read R&J ready to tackle Shakespeare for the first time. Benvolio and Rosaline are appealing characters - slated to marry against both their wills - and the plot is action-packed and suspenseful with nice touches of romance and interesting plot twists. Melinda Taub captures the essence of Shakespeare's Verona well.