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A review by ssuummeerrn
Our Violent Ends by Chloe Gong
adventurous
sad
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
4.0
I really did like this duology. I am a huge fan of Shakespeare and Chloe Gong! I think that Chloe is an amazing story teller and has an incredible career ahead of her.
The only reason that I give this book, and duology as a whole, 4 stars instead of 5 is because I really struggle with retellings. I don't usually read them because they don't surprise me like other books do. I know what is going to happen.
Having read the original Romeo and Juliet and seeing many movie remakes, these books just don't have the shock value that I like.
That is just my personal opinion though and it in no way means that this is a bad story. It is actually a fantastic story and very deserving of all of the hype! Chloe should be very proud.
This review is the definition of "it's not you, it's me", and that is 100% true. I just have an unrealistic dislike of retellings and that in no way reflects the quality of this book.
The only reason that I give this book, and duology as a whole, 4 stars instead of 5 is because I really struggle with retellings. I don't usually read them because they don't surprise me like other books do. I know what is going to happen.
Having read the original Romeo and Juliet and seeing many movie remakes, these books just don't have the shock value that I like.
That is just my personal opinion though and it in no way means that this is a bad story. It is actually a fantastic story and very deserving of all of the hype! Chloe should be very proud.
This review is the definition of "it's not you, it's me", and that is 100% true. I just have an unrealistic dislike of retellings and that in no way reflects the quality of this book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide