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A review by grnolivine
These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A very interesting retelling of Romeo and Juliet that takes place in a historical Shanghai puts the storyline in a more interesting light. Violent. Emotional. Secretive. Overall was medium paced until the end where I could not stop reading. The ending leaves you wanting to know more, leading well into the sequel.
Graphic: Blood, Gore, and Gun violence
The book does mention drug use, lots of gore, and gun voilence. Some light mentions of parental loss.