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A review by thegreatelise
These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This book was amazing, I was into it from the beginning, I love every side of the story, wether it was the romance, the mystery, or the little moments other characters were having.
I found myself loving more some of the side characters than the main ones, thought they were still really cool, especially Juliette, we love a strong female lead who is not a cliché and who still shows her weak side.
I liked Roma a bit less than Juliette, probably because we didn't had as many moments of him than her? Even if, I have to admit that he was very sweet at times and he got me melting with his little sister <3
The romance was great, and I really appreciated that it wasn't the main focus of the book as well as the fact that it was a slow pace romance, taking in account the situation they were in at the beginning, it would've been bad if the romance was faster.
I loved Marshall and Benedikt so much and I ship them so hard.
Marshall is so funny please I love him.
The mystery surrounding the madness was really cool and interesting, I tried to think about it at the same time as them but I couldn't find any clue lmao
The plot twist got me, it was a cool idea and I really didn't saw it coming, also some things made much more sense that way.
All the languages present in the book were rather confusing but lowkey funny, as a french it got me laughing when Juliette told Tyler "va te faire fouttre" which means like "f you".
It was so well written and it is such a great Romeo and Juliet retelling, the end got me and I plan on buying our violent end as soon as possible!!
My favourite quote has to be "you know me, running around, living life, committing arson" it was funny and yas you go girl.
When Roma and Juliette had their first kiss of the book, I mean, I was happy it happened but I was kinda disappointed because they were drunk and even thought there was their real feelings in it I still wish they were sober.
When Roma told her "Do you not listen to me when I speak ? I love you. I have always loved you." I felt all fuzzy inside it was so sweet and the way she answered but saying "Roma Montagov. I'm going to kiss you now. YES PLEASE
Paul Dexter was a boring character from the beginning but when he turned out to be the bad guy he became so much hotter in my eyes like, man got a purpose.
I was so scared at the end with what happened to Marshall, I really thought he died and then he was alive?? I mean I'm glad since he is my favourite character but still it got me scared af.
Talking about Marshall, him and Benedikt are so adorable, I loved every single one of their little moment together, when Benedikt was drawing him?? When Marshall pretended to have caught the madness and Benedikt panicked and shook him and was like "I will not lose you" MY BOY GOT ME MELTING
I feel sad for Ben thought, thinking how he must feel about Marshall thinking he really died because only Juliette knows the truth.
I just want them to kiss already.
I found myself loving more some of the side characters than the main ones, thought they were still really cool, especially Juliette, we love a strong female lead who is not a cliché and who still shows her weak side.
I liked Roma a bit less than Juliette, probably because we didn't had as many moments of him than her? Even if, I have to admit that he was very sweet at times and he got me melting with his little sister <3
The romance was great, and I really appreciated that it wasn't the main focus of the book as well as the fact that it was a slow pace romance, taking in account the situation they were in at the beginning, it would've been bad if the romance was faster.
I loved Marshall and Benedikt so much and I ship them so hard.
Marshall is so funny please I love him.
The mystery surrounding the madness was really cool and interesting, I tried to think about it at the same time as them but I couldn't find any clue lmao
The plot twist got me, it was a cool idea and I really didn't saw it coming, also some things made much more sense that way.
All the languages present in the book were rather confusing but lowkey funny, as a french it got me laughing when Juliette told Tyler "va te faire fouttre" which means like "f you".
It was so well written and it is such a great Romeo and Juliet retelling, the end got me and I plan on buying our violent end as soon as possible!!
My favourite quote has to be "you know me, running around, living life, committing arson" it was funny and yas you go girl.
When Roma and Juliette had their first kiss of the book, I mean, I was happy it happened but I was kinda disappointed because they were drunk and even thought there was their real feelings in it I still wish they were sober.
When Roma told her "Do you not listen to me when I speak ? I love you. I have always loved you." I felt all fuzzy inside it was so sweet and the way she answered but saying "Roma Montagov. I'm going to kiss you now. YES PLEASE
Paul Dexter was a boring character from the beginning but when he turned out to be the bad guy he became so much hotter in my eyes like, man got a purpose.
I was so scared at the end with what happened to Marshall, I really thought he died and then he was alive?? I mean I'm glad since he is my favourite character but still it got me scared af.
Talking about Marshall, him and Benedikt are so adorable, I loved every single one of their little moment together, when Benedikt was drawing him?? When Marshall pretended to have caught the madness and Benedikt panicked and shook him and was like "I will not lose you" MY BOY GOT ME MELTING
I feel sad for Ben thought, thinking how he must feel about Marshall thinking he really died because only Juliette knows the truth.
I just want them to kiss already.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Death
Moderate: Murder, Alcohol, Gun violence, Medical content, and Death of parent
Do not read this book if you have a low tolerence or a fear toward insect because the description in this book are very graphic and insects are a main subject of this book.