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These Violent Delights
by Chloe Gong
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I honestly think this would have worked better if it didn't try to be Romeo and Juliet so hard. The setting is great, the story is intriguing, but the Shakespeare references felt a little forced and the similar names drove me crazy. Roma Montagov is just a bit much.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Murder, Injury/Injury detail