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Still Star-Crossed
by Melinda Taub
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
An interesting sequel take on Romeo & Juliet which I have had on my wish list for a while now.
After Romeo and Juliet are dead, the Montagues and Capulets agree to peace. But when Juliet’s statue gets defaced shortly afterwards, the feud is back on again. To ensure peace, the (since when is he 20-years-old I always thought he was like 40) Prince of Verona makes the decision to unite Montague and Capulet through marriage (again), by throwing Benvolio Montague and Rosaline Capulet (or Tirimo) into an arranged marriage.
I liked the take on a sequel, the love for Shakespeare’s play(s) is very clearly visible and it’s a nice romance novel. But it’s central pair of Benvolio and Rosaline never gripped me. Individually, nice characters. Together, didn’t make me very excited or root for them to end up together.
Also… I know for a Romeo & Juliet sequel some people have to die. BUT NOT THAT ONE!!!!
Overall, mostly for people who love the play (and it’s dialogue, since it does incorporate Shakespearean style linguistics) and who want to read some nice romance.
After Romeo and Juliet are dead, the Montagues and Capulets agree to peace. But when Juliet’s statue gets defaced shortly afterwards, the feud is back on again. To ensure peace, the (since when is he 20-years-old I always thought he was like 40) Prince of Verona makes the decision to unite Montague and Capulet through marriage (again), by throwing Benvolio Montague and Rosaline Capulet (or Tirimo) into an arranged marriage.
I liked the take on a sequel, the love for Shakespeare’s play(s) is very clearly visible and it’s a nice romance novel. But it’s central pair of Benvolio and Rosaline never gripped me. Individually, nice characters. Together, didn’t make me very excited or root for them to end up together.
Also… I know for a Romeo & Juliet sequel some people have to die. BUT NOT THAT ONE!!!!
Overall, mostly for people who love the play (and it’s dialogue, since it does incorporate Shakespearean style linguistics) and who want to read some nice romance.