A review by courtknee__vn
Teach the Torches to Burn: A Romeo & Juliet Remix by Caleb Roehrig

emotional hopeful inspiring

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

I expected to love this one and I was right! As someone that hates the original Romeo & Juliet story but is extremely obsessed with most retellings, I’m always looking for more retellings and this one being queer just made it all the better! Besides Romeo & Valentine just being so easy to root for and just a very sweet couple, I also loved the dynamic between Romeo & Juliet in this was so great! I loved the friendship and companionship that they were able to find with each other! Also the addition of Juliet being aroace coded made me so happy 🥺 I also loved that we got a little glimpse into the future at the end! This was just a really great book that I would very much recommend! 🥰