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

emotional hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Admittedly, I haven't read all of the Remixed Classics series (of which there are a lot now!), but the ones I have read have been great! This one is no exception! It captures the essence of the original play while putting a new spin on it. Honestly, making Romeo gay works so well for the story, and I loved the way this changed his relationship with Juliet. 

The romance, of course, is fantastic, even though it includes insta-love (which is not my favorite). But you kind of have to include it if you're staying true to the original story. Of course, there's tragedy, but not quite the tragedy we get in the original play. There's more hope in this one! All in all, I just really enjoyed this gay spin on the classic Romeo and Juliet.
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