A review by fruitea
These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong

dark emotional mysterious tense slow-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? Yes

5.0

i’m not gonna lie. i try not to read too much of the blurb when i’m looking for a new book to pick up because i find it more enjoyable to be oblivious. but this is something i have no excuse for, like i’m actually a dumb bitch. it took me a good few chapters to realise this is a retelling of romeo and juliet. but i was very invested in the story and the characters, the setting was different to the other romeo and juliet retellings i know, so it was very refreshing. it’s nice for us asians to have retellings of well known stories set in our own countries, with our own cultures playing a big role, with references to our own history. 

5 stars, this was one of those books where i had to stare blankly at a wall for a good ten minutes afterwards. 
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