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Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a copy of These Violent Delights in exchange for an honest review.
In Shanghai, in 1926, a blood feud that has been ongoing for years continues.
Tensions between the Scarlet and White Flower gangs is constant causing casualties on both sides.
4 years earlier heir to the Scarlet gang, Juliette Cai and the White Flower heir Roma Montagov saw past the blood feud and fell in love. That is, until he betrayed her.
After some time away, Juliette has returned to Shanghai.
Soon people from both sides of the feud start going mad and tearing out their own throats in what seems to be the beginning of a contagion. Juliette and Roma must work past there grudges and discover the cause of the contagion before both gangs are wiped out.
What I liked about this book
- This is a really interesting take on Romeo and Juliette. It has an original and enjoyable premise.
- The character line up is really diverse. I particularly liked Kathleen. Her loyalty and kindness are admirable.
- Action packed scenes keep the story moving forward at a fast pace
What I didn't like
- Due to the fact that this is a Romeo and Juliette retelling, I expected a lot more from the romance.
- The perpetrator is quite obvious from the first few chapters.
These Violent Delights ends on a cliffhanger leading me to believe that there will be a second book. I didn't get what I was expecting from this book, though I did enjoy it.
3.75 stars
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