These Violent Delights

“These Violent Delights” is a young adult novel written by Chloe Gong. It was published in 2020 and is the first book in the “These Violent Delights” duology.

The novel is a retelling of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” set in 1920s Shanghai, China. The story follows two rival gangs, the Scarlet Gang and the White Flowers, who are at war with each other. The Scarlet Gang is led by Juliette Cai, while the White Flowers are led by Roma Montagov.

The novel explores the relationship between Juliette and Roma, who are both struggling to maintain control of their gangs while navigating their complicated feelings for each other. As tensions between the two gangs escalate, a mysterious illness begins to spread throughout the city, causing people to turn on each other and become violent.

The story is a tale of love, betrayal, and sacrifice, set against a backdrop of political intrigue and social upheaval. It is a unique and compelling retelling of a classic story, with a fresh perspective and a vivid setting. The book has been praised for its diverse cast of characters, its engaging plot, and its exploration of themes such as identity, family, and the complexities of love

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