obstinateheadstrongcurl's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
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? Yes
4.0
jd_jinkies's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
alexabookish's review against another edition
5.0
chloe gong is so good wtf. the balance of politics and romance and action in 1920s shanghai was so well done. i love it.
lydia_florence's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
zayzaysays_hi's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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? Yes
5.0
dannycakez8808's review against another edition
4.0
"You can call a rose something else but it remains yet a rose. A rose is a rose, even by another name. But we choose if we will offer beauty to the world or use our thorns to sting. "
Our Violent Ends
I was hesitant to read this duology since classic retellings can be hit or miss. However, with both books I was pleasantly surprised. The author did a fantastic job at creating a new story that was intriguing and mixing in the plot and themes of the famous Romeo and Juliet. To say this book had me in the feels would be an understatement. This one is part love story, family drama, mafioso, and action packed. I'll definitely be thinking about this one for awhile!
Our Violent Ends
I was hesitant to read this duology since classic retellings can be hit or miss. However, with both books I was pleasantly surprised. The author did a fantastic job at creating a new story that was intriguing and mixing in the plot and themes of the famous Romeo and Juliet. To say this book had me in the feels would be an understatement. This one is part love story, family drama, mafioso, and action packed. I'll definitely be thinking about this one for awhile!
akozlowski's review against another edition
5.0
chloe gong you have hurt me so deeply with the ending that i don’t know if i will ever recover. my heart ACHES.
5 stars for just the impact alone. no need to dissect it. please read this duology, i am crying.
5 stars for just the impact alone. no need to dissect it. please read this duology, i am crying.
leenakhashab's review against another edition
5.0
✨audiobook✨
she gave everything I wanted and needed to be given- 5 GLORIOUS stars
she gave everything I wanted and needed to be given- 5 GLORIOUS stars
kitchenbeat10's review
adventurous
emotional
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? Yes
4.0
I found this a nice way to finish the story arc. I still have questions about how the whole "evil monsters" worked, because nothing made sense in the regard. But it was enjoyable.
mirr5's review against another edition
5.0
I enjoyed this book much more than the first one, with a fast-pacing and multiple things happening simultaneously. As I said previously I loved the side characters like Celia and Alisa, as well as the side plots (the romance between Benedikt and Marshall was exquisite).
Overall I can’t wait to read the sequel coming out soon.
Overall I can’t wait to read the sequel coming out soon.