Reviews

The Hundred Loves of Juliet by Evelyn Skye

irisreads18's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.5

lemonsyellow's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

julsmarshall's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

Unique, romantic, timeless, and lyrical. You have to suspend disbelief for this time-bending love story that reimagines Romeo and Juliet as a love story that never really ends but is reincarnated through the centuries. I recommend this for Shakespeare fans, romantics, anyone who loves an unusual novel that also somehow seems universal. So good! 

cathodg's review against another edition

4.0

Oh sometimes you just have to lose yourself in a great love story. Character driven this story will take you from the snow drifts of Alaska to the beaches of Greece. A simple premise that love is eternal and will find it’s two halves. Be whisked away by the gorgeous moody Sebastien Montague and fly high on the optimism of Helene Janssen.

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5152020174's review against another edition

hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

Poorly written

mairynscho26's review against another edition

2.0

Oh this was silly, but cute in the beginning. They had me until "Juliet" got pregnant. I love the idea of same soul different lives and their curse caused exactly that. Romeo is immortal and Juliet keeps dying and coming back as a new lady. However, they're white in every lifetime even though they're living in different countries. I was not aware curses had a racial preference. The writing was also dogwater and there was no epic journey to break the curse. They just had the dumb baby and apparently got to live the rest of their lives in this lifetime.

ntxl7's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

2.25

nmarieguidroz's review against another edition

emotional hopeful sad medium-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

3.0

jcpdiesel21's review against another edition

3.0

A wildly imaginative concept, yet the execution left something to be desired. I adore the idea of Romeo and Juliet's legendary story spanning the ages, he immortal and her spirit constantly being reincarnated following each untimely death; this premise promised a unique and bittersweet look at destiny. Unfortunately, I found present-day incarnations Sebastien and Helene to be a bit bland, and I wanted more from Sebastien in particular than musings on their complicated relationship and the curse that surrounded it. By contrast, I enjoyed dipping into each of the vignettes throughout history, several of which I'd gladly read more from, especially rumored vampire Marius and suspected witch Cosmina in Transylvania during the 17th century. The Author's Note at the end which includes Skye's inspiration for writing the story is incredibly moving and lovely, the definite highlight of the book.

Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this title.

bethbookbodi23's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

4.25