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faithtrustandpixiedust2008's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
fast-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
A undemanding, achingly tender and romantic, beautiful story.
riekjuh's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
magicshoes's review against another edition
mysterious
sad
slow-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
madbookworm15's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
jlothian's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Death
bernalj2's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
aelhage's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
heyitslittlebit's review against another edition
3.0
The Hundred Loves of Juliet was a heartbreaking yet heartwarming, beautiful story about how love is endless and not even time or death can break it. A bit cheesy at times, but wonderfully written, the alternating perspectives between Helene and Sebastian paired with flashbacks and "vingettes" from both of their perspectives add depth, detail, and insight into Romeo & Juliet's story like you haven't heard before.
It reminded me a bit of Fallen by Lauren Kate, The Time Traveler's Wife, and Outlander. I loved the settings, the descriptions, and the characters. Helene's optimism and Sebastian's grief were tangible, as if I was experiencing them myself.
3/5 stars to The Hundred Loves of Juliet - it would be 4 stars, but the pacing was a bit off, and one of the tropes can be difficult for some readers.
It reminded me a bit of Fallen by Lauren Kate, The Time Traveler's Wife, and Outlander. I loved the settings, the descriptions, and the characters. Helene's optimism and Sebastian's grief were tangible, as if I was experiencing them myself.
3/5 stars to The Hundred Loves of Juliet - it would be 4 stars, but the pacing was a bit off, and one of the tropes can be difficult for some readers.
dovesnook's review against another edition
3.0
I’m so grateful for this copy, thank you Del Rey! Howeveeeer, I was expecting a lot more from this and that ambiguous twist.
jeds4's review against another edition
4.0
Emotionally, I almost gave this book five stars but I’m trying to be more realistic with my reviews this year sooo four it is.
While this was a beautiful concept, the writing fell a little flat and while I was emotional and even got goosebumps at the last line, the ending also fell flat.
I wish we would have gotten more on how the FMC pieced together her vignettes with the MMC’s memories. I wish we had more time with them in Verona as the present couple and that the “curse” had more of a full circle moment when it was broken instead of just an epiphany. I also feel like the drama with the ex-husband was a bit out of place in the story, with the threat of the curse looming, we didn’t need another outside force hanging over them.
While this was a beautiful concept, the writing fell a little flat and while I was emotional and even got goosebumps at the last line, the ending also fell flat.
I wish we would have gotten more on how the FMC pieced together her vignettes with the MMC’s memories. I wish we had more time with them in Verona as the present couple and that the “curse” had more of a full circle moment when it was broken instead of just an epiphany. I also feel like the drama with the ex-husband was a bit out of place in the story, with the threat of the curse looming, we didn’t need another outside force hanging over them.