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The Hundred Loves of Juliet by Evelyn Skye
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
A love story worth reading π
Thank you, Del Rey Books & PRH Audio, for the gifted copy of The Hundred Loves of Juliet {partner}
Genre: Romance
Trope: Retelling
Format: π§
Audiobook Narration: βββββ
Pub Date: 8.1.2023
Star Rating: ββββ.5
"There's no love worth having if it doesn't break your heart when it's over."
I was unsure going in because I'm hyper-critical of romance stories, but The Hundred Loves of Juliet stole my heart. It's a love story for the ages. There wasn't a need for any unnecessary frills because the love between Sebastian and Helene (Romeo and Juliet) carried the whole book.
Not only is this book about the love of Sebastian and Helene and how it spans centuries, but it is also full of hope and what it means to love someone, even if you know you'll lose them in the end. It was such a pure story that reminded me of how special a romance book can be.
The Hundred Loves of Juliet is told through flashbacks/other stories written by Helene, and I was utterly enamored from start to finish. It was such a unique take on the genre. I was thrilled to make it to the end of the book without crying, but then I read the author's note, and that's where the tears came in. If you decide to read this one (and you should), read that note at the end.
β€οΈ Retelling of Romeo & Juliet
βπΌ Dual POV
π°οΈ Multiple timelines (easy to follow)
πͺ Closed-door romance
π Read that author's note
I recommend reading The Hundred Loves of Juliet if you are willing to suspend reality and fall in love with one epic love story.
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Thank you, Del Rey Books & PRH Audio, for the gifted copy of The Hundred Loves of Juliet {partner}
Genre: Romance
Trope: Retelling
Format: π§
Audiobook Narration: βββββ
Pub Date: 8.1.2023
Star Rating: ββββ.5
"There's no love worth having if it doesn't break your heart when it's over."
I was unsure going in because I'm hyper-critical of romance stories, but The Hundred Loves of Juliet stole my heart. It's a love story for the ages. There wasn't a need for any unnecessary frills because the love between Sebastian and Helene (Romeo and Juliet) carried the whole book.
Not only is this book about the love of Sebastian and Helene and how it spans centuries, but it is also full of hope and what it means to love someone, even if you know you'll lose them in the end. It was such a pure story that reminded me of how special a romance book can be.
The Hundred Loves of Juliet is told through flashbacks/other stories written by Helene, and I was utterly enamored from start to finish. It was such a unique take on the genre. I was thrilled to make it to the end of the book without crying, but then I read the author's note, and that's where the tears came in. If you decide to read this one (and you should), read that note at the end.
β€οΈ Retelling of Romeo & Juliet
βπΌ Dual POV
π°οΈ Multiple timelines (easy to follow)
πͺ Closed-door romance
π Read that author's note
I recommend reading The Hundred Loves of Juliet if you are willing to suspend reality and fall in love with one epic love story.
_
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Follow me on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/thebookenddiner
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Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent