In glittering Shanghai,a monster awakens. . .
The year is 1926,and Shanghai hums to the tune of debauchery. A blood feud between two gangs runs the streets red,leaving the city in chaos. Juliette Cai is the proud heir of the Scarlet Gang - a network of criminals far above the law.
Roma Montagov is the prodigal son of her greatest rivals,the White Flowers,who have fought the Scarlets for generations. He is also Juliette's first love...and first betrayal.
When a deadly madness strikes gangsters on both sides,the people start to whisper. Of a contagion,and a monster in the shadows. And as the deaths stack up,Juliette and Roma must set their guns - and grudges - aside and work together.
For if they can't stop this mayhem,there will be no city left to rule.
Filled with romance,intrigue and betrayal,this heart-stopping fantasty retelling ofRomeo and Julietis perfect for fans ofThe Last MagicianandDescendant of the Crane.
Publisher: Hodder & StoughtonISBN: 9781529344530Number of pages: 464Weight: 324 gDimensions: 198 x 128 x 38 mm
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'A deliciously dark twist onRomeo and Julietthat feels vibrant,modern,and wholly exciting. Gong's writing brims with energy. I was swept away to her dark Shanghai from the first page and never wanted to leave!'- Natasha Ngan,author ofGirls of Paper and Fire
'Heady,smart,and vicious,These Violent Delightsstrikes every note with precision,layering romance and politics into a roaring 20s Shanghai of both monsters and monstrous imperialism'. - Tessa Gratton,author ofThe Queens of Innis Lear
'Chloe Gong'sThese Violent Delightsplants a Shakespearean classic in the rich soil of 1920s Shanghai,allowing her characters to grow,flourish,and steal your heart while warring against their own'- Joan He,author ofDescendant of the Crane
'Chloe Gong does expertly what all the best retellings do. She doesn't simply transpose her source material into a new setting,she engages with the spirit of the original and in doing so crafts a story that is entirely and beautifully her own...I cannot recommend this book strongly enough'- Chaipters
'Gong ensnares readers with a delicious tale of family rivalries and forbidden love all set against the glittering backdrop of 1920s Shanghai. Don't miss this dark and beautiful retelling ofRomeo and Juliet!'-Emiko Jean,author ofEmpress of All Seasons
'Full of glitter,suspense and gore,These Violent Delightstakes readers into the perilous world of 1926 Shanghai...Chloe Gong's debut is a terrific,deliciously unputdownable read!'- June Hur,author ofThe Silence of Bones
'Gong's debut is not to be missed. With a dazzling setting,a mysterious series of murders,and diverse,unapologetically criminal characters,this novel ranks with the greatest YA retellings'-School Library Journal
'An unforgettable reimagining ofRomeo and Juliet'-ALA Booklist
'A lush,wholly original debut that will satiate Shakespeare aficionados and draw those seeking an engrossing,multifaceted historical fantasy'-Publishers Weekly
'These Violent Delightsis a phenomenal book and a wonder of a debut...Chloe has written star-crossed lovers/lovers-to-enemies like I've never read before,and if you love yearning,then trust me: you'll loveThese Violent Delights'-The Quiet Pond
'A must-read with a conclusion that will leave readers craving more'- Kirkus
'This is the kind of book where I sort of just want to open my mouth and let the words expressing my love tumble out with abandon...I truly loved everything about this book'- The Elven Warrior
'Gong's darkly seductive YA debut transplantsRomeo and Julietto 20s Shanghai for a gripping story of rival gangs,forbidden love and a plague that threatens to tear the city asunder'-i
'Filled with Gong's lush prose,These Violent Delightsbrings 1920s Shanghai to life,along with a romance that is weighed with history'- BookRiot
'Stylish and engrossing'- Popsugar
'The setting's brilliant,a city split by merchant colonies and divided into gang territories,in a country itself fractured politically and on the verge of revolution'- SFX
'These Violent Delightscombines strong characterisation,skilfully interwoven political insight and an atmospheric portrayal of a Shanghai in the throes of change'-The Guardian
'A rip-roaring,magic-tinged epic of cabarets and speakeasies,dens and divas...Gong's vivid Shanghai is a place to get enjoyably lost in'-Financial Times
Chloe Gong
Chloe Gong is a Chinese-born New Zealand author of YA fiction,best known for her 2020 debut These Violent Delights.
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