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These Violent Delights

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(Author) Chloe Gong
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NOW BACK IN HARDBACK FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY: THIS VAULT EDITION OF THESE VIOLENT DELIGHTS WILL HAVE NEW BONUS CONTENT WRITTEN BY THE AUTHOR, A NEW COVER COLOUR AND A BEAUTIFUL FOIL DESIGN ON THE BOARD. 'Deliciously dark' NATASHA NGAN 'Heady, smart and vicious' TESSA GRATTON This New York Times bestselling heart-pounding fantasy romance retelling of Romeo and Juliet is set in jazz-age Shanghai and filled with intrigue, danger and betrayal. 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. READERS LOVE CHLOE GONG 'This was INCREDIBLE are you kidding me!! It's a friends to lovers to enemies to reluctant allies Romeo and Juliet retelling set in 1920s Shanghai and I loved it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is a stunning and richly-imagined fantasy with lots of bloody action, revenge, betrayal and so much more that there is never a dull moment' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A fusion of thrill, passion and devastation! I absolutely loved this tale and still in-awe of the fact that this is a debut novel! From the very beginning, the story felt grippingly intense and exciting' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I am not at all sure how I am going to patiently wait for the sequel of this book after THAT ending! A phenomenal read!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'WHAT A BOOK!! I am absolutely left wanting MORE, MORE, MORE!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Publisher:
Hodder & Stoughton
Format:
HardCover
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781399741354
Publish year:
2025
Publish date:
May 22, 2025

Chloe Gong

Chloe Gong is a Chinese-American author known for her debut novel "These Violent Delights," a reimagining of Romeo and Juliet set in 1920s Shanghai. Gong's writing style is characterized by lush prose, intricate world-building, and complex character dynamics. She has made a significant impact on the young adult fantasy genre by blending historical fiction with elements of romance and mystery. "These Violent Delights" has garnered critical acclaim and established Gong as a rising star in the literary world.

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