Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2020. Abigail will do anything to destroy her enemies, even if she loses her heart and soul in the process. I don't mind words when they are used to create an atmosphere but at one point I skipped 25 pages and didn't miss anything of importance. Epic Fantasy. Refresh and try again. Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2020. November 17th 2020 Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. A mysterious traveler. These Violent Delights takes place in 1970s Pittsburgh and centers around two main characters, Paul Fleischer and Julian Fromme. 139 ratings. I was expecting so much more, I mean a Romeo and Juliet retelling! These Violent Delights is a wonderful twisted novel about a pair of gay seventeen year olds from disparate backgrounds whose intense and obsessive relationship goes wildly off the rails. Adventures. if i could sum up the story of roma and juliette, it would be this quote by toni morrison: [ because there's no death towards the end of the story, whew. He's haunted by dreams.A captive healer. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Juliette leaves Shanghai to live the high life in New York while Roma remains behind. Mystery. The premise of this story was intriguing and it had so much potential but it just lacked the punch I expected. Six royal daughters vie to become empress of the Chicome people in a competition only one will survive. Please try again. THESE VIOLENT DELIGHTS (These Violent Delights #1) Read an excerpt here now!. Fate brought them together, now destiny will tear them apart... A fantasy romance perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Sabaa Tahir, and Leigh Bardugo! ", "This place rumbles on Western idealism and Eastern labor…", "They believed themselves the rulers of the world—on stolen land in America, on stolen land in Shanghai. The Witch of Nightmares: Fairy Tales of Magic and Mystery (The Trouble With Hedge W... King Arthur and Her Knights: The Complete Series: Books 1-7. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. i dont understand why the author would name a male character ROMA when roma is feminine ? I originally picked this book up because it sounded like an awesome premise. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. The year is 1927, and Shanghai teeters on the edge of revolution. Slow-burn romance. I loved all the overarching important themes in this book and how this author unapologetically wrote about them. "Chloe Gong's These Violent Delights plants 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." We hope that you will add to the site! Linked together by the fate of a dying world. Unable to add item to List. Please try again. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Is this a lie or the truth? --Amelie Wen Zhao, author of Blood Heir I was kindly gifted a copy of this ebook by Hodder & Stoughton via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Foreigners have taken chunks of the city, leaving the Russian White Flowers-ruled by the Montagovs-and the Scarlets to fight over what's left. There was a problem loading your book clubs. In this adaptation, Roma and Juliette are older teenagers, jaded by a shared history, and love-wary. I dont usually write book reviews because I feel books are so subjective. So thank you so so much! "These Violent Delights is a captivating portrait of alienation and loneliness with the cool gaze of a Highsmith novel. [Alcohol, Blood, Death, Drugs, Explosion, Gore, Grief, Insects, Loss of loved ones, Murder, Parental abuse, Violence. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. has been added to your Cart. Enjoy your stay! woah, that was mind-blowing. These Violent Delights takes place in 1970s Pittsburgh and centers around two main characters, Paul Fleischer and Julian Fromme. Shanghai is under siege in this captivating and searingly romantic sequel to These Violent Delights, which New York Times bestselling author Natasha Ngan calls “deliciously dark.”. These Violent Delights is the perfect title for this book, it is very violent at times, but what a delight it is to read! These Violent Delights THESE VIOLENT DELIGHTS tells the story of two crime families vying for supremacy over Shanghai in 1926. The cast of characters is diverse in ethnicities and identities. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 3, 2021, Are you kidding me. Here it is, my love of 2020! There was no point I was completely enthralled with the characters or the writing. Remarkably interesting set up, true? Sinnerman by Punk_in_Docs & I don't think the particular fic is up anymore... but an excellent prisoner story by Jay2Noir . With a dazzling setting, a mysterious series of murders, and diverse, unapologetically criminal characters, this novel ranks with the greatest YA retellings.-Emmy Neal, Lake Forest Lib., ILα(c) Copyright 2011. Paul and Julian are two freshman students joining college and connect instantaneously during their first interaction in class. These violent delights is the debut novel by Chloe Gong. She lives a nightmare. It’s the kind of book you wish you could read for the first time, again and again. I've seen some confusion floating around about this so I figured I'd hop on and clarify - Roma and Juliette are m/f! Now an infectious madness spreads through both gangs, leaving its victims to claw their own throats out. An outcast prince. Roma Montagov, heir to a Russian mafia family, the White Flowers and Juliette Cai, daughter to the head of the Chinese drug cartel, the Scarlets. I just absolutely loved the themes that were present in Romeo and Juliet. This story had so much potential but I feel it missed the mark on so many opportunities. Revenge. During her breaks, she’s either at home in New Zealand or visiting her many relatives in Shanghai. ✨ (↠ For a more mobile-friendly reading experience ↠) Review is also posted on, so this author is a junior in college...this is blatantly against one of my major life policies (pretending that anyone younger than me is not cooler than me), this book was sitting in my mailbox for almost two months, before i finally read it … i was still not ready to have my feelings end up this way—lying dead in a ditch somewhere in shanghai, having clawed their throats out with their bare hands after a softly whispered. . Product Details ISBN : I kept waiting for it to capture my attention and immerse myself in it but it never did. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Please try your request again later. These Violent Delights: A Novel Audible Audiobook – Unabridged. Set in this dazzling "Paris of the East," the story begins with our main leads, Juliette Cai, the daughter of Chinese gangster royalty, and Roma Montagov, the son of Russian émigrés who fled during the Bolshevik Revolution, who remain at the epicenter of an ongoing blood feud between their respective families, the Scarlet Gang and the White Flowers. Welcome back. I was so very intrigued, and I was not disappointed. Roma Montagov is heir to the White Flowers gang, and Juliette Cai is heir to the Scarlets. “These Violent Delights” — a reimagining of “Romeo and Juliet” set in 1920s Shanghai — is Gong’s first published novel, and the ninth one she’s written. If you have a phobia about insects you may want to pick up a different book. I was also particularly excited at the implementation of AAPI representation in the story. -- Out now. I lively the characters had a solidness, a grittiness, and a soft underbelly to them. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. This book was superb. Punctuated by arpeggios of violence and rage, Micah Nemerever has crafted a thrilling page-turner anchored in an examination of desire, love, and moral inquiry." Chloe has been known to mysteriously appear by chanting, “The stars incline us, they do not bind us.”, “Memories were beastly little creatures, after all—they rose with the faintest whiff of nourishment.”, Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction (2020). Liked the setting but overall a boring read, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 11, 2021. Sinnerman by Punk_in_Docs & I don't think the particular fic is up anymore... but an excellent prisoner story by Jay2Noir . Featuring a monster and starcrossed lovers. Magic. “Those who do not care, those who are violent, those who delight in that which is terrible”—Marshall shrugged, waving his hands about as he chose the right words—“they thrive. Juliette Cai and Roma Montagov shine brighter than the glitz and glamour of historical Shanghai; sparks fly when they clash in this action-packed story set amidst a backdrop of blood feuds, gang wars, and political upheaval." These Violent Delights offers an insightful psychological reflection on insecurity and the lengths some white men will go to feel seen, to feel important, to feel loved. These elements come together in a beautiful and symphonic way that is such an easy page-turner despite its many layers. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. It's amazing but just wanted to put that out there. While the Cais have typically ruled Shanghai with an iron fist for generations, the Montagovs, with their gradual but steady climb to power, threaten to usurp the Cais' longtime stranglehold over the city. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 7, 2021. I always love reading books based on beloved tales, and These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong was no exception. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published A stunning, historical fantasy debut from an extraordinary YA talent to keep in mind. Childhood lovers who were ripped apart due to circumstance and hate. Apparently I'm the girl that just doesn't get along with highly anticipated reads. The Romeo and Juliet retelling we all want, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 20, 2020. Juliette Cai and Roma Montagov shine brighter than the glitz and glamour of historical Shanghai; sparks fly when they clash in this action-packed story set amidst a backdrop of blood feuds, gang wars, and political upheaval." These Violent Delights is out now! (PDF/READ) These Violent Delights By Chloe Gong (PDF/READ) These Violent Delights By Chloe Gong An Instant New York Times Bestseller! "Chloe Gong’s These Violent Delights cuts to the heart of twentieth-century China with its scalpel-sharp prose and steel-spirited protagonists. by Margaret K. McElderry Books. Something went wrong. At the start of the novel, protagonist Paul Fleischer is transitioning from adolescence to young adulthood. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges, Or get 4-5 business-day shipping on this item for $5.99 This heart-stopping debut is an imaginative Romeo and Juliet retelling set in 1920s Shanghai, with rival gangs and a monster in the depths of the Huangpu River.. As a lover of Shakespeare and the original play, I couldn't wait to read when I found out about Chloe Gong's debut novel retelling the classic tale in 1920s Shanghai. The year is 1973. "Anyone can be the master to a monster should their heart be wicked enough.". The romance element was a small part of the overall arc of the story which I liked but even that was lukewarm. Juliette and her twin cousins Kathleen and Rosalind are Chinese; Kathleen is a trans woman. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Paul and Julian are two freshman students joining college and connect instantaneously during their first interaction in class. One wrong. Punctuated by arpeggios of violence and rage, Micah Nemerever has crafted a thrilling page-turner anchored in an examination of desire, love, and moral inquiry. This is a brilliant retelling of Romeo and Juliette set in Shanghai in 1926. Hope that helps! The monster might be a made up thing for this story, but the real monsters are the people who take land and culture while also trying to control every aspect of the people they are stealing from's lives. They are immediately drawn together, but they couldn't be more different. During her breaks, she’s either at home in New Zealand or visiting her many relatives in Shanghai. What inspired you to take this classic tale and reinvent it? From the first page, I was blown away by the intricacy of this book - Gong effortlessly weaves in complex social and political elements in a story about star-crossed lovers and monsters in an already chaotic city. Please respect my privacy in my time of healing. After sacrificing her relationship with Roma to protect him from the blood feud, Juliette has been a girl on the warpath. These Violent Delights puts a fantastical twist on the classic tale of Romeo and Juliette.. "You destroy me and then you kiss me. And since I, me: now that I am done with finals, I just want to relax and nestle into the soothing embrace of a good book, I loved all the characters and Roma was my favorite, it was nice to have a stronger women and softer male for a change and I loved their romance. The monster was the least interesting part for me. These Violent Delights is a captivating portrait of alienation and loneliness with the cool gaze of a Highsmith novel. When I initially heard about These Violent Delights, all I knew was that it was a Romeo and Juliet retelling set in a 1920’s Shanghai. "Juliette Cai feared disapproval more than she feared grim on her soul. They were hard because they needed to be in their given contexts, and Chloe still managed to put across their vulnerabilities. ! The richness with which I was transported to 1920s Shanghai. Chloe has been known to mysteriously appear when “. In most cases, items shipped from Amazon.com may be returned for a full refund. Start by marking “These Violent Delights (These Violent Delights, #1)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. You give me reason to hate you and then you give me reason to love you. Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2021. As this feud begins to rack up a higher body count in the streets day-by-day, the underworld faces its own threat against other emerging power players, such as the Foreign Concessions, the Communists, and the Kuomintang, with all these separate factions jockeying for control over Shanghai. The story focusses on two gangs that both live and want to rule Shanghai in 1926. Gr 8 Up-Insta-love reminiscent of Romeo and Juliet occurred four years before this story begins, leaving Juliette and Roma the bitterest of exes. Very wordy but unnecessarily so. I just, this was a really really good read. Include your Twitter handle if you'd like me to link the credit to it. Obviously, it is ownvoices for the Chinese representation, and one half of the m/m relationship is Korean! please, please check out their stuff; they are excellent writers. Roma and Juliette met young, fell in love but were cruelly separately by Roma's betrayal which led to deaths on both sides. Roma is masculine in Slavic cultures, you might referring to different cultures. I loved all the characters and Roma was my favorite, it was nice to have a stronger women and softer male for a change and I loved their romance. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Of course, there's certainly on-p. I've seen some confusion floating around about this so I figured I'd hop on and clarify - Roma and Juliette are m/f! And those are very much real and still thriving in 2020, and scarier than the scariest of book monsters. To see what your friends thought of this book. Are you kidding me. Their fates are entwined. With high-stakes action, a ruthless and brilliant cast of characters and, of course, a tense romance, These Violent Delights is … Notes: These 3 authors helped shape my vision for These Violent Delights, and their content inspired/ aided me in my creative process while getting started.. Three Blind Tooke by ElmiDol. We are currently managing 37 articles, and we could use your help to make many more. See all 37 questions about These Violent Delights…, Dec 2020 OwCrate Unboxing and Review Video. Buddy read with Maëlys! . Juliette Cai and Roma Montagov shine brighter than the glitz and glamour of historical Shanghai; sparks fly when they clash in this action-packed story set amidst a backdrop of blood feuds, gang wars, and political upheaval." Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Someone directed me over here to answer (I don't usually see Goodreads questions, any other ones should be sent direct to me) but yes, I do have one! Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout. Review: These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong Posted by I'm All Booked Up YA April 22, 2021 Posted in Reviews Tags: Book Club , Historical YA Books , Juliette Cai , Our Violent Ends , Roma Montagov , Romeo and Juliet , Shanghai China , The Scarlets , The White Flowers , These Violent Delights , YA Romance , … Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Chloe Gong is a student at the University of Pennsylvania, studying English and international relations. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, From Blood and Ash (Blood And Ash Series), Teen & Young Adult Sword & Sorcery Fantasy. Please try again. When Roma's little sister Alisa is infected, he teams up with Juliette to hunt down the cause and the cure. Juliette Cai, daughter and heir to Lord Cai of the Scarlet Gang, has returned from New York to find Shanghai drastically changed from the city she and Roma talked about ruling. OMG Have you seen the cover of the sequel? ", The quotes above were taken from an ARC and are subject to change upon publication. These Violent Delights Series 2 primary works • 3 total works These Violent Delights is a Romeo and Juliet inspired duology set in 1920 Shanghai. Read more > … The year is 1926, and Shanghai hums to the tune of debauchery. The female lead had such potential, she was very strong but I was hoping to see that strength displayed with a bit more dimension, she lacked the vulnerability that would have made her strength shine. --Joan He, author of Descendant of the Crane show more Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. The novel mainly follows the adventures of Roma and Juliette. This is a brilliant retelling of Romeo and Juliette set in Shanghai in 1926, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 22, 2021. (Prices may vary for AK and HI.). Unfolding with a propulsive ferocity, These Violent Delights is an exquisitely plotted excavation of the depths of human desire and the darkness it can bring forth in us. Full review, more cosplay shots, and memes on my blog, These Violent Delights (Ayla, Erin, Leia, & Lucy), YA Debut Sets 'Romeo and Juliet' in 1920s Gangster Shanghai. I'm waiting patiently for book 2's release after that suspenseful ending! These Violent Delights is a fierce and imaginative retelling of Romeo and Juliet set in 1920s Shanghai that literally breathes new life into a story we all know and love. Chloe Gong is an undergraduate at the University of Pennsylvania, studying English and International Relations. But this is one I felt I had to review. Everywhere they went—entitlement.". Perfect for fans of The Last Magician and Descendant of the Crane, this heart-stopping debut is an imaginative Romeo and Juliet retelling set in 1920s Shanghai, with rival gangs and a monster in the depths of the Huangpu River. Attacks and retaliations have spilled a lot of blood on both sides. We’d love your help. The wolves are circling and a young king will face his greatest challenge in this explosive finale that will change the Grishaverse forever. The year is 1926, and Shanghai hums to the tune of debauchery. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. The. Of course, there's certainly on-page LGBTQ+ rep for other main characters in the book. These Violent Delights I loved how descriptive the author is, and that’s why I’m so disappointed I didn’t like this book as much I wanted to like it!! Someone directed me over here to answer (I don't usually see Goodreads questions, any other ones should be sent direct to me) but yes, I do have one! Newcomer Chloe Gong’s fierce and imaginative retelling of Romeo and Juliet set in 1920s Shanghai breathes new life into a story we all know and love. Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2021. What one person loves another might not. If the author sees this i would love an explanation for the name choice. It is literally ON FIRE. Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2020. The Crown of Gilded Bones (Blood And Ash Series), A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire: A Blood and Ash Novel (Blood And Ash Series), Rule of Wolves (King of Scars Duology, 2). Gong combines star-crossed lovers with a gripping mystery, violent blood feud, and the glamour of 1926 Shanghai, turning the familiar play into a story readers have never seen before. "Chloe Gong’s These Violent Delights cuts to the heart of twentieth-century China with its scalpel-sharp prose and steel-spirited protagonists. In this marvelous, ambitious reimagining of Romeo and Juliet, talented wordsmith Chloe Gong takes readers on a sweeping, sublime journey, where something sinister lurks just below the surface of the glitz, the glamour, and intrigue of 1920's Shanghai. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. It took me an embarrassingly long time to notice this was a Romeo and Juliet adaptation.... but it was that and more. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. THESE VIOLENT DELIGHTS: Credit: Alina Credit: Alina Credit: Daisy Credit: Daisy Credit: Alina… Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. This book also has some really good queer representation, with a brewing m/m romances between side characters that I think will be very much developed in the next book, but also with a trans girl side character who completely won me over. Previous page of related Sponsored Products. Micah Nemerever (Author), Michael Crouch (Narrator), HarperAudio (Publisher) & 0 more. please, please check out their stuff; they are excellent writers. Chloe Gong has a lot going on. These Violent Delights (These Violent Delights, #1), I wanted to begin this note with a quip about giving the book 5 stars, but the truth is, if I hadn’t poured all my heart and blood into it, then I wouldn’t have put it forward for publication. Wanted to like this but didn't. Witches. Romeo and Juliet have met at a party to celebrate Juliet’s father having found her a young husband from the aristocracy and made arrangements for them to marry. The phrase "These violent delights have violent ends" seems to have been embedded in a sort of "software update" given to a large portion of the hosts. Yes, this is exactly what you think it is. More than anything, These Violent Delights is a rich portrait of a seldom-depicted time and place. 4.1 out of 5 stars. Notes: These 3 authors helped shape my vision for These Violent Delights, and their content inspired/ aided me in my creative process while getting started.. Three Blind Tooke by ElmiDol. "Chloe Gong’s These Violent Delights cuts to the heart of twentieth-century China with its scalpel-sharp prose and steel-spirited protagonists. A desperate princess. The debut YA fantasy novel from Lani Forbes. For me that was enough to get excited and immediately pre-order. "Chloe Gong's These Violent Delights cuts to the heart of twentieth-century China with its scalpel-sharp prose and steel-spirited protagonists. Stopped at page 273 and skipped to the end. Paul is from a working class somewhat observant Jewish family. Any lover of historical novels, romance, YA, Shakespeare, or even just excellent writing should absolutely treat themselves to this book - I promise it will be worth it. i came in with high expectations and i was not disappointed. ❤. Full review now on my book blog, The Quiet Pond. i refuse to form a single coherent thought about this book in present moment. This book was gripping, and so much truth rang out from the pages. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. We have Juliette Cai who is the heir of the scarlet gang the current ruler of shanghai who wants to do anything to protect her gang. This wiki is devoted to the These Violent Delights series by Chloe Gong. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition.