Fantasy retelling of Romeo and Juliet set against the backdrop of 1920s Shanghai. A blood feud between two gangs runs the streets red, leaving the city in the grip of chaos. At its heart is eighteen-year-old Juliette Cai, a former flapper who has returned to assume her role as the proud heir of the Scarlet Gang - a network of criminals far above the law. Their only rivals in power are the White Flowers, who have fought the Scarlets for generations. And behind every move is their heir, Roma Montagov, Juliette's first love... and first betrayal. But when gangsters on both sides show signs of instability culminating in clawing their own throats out, the people start to whisper. Of a contagion, a madness. Of a monster in the shadows. 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, then there will be no city left for either to rule.
These Violent Delights Series
Step into the vibrant, dangerous world of 1920s Shanghai, where rival gangs battle for supremacy and a mysterious monster lurks beneath the city's glittering surface. This series plunges into a tumultuous feud between two powerful families, forcing their heirs into a reluctant alliance against a supernatural threat. Explore themes of forbidden love, betrayal, and the desperate fight for survival as chaos threatens to consume the city. It's a captivating blend of historical fantasy and dark romance that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
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Our Violent Ends
- 512 pages
- 18 hours of reading
Shanghai is in turmoil in this gripping sequel set in 1927, as the city stands on the brink of revolution. Juliette, having sacrificed her relationship with Roma to shield him from a deadly feud, is fiercely determined to maintain her position as the Scarlet Gang's heir. To protect Roma from the Scarlets' wrath, she must make him believe she is responsible for the murder of his best friend. If only she were guilty, his rejection might hurt less. Meanwhile, Roma struggles with the aftermath of Marshall’s death and the silence of his cousin Benedikt. Blaming himself for allowing Juliette back into his life, he resolves to make amends—even if it means confronting the girl he loves and hates simultaneously. As a new and terrifying threat looms over the city, Juliette realizes she needs Roma’s help to confront this danger. With the Nationalists advancing and civil war on the horizon, they must set aside their differences to tackle both monstrous foes and political chaos. However, the greatest challenge lies in guarding their hearts from one another amidst the chaos.