The Book
These Violent Delights was released November 17, 2020.
Why did we pick this book?
This book has been on our TBR for months so we thought we’d read it with our book club. Also, it has been a while since we’ve read a YA historical book. Add in that the book is set in Shanghai and we were sold. Email us at imallbookedupya@gmail.com to join us Sunday April 18th for book club!
What is this book about?
In Shanghai in 1926, the city is ruled by two rival gangs. The two rival gangs are in a blood feud, putting Juliette Cai in the middle. Juliette, a former flapper, is supposed to take her place as heir to the Scarlet Gang. The rival gang, the White Flowers, is run by Roma Montagov, Juliette’s first love. But something else is wrong in the city and when bodies start showing up, the two gangs must work together before they all lose.
What other YA books has the author written?
These Violent Delights is Gong’s debut novel.
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This sounds really great! I love the setting and time period, they make for quite the combination!
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Thanks! We’ve never read a historical YA set in China before.
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No problem! I haven’t either, but this definitely sounds good, and interesting, too. I might have to check it out!
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Love the cover and the fact that this book is inspired by Romeo & Juliet! Thanks for sharing!
Serena / http://www.ramblingsofanotherunigraduate.com
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Thank you!
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This sounds like an interesting read. I’ve heard people talking about it, but wasn’t sure what it was about. I think I’m going to have to add this to my TBR list. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you! We hope you enjoy it!
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This sounds like an interesting book!
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Thanks!
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It is one of my favorite books of last year. I hope you enjoy it as well 🙂
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That’s great to hear! We can’t wait to start it. 🙂
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ahhh, this book has been on my tbr for too long! thanks for sharing!!
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We hope you get the chance to read it soon!
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Who can’t enjoy a book based on a ‘Romeo & Juliet’ rival relationship hey?! 😉
Helen
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Yes, such a great premise!
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I really loved this book! Its one of my favourite reads of the year so far!
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That’s so great to hear! We can’t wait to start it.
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I love the cover of this book and the setting sounds really interesting too! Hope you enjoy it!
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Thank you!
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I just read this book and it was so good! I hope you enjoy it as well!
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We’re so glad you liked it!
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I know they say never to ‘judge a book by its cover’ but that cover instantly had me intrigued and the description even more so. I will definitely be checking this out.
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We agree, the cover is amazing!
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I’ve seen this book everywhere and I’m so happy to see a debut getting so much love! It’s on my list for sure.
Anika | chaptersofmay.com
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We’re so excited to start it and love that it’s from a debut.
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YA books are becoming so diverse. it sounds interesting.
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We’re happy about the increase in diversity and books set around the world.
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I’ve been meaning to read this one for so long too! I just love the premise of a romeo and juliet retelling set in the 1920s AND set in Shanghai like what’s not to love! Hope you enjoy!
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Thank you! The setting makes the book sound so interesting.
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