Despite popular belief, Romeo and Juliet is not entirely fiction, but it didn't happen the way Shakespeare claimed, either. Instead, Romeo killed Juliet to gain immortality and now he tries to convince other lovers to make the same decision. But Juliet didn't actually die; she was saved by the Ambassadors of Light who fight to save true love from agents like Romeo. Each time, Juliet temporarily takes over the body of a girl who is close to the couple in danger. But something is different about this mission; Juliet finds a new, forbidden love - but will it turn out any better than her first, or will Romeo destroy it yet again?
This was an interesting take on Romeo and Juliet, and an interesting concept in general. There were some things that I really liked about this book, and I definitely liked the level of depth that we see in Juliet. One odd thing is that it was a little difficult to understand the premise - this is partly due to the fact that Juliet doesn't really understand it, either. I don't think the premise is necessary to enjoy or appreciate the story, but if you really like to understand the background and "rules" that govern a particular setting, this book might be too vague for you. I would recommend this book to older fantasy fans who like books that have some romance.
- If this book sounds interesting, consider these: Just Ella, Radiant Darkness, Wicked Lovely, or Once a Witch
No comments:
Post a Comment