In this dark retelling of Romeo and Juliet, These Violent Delights explores the question: What if Romeo and Juliet had broken up instead of running away together?

Juliette is heir to The Scarlets. Roma is the heir to the rival gang, The White Flowers. When a violent madness invades Shanghai, Juliette and Roma must find answers before the madness kills off both of their gangs. 

I listened to the audiobook of These Violent Delights.  It was so engaging that I finished in it only a few days!  I always love a Shakespearean retelling, but Gong blends a historical world with fantasy to create a unique setting!  I'm glad I waited until now to finally read These Violent Delights because now I am anxiously waiting for November when These Violent Ends releases!