These Violent Delights

Finally...I'm done!!! I am definitely one of the minority in loving this book. This is a book that was so hyped up I HAD to snag it, especially since I love a good retelling. Well for me, this failed immensely.

I was so excited to start this as it's a Romeo and Juliet retelling and I haven't read one like this yet. This had such a great premise but I struggled to even WANT to read this as it is just so boring. It's not just a slow burn....it's a yawn fest.

This is touted as a historical fantasy, romance and mystery. I really enjoyed the historical aspects and the darkness of this ... hence the 3 stars. BUT the mysterious madness takes 95% of the book to come to light with nothing happening except a lot of talk and breaking-and-entering.

As far as the romance goes...you get subtle references to Roma and Juliette's history but that's about it. There is no build up, no love/hate flirtations .. just bland scenes .. even when they finally come together it's quick and boring.

I am so disappointed with this one and won't even bother to finish the series.