{"product_id":"these-violent-delights-chloe-gong","title":"These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong | YA Historical Fantasy \u0026 Romance","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese Violent Delights by Chloe Gong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese Violent Delights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChloe Gong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a thrilling young adult historical fantasy and romance novel that reimagines Shakespeare's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRomeo and Juliet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the dangerous and glamorous world of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1926 Shanghai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The story combines rival gangs, forbidden romance, political tension, family loyalty, mystery, violence, and supernatural horror into a richly atmospheric fantasy adventure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the center of the story are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuliette Cai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the eighteen-year-old heir to the Scarlet Gang, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoma Montagov\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, heir to the rival White Flowers. Once deeply in love, the two are now bitter enemies following a devastating betrayal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen a mysterious madness begins spreading among members of both gangs, Juliette and Roma are forced to put aside their hatred and investigate the strange deaths threatening Shanghai. As the body count rises and rumors spread about a monster lurking in the Huangpu River, the former lovers must decide whether they can work together before their city falls apart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese Violent Delights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook 1 of the These Violent Delights Duet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and Chloe Gong's debut novel. It combines historical fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery, and supernatural horror while drawing inspiration from one of Shakespeare's most famous tragedies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than simply retelling \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRomeo and Juliet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Gong transforms its central conflict into a story about two rival criminal organizations fighting for control of Shanghai.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScarlet Gang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite Flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e have been locked in a violent blood feud for generations. Their heirs, Juliette and Roma, inherit not only their families' power but also the consequences of their past relationship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuliette Cai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuliette Cai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the proud and determined heir to the Scarlet Gang. After returning from New York, she must reclaim her position within her family and prove that she is capable of carrying its legacy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuliette is intelligent, ambitious, ruthless, and fiercely protective of those she considers family. Her complicated history with Roma makes their forced partnership even more difficult.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the mysterious illness spreads, Juliette must choose between her personal hatred and the survival of her city.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoma Montagov\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoma Montagov\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the heir to the White Flowers and Juliette's former love.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir relationship ended after a devastating betrayal, turning the pair from star-crossed lovers into bitter rivals. Yet when Roma's own people begin falling victim to the mysterious madness, he realizes that he cannot solve the problem alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorking alongside Juliette forces Roma to confront his past while attempting to uncover the truth behind the supernatural threat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1920s Shanghai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the novel's defining strengths is its vivid historical setting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe story takes place in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShanghai in 1926\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a city shaped by competing political interests, foreign influence, social divisions, organized crime, and rapidly changing cultural dynamics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGong combines this historical environment with an imaginative fantasy world involving rival gangs and supernatural forces, creating a setting that feels both recognizable and fantastical.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScarlet Gang vs. White Flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe central conflict between the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScarlet Gang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite Flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives the story its dangerous foundation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Scarlets are led by the Cai family, while the White Flowers are controlled by the Russian Montagov family. Their long-standing feud affects every aspect of Juliette and Roma's lives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rivalry creates a world where family loyalty and personal relationships are constantly in conflict.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Romeo and Juliet Retelling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe novel draws clear inspiration from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWilliam Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but gives the classic story a completely new setting and mythology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey parallels include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRival families and factions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormer lovers turned enemies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForbidden romance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily loyalty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBetrayal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eViolence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStar-crossed lovers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConflict between love and duty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGong transforms these familiar ideas into a historical fantasy involving gang warfare, political tension, mystery, and a supernatural monster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupernatural Mystery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe story takes a darker turn when gang members begin experiencing a mysterious madness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictims display disturbing behavior, and rumors spread about a strange creature connected to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHuangpu River\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Juliette and Roma must investigate the source of the deaths while attempting to prevent further chaos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis supernatural mystery gives the novel a horror element alongside its romance and historical fantasy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRomance and Enemies-to-Lovers Tension\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuliette and Roma's relationship is one of the novel's most important elements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey were once in love, but their relationship was destroyed by betrayal. Their reunion is therefore filled with resentment, distrust, unresolved feelings, and emotional tension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReaders who enjoy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eenemies-to-lovers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, forbidden romance, second-chance romance, and complicated relationships will find this dynamic particularly engaging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily, Loyalty and Identity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeyond romance and fantasy, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese Violent Delights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e explores the pressures created by family expectations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuliette and Roma are expected to become leaders of their respective factions, but their personal choices repeatedly conflict with their inherited responsibilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe novel examines loyalty, identity, betrayal, power, cultural conflict, and the consequences of choosing between personal desires and family obligations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Topics Covered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoung Adult Fantasy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Fantasy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Fiction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRomantic Fantasy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYA Romance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRomeo and Juliet Retelling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShakespeare Retelling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1920s Shanghai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShanghai Historical Fiction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRival Gangs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScarlet Gang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite Flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnemies to Lovers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForbidden Romance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStar-Crossed Lovers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupernatural Mystery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParanormal Fantasy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonster Fiction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily Loyalty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBetrayal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolitical Conflict\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGang Warfare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMystery Thriller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChinese Historical Fantasy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeen Fiction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecret Shanghai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Romance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Read This Book?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese Violent Delights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an excellent choice for readers who want more than a conventional romance or fantasy novel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehistorical Shanghai, rival gangs, supernatural mystery, political intrigue, and forbidden romance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e creates a distinctive reading experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Romeo and Juliet inspiration gives readers familiar emotional themes while Chloe Gong's world-building introduces new characters, conflicts, and supernatural mythology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe publisher identifies the novel as an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstant New York Times Bestseller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuzzFeed Best Young Adult Book of 2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho Should Read This?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book is particularly suitable for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoung adult fantasy readers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical fantasy fans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYA romance readers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShakespeare fans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRomeo and Juliet retelling enthusiasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnemies-to-lovers readers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForbidden romance fans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupernatural mystery readers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical fiction readers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReaders interested in 1920s Shanghai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFans of rival-gang stories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReaders who enjoy strong female protagonists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFans of Chloe Gong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReaders who enjoy fantasy with mystery and romance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Title:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e These Violent Delights\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chloe Gong\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e These Violent Delights Duet\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Book 1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Margaret K. McElderry Books\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Publication Date:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e November 17, 2020\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e English\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenre:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Young Adult \/ Historical Fantasy \/ Romantic Fantasy\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9781534457690\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e English Paperback\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Edition-dependent\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe publisher lists the original edition as published by Margaret K. McElderry Books on November 17, 2020, with ISBN 9781534457690. The publisher record lists 464 pages, while library and other bibliographic records can report slightly different pagination for the same edition. Later paperback editions use different ISBNs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChloe Gong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a #1 New York Times bestselling author known for fantasy and science-fiction novels. Her books include the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese Violent Delights Duet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoul Lady Fortune\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImmortal Longings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGong was born in Shanghai and raised in Auckland, New Zealand. She studied English and international relations at the University of Pennsylvania and has been recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinal Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese Violent Delights by Chloe Gong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a stylish young adult historical fantasy that transforms \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRomeo and Juliet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e into a dangerous story of rival gangs, forbidden love, family loyalty, political conflict, and supernatural mystery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1926 Shanghai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the novel follows Juliette Cai and Roma Montagov as their bitter rivalry is interrupted by a mysterious madness threatening both gangs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor readers searching for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYA historical fantasy, Romeo and Juliet retellings, enemies-to-lovers romance, supernatural mystery, rival-gang fiction, and atmospheric 1920s Shanghai stories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese Violent Delights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a compelling addition to a modern book collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BookBeen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53486875771189,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/1731\/5125\/files\/BookBeen-2026-09-07T204944.843.png?v=1788797116","url":"https:\/\/bookbeen.com\/products\/these-violent-delights-chloe-gong","provider":"Bookbeen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}