These Violent Delights (1) by Chloe Gong

These Violent Delights is a young adult fantasy novel set in 1920s Shanghai. It’s a reimagining of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet with a dark, thrilling twist. The story follows two rival gangs, the White Flowers and the Scarlet Gang, who are at war in a city rife with political intrigue and violence. The leaders of these gangs, Juliet Cai and Roma Montagov, were once lovers but now are enemies. As a mysterious, deadly disease spreads through Shanghai, the former lovers must navigate their turbulent past and current animosity to uncover the truth behind the chaos and prevent further bloodshed. The novel combines elements of romance, drama, and supernatural intrigue with a richly detailed historical setting.