Our Violent Ends | 
January 1927
The New Year in Shanghai passed with such fanfare that a sense of party still permeated the city a week later. It was the way the people moved about—the extra bounce in their toes and the twinkle in their eye as they leaned over the seats of the Grand Theatre to whisper to their companion.
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so-so#audioread
1st book of 2023!
I loved the first book, but this one didn't seem to live up to what I expected. Maybe because I listened instead of "reading" it like the first.
pickThis was an exceptional ending to this series. It was so full of suspense and emotion. The ending took me completely by surprise. I definitely prefer this book to the first one. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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pickGreat sequel. It followed that fast pace, with action and interesting twists. But ending suggests that maybe this is not the end of that story. I don‘t how related is the companion book with this story. Let‘s see. 4⭐️
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pickReally liked the second book. I think I agree with most folks who love the side characters maybe more than the main ones. ☺️
Whelp she‘s got 4-5 books coming out for sure.
We have a March 2023 plan for Foul Lady Fortune, which comes out September 27, 2022.
I would say Summer 2023 for the next.
#ChloeGongReadALong going forward ♥️
Let me know if you want to join in as we read these as they come out. I‘m compiling a list of readers to tag with reading/discussion schedules.
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so-soI don't know why it was so hard to be invested in characters but it was. Characters felt too two-dimensional.
I loved the setting, era and politics. Story was interesting but because I didn't care about characters this felt too long. Or maybe pacing was a bit off. This just didn't feel thrilling to read and it is a shame because there were nice twists and I would have loved to be thrilled.
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bailedTried picking this one back up to finish it…found myself bored and just didn‘t care what happened. Oh well onto the next 🤷🏼♀️
so-soWell that sure was an ending. I‘m still trying to process most of it tbh😂 I liked some parts of this better than the first book but overall this was mostly an okay read for me. With both books I found myself liking the side characters a lot more than the mains which I wasn‘t too surprised about considering I‘m not the hugest fan of Romeo and Juliet in the first place. Overall an okay read!
#ReadingBracket2022 My May pick is no surprise the next book after April‘s pick! Our Violent Ends wins in May! Can‘t wait to see what June brings! And thanks again @chasjjlee for the perfect bracket graphic!
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pickPerfect ending. I loved how Gong weaves in little hints and nods to Shakespeare; “a rose by any other name….” As well as true historical aspects from the time period. It‘s a perfect blend of history, truth and fantasy. I am excited to hear she is writing more books that take place in this world!
#RecipeSwap opening was like Christmas! @Gissy I can‘t thank you enough. A whole fantastic book of amazing Puerto Rican recipes that I cannot wait to make. The amazing sweets are so thoughtful which I will be eating as I immediately dive into Our Violent Ends. You spoiled me! Expect a real Thank You soon! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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62% done & the narrative is running now! It is 🔥 🔥 🔥 Even though Roma & Juliet are older (19 or so) there are only stolen kisses which is fine because the tension and straight out violence of knives, fists, & guns provides excellent physicality. Their angry kisses in the heat of blood feud confusion are pretty compelling. Enemies to lovers, but sadly there are always two beds (& excitingly a million weapons) 🔪💣🏹 #starcrosslovers #Shanghai
pickWow! I enjoyed the first book, but the second book of the duology was fantastic. Gong does a great job keeping true to the essence of Romeo and Juliet while creating a whole new feel. This duology has definitely become a favorite and I cannot wait to share with my students.
pickDespite having never been a fan of Romeo & Juliet, I very much liked the first book & I liked this sequel even better. Shakespeare, 1920‘s Shanghai, gangs & monsters came together. I firmly attached to the main characters & even more to some of the supporting ones. Can‘t wait to read the third! Thanks to @TheBookHippie for selecting Book 1 for #SundayBuddyRead as this isn‘t a title I‘d have picked & for doing a little “side hosting” for this one!
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I thank you for joining me on this side read! Who knew when I picked book one we‘d be on an adventure?!
The next book is coming out in September and I plan to do it next March. Let‘s watch for deals and a book four pub date as well!! So we can plan ! ♥️🗡
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Roma Are you okay
Juliette What choice do I have?
How did you like the different narrative of Roma and Juliette to Romeo and Juliet?
The distinct do not take your life.
That ending
Also Dmitri pure evil
I believe they‘re alive- you?
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LADY CAI
“Some times HATRED has no memory to feed off. It has grown strong enough to feed itself and as long as we do not fight it it will not bother us.”
Can you believe Juliette‘s parents ?
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MARSHALL‘S DAD General Shu?! These plot lines 🤯
Marshall
Benedict
I loved their story.
Thoughts?
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Kathleen ~ CELIA
I really liked her in this book.
What do you think about the end
Is she keeping Roma and Juliette safe?
Is she loyal to Rosalind above all else ?
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Rosalind
Are her actions excusable ? Or explainable or neither?
Dmitri
His men
The monsters
Rosalind his lover
Rosalind to Celia-Kathleen “I ruined us all for a love not true..”
What do you think of Rosalind ?
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Mercy and blood feuds never mixed well together.
Maybe it wasn‘t power but safety.
How often is this so true? People think proximity to power is safety as well. Do we see that here and now in our world? Has it ever been true? At what price? Why is it never learned - is the reward of power that great? What does that say about us as people and racism ?
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Juliette modern and does not believe in the afterlife. Her thoughts on Tyler. To be friends in a different world and he shouldn‘t have had the power he did. The power that isn‘t even available now.
Tyler, I think he was misguided, jealous, longing to belong instead of evil. Thoughts?
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Both sides White Flowers Red Scarlets without power.
Communist Nationalist
Lord Cai
Choosing the Nationalist
At some point it‘s always about power/control whatever it takes. Do you think so as well? Isn‘t he in fact being disloyal?
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Nationalist-Party-Chinese-political-party
https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Kuomintang
Cai god of weath…⬇️
pickI‘m so glad this one wasn‘t ruined and was just as good as the first. The characters were still likable and some secondary ones had more book time and development. I really enjoyed it and am glad that I stuck with the first one despite the gory details at first. I also love the audio with the Chinese and Russian expressions. Can‘t wait for discussion. And books 3 & 4! #sundaybuddyread #ourviolentdelightsbuddyread 🤐🤫📚
pick5/5 ⭐️ This was even better than the first book!! I don't want to spoil it for the others but 😱😭🤯
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Made good progress on my reading goals during the #MarvellousMarch readathon!
🌷Finished #FoodandLit My Family and other animals
🌿Only an hour left of #OurViolentEndsBuddyRead
🌿Read a chapter of #1619GroupRead
🌱Read a little of #LMPBC The Bad Muslim Discount
so-soWhat a chore to read; I skimmed the last few pages.
It has its moments but overall a really boring read. Might have liked it if it were just 1 book.
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See you MARCH 31 for the ending!
Catch up on the questions as you can.
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Anyone who has read the book welcome to join us on March 31
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Roma and Juliette on their quest through the labyrinth her telling him she kept it all
I will fight this war to love you I will fight this feud to have you because it was this feud that gave you to me -Roma
Juliette-I will stare fear in the face I will dare to love you
While we were not watching we lost power
Love in a city ruled by hate
Anyone else hoping for them?
Her soul is boundless as the sea her love as deep
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Who is blaming both sides by messenger?!
So a sect of the white flowers is siding with communist not the whole
Who is leading that ?
Monsters at the lab? Who is behind that?
All these questions any clues?
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“The wicked is part isn‘t his heart …it is that he is truly acting on Scarlet interest the wickedest part is that this city is so deeply divided as to allow such atrocity .”
Truth here and truth as we watch our country and our world. Division- is that the worst evil ? Is that the moral of Shakespeare in Romeo & Juliet?
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Kathleen:
Don‘t you get tired of trying to save a city that does not want to or deserve to be saved?
Juliette:
I‘m not saving this city because it‘s good nor am I saving this city because I am good. I want it safe because I wish to be safe I want it safe because safety is always what is deserved- goodness or wickedness alike.
So much truth to this
Did you catch this section? Did it give you pause?
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Kathleen
Finding out truth
Interesting
One phone call ..
To whom?
Rosalind a lover, a WHITE FLOWER?!
Why does she dislike Juliette so much ?
She‘s the SPY?
She‘s missing?
She appears to Roma, why?
WHAT IS GOING ON?
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Tyler Cai launching an attack
Smoke filled house with …children ?!
Fire! Marshall grabbing Juliette to safety..
Tyler guarding Juliette‘s mother
Alisa - Tyler had taken her?!
A duel?
And finally Tyler is dead.
By Juliette‘s bullet…
Was Tyler after Juliette, power, or just a loyal gang member or something else?
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Benedict what is he up to with the white flowers?
Juliette telling Marshall to go help Benedict, he rescues him
Are you surprised Marshall keeps his word to Juliette?
Benedict admitting his love for Marshall.
Roma accepting it. Beautifully.
Roma swearing to Benedict he will kill Juliette?!
Marshall is someone following him?
Benedict tried to kill Juliette
-to save her life she tells him about Marshall
Phew. Thoughts ?
DebinHawaii, Cinfhen, Reynosa8701, BeckyWithTheGoodBooks, vlwelser, JaclynW, Catsandbooks, Nelnjali, katy4peas, BooksNBowls, PageShifterAh, yes. One thing I forgot to include in my review of book 1: I wish Roma and Juliette were older.
Their past would have been more significant, I think.
And I know they're only 19 - children really - but my gods, they're so immature!
3 chapters in and it's already proving to be better than the first book.
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Discussion questions for Chapters 18 - 33 to be posted March 17. Answer as you are able.
Feel free to go back and answer questions for Chapters 1-17 (as many of you have).
It‘s quite the read! ♥️🗡🤫🤐
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Discussion questions for Chapters 18 - 33 to be posted March 17. Answer as you are able.
Feel free to go back and answer questions for Chapters 1-17 (as many of you have).
It‘s quite the read! ♥️🗡🤫🤐
Feel free to join in with us! No spoilers please!
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