Chloe Gong

En el año 1926, el puerto de Shanghái es dominado por la mafia. La guerra siempre viva entre dos facciones cada día inunda de sangre los cauces del río Huangpu. Juliette Cai, de la Facción Escarlata, ha regresado del extranjero para tomar posesion de su legado, pero un fortuito encuentro con Roma Montagov, heredero de los Flores Blancas, los acerrimos rivales de su padre y de su abuelo, ha venido a trastocarlo todo? Pasion y traicion son dos palabras que definen bien la ilusion del primer amor. Juliette y Roma habran de liderar a sus bandas en una cruzada de paz con un desenlace imposible de entrever, pues de no hacerlo, poco quedara en su hogar para gobernar

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!Deliciously dark NATASHA NGANHeady, smart and vicious TESSA GRATTONThis heart-pounding fantasy romance retelling of Romeo and Juliet is set in jazz-age Singapore and filled with intrigue, danger and betrayal.The year is 1926, and Shanghai hums to the tune of debauchery. A blood feud between two gangs runs the streets red, leaving the city in chaos.Juliette Cai is the proud heir of the Scarlet Gang - a network of criminals far above the law.Roma Montagov is the prodigal son of her greatest rivals, the White Flowers, who have fought the Scarlets for generations. He is also Juliettes first love . . . and first betrayal.When a deadly madness strikes gangsters on both sides, the people start to whisper. Of a contagion, and a monster in the shadows. And as the deaths stack up, Juliette and Roma must set their guns - and grudges - aside and work together.For if they cant stop this mayhem, there will be no city left to rule.READERS LOVE CHLOE GONGThis was INCREDIBLE are you kidding me!! Its a friends to lovers to enemies to reluctant allies Romeo and Juliet retelling set in 1920s Shanghai and I loved it This is a stunning and richly-imagined fantasy with lots of bloody action, revenge, betrayal and so much more that there is never a dull moment A fusion of thrill, passion and devastation! I absolutely loved this tale and still in-awe of the fact that this is a debut novel! From the very beginning, the story felt grippingly intense and exciting I am not at all sure how I am going to patiently wait for the sequel of this book after THAT ending! A phenomenal read! WHAT A BOOK!! I am absolutely left wanting MORE, MORE, MORE!

A deliciously dark twist on Romeo and Juliet Natasha Ngan, New York Times bestselling author of Girls of Paper and Fire In glittering Shanghai, a monster awakens . . . The year is 1926, and Shanghai hums to the tune of debauchery. A blood feud between two gangs runs the streets red, leaving the city in chaos. Juliette Cai is the proud heir of the Scarlet Gang - a network of criminals far above the law. Roma Montagov is the prodigal son of her greatest rivals, the White Flowers, who have fought the Scarlets for generations. He is also Juliette s first love . . . and first betrayal. When a deadly madness strikes gangsters on both sides, the people start to whisper. Of a contagion, and a monster in the shadows. And as the deaths stack up, Juliette and Roma must set their guns - and grudges - aside and work together. For if they can t stop this mayhem, there will be no city left to rule. Filled with romance, intrigue and betrayal, this heart-stopping fantasy retelling of Romeo and Juliet is perfect for fans of The Last Magician and Descendant of the Crane. Praise for Chloe Gong Heady, smart, and vicious Tessa Gratton, author of The Queens of Innis Lear Deliciously dark Natasha Ngan, New York Times bestselling author of Girls of Paper and Fire Dark and beautiful Emiko Jean, author of Empress of all Seasons A terrific, deliciously unputdownable read June Hur, author of The Silence of Bones

En el año 1926, el puerto de Shanghái es dominado por la mafia. La guerra siempre viva entre dos facciones cada día inunda de sangre los cauces del río Huangpu. Juliette Cai, de la Facción Escarlata, ha regresado del extranjero para tomar posesion de su legado, pero un fortuito encuentro con Roma Montagov, heredero de los Flores Blancas, los acerrimos rivales de su padre y de su abuelo, ha venido a trastocarlo todo Pasion y traicion son dos palabras que definen bien la ilusion del primer amor. Juliette y Roma habran de liderar a sus bandas en una cruzada de paz con un desenlace imposible de entrever, pues de no hacerlo, poco quedara en su hogar para gobernar.