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These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong reads as dark, immersive. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.
What These Violent Delights is like to read
A lush 1926 Shanghai retelling of Romeo and Juliet where rival-gang heirs must set aside a bitter betrayal to hunt a contagion-monster stalking the city. Political feud, supernatural horror, and a slow-thaw romance braided together at a propulsive clip. Best for: readers who want YA-crossover romantasy with historical-city atmosphere and an enemies-to-lovers reunion.
About These Violent Delights — what the genome says
Is These Violent Delights a complete story or a cliffhanger?
It ends on a cliffhanger — plan on reading the next book.
How scary is These Violent Delights?
Creepy and atmospheric rather than gory or traumatizing.
How spicy is These Violent Delights?
Low heat — mostly fade-to-black.
Who is These Violent Delights for?
readers who want YA-crossover romantasy with historical-city atmosphere and an enemies-to-lovers reunion
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