Our Violent Ends (These Violent Delights, #2)
by Chloe Gong
Published by Margaret K. McElderry Books
Releasing on November 16th, 2021
YOUNG ADULT FICTION–Historical, Fantasy, Romance
TRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING(S): Blood, violence, gore, character deaths, murder (including mass murder), war themes, torture, weapon use, insects, alcohol consumption, parental abuse
Shanghai is under siege in this captivating and searingly romantic sequel to These Violent Delights, which New York Times bestselling author Natasha Ngan calls “deliciously dark.”
The year is 1927, and Shanghai teeters on the edge of revolution.
After sacrificing her relationship with Roma to protect him from the blood feud, Juliette has been a girl on the warpath. One wrong move, and her cousin will step in to usurp her place as the Scarlet Gang’s heir. The only way to save the boy she loves from the wrath of the Scarlets is to have him want her dead for murdering his best friend in cold blood. If Juliette were actually guilty of the crime Roma believes she committed, his rejection might sting less.
Roma is still reeling from Marshall’s death, and his cousin Benedikt will barely speak to him. Roma knows it’s his fault for letting the ruthless Juliette back into his life, and he’s determined to set things right—even if that means killing the girl he hates and loves with equal measure.
Then a new monstrous danger emerges in the city, and though secrets keep them apart, Juliette must secure Roma’s cooperation if they are to end this threat once and for all. Shanghai is already at a boiling point: The Nationalists are marching in, whispers of civil war brew louder every day, and gangster rule faces complete annihilation. Roma and Juliette must put aside their differences to combat monsters and politics, but they aren’t prepared for the biggest threat of all: protecting their hearts from each other.
About the Author
Chloe Gong is an undergraduate at the University of Pennsylvania, studying English and International Relations. During her breaks, she’s either at home in New Zealand or visiting her many relatives in Shanghai. Chloe has been known to mysteriously appear by chanting “Romeo and Juliet is one of Shakespeare’s best plays and doesn’t deserve its slander in pop culture” into a mirror three times. You can find her on Twitter @thechloegong, check out her website at thechloegong.com or email her at chloegongwrites@gmail.com.
Review of Our Violent Ends
Review (5 Stars): I absolutely love this series! Both books absolutely blew me away and I loved how Juliette was willing to do anything to protect Roma, even if it meant that he hated her. This book was exciting and kept me on the edge of my seat. This was a great conclusion to this story arc and I can’t wait to see what Ms. Gong comes up with next.
Tour Schedule
November 1st
Turn the Page Tours – Welcome Post
November 2nd
Confessions of a Reading Addict – Review
November 3rd
Quill Tree Fox – Review
November 4th
Emelie’s Books – Review
November 5th
Dear Rivarie – Review
November 8th
TeaTimeLit – Guest Post & Review
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Uponthebooktower – Review
The Book Review Crew – Review
November 10th
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Metaphors and Miscellanea – Review
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JD’s Book Journal – Review
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November 12th
A Cup of Cyanide – Review
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The Reading Chemist – Review
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November 16th
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November 17th
Books are Magic Too – Review
Literary Delirium – Review
Starlight Strands – Review
November 18th
Confessions of a YA Reader – Review
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Justice for Readers – Review
November 19th
Wilted Pages – Review
Paper Blots – Review
Books and Bookish – Review
Giveaway
During this tour, there will a giveaway for ONE (1) finished copy of These Violent Delights and ONE (1) finished copy of Our Violent Ends. ONE (1) winner will be chosen. The giveaway will be open to U.S. residents only and will run from November 1st to November 21st at 12 AM CST.