These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong

Set in 1920s Shanghai, this gripping tale unfolds amidst a backdrop of political turmoil and gang rivalry. At its heart is a forbidden romance between two star-crossed lovers, Juliette Cai and Roma Montagov, heirs to rival gangs, the Scarlet Gang and the White Flowers. As a mysterious contagion threatens the city, forcing the gangs to confront a common enemy, Juliette and Roma must navigate their tumultuous relationship and the dangerous world around them. Filled with intrigue, betrayal, and a touch of the supernatural, this story explores themes of loyalty, identity, and the cost of power.

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