Brilliantly written, this "novel of Romeo and Juliet" is the story of Benvolio, Romeo's cousin, during the famous Romeo and Juliet tragedy. It starts with a thief in the night, and a chance meeting with the beautiful Rosaline, Romeo's original love. It darkens with the acknowledgement of Mercutio's forbidden love - a hangable offence to be gay in fair Verona. A witch, a curse, lots of blood is shed...Beautifully written, a compelling read, and a different take on the traditional story.
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Rachel Caine
Prince of Shadows
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Category: Fiction, author intended it as Young Adult Fiction
Publisher: Allison & Busby
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