These Violent Delights
Published: 2021
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In "These Violent Delights" by Chloe Gong, set in 1920s Shanghai, the city is a battleground for rival gangs amid political unrest. Scarlet, the fierce heir of the Scarlet gang, and Roma, the reluctant heir of the White Flowers, struggle with their tumultuous past as they navigate a dangerous world filled with violence and betrayal. When a mysterious madness begins to spread among the people, the former lovers must join forces to uncover the source of the chaos. As they confront their feelings and the horrors surrounding them, they are caught in a web of loyalty, love, and vengeance. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2021 by Tantor Audio .