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Some of the titles I’m most excited about:
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Give me recommendations for books with pirates, mermaids and sirens, island curses, and other high seas goodness ⚓️

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I’m a seriously picky romance reader, but Abby’s blend of sweetness and substance never ceases to amaze me and Yours Truly was no exception 🤎 Just like her previous novels, this one made me cry my eyes out as I saw bits and pieces of myself in each of the characters 🥹 It was just SO GOOD, y’all, and you can find the full review on my blog! 🫶🏼

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Books, Reviews · April 11, 2022

Book Review: Waking Romeo by Kathryn Barker

A huge thank-you to Flatiron Books for this review copy of Waking Romeo by Kathryn Barker.

I had no clue what I was getting into when I agreed to readWaking Romeo, a sci-fi retelling of Romeo and Juliet.

In December of 2021, I received an email from Flatiron Books, asking if I’d like to read Waking Romeo by Kathryn Barker. I hadn’t heard anything about the book or the author, but the concept sounded intriguing and yes, the cover was beautiful. I agreed and didn’t really think much about it again – until the book arrived sometime in mid-January. The cover was even more stunning in person and I kept pushing it higher and higher up my TBR each time I saw it sitting on my shelf. Until, finally, I picked it up at the end of March.

I had read the synopsis and even thought I knew what I was getting into, but truthfully, I wasn’t prepared in the slightest for this whirlwind adventure! This book has to be the most fascinating retelling I’ve ever read. That’s high praise, you gotta understand, as someone who adores series like The Lunar Chronicles and gorgeous fairytale mash-ups like Echo North. But there was just something so incredibly unique and fresh about Waking Romeo that had me on the edge of my seat!

As I’m writing this post, it’s been about a week since I finished the book and I’m still thinking about it. That’s got to mean something, right? Keep on reading to see my full, spoiler-free review and find out just why this novel stood out to me.


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My honest review of Waking Romeo by Kathryn Barker.

Synopsis:

YEAR: 2083

LOCATION: LONDON

MISSION: WAKE ROMEO

It’s the end of the world. Literally. Time travel is possible, but only forwards. And only a handful of families choose to remain in the ‘now’, living off the scraps that were left behind.

Among these are eighteen-year-old Juliet and the love of her life, Romeo. But things are far from rosy for Jules. Romeo is in a coma and she’s estranged from her friends and family, dealing with the very real fallout of their wild romance.

Then a handsome time traveller, Ellis, arrives with an important mission that makes Jules question everything she knows about life and love.

Can Jules wake Romeo and rewrite her future?

Content Warnings: (major) Body horror, Bullying, Gaslighting, Body shaming, [[Suicide, and Suicide attempt – because it’s a Romeo and Juliet retelling]], (moderate) Injury/injury detail, Murder, Racism, Drug abuse, and Gun violence

This book was nothing like I expected, in the best way possible! Go ahead and read the synopsis. You’ll get a gist, but you definitely won’t get the full picture.

I’ll admit that I wasn’t anticipating fireworks of any sort while reading this. I thought I might enjoy it, but I figured it would be a 3-star read. 4, if I got lucky! However, after a somewhat slow and confusing start (it picks up right in the middle of mayhem and takes a bit for you to adjust to your surroundings and understand the characters), the fast pace and nonstop action kept me so hooked that I really had a hard time putting the book down. I genuinely had one evening where I couldn’t keep my eyes open, I was so tired, but I was only 100 pages from the end and everything in me was screaming to just keep reading! Yes, it was that intriguing.

Trying to give a nutshell explanation for this plot gets a little tricky. However, if I had to do it, this is basically what I’d say:
The year is 2083 and the world is coming to an end. Time travel is real and it has screwed everything up. Jules (Juliet) didn’t die when she was supposed to, and Romeo is in a coma. Then, out of nowhere, a guy named Ellis shows up from the LITERAL end of the world (a few years later – he traveled back in time) and says they need to wake Romeo because the fate of the world is dependent upon it. This Ellis guy happens to be Heathcliff Ellis, on who Emily Bronte based her novel, “Wuthering Heights”. So yes, it’s a mash-up of classic characters in an almost apocalyptic world.

Does that sound complicated? Probably terribly so. But it’s the best I can muster. Needless to say, if you’re looking for something really interesting, with lots of great action, fantastic character development, a wonderfully diverse cast, and with a nod to classics (without actually being a classic), you’ll want to pick this up!

This book had me shaking my head over and over again, trying to sort out the time travel pieces. It’s definitely a “thinker” of a story, and it will leave you wanting to pick it right back up again after you’ve finished it. That’s certainly how I’m feeling right about now!


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Comments

  1. Wendy says

    April 11, 2022 at 10:55 AM

    I love it when a book exceeds expectations! This sounds very unique! I’m going to add to my TBR.

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  2. Maria Kossman says

    April 11, 2022 at 11:27 AM

    Wow, that is really surprising! I am not into that genre at all, but this review made me want to get the book 🙂

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  3. GWT says

    April 11, 2022 at 1:30 PM

    Your review makes this read compelling. I can see YA readers getting onboard. Aficionados of the classics, ooh, meltdowns?

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  4. Neely Moldovan says

    April 11, 2022 at 1:41 PM

    Oh I had not heard of this but it sounds like my kind of book! Going to add it to my TBR!

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  5. readandreviewit says

    April 11, 2022 at 3:08 PM

    Fab review! I hadn’t heard of this one before but it sounds absolutely incredible, I’m so glad to hear it was unlike other retellings! It’s really interesting that it incorporates Heathcliff too, that’s such a fascinating mash-up. Thank you so much for sharing, added this one to my tbr x

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  6. Jaya Avendel says

    April 11, 2022 at 4:51 PM

    This is high praise indeed, especially as seeing as I have read your Echo North review, but I just love that you took a chance on a book that has an absolutely stunning title and discovered a new all-time favorite story! 🙂

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  7. Caroline says

    April 11, 2022 at 5:06 PM

    Wow, this certainly sounds interesting! I’m not normally into this genre, but I love retellings of classic stories so I’ll give it a try 🙂 x

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  8. Charity says

    April 11, 2022 at 7:06 PM

    I haven’t heard of this book before. It sounds great though! Thanks for sharing your review!

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  9. Penny says

    April 12, 2022 at 5:06 AM

    A sci-fi Romeo&Juliet? Wow, count me in! & I love how Ellis was based on Bronte’s Heathcliff, that sounds very intriguing, love that cross-over! I love this review Stephanie, thank you so much for sharing. xx Penny / http://www.whatdidshetype.com

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  10. Lisa says

    April 12, 2022 at 6:20 AM

    If you’re still thinking about the book a week after you’ve finished reading it then you know it’s a brilliant piece of writing! Not my usual genre, but anything that takes the classics and gives them a fresh twist is always something I’m intrigued to read. Fab review, Stephanie, thank you! 🙂

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  11. Gemma Jayne says

    April 12, 2022 at 7:13 AM

    I have not heard of this book but it definitely sounds like something I want to read based off your review!

    I am currently obsessed with a musical called “& Juliet” which tells the story of Romeo and Juliet in a different way. So I am up for anything that challenges the old narrative. Will add this to my wishlist!

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  12. Jenny in Neverland says

    April 12, 2022 at 9:26 AM

    Oh my gosh I did NOT expect that synopsis for this book. I love dystopian / end of the world themes in books so I love the sound of this right from the get-go!

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  13. Giulia says

    April 12, 2022 at 10:54 AM

    You really loved this book I can tell! Love to see that excitement 😀

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  14. Lizzie says

    April 12, 2022 at 12:06 PM

    You’re right – the cover art is gorgeous! I love a good re-telling but this sounds so intriguing! The end of world plus time travel and more – it sounds like a really interesting and exciting book. Putting this one on my list!

    Lizzie
    http://www.lizzieinlace.com

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  15. Lover of Romance says

    April 12, 2022 at 11:46 PM

    Great review you have of this one here. I am so intrigued by the idea of this book, I do love Romeo and Juliet retellings. It’s always such a highlight when a book picks up pace.

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  16. Raji says

    April 17, 2022 at 10:23 PM

    This sounds like such an intriguing read! I don’t think I’ve ever heard the words Romeo and Juliet and sci-fi in the same sentence before, but I love a good retelling so I really want to read this one now. Great review!

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🌻 In the Weeds by B.K. Borison
💕 Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert
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Have you read any of these or are any of them on your TBR? 📝
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What are your favorite high seas adventure books? What are your favorite high seas adventure books? 🏴‍☠️

If I’m being totally truthful, I haven’t read that many of them BUT I just finished my reread of All the Stars and Teeth and was reminded how much I love it 😍 I need more books like this! 🌊

Give me recommendations for books with pirates, mermaids and sirens, island curses, and other high seas goodness ⚓️

Have you read All the Stars and Teeth? 🧜🏼‍♀️

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How would your favorite book character take their How would your favorite book character take their coffee? ☕️
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My favorite fictional character of all time is Genya Safin from the Grishaverse 🤍 This badass Tailor has a taste for the finer things and would absolutely drink a deliciously dark roast with notes of cherry, walnut, and rich chocolate 🤤 I think she would enjoy a café au lait -- drip coffee with steamed milk -- that David prepared for her in a drip coffee contraption of his own making 🫶🏼
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Did I go way too in-depth on this just because I love these characters and coffee a little too much? 🙈 Maybe I did, but it was fun 🤷🏻‍♀️
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How do YOU take your coffee? 🤎
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What was your last 5-star romance read? ⭐️ It What was your last 5-star romance read? ⭐️

It was absolutely wonderful to end 2022 with Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez 😍 I don’t like to pick favorites when it comes to my top authors, but this adorable fake dating romance may very well be my favorite book by her! 🙌🏼

I’m a seriously picky romance reader, but Abby’s blend of sweetness and substance never ceases to amaze me and Yours Truly was no exception 🤎 Just like her previous novels, this one made me cry my eyes out as I saw bits and pieces of myself in each of the characters 🥹 It was just SO GOOD, y’all, and you can find the full review on my blog! 🫶🏼

Are you planning to pick up Yours Truly when it comes out in April? 📖 Have you read any of Abby’s other phenomenal romance novels? 🥰

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What was the last book you read in one sitting? 🐒

Honestly, it’s not very often that I finish a book in one day - either because I find myself too busy or I just can’t concentrate for such a long period of time 😅

BUT every once in a while, I have a weekend day where I can just fully sink into a story and enjoy it from start to finish without distractions 📖 That’s what I did with BEACH READ last Sunday and it was wonderful 🥰 I read it when it first came out, but this time, I really got to enjoy it in a new way - and I couldn’t put it down! 🙈 

If only I could have more days like that 😂 Have you read Beach Read or anything else by Emily Henry? ☀️

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Why did you join bookstagram? 📖 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Why did you join bookstagram? 📖
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Today is my third bookstaversary, friends! 🤎 I can't begin to express how thankful I am for this wonderful community and how it has impacted my life over the last three years 🥹
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As many of you know, I was a full-time fashion blogger for over five years and somewhere along the line, I found that I just didn't love it anymore 🤷🏻‍♀️ I wanted to find somewhere I could truly be myself and spend more time talking about fantasy novels, crisp autumn mornings, a great cup of coffee, and how to achieve the ultimate cozy lifestyle ☕️
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I joined bookstagram in 2020, thinking it would just be a fun little hobby to have on the side while I continued my fashionista hustle... and a year later, I rebranded EVERYTHING to The Espresso Edition 🙌🏼 I've made talking about books and coziness my full-time gig and I couldn't be happier about it 😍
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Thank you all for welcoming me to this wild and wonderful corner of the internet 🙈 Cheers to tons more bookish goodness! 📚
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How long have you been on bookstagram? 📱
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Would you take the protagonist of your current rea Would you take the protagonist of your current read for a cup of coffee? ☕️
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There have been quite a few characters I've read about this month who I'd love to sit down and chat with over a hot bev 🥰
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However, from my current reads, I would NOT take anyone from Jade Legacy (because you never know who might end up unaliving), I'd definitely take both Kell and Lila from A Darker Shade of Magic, I'm not entirely sure I'd enjoy coffee with Katniss from The Hunger Games (since she's not the most exciting conversationalist), but I'd absolutely love chatting it up with Alina from Shadow and Bone! 🙌🏼
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Have you read any of the books I'm currently reading? 📚
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What is a spin-off series that you prefer over the What is a spin-off series that you prefer over the originals? 📚

This past year, I either began or finished a few spin-off series that I found myself enjoying even more than their predecessors 🙈 The Dreamer Trilogy (the first of which is featured here) BLEW ME AWAY even though I just *sorta-kinda* liked The Raven Cycle 😱 But there I was, sobbing my eyes out at the end of Greywaren 😭 So freaking good! 🙌🏼

Typically I’m all about the OG series (like Shadow and Bone), but every once in a while, there’s a really great spin-off or continuation that I wind up just loving! 🤩 I’m excited to discover even more this year 🗓️

Have you read The Dreamer Trilogy yet? 💭

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What are some of your favorite stand-alone fantasy What are some of your favorite stand-alone fantasy books? ⚔️
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Crazy enough, my very favorite book of all time is a stand-alone fantasy 😱 If you don't listen to a single other book recommendation I have this year, that's fine, but *please* read Into the Heartless Wood by Joanna Ruth Meyer 🌲 It is absolute perfection! 🤌🏼
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Some of my other favorite stand-alone fantasy books:
🌿 THE NATURE OF WITCHES
✨ THE INVISIBLE LIFE OF ADDIE LARUE
🗝 THE STARLESS SEA (on audiobook)
💀 THE BONE HOUSES
🌙 WINTERWOOD
💔 HEARTLESS
🦉 WILD IS THE WITCH
🕯️ GALLANT
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Have you read any of these books? 📖 
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