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Reviewed by: Julianne Westrich, Elementary School Librarian Title: A Daughter of Fair Verona Author: Christina Dodd Publisher: A John Scognamiglio Book
Year: 2024 Good for Grades: 9-Adult Genre/Type of Book: Historical Fiction
Content Warnings, or things that other School Librarians should be aware of: Mild Violence Recommended for a school library: Yes Reason(s) for choosing the book: I love a good reimagining of a classic story - this time it is Romeo & Juliet If you were tasked by the publisher with writing a short quote for the back cover of this book, what would it be: When your parents are literally the most famous love story of all time you are bound to wish for true love - but first you must avoid the daggers, poisons, and nefarious power seekers in your path!
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Review:
What would happen if Romeo and Juliet did not die? Obviously they’d have a big, raucous family, and a decidedly practical eldest daughter who is happy to forgo romance in favor of spinsterhood - until she has her own jolt of love at first sight! Filled with murder, intrigue, potions, and passion-this story is a page turner - mostly because of the clever, wry, and thoroughly likable Rosie. (Yes, Romeo names his firstborn after his betrayed love Rosaline!) Will she solve the murder, save her reputation, and pursue true love? A delightful, fun read!!
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