I enjoyed this twist on the classic tale of woe that is Romeo and Juliet. Modern day Juliet, Helene, meets the perfect man she had dreamed up her whole life in an Alaskan fishing village. Sebastien our Romeo has been falling in love with Juliet's reincarnations since they met as teenagers in Verona. Romeo didn't die and he's been forced to watch Juliet die again and again. Needless to say Helene is drawn to him while Sebastien wants to stay away from her and not go through with losing another Juliet. I liked the idea of this book and found it very interesting I enjoy magical realism and wanted to like this one more than I did. I would definitely recommend it and read other books by Evelyn Skye but I don't think I'll be rereading this one. No real complaints just didn't love it like I was hoping. I want to thank NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for the digital arc in exchange for an honest review.

Giving this 4.5 stars rounded up. I enjoyed this read and didn't want to put it down.

I was totally charmed by this retelling of Romeo and Juliet that reminded me of "Time Traveler's Wife" meets Highlander. Its going to be a perfect beach read where it keeps you engaged but doesn't throw any big surprises.

Thanks to the publisher for providing an ARC through Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.

Evelyn Skye takes the story of Romeo and Juliet and twists it, creating a world where Juliet and Romeo have reincarnated into Helene and Sebastian. The love through time feels reminiscent of THE TIME TRAVELER’S WIFE, but the writing lacks the deft skill that Niffenegger wielded in her story. I found the quick shifts between Sebastian and Helene, as well as the jumps in time, off-putting. Even in the very first chapter, I felt like I had to care about Helene because she carried the narrative, rather than naturally being drawn to her. I also didn’t find the voices sufficiently different between the characters - it still get like one person writing, versus two individuals speaking.

While the overall book was fine, it wasn’t something I’d reach for again. I found that the last 25% of the book improved, but it wasn’t enough for me to round up my review to three stars.

A huge thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me an arc of this timeless classic retold.

So sweet I think I just got a toothache. The Hundred Loves of Juliet was stunningly poetic and adorable and has me feeling quite hopelessly romantic. A story of the most well-known star-crossed lovers of all time should be nearly impossible to retell, but Evelyn Skye has succeeded in the miraculous. Not only that— she made it her own! Skye didn't fall short, she soared, and gave me all the warm fuzzies while doing it.

The Hundred Loves of Juliet by Evelyn Skye is a beautiful and unique modern-day reimagining of Romeo and Juliet.
This was an enjoyable and emotional tale. From beginning to end I was sucked into Helene's story.
Full of emotion this wonderful, entertaining and satisfying read was a fun time.
I thought the whole story was amazing. I honestly didn’t want this book to end. I can’t wait to see what this author comes up with on the next book she writes.

"I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House, Ballantine & Dell for my ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this novel, in exchange for an honest review. The Hundred Loves of Juliet is a modern day reimagining of Romeo and Juliet; throughout the book, we learn how our main characters, Helene and Sebastian, have a love story that actually originates hundreds of years ago and has various “reincarnations” over that time span. I loved the concept of this book and am a sucker for a good forbidden romance story. There are many vignettes throughout the book to help tell the journey of these two characters and while they definitely supported the overall story well, I felt that at times it was a bit much to keep switching between different time points.

However, while I won’t give any spoilers, I did think that the ending was very clever and satisfying! I was wondering how this book would end and that question alone kept me reading so, I was pleasantly surprised at how sweet/heartwarming it ended up being. Thanks again to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for this ARC.

I thought this book was really good! The one complaint I have, is that it felt like it just went on and on. Maybe just a couple too many lives for Juliet

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for allowing me to read this arc in exchange for an honest review!

I received this as an eARC from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review so here it is…

I LOVED this book! It was such a cute story & throughout the whole book I was anticipating how it would end. Helen and Sebastian deserve all the happiness in the world. I would highly recommended this book to anyone who ever loved Romeo & Juliet as a little girl!

loved this book and the different romances of Romeo and juliet. I loved that things changed for Sébastien and Helene. loved the friends and family . Really loved the romance.

This is cute! It reminded me of the ‘The Time Traveller's Wife’ and ‘A Witch in Time.’ It's the kind of cozy, romance-across-time story that will give you all the sweet feels.

And while I did enjoy this, it's very simple. So don't expect anything more than a sweet love story. I do wish there was a little more depth to it. The ending does try to shake things up, but it missed the mark for me as I felt it was unnecessary.

But after reading the author's note at the end, I can understand how personal and therapeutic writing this story most likely was for the author, which helped me appreciate this more and why I'm going to round up my rating.

I love anything to do with Romeo and Juliet, and while I found this book to be a little cheesy, it certainly scratched my Shakespeare itch!

In this story we join Helene and Sebastian in this modern retelling of Romeo and Juliet. Sebastian is the original Romeo but the tale does not go the way Shakespeare says it does. He is cursed with living for centuries finding his Juliet only to lose her time and time again. But this time is different because Helene remembers him?

Helene, who moves to Alaska for a fresh start after her divorce and to achieve her dream of writing a book. There, she meets the human embodiment of her imaginary friend and the man she imagines when she writes her vignettes. Only these stories are her in her past life and they don’t end the way she thinks they do. Sebastian wants nothing more than to keep Helene alive and the only way to do that is to keep his distance. Helene wants to know more about her imaginary friend/first love.

I really enjoyed this book. Watching Helene and Sebastian and their instant love for one another was absolutely adorable. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time because I was scared of how the book was going to end 😭

I loved how the author made this popular topic of Romeo and Juliet and made it her own. It was very refreshing and I loved the glimpses of their past lives together.

However, I wish I could see more resolution about Adam and Sebastian’s friendship. It felt unfinished for this reason. They seemed very close and I needed their conflict to be resolved and nothing really happened after. It was like Adam never existed or was his best friend. I also felt as though the drama bit with Helene’s ex husband was a bit much. It took away from the story in my opinion.

Overall very well written book. If you enjoy instant love and Romeo and Juliet retellings go check out this book!!

I was selected to get an arc on of this book on NetGalley for my honest review so thank you to the publishers and the author!

Thank you NetGalley and Del Rey Books for providing me with an eARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

What a unique re-imagining of this timeless tale.

Helene has just left her cheating husband, and while waiting for the divorce to be finalized, she escapes to a small town in Alaska to hunker down and finally write her novel.

While there, she happens across a crabber named Sebastien, who just so happens to be the spitting image of the boy/man she dreamt up in eighth grade, and who has been the leading man of every story she has ever written.

What Helene doesn’t realize, yet, is that Sebastien is the 700 year-old, immortal Romeo, and she is the most recent reincarnation of Juliet.

This novel deals with love and grief in such a unique way, in how difficult it can be to live in the moment, instead of looking into the unknown and often scary future. This is definitely something close to the author’s heart. (That Author’s Note at the end definitely had me shedding some tears.)

When I first started this book, I definitely got 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘥𝘥𝘪𝘦 𝘓𝘢𝘙𝘶𝘦-vibes; it is similar in that there is a “present” narrative mixed with vignettes of stories from the “past”. I will say that these are definitely two different stories, with different overall themes, but if you enjoyed 𝘈𝘥𝘥𝘪𝘦 𝘓𝘢𝘙𝘶𝘦, you may also enjoy 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘏𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘑𝘶𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘵.

Overall, I really liked this book, and it kept me engaged throughout. My only complaint would probably be that the final “conflict” seemed a little 🤔 to me, but I did enjoy the resolution.

What this book is giving:
✅ Romeo & Juliet re-imagining
✅ Dual POV
✅ A unique love story
✅ Emotional journey
✅ Interspersed historical vignettes

Look out for:
⚠️ grief/loss is a big part of the story

Rating:
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ / 5
🌶️ / 5

What if Romeo and Juliet really were star crossed lovers, destined to meet over and over again in countless lifetimes? Such is the story of Helene and Sebastien. Helene has just left a bad marriage and escaped to Alaska when she first recognizes Sebastien in a bar, it turns out he is exactly the man she has been imagining since she was a teen. As she gets to know him, it becomes clear that their meeting wasn't so random, maybe it was fate after all.
I truly enjoyed this story. It was a light hearted, easy read. I loved the tie in to Romeo and Juliet and also Sebastien's immortality. The book definitely had a touch of magical realism in it without being too implausible.
Thank you to NetGalley, Random House and Evelyn Skye for access to this ARC.

okayyyy this story was absolutely BEAUTIFUL. i could NOT put this book down. i was hooked from chapter one

I received an advanced digital copy of this book, courtesy of the publisher, via NetGalley.

What a cool twist on the classic, Romeo and Juliet! This story follows Helene, who is taking time for herself in Alaska to write a novel after filing divorce from her not-so-nice husband. She meets Sebastien, who oddly reminds her of her “perfect man”. How can he be real when she made him up?

The character development is great, and the author really has a knack for sensory descriptions because there were times I swear I was with Helene and Sebastien. I appreciated the dual perspectives, and “stories” within the story were a sweet addition. I started struggling to stay engaged in the story when the it takes us abroad, and I’m not sure why.

Solid 4 star book & I will recommend to others!

I was so excited to read this and I flew through it! It totally exceed my expectations. I haven't read a Shakespeare retelling novel before and I totally fell in love with this one. Evelyn Skye did an amazing job at keeping me hooked throughout the entire book. It was one of those stories where I wasn't sure what was going to happen next. I really enjoyed the formatting of the book and that it wasn't divided up just by chapters but by the character's point of view. The whole idea behind the book was interesting and fresh to me and was executed very well. The way she wrote about the past lives and loves while also keeping up with the current story was amazing. Everything was interwoven perfectly and I was able to keep up with each and every detail. I hope that those of you who get your hands on this book enjoy it just as much as I did!

This book was the perfect retelling to span across space and time, bringing Romeo and Juliet to life in a beautiful way. Also, very partial to the fact that they’re adults in this, as the ages and timeline of the original Romeo and Juliet always irked me growing up. This book was wonderful and I have to recommend to anyone who loves Shakespeare, or a good retelling in general.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book in return for an honest renew.

If your favorite romance troupe to read is ‘star crossed lovers’ this book is for you. The book follows the story of Romeo and Juliet..well kinda. Romeo doesn’t die alongside Juliet as Shakespeare once told. Instead, he falls in love over and over again with Juliet reincarnated. This particular story follows Helene and Sebastian and the history of all the past lives they have experienced together and the fear of will they or won’t they be able to break the inevitable curse.

I received an eARC from NetGalley and Del Rey Publishing.

This sci-fi-ish romance was better than I thought. Romance is not my usual genre, but I was pleasantly surprised and quite enjoyed this book. Romeo Montague is immortal! And he meets Juliet reincarnates throughout his long life and they all end in tragedy. The latest “Juliet” is named Helene. And that’s all I’ll say about the plot. I liked the twists that kept the plot engaging and the side stories of all the past loves. You can tell the author is a book enthusiast as libraries, bookstores, and even titles of books I’ve read and loved popped up throughout. A solid read and may have jump started me into my sci-fi romance era.