Thank you to Netgalley and the Publishing Company for this Advanced Readers Copy of A Daughter of Fair Verona by Christina Dodd!

This was a hilarious and quick read that referenced the source material enough to satisfy but not to bog it down. Excellent for the beach or a plane.

When I saw that this book was an reimagining of the story of Romeo and Juliet, I jumped at it. Plus it is a mystery? Even better! Christina Dobb changes the ending of Romeo and Juliet and imagines that they go onto to have several children. Rosie, our main character, is the oldest. She really does not want to get married and definitely doesn’t want to marry an old man.
Rosie becomes a suspect when the old man she is supposed to marry is found dead and she had been overheard saying she didn’t want to marry him! There is lots of sneaking out of houses and hiding in gardens later.
I am conflicted about my rating since there were parts that I raced through. However, I felt the middle part dragged a bit before a quick conclusion. Overall, I did enjoy it. However, I am not sure that I will continue with the series. I gave it just under four stars. Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for the free Advanced Readers Copy in exchange for an honest review.

A continuation of the story of Romeo and Juliet. What happened if they didn’t die but instead lived on, happily ever after. Rosie is they
It oldest daughter and at 20 is quit the spinster. ARC from NetGalley.

"A Daughter of Fair Verona" by Christina Dodd is a delightful and unexpected twist on the classic tale. I thoroughly enjoyed following Rosaline Montague, the eldest daughter of Romeo and Juliet, as she navigates a life filled with unexpected challenges.

Dodd masterfully blends Shakespearean drama with a modern sensibility, creating a captivating world where the iconic lovers are alive and well, and their children are grappling with their own romantic entanglements and family dynamics. Rosaline's voice is sharp and witty, making her a truly engaging protagonist. The mystery element adds a layer of intrigue to the story, keeping me guessing until the very end.

If you're looking for a lighthearted and entertaining read with a touch of Shakespearean flair, I highly recommend "A Daughter of Fair Verona."

very unique and pretty fun murder mystery. the culprit was NOT at all the person / people i had suspected at any point. 5 stars. tysm for the arc.

Rosamond is the daughter of infamous Romeo and Juliet - she's spunky, clever and kind hearted sibling but she's a spinster at age 20. Rosamond and the clan were an endearing and eclectic punch, I did find the humor and character funny. However, though our lead is 20 betrothed to a the crypt-keeper nosferatu oldie, this reads YA. I wish Christina Dodd pushed the book into the New Adult category and matured the writing a bit - but, that is a selfish preference since I don't love YA.

Thank you to NetGalley for the chance to read this in exchange for an honest review!

I honestly don't even know how I feel about this book. The writing was a bit childish and silly and the plot was definitely...something! But I fear this wasn't the book for me.

Maybe I’m not cut out for Shakespeare adaptations because this mostly just annoyed me. The story was fine but every character was so juvenile, even the adults, and the twist at the end was so far out of left field that it just made me mad more than anything.

So, this book just wasn't for me. The narrative voice of our heroine grated on me much more than I thought it would. Being a HUGE Shakespeare fan, I was very much expecting something different. I wasn't expecting old English by any stretch of the imagination. Considering the heroine was 20, she reads like a 13 year old. I'm sad that it didn't work for me.

I ended up not finishing this one. I have a hard time with a modern voice in historical fiction and unfortunately I just couldn’t get past it after a few chapters. Not a bad book, just not the right one for me.

Sadly this was a DNF from me. This read like a fanfic and had very juvenile writing. If you are a fan of the play, I would definitely stay away from this. I wasn’t a fan at all. All opinions and thoughts are solely my own. Thank you so much to the publisher and Netgalley for a copy of the arc in return for an honest review!

This book is so fun! I'll admit I had low expectations, despite Christina Dodd being a favorite author of mine, But my fears were unfounded. The mix of Shakespearean dialog with modern sensibilities work. The characters are delightful especially Nurse. Thank you for allowing me to read this.

A Daughter of Fair Verona (Daughter of Montague #1) was a great read by Christina Dodd. Rosie Montague is Romeo and Juliet's daughter. She is a clever, rebellious, and fiercely independent young woman in fair Verona. In this story, Romeo and Juliet are alive and well and the parents of seven kids. Rosie is the oldest and at twenty years old is happy to stay a certified spinster. Each time her parents presented her with a betrothal, there is something wrong with them. Duke Stephano is her latest match and isn't easy to palm off on anyone else. He has had three previous wives who also met an unfortunate death. At her betrothal ball, she meets a beautiful young man that makes her wonder if love at first sight is true. She then finds Duke Stephano with a dagger to his chest. I enjoyed reading this book and can't wait to read more by the author.

It was quite juvenile. I went into this thinking it would be like Romeo & Juliet… if you’re a fan of the play, proceed with caution. This is very “modern” and there were many immature moments. The romance was okay. I just felt like the writing left much to be desired and the pacing was too quick. If you want something quick and romantic to read this would be the book for you!

Ich weiß ehrlich gesagt nicht, wie ich dieses Buch bewerten soll, da ich es aufgrund relativ kurzer Ausleihdauer (ohne Verlängerung) nicht lesen konnte.

A Daughter of Fair Verona by Christina Dodd is seriously a wild ride! It's this historical romance set in the time of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, but with its own spin on the drama. The main character, Isabella, is the daughter of a famous noble family, and she’s trying to find her way through this crazy world full of secrets, betrayal, and love. Like, everything that could go wrong does, but in a really exciting way.

I loved how Isabella was super strong and independent, even when people around her were being total idiots. The romance was intense, kind of like a "will-they-won’t-they" situation, but with way more danger involved. Plus, the whole setting in Verona gave off major Shakespeare vibes, which was fun if you’re into that kind of thing.

The writing is pretty fast-paced, so it's easy to get sucked in, and the plot twists kept me guessing.

This is going to be a hard one to recommend to the right person. For fans of Christina Dodd who are looking for something new, have at it and enjoy. Bonus if you have knowledge of Shakespeare's work as there are Easter eggs scattered throughout. For Shakespeare fans looking for a re-imagining of one of their popular works, proceed with caution. This is a very modern telling in a historical setting with lots of fart jokes (yes, I know the bard was a fan of the vulgar but this seemed excessive and detracting).

I knew I was going to love this one based on the cover and title alone! A DAUGHTER OF FAIR VERONE by Christina Dodd was such a fun reimagining/continuation of the classic Romeo & Juliet story. Highly recommend this one if you're looking for something fun yet unique!

This was a book that I did not finish. I tried three separate times over a few months thinking maybe I needed to be in the right mood for it. I made it a bit more than half way. At this point I've concluded it's just not my cup of tea. While I love the idea of the book, I found the humor off putting. For me it was too crass and sarcastic. Multiple fart jokes really annoyed me. I understand there is meant to be an element of dark humor and satire, but it didn't work for me. That's not to say there weren't enjoyable moments. The premise was clever, the main character is fun and the mystery plot almost drew me in. I think many people will like it. For me I wanted more romance, more witty humor (it is based on Shakespeare after all) and the feel of a cozy mystery.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for my advanced digital copy. This is one I was excited about.