I wasn't expecting this to so closely involve Romeo and Juliet [which obviously is on me lol], but just 5 chapters in and the play has been mentioned and discussed several times. I'm more into a retelling that inadvertently or briefly involves the story that inspired it, so I don't think this book is for me.
There is a lot of potential for vast angst and yearning which is wonderful, and I will be talking about it to my audience in a monthly wrap up. But unfortunately the repetitive writing style and the rushed intro didn't vibe with me. Lots of potential for other readers though!

For me this book took a while to peak my interest. That could have been a me problem or it could have been a storyline problem. I'm not entirely sure, to be honest. I've seen and heard all the romeo and juliet stories just like everyone else. While this book had a unique twist on the story it was still interesting to read and became a very fast paced read about 60% into the book. I did enjoy the story and even more so i loved the author's note and why she wrote this story. That meant so much more to me in the end. Overall i would say it's a pretty good read and i did enjoy the book.

Abs loved this one, a retelling of Romeo and Juliet with a modern twist as well as told through diff periods of time. A love so strong that it’s made it’s way through centuries of time I enjoyed this so much and can’t wait to add a physical copy to my bookshelf.

Works building was solid and set us up well for the rest of the book. It felt like a retelling, and I didn’t love the ending, so the second half wasn’t as exciting for me

Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for this Advanced Readers Copy of The Hundred Loves of Juliet by Evelyn Skye!

Oh goodness what a beautiful remix on Romeo and Juliet that I wasn't expecting to love just so much. This book took me a bit to get into, I am not sure what was holding me back in the beginning. (I was reading a couple books at once so maybe that was it.) Once I got into the story though I just feel in love. Of course now I want a Sebastian of my own (these book guys really setting high standards for real men). I will definitely be checking out more books from this author because this one was just to cute.

I have so much to say about this incredible novel! I love a retelling, and a retelling that features the works of Shakespeare? I'm in! I loved every page of this book!

Helene is finally putting herself first. She left her awful husband and her job to focus on herself and to write her novel. She felt that Alaska would be the best place to do this. On her first night in Ryba Harbor, she runs into Sebastien. Helene is shocked to realize that she knows him. She has been writing about him all of her life. He is her ideal man. She has been writing vignettes her whole life, and suprisingly, they feature Sebastien, or rather, a character that looks and acts a lot like him.

Sebastien recognizes Helene too. I want to go into great detail here about how he knows her. But you have to read this book to understand what I cannot properly put into words to do this story justice. I will say that this is a reimagining of Romeo and Juliet because that is part of the book's description. Every meeting between our two main characters is sublime in many ways.

This story is told in the present day as well as through the vignettes that Helene writes and Sebastien's own journals. I loved these stories within the story. They transport the reader through time. I was excited to get to each and every one.

This is a love story with elements of fantasy, science fiction, some historical fiction, and a touch of Shakespeare. It is beautifully written, and I absolutely loved the last line of this book! I will go back and reread it many more times. Also, please read the author's note - it is beautiful and poignant.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for the advanced reader copy of this book! I loved it so much that I purchased a hardcover copy for my bookshelf to sit alongside my Shakespeare books. I will be shouting the praises of this book on all of my social media as well. This book is absolutely fantastic, and I cannot wait to read more by this author. I highly recommend this book!

"The Hundred Loves of Juliet" by Evelyn Skye offers a modern reimagining of Romeo and Juliet, weaving in a touch of reincarnation and destiny. The premise had me hooked right from the start - a fresh and romantic twist on the classic tale. The exploration of Romeo's immortality and his enduring grief resonated deeply, and the travel aspect added a delightful summer vacation vibe.

The dual POVs were a smart choice, allowing us to delve into the characters' minds. The book is sprinkled with beautifully crafted quotes on love and loss that made my heart swoon. While the character building was enchanting, the story unfortunately took a bit of a detour in the end. A convoluted subplot involving Helene's ex-husband left me somewhat lost, and the conclusion felt open-ended, leaving me longing for a more defined ending.

This book's charm lies in its character development and lighter romantic moments. If you're in search of a heartwarming story with a happily ever after, "The Hundred Loves of Juliet" might be just the ticket. The concept of an eternal love story across lifetimes is intriguing, and though the execution didn't fully live up to my hopes, the captivating journey is worth the read. Don't miss the author's heartfelt note at the end, where she shares her own inspiration for this tale of love and destiny.

The star-crossed lovers of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet are alive in this retelling, destined to fall in love over and over again and to experience the same devastating heartbreak each time. A novel full of love that is perfect for readers who never wanted the story of Romeo and Juliet to end.

The hundred loves of Juliet was an interesting story about hope in the face of tragedy. I didn't want to put it down for the first half, but by the time the couple got together, I felt they didn't have enough chemistry or foundation in the present timeline for me to root for their relationship. The story focuses more on developing their past than present and that made it hard for me to feel all of the pain and happiness they go through as a couple. I also think the ending was incredibly unsatisfying. Overall this was only 2.5 stars.

A super cute modern retelling of Romeo & Juliet, with a twist! I’m a sucker for time-traveling/many lifetimes/meant-to-be in every timeline love stories and I loved following centuries of love between Helene/Sebastien. This book is well-written, filled with romance tropes, and incredibly sweet.

Absolutely delightful! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this modern day spin on Romeo & Juliet. The creativity of the repeated doomed romance on a time loop was fun to read and loved that we got to see so many different versions of the fated lovers.

While I am not a fan of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, I love retellings of it where Juliet gets a better ending. When I saw this novel on NetGalley months ago, I requested it and was thrilled when I was approved. I decided to wait until it’s publication month to read it, and it was definitely worth the wait.
Helene has left her newspaper editor husband and she feels the urge to move to Alaska in the dead of winter while she waits for him to sign the divorce papers. On her second night there she goes to a bar for dinner and is shocked when she sees Sebastien Montague sitting at a table. It’s shocking because Sebastien is the imaginary friend she created when she was in 8th grade and over the years she has written several different love stories all featuring Sebastien. Sebastien tries keeping his distance as his history is a bit unbelievable and might be harmful to Helene in the end.
This is one of the greatest romances I have ever read and I greatly appreciate the fact that Evelyn Skye has put so much of herself on the pages of this book. Shakespeare might have missed the mark on Romeo and Juliet, but Ms. Skye offers us a beautiful retelling of it that is a love story for the ages.

This book blew me away, and ALSO made me cry!!! It was epic-ly beautiful. What an outstanding retelling of Romeo and Juliet with reincarnation and truly being soulmates across the centuries. I found myself engulfed in this story from the start and really fell in love with Helene and Sebastian. The pace and storyline of this book was very well done and kept me at the edge of my seat at times. This is a book that has you believing in true love, if you don't already, and has you rooting for a happily ever after. The author's note was the breaking point for me and beautifully tied in her inspiration to write this book. This is going to be a go-to rec for me to give to friends and family.

Maybe it’s my fault that I had such high expectations for this book, it couldn’t possibly live up to them. I’m a total believer in reincarnation, and I love the idea that souls will continue to find each other from life to life, but this was poorly executed. I think the story could have been better if it was the series of vignettes that Helene was working on… and not the story of Helene and Sebastian. First of all, Helene was unbearable. I was wishing that she would die the entire time. I couldn’t stand her POVs and honestly Seb’s weren’t much better. They were both two extremes — extremely ridiculous and extremely annoying.

Everything with Helene’s ex made me roll my eyes. I couldn’t believe the sub plot at all, and the pregnancy toward the end made me roll my eyes. Maybe worst of all is the hypothetical “end” to the curse, and no real conclusion. In the end, they were both just as desperate as they were in the beginning and their “character development” felt like it happened over the course of a single paragraph and great realization.

I wanted to love this book SO badly, but I just couldn’t.

Absolutely ADORE!!! I will be telling allll of my friends and followers to read this one. I loved the backstories, I loved Helene and her quest to save her relationship with Sebastien. Also, a mention of my fave book ever (The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo) automatic obsession.

Enjoyed!

I enjoyed reading this fanciful story, rooted in Romeo and Juliet, but with hints of other time travel-type stories. No, its definitely not a deep, thought provoking read, nor will I be taking away any life lessons from it, but all in all, it was a quick, easy, escapist read. I'd look for future books from this author.

Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book, but my opinions are my own.

I wanted to love this one so badly. I am a sucker for and R&J retelling/reimagining. The idea and storyline of the book was really interesting and I thought it was done very well. Romeo and Juliet being brought back together throughout different time periods only to be torn apart each time? And only Romeo knows he’s Romeo? Sign me up! The issues for me were the present day characters and dialogue. Helene herself felt almost like a YA character which, as she was supposed to be a grown woman, felt incredibly awkward. And Sebastian had big “ not like other guys” energy. The flashback scenes, I loved. I thought the characters were done well in those, especially the WWII and French Revolution scenes. But present day didn’t always work for me. Also, there’s not much action until the very end and the conflict felt a little outlandish, even for magical realism. I do think some readers will absolutely love this one. There were some things I liked, but overall, just not the execution I was hoping for.

What if when Romeo and Juliet died, they were cursed by Mercutio? Romeo is cursed to be immortal, finding his reincarnated Juliet throughout the centuries, but they are always once agains separated by her tragic death. That is the premise of Evelyn Skye’s latest book, and boy, were those big shoes to fill!

Sebastien and Helene’s story was a beautiful one, and in her author’s note, Mrs. Skye explains her personal experience that came into play, and that brings it so much of a deeper meaning. I really enjoyed the dual narration, as well as vignettes into their past lives. But around the 80% mark, there was some weird stuff added with Helene’s ex husband for “drama” and it just didn’t land for me, or feel realistic. That said, I adored the hopeful yet open way the book ended and would absolutely recommend this to my audience!

This isn't my typical read (I'm more of a thriller girlie), but I thought the premise sounded cute and fresh. Helene and Sebastien are none other than the star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliette. The problem is that Helene doesn't know it, while Sebastien does. However, Helene strongly suspects that she knows Sebastien from somewhere, while Sebastien is desperate to keep Helene from finding out the truth, as he knows it will lead to tragic effects. This was a cute, modern-day retelling of the classic Shakespeare story and I look forward to more works from this author!