Thank you netgalley for this e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

This book was a decent read. If you're a lover of the classic tale with a spin, I think you'll enjoy this.

3/5 ⭐

Yet another 5 star read for this year!

Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing for an ARC of this book!

I jumped in head-first to this book and literally could not put it down. The pining expressed by Sebastien was so sweet to me, yet frustrating at times (because just love her already!!!) I liked the storyline of Helene writing her book, but I wish there was more development on that in the end.

The soulmate trope is one that I will always love, and this book did it perfectly. This was a short read for me but I could have read another 300 pages of their love story!

If you loved The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, I think you would adore this book. The concept is similar while still being completely fresh and new.

I know the formatting will be a little different once the book is released, but I would have liked the flashbacks to be separate chapters instead of on the same page as the ending of a chapter. I found that a little confusing with the perspective as well. If it was just a little more clear, that would be perfect!

The Hundred Loves of Juliet by Evelyn Skye

I received a digital copy of this book from NetGalley for review. My opinions are my own.

4/5 stars

To say that I loved this book would be putting it lightly.

I. Am. Obsessed.

This book is the perfect mix of time travel (?ish) and love story.

It is so beautifully written that I was invested in the characters from the very beginning. My only complaint was that I felt it could have been longer. The historical pieces could have been expanded.

Love this novel!

I wanted to enjoy this but overall found the story, characters, and plot to be something not what I was longing for or one that I would pick back up.

I love the way Evelyn Skye writes a love story. And this did not disappoint.

I was worried the ending wouldn't be satisfying (when you set up a premise like this, I always need a clever ending) but the ending was perfect. The deeper into the book I got, I found myself caring less about cleverness and more about a happy resolution - that's how invested I was in the character's happiness. There are a few corny lines, I will admit, but otherwise I loved it. It reminded me a little of Tessa Bailey's Bellanger Sisters books, so if you enjoyed them you’ll love this too.

3.5/5 stars!
this was a cozy magical retelling of romeo and juliet. this book has a really unique aspect. what’s more crazy than your childhood imaginary friend coming to life?

i really enjoyed this book! it had me stressed out the entire time because i was scared of the ending 😭 i love time travel books so this was a very fun read.

the only thing i didn’t like was the story dragged a bit. i found myself getting bored a couple times. the ending was a little disappointing as well. i was expecting more.

i would recommend!! this was a really cute lighthearted read!!

thank you Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!!

Although The Hundred Loves of Juliet failed to impress me, but Evelyn Skye's writing is so beautiful, and I'm a sucker for gorgeous writing. I found the characters to be compelling in their own ways. I also enjoyed how the plot developed. The novel does an excellent job of capturing sadness and the act of simply being. The book highlighted the importance of seeing people for more than superficial qualities and more so about what's inside. I appreciated how the author gave the two major characters more dimension by including minor tidbits about them and their lives. The book, in my opinion, dragged on for a little while, but it was nonetheless good.

I’ve always thought the idea of Romeo and Juliet reincarnating was interesting so I was immediately hooked when I read the summary of this book. The story is okay but the middle section dragged on for a bit longer than it needed to. I felt like the characters could have been fleshed out more but I enjoyed my time reading this book.

While I really liked the concept of this novel, I think the execution just wasn't for me. Repetition of slightly varied stories irks my brain, and this involved quite a lot of reliving the same general plot. Though Evelyn Skye's writing is quite beautiful, The Hundred Loves of Juliet missed my mark.

3.5 out of 5 stars! Very interesting spin on what could have been a typical classic story of Romeo and Juliet. I was able to predict the ending but it kept me interested and entertained. I liked that the author added in small details for the two main characters which provided extra depth. Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for providing the e-ARC for an honest review.

The Hundred Loves of Juliet tells the tale of an immortal Romeo and a Juliet that dies over and over again from tragic accidents only to be born once more. I have to say that I immensely enjoyed this book; I wouldn't say that I am a fan of Romeo and Juliet and was a little skeptical going into the book but it is probably one of my all time favourite books. I really enjoyed the vignettes and seeing how all of them connected. I also found the whole swiss bank business interesting. The characters were engaging and I liked how the story unfolded. If I have something to complain about it's the ending, I can't say I liked how there was no proper explanation to the tragic endings. I refuse to chalk it all up to bad luck, there has to be more to it. Overall it was an excellent read and I give it 5 stars.

I really enjoyed this story! It was a short sweet romance and really enjoyed it! Even though this was marketed as a retelling, it felt like a new concept and I really appreciated that!

The Hundred Loves of Juliet requires far too much suspension of believe for me to enjoy. The constant jumps in time, the brief tales of just happening to be at all these major tragedies. Not a fan.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC for an honest review.

This story is the epitome of ‘short and sweet’! Although I read it in just one sitting, I can still feel a warm buzz when thinking about this book at the time of writing this review, a week after finishing it. I wonder if this is a similar feeling to that honey-wine aftertaste every time Sebastian and Helene met…

The story follows Helene, an aspiring novelist who has had some important losses in her life, as she retreats to Alaska to escape an abusive relationship and focus on writing her novel. Her world suddenly turns upside down when she meets in real life the main character of all her stories: Sebastien.

This book reminds me of stories written by Cecelia Ahern as it brings some “magic realism” to our lives. Although the main plot line is quite fantastical, the emotional development of the characters feels very realistic and quite relatable.

I really enjoyed this book and will be looking forward to any more publications by the author! Thank you NetGalley and publishers for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you Netgalley and Del Rey for granting my wish to read and review this book! All thoughts and opinions are my own.

The Hundred Loves of Juliet is a twist on Romeo and Juliet if they did not die at the end of their tragic love story. Helene moves to Alaska in order to get away from an old job, a cheating ex-husband, and to figure out her life before going on a trip with her sister. When she arrives, she meets Sebastien and a strange sense of deja vu and connection forms between the two star-crossed lovers.

The Hundred Loves of Juliet reminds me a bit of a lighter version of The Age of Adaline and The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue. Sebastien and Helene are Romeo and Juliet. Sebastien continues to age at a very, very slow pace whereas, whenever the two fall in love, Juliet dies within days and she is reincarnated as different women across different time periods. Sebastien has realized he doesn't want the curse between them to activate with Helene so he tries to avoid her but fate has other plans...

I really liked the beginning portion of the book. I couldn't help but feel sorry for Sebastien, who is almost immortal. He remembers everything between each of the Juliet's: when they meet, when they fall in love, when she dies, and is reincarnated but with no memory of the last version of herself. I preferred to read from his point of view, most of the time, because his side is what kept me engaged in the story.

I didn't care too much for the in between chapters, when we see the pair meet in different time periods and with different names. It's a nice touch but it felt a little jarring to go back and forth between past and present. Helene is a writer and she has always had a version of Sebastien in her head. When she meets him for the first time, she is realizing he is not imaginary but of flesh and bone. I liked Helene and how she handles her losses. She was realistic and relatable. There is a dash of heart and soul in their love story and a lot of that comes from finding out about Skye's personal hardships in the afterword.

However, as the story continues, my attention span began to wane. I feel like the book has a great beginning, an okay middle, and a slightly disappointing end. With that in mind, I do still think many people will enjoy this book and what Evelyn Skye has written.

3.5 stars

I really liked this book! Probably the most romantic book I’ve ever read. It had similar vibes to my favorite book- The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue.

The Hundred Loves of Juliet is a Romeo and Juliet modern day retelling. The story follows two characters Helene and Sebastien in dual points of view. Helene throughout her life has these romantic dreams of the same man throughout history. After a tough breakup with her husband, Helene moves to a small Alaskan town to take a break. She starts writing a book about these romantic stories she has dreamed about. Enter Sebastien, a fisherman Helene encounters at a local bar. She immediately recognizes him as the man from her dreams. What Helene does not know is that there is a curse, where in Helene’s past lives she meets Sebastien/whatever his name is at the time, and she dies tragically shortly thereafter. They question, is there a way to break the curse? Or will their new love be doomed once again?

Overall I really did enjoy it. I didn’t love it as much I wanted to though. The writing was a bit repetitive. I was happy with ending, but would have really liked an epilogue. It felt kind of open ended.

Thank you Netgalley for this advance reader copy in exchange for a review! This book doesn’t officially release until August 1, but I would recommend it.

Wow I truly loved this book!

The Hundred Loves of Juliet is a Romeo and Juliet retelling about the never-ending love story of Romeo and Juliet that spans over lifetimes, but with one catch — Romeo never dies. It’s a captivating tale that contains all the best traits of romance novels we all know and love with a traditional “forbidden love” twist.

Firstly, I really loved the retelling aspects of the book! I personally have always enjoyed a retelling, but this one was unlike any that I have read before! Typically retellings have fantasy aspects but this one felt like any other story but with a mystical twist. I thoroughly enjoyed it and the writing that Evelyn Skye had. She captivated me and truly had me holding on to every last word.

The characters were so lovable and I loved getting to read about their love story(ies). Helene was so relatable, she said/thought everything I wanted to say/express if I were in her position. She really brought the optimism that was needed in the retelling. Personally, Sebastien was my favorite character. His emotions felt so real to me, and I honestly could see him as an extension of me and (self-loathing lol) feelings. He’s such a soulful character and really brought the tragedy that was needed in a Romeo and Juliet retelling.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book! It was such a breath of fresh air and I loved it! A big thank you to Evelyn Skye for her words and Random House for sending me this ARC copy!

What did Mercution mean when he cried, "A plague o' both your houses!"? And did Shakespeare get the ending of Romeo and Juliet wrong?
I was intrigued by this novel retelling the story of star-crossed lovers across time but ultimately disappointed in the Harlequin-esque treatment.
For me, this was a simple, light romance with little substance. I found the characters too cliche, the language too "flowery," and the plot didn't hold many surprises.
Other novels have covered the love-over-multiple-lifetimes idea better.
That being said, those who love a good romance may just eat this one up!

This was...weird. Romeo and Juliet but make it a repeating love story over centuries? It reminded me of The Time Travelers Wife at times.

I want to rate this higher but I think it was just a wrong book, wrong time situation.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I was really excited to read this retelling of a classic many are familiar with. I enjoyed reading for the most part. I feel like this story leaves a few things left unfinished. I was really invested for most of the story but felt myself having to push through to the end and wasn’t quite satisfied with the finale.