I loved The Hundred Loves of Juliet. This will be a reread book for sure. An instant romance classic.

This was a captivating retelling of the classic Romeo and Juliet story. We initially meet our Juliet thinking she is Helene and Romeo as Sebastien Montague. Helene has run away to Alaska to end her bad relationship. There, she meets Sebastien and thinks he's exactly what she imagined her main character from her novel to look like. Completely weirded out by the coincidence, she starts to ask questions about it. Eventually, she uncovers the truth and realizes that they are trapped in reincarnations of the classic tale. It's an enjoyable, creative, and refreshing retelling of Romeo and Juliet.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! No spoilers. Beyond amazing I enjoyed this book so very much. The characters and storyline were fantastic. The ending I did not see coming Could not put down nor did I want to. Truly Amazing and appreciated the whole story. This is going to be a must read for many many readers. Maybe even a book club pick.

*I received a copy of this book on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for this opportunity*

Aspiring author and journalist Helene Janssen has finally gathered up enough courage to make a few important changes in her life.

Change #1: file for divorce against her cheating (and emotionally abusive) husband.
Change #2: focus on her career as a writer and finally finish her manuscript.
Change #3: find new scenery and inspiration in Alaska.

Then, celebrate the New Helene's success with a European trip!

However, things turn sideways when Sebastian Montague enters the local pub. Rugged and handsome, Helene feels drawn to the crab fisherman in a way that feels visceral-- and that's not mentioning the fact that he's somehow been the main male lead in every story she's written since middle school.

Fresh and inspiring, THE HUNDRED LOVES OF JULIET tells the story of two people bound together by time and space-- as well as how true love will always find a way. This story is fun, but the delivery of the story is fairly simplistic. While the premise has promise for an emotional deep and moving story, at it's core JULIET is a love story from the author to her terminally ill husband. That love is woven throughout Sebastian and Helene's story, and the author's note at the end was truly touching.

I would say THE HUNDRED LOVES OF JULIET would be the perfect choice for a mature YA reader (while there are no explicitly spicy scenes, there are mentions of sex, pregnancy, and abuse) who's looking for a story with similar vibes to The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue or The Time-Traveler's Wife

Helene is a writer seeking peace, so she goes to Alaska. There she meets Sebestian, a fisherman who is clearly not her type. But they have a connection that is beyond this world. As in, she might be a reincarnated Juliet, and he is perhaps a reincarnated Romeo. Can they finally get the happen ending they deserve?

This was a unique story with the time element that I love so much. I really enjoyed this.

After a terrible divorce, Helene moves to a small town in Alaska to write a novel. When she meets Sebastian, a handsome fisherman, he is the personification of all the dreams she ever had of her perfect man.

Helene is determined to find the truth about her instant connection to Sebastian, but he's determined to keep it from her. I don't want to spoil exactly how this Romeo and Juliet retelling is connected to the original story, but it's a lovely romance with many mini-romances scattered throughout. This is one of the best romance books of 2023.

This was lyrical, well-written, and tugged at a lot of heart strings. Beautiful prose coupled with an interesting premise will likely make this a favorite for those who have not yet discovered Evelyn Skye.

The Hundred Loves of Juliet by Evelyn Skye. Pub Date: August 1, 2023. Rating: 3 stars. I am always up for a good Romeo and Juliet re-telling and this one sounded really intriguing. Unfortunately, this novel fell flat to me. I loved the premise of a romance across time that gives cozy, loving feels but overall the story just did not progress at the rate I wished it would have. I don't know why I was not more invested, but there was something that did not keep the pages turning for me. Thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group- Ballantine for this e-arc in exchange for my honest review. #netgalley #thehundredlovesofjuliet

Thank you to Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine Del Rey and NetGalley for the ARC of this novel. We all love the story of Romeo and Juliet but find some of it more problematic as we get older. This was a wonderful take on the story with Juliet being reincarnated. While the book never answers why any of this is happening or what is different this time around, it is very sweet and loving. Dual perspectives did help tell the story well and I enjoyed my time with this. 4 stars.

I was very interested in the premise of this book, but it just didn't end up working for me. I found it quite repetitive and, though I was interested in the present day storyline, the constant flashbacks didn't grab my attention. I was expecting a more heart-wrenching, tragic tale, but what I read felt very surface-level. DNF for me at around 20%.

A little predictable, but that's part of the fun of it. A Romeo and Juliet story (literally) that asks the reader to set aside their understanding of time and love to explore this romance for the ages. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC.

Shakespeare got some of the details of Romeo and Juliet wrong. Romeo did not die, he and Juliet were cursed. Romeo is now a captain of a crab boat in Alaska, Juliet’s soul reincarnates and she doesn’t know who she is. She is now Helene, a journalist who has traveled to Alaska to space her cheating husband and to write her novel. Through her life she has written short stories about people who have fallen in love. Those short stories are memories she is unaware about. Will the curse be broken and can Romeo and Juliet finally be together without tragedy?
My favorite part of this book is the Authors note at end, making the book even sweeter. This was a very interesting take on Romeo and Juliet and a lovely romance.

The Hundred Loves of Juliet by Evelyn Skye is a romantic, heart-warming and tragic love story that takes the reader on a journey through time and space. The story revolves around Helene and Sebastien, who are drawn together by fate and share a love that transcends time and space. They have lived many lives together, in different forms, but always as star-crossed lovers whose happiness is short-lived.

The author has reimagined the classic tale of Romeo and Juliet, giving it a fresh twist that is both enchanting and heart-wrenching. The Hundred Loves of Juliet is a beautiful tribute to the timeless power of love and the enduring legacy of Shakespeare's greatest tragedy.

The characters are well-developed and relatable, and the story is narrated in a way that keeps the reader engaged throughout. The narrative is driven by a sense of inevitability that is both haunting and poignant, as the reader is constantly reminded of the tragic end that awaits the star-crossed lovers.

Overall, The Hundred Loves of Juliet is a must-read for anyone who loves a good romance and appreciates the power of storytelling. The book is a testament to the power of love and the enduring legacy of Shakespeare's most famous love story.

This is an imaginative reimagining of Romeo and Juliet in which a modern-day couple are actually the ill-fated star-crossed lovers reincarnated. There's a bit of magical realism to it and a lot of charm. I just wish the ending hadn't fallen as flat.

3.5 stars

Thanks to Del Rey Books for the copy to review.

My first read with this author, the story follows a woman that dies repeatedly while the man was cursed and always meeting the woman throughout eternity.

This was an OK love story. It was a bit too “masculine energy” heavy for me. I did love the Romeo and Juliet angle, but it got a little cringey in parts.


I received an advance copy. All thoughts are my own.

A retelling/ reimagining of Romeo and Juliet where Sebastian (Romeo) is immortal because of a curse and follows his fated love Juliet across time and space. This Juliet iteration is Helene, who has just filed for divorce and moved to Alaska on a whim and meets Sebastian in a bar.

While I liked the premise, the curse needed to be more fleshed out. Sebastian and Helene needed more chemistry or just more substance. I think the first half of the book was great, I just wanted a little more for the second half.

Thanks to NetGalley and Ballantine for this eARC. The Hundred Loves of Juliet is out now.

What if Romeo never died and Juliet keeps getting reincarnated, and he has to lose her over and over? This is one of the most unique books I've ever read. Evelyn Skye has one heck of an imagination and a great writer to boot. I couldn't put this book down. It's a sweet story about love enduring through the centuries. I definitely recommend this book.

Thank you to NetGalley, Evelyn Skye and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for the opportunity to read this ARC.

This was such a sweet and creative take on Romeo and Juliet! I was instantly drawn to the story because it was familiar yet new. I also liked both the MC and rooted for them as individuals and not in their preset Shakespearean roles. I liked how they mentioned all the previous incarnations! Thank you so much to NetGalley for the ARC I enjoyed this sweet time twisting love story!

I absolutely love anything dealing with Shakespeare, and as soon as I heard about this book, and it's unique take on "Romeo and Juliet", I just knew I needed to read it!

As the story of "Romeo and Juliet" spans through the centuries, Sebastian (whose original name was Romeo), and Helene (whose original name was Juliet) once more meet and fall in love. However, in this version, Romeo lives as Juliet dies, and this has continued for a long time. I do not want to say too much due to spoilers, but, I will say, this book truly has so much in it: both heartbreaking and heartwarming moments, twists and turns, love, and so much more. Will Sebastian and Helene be able to remain together in this lifetime, or will they be torn apart again? This book is truly so incredibly emotional and moving.

The "Author's Note" is incredibly moving, and adds another layer of depth to this book in a way that there truly are no words to describe in this review. It is truly so powerful and poignant.

I highly recommend this book!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine, Del Rey for the ARC of this novel! All opinions expressed in this review are my own.