Absolutely enjoyed this visit to Fair Verona. I loved Romeo and Juliet's crazy family, the continuing love and of course, their daughter Rosaline. Rosaline is happy being the unmarried sibling and finding love for everyone else. Unfortunately for Rosie, her father is forced to give her hand in marriage to the awful Duke Stephano. Yet before the marriage can take place the Duke is found stabbed to death in the family garden and Rosie's reputation is at risk as rumours swirl about her being the murderer. This was a fantastic tale. Part humour, part mystery novel and a little romance thrown into the mix. Loved it and hoping for a next book in the series. Can't wait to read what Rosie takes on next.

Now let the fun begin, let me just say this, if you're looking for snarky, witty and laugh-out-loud fun this is the book for you.

I have to say when I started this book I thought this was going to be the next generation of Romeo and Juliet, and it is, but it's also funny and poignant, filled with hope and promises of what you can be both because of where you come from and despite it.

Now I've read a lot of good books lately but this one, it's something special, it's one of those books I wish I could go back and read for the first time again, and let's face it I'll be reading this one multiple times and hope these characters make multiple appearances in future books.

Thank you to Bibliolifestyle, NetGalley, and Kensington Publishing for this adorable box of goodies, the bottle now holds my favourite perfume and I love it.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ out of 5
I have been reading Christina Dodd for years and years and years so wherever she goes and whatever she writes I will follow. While I wouldn’t strictly call this a romance it definitely still has a romantic storyline (that I’m hoping will be explored deeper in further books).

This book takes a completely new spin on Romeo and Juliet with our heroine being their daughter. Aaaandddd….. well she’s out to solve some murders.

This book was an absolute TREAT! The heroine is witty, the world building is fantastic and honestly I can’t wait for more!

Interesting in premise, I found the writing to be hard to follow and I was not a fan of the main character. there were one or two supporting characters that stood out to me but all in all, one that I will not revisit.

I can say that this story was very much enjoyed. It had made me skip on chores so I can keep reading. I like humor and romance.

What happens if ROmeo and Juliet lived.? That is the basis of this book. It was a fun read. Mystery, romance, and family are the main themes. This book is about ROsie Montague the eldest daughter of Romeo and Juliet. They want her married. She wants to find the right man. I t is a great book. I really enjoyed it.

No matter how hard I tried, I just could not get interested in any aspect of A DAUGHTER OF FAIR VERONA. I loved how there were many different genre elements coming together - some mystery, some historical, some romance - but nothing reached off the page to pull me in. Everything felt .... fine. And that's not what I want when I'm reading a book.

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.