by Chloe Gong
First published 2020
In 1920s Shanghai, Juliette Cai returns home after a mysterious disappearance, only to be thrust back into the Scarlets, her family's criminal empire. Reunited with her ex-boyfriend, Roma Montagov, the two must put aside their tumultuous past and work together to stop a string of brutal murders targeting the city's most powerful families. As the body count rises, Juliette and Roma find themselves at the center of a violent turf war, one that threatens to tear apart the very fabric of Shanghai. Can they uncover the truth before dark forces consume them both?
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, 20th-century, adventure, mystery, crime, action, asian-american
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
496 pages · Paperback
Content warnings: violence