liz089
Written on Jan 3, 2017
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The heart wants what it wants . . . and sometimes it wants something bad
While performing the greatest love story of all time, they discovered one of their own . . .
Cassie Taylor was just another acting student with big dreams at her prestigious performing arts college . . . then she met Ethan Holt. She was the good girl actress. He was the bad boy on campus. But one fated casting choice for Romeo and Juliet changed it all. Like the characters they were playing on stage, Cassie and Ethan's epic romance seemed destined. Until it ended in tragedy when he shattered her heart.
Now they've made it to Broadway where they're reunited as romantic leads once again - and their passionate scenes force them they're forced to confront the heartbreaking lows and pulse-pounding highs of their intense college affair. For Ethan, losing Cassie was his biggest regret - and he's determined to redeem himself. But for Cassie, even though Ethan was her first and only great love, he hurt her too much to ever be trusted again.
The trouble is, working with him again reminds her that people who rub each other the wrong way often make the best sparks. And when it comes to love, sometimes it's the things that aren't good for us that are the most irresistible.
Don't miss the intoxicating romance beloved by over two million fans online - a story that'll captivate you and hold you breathless until the final page.
'An unputdownable debut! Filled with delicious tension that will make your palms sweat, toes curl and heart race' New York Times bestselling author Alice Clayton
- ISBN10 1447282957
- ISBN13 9781447282952
- Publish Date 2 July 2015 (first published 23 December 2014)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Pan Macmillan
- Imprint Pan Books
- Format Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
- Pages 416
- Language English
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ellieroth
Written on Mar 11, 2015
También en: El Extraño Gato del Cuento
Tengo que confesar que no le tenía ningún tipo de esperanza a Bad Romeo, tengo el libro desde el año pasado dando vueltas y vueltas en mi eReader. Pero, como suele pasarnos a nosotros los lectores, de la nada viene la idea “TENGO que leer este libro”.
Una de las cosas que más me llamó la atención del libro es su nombre, el hecho de que dos simples palabras puedan transmitirte muchas ideas sobre la historia, es bastante interesante. Romeo es uno de los personajes más idealizados en toda la literatura y el simple hecho de agregarle el “Malo” para mí lo hizo una lectura futura y obligatoria para este gato. ¿Por qué? Porque no me gusta Romeo & Julieta, creo que soy una de las pocas personas que no le encuentra la gracia a esta obra de teatro, en serio, se me hace tan exagerada, no puedo ni leerla, me da urticaria.
Y obviamente el libro estaría lleno de referencia a libro de Shakespeare. Solo que curiosamente no fue tan doloroso como pensé que sería, porque Ethan Holt, nuestro sexy protagonista, es igual de cínico y burlón con estos personajes como lo soy yo. Lo bueno fue que no solo él, si en el transcurso de la historia varios personajes demuestran su falta de favoritismo por la obra esta. Lo cual es genial, siempre me sentí sin corazón cuando no lograba emocionarme con oh Romeo-Romeo y su amada Julieta, o sea, ellos pudieron manejar la situación un poquito mejor y no ser tan dramáticos ¡Por Vaca!
Otra cosa que tampoco me esperaba de Bad Romeo es lo gracioso que sería, desde el primer párrafo la personalidad de Cassie es marcadísima y me enamoré de ella inmediatamente. Tengo cierto recelo con libros New Adult porque tienden a exagerar el drama sin darle un balance con la profundidad de los personajes, con esto me refiero a que siempre se usa la fórmula fácil de ponernos un protagonista con pasado oscuro que es exageradamente guapo y ya, claro, muchas veces es suficiente porque en la gran mayoría de novelas New Adullt la personalidad de la heroína no es exactamente algo que te haga pedir más.
Pero no con Bad Romeo.
Creo que es la primera vez que siento a un chico sexy siendo algo más que el chico sexy, es una de esas rarísimas ocasiones que sentí un protagonista masculino con personalidad y no solo va yendo por ahí siendo sexy e imbécil, como suele ser tradición. Y como el libro lo resalta muchas veces, hay una gran química entre Holt y Cassie, la que hace que este libro de más de 400 hojas no me haya durado NADA.
Y Cassie, kitten, Cassie, es hilarante, su sentido del humor en el libro es bastante sexual pero no vulgar, y esto lo dice alguien que se sonroja a la mínima oportunidad. En serio, no suelo divertirme con comentarios tan explícitos pero con Cassie simplemente no pude, es espectacular. La autora supo cuidar que poner y cuando ponerlo. No como otras cofcofkatyevanscofcof
No solo los personajes principales se me hicieron perfectos para la historia y completamente creíbles, los personajes secundarios no son solo relleno, Ruby, Elisa, Tristán… ¡Los quiero a todos!
Terminé completamente obsesionada con Bad Romeo, se ha convertido automáticamente en una de mis favoritas del género, no solo tiene romance y el drama que se espera, sino que es igual de sexy que divertida. Y es muy, muy sexy. ¿Qué más decir? LÉELO.
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thebookdisciple
Written on Dec 25, 2014
Cocktails and Books
Written on Dec 18, 2014
I have never loved a book so much but been so frustrated in my life. As the blurb from Alice Clayton says on the cover, the book un unputdownable. I would slammed it down in a fit of frustration to then immediately pick it back up and continue on. I was hooked, like BAD ROMEO was some kind of highly addictive drug.
Alternating between the past and the present, Leisa Rayven sets up the story of Cassie and Holt from the time they meet during entrance rehearsals at college to their rehearsal for their current Broadway show. Cassie and Holt are a HOT mess. Both of them has emotional issues due to their parents and despite themselves are inexplicably drawn to one another. Many times Holt tries to warn Cassie off from him and his cynical ways, but Cassie's naivety and good naturedness often have her ignoring her head and rushing right into trouble with Holt.
In the past, Cassie and Holt are truly opposites, but when Holt lets go of douchebaggy side, he a guy you can totally see Cassie with. But that douchebaggy side is there, making him the ultimate bad boy candy that most girls will willingly fall for. I honestly think Holt doesn't purposefully treat Cassie the way he does, he just doesn't know how to express himself or even like himself very much. And unfortunately for Cassie, things are going to be easy for her until he changes.
As we go through the present scenes, it's almost as if Cassie and Holt have flipped roles. She's the cynical one, where he's the one willing to hang in there and fight for her. They are both obviously broken, but I think Cassie a bit more so after having Holt totally shred her heart. And as badly as I can understand her being so leery of Holt and his intentions, I want some of her coldness to break and for the girl who could see past all Holt's BS to be back.
I had no clue this was a Twilight FanFic, but I truly enjoyed this book. As much as the characters frustrated me, I have to applaud the author for getting me so wrapped up in the story I couldn't stand to put it down. And I loved how this took place within the theatre world, which made it stand out (at least for me) with other romances involving Hollywood or the music industry.
I can't wait for 2015 to roll around and the release of the next book, BROKEN JULIET.