Review: Roman and Jewel

Roman and Jewel by Dana L. Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars



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Publisher's Description

If Romeo and Juliet got the Hamilton treatment...who would play the leads? This vividly funny, honest, and charming romantic novel by Dana L. Davis is the story of a girl who thinks she has what it takes...and the world thinks so, too.

Jerzie Jhames will do anything to land the lead role in Broadway's hottest new show, Roman and Jewel, a Romeo and Juliet inspired hip-hopera featuring a diverse cast and modern twists on the play. But her hopes are crushed when she learns mega-star Cinny won the lead...and Jerzie is her understudy.

Falling for male lead Zeppelin Reid is a terrible idea--especially once Jerzie learns Cinny wants him for herself. Star-crossed love always ends badly. But when a video of Jerzie and Zepp practicing goes viral and the entire world weighs in on who should play Jewel, Jerzie learns that while the price of fame is high, friendship, family, and love are priceless.

My Thoughts  

I received an eARC courtesy of Inkyard Press & NetGalley in exchange for my honest review

This book feels absolutely effortless. It was honestly refreshing to read a book that didn't feel like a struggle. As a theatre nerd and lover of Shakespeare, this was a book I needed to read right now. I am tired of the heavy stuff & a lighter book was exactly what I wanted. Was there a somewhat hasty redemption arc at the end that felt a bit out of place? Yes. Did it bother me? Surprisingly, it didn't. I quite honestly LOVE this book. 

Publication Date: 5 January 2021