Waking Romeo

Name: Waking Romeo
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781760297152
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By Kathryn Barker

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Waking Romeo by Kathryn Barker is a unique reimagining of classic literary tales, blending time travel with romance. Set in a dystopian world, it follows Juliet, who is trapped in a coma, and Romeo, who explores time to rewrite their fates and mend their broken love. As they navigate a futuristic setting, they face challenges that test the bonds of their timeless connection.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by reimagined classics and enjoy stories weaving together time travel and romance. This young adult novel brings an intriguing twist to Shakespeare and science fiction, making it perfect for those who appreciate complex narratives and imaginative storytelling.

What if Juliet Capulet met someone who made her doubt true love? What if Wuthering Heights was a message to a time traveller? A cosmic reimagining of Romeo and Juliet and homage to two literary classics in a compelling novel about fate, love and time travel from an award-winning author.

Description

NOTABLE BOOK: 2022 CBCA Book of the Year, Older Readers

YEAR: 2083. LOCATION: LONDON. MISSION: WAKE ROMEO.

It's the end of the world. Literally. Time travel is possible, but only forwards. And only a handful of families choose to remain in the 'now', living off the scraps that were left behind. Among these are eighteen-year-old Juliet and the love of her life, Romeo. But things are far from rosy for Jules. Romeo is in a coma and she's estranged from her friends and family, dealing with the very real fallout of their wild romance.

Then a handsome time traveller, Ellis, arrives with an important mission that makes Jules question everything she knows about life and love. Can Jules wake Romeo and rewrite her future?

A highly original mashup that delights as it disorients ... and asks what would have happened if two great literary love stories were somehow intertwined.

'Original, ambitious, powerful ... Barker's ability to challenge the boundaries of genre and find light in the darkness is a gift.' — Melina Marchetta, author of Looking for Alibrandi and Saving Francesca

'A genre-bending masterpiece that effortlessly juggles classic literature, existentialism, time travel and dystopia - with action and feels. I freaking loved every minute.' — Lili Wilkinson, author of After The Lights Go Out, Green Valentine and Pink

'The most beautiful, moving and rigorously plotted time travel novel I have ever read.' — Justine Larbalestier, author of Liar, My Sister Rosa and Razorhurst

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Waking Romeo by Kathryn Barker has been described as a stunning and imaginative reimagining of the classic Romeo and Juliet with a fresh twist involving time travel. The book is praised for being a meticulously plotted adventure, offering a hopeful message relevant to the pandemic generation. It is also celebrated as a brilliant take on young love intertwined with life's harsh truths.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760297152

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 March 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 384g

Pages: 396

Collections

Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Kathryn Barker Young Adult

About the Author

Kathryn Barker was born in Canberra, started primary school in Tokyo and finished high school in the woods outside Olympia, Washington State. In the years that followed she went to university, became a lawyer, completed her masters in film production and worked in television. She currently lives in Sydney with her family. Kathryn's first novel, In the Skin of a Monster, was published to high acclaim and won the Aurealis Award for Best Young Adult Novel, was short-listed for two Davitt Awards and was a CBCA Notable Book. Waking Romeo is her second novel.