Review: Modern day Romeo and Juliet
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 7, 2014
I am a Nicole Williams fan from her YA to her Adult. With this new series, CROSSING STARS is truly a modern take on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. I like looking for the small connections with books that take on a classic such as the Costa family and the Capulet family. The Moran family and the Montagues. Even having the first letter of each name the same makes me giddy I found a little connection. For the main characters we have Josette (Juliet) the sheltered daughter of the Costa crime boss and the ever gorgeous and courageous Rylan (Romeo) the only son of the Moran boss. Again, Romeo and Juliet in the 21st century complete with cell phones and sports cars.Since this is the first book in a trilogy, the stage is set as Josette and Rylan fall in love (they both are from the wrong side of the tracks) and plan their escape from the families in order to be together. Being the heirs of the most powerful crime families makes this no easy task. With the help of side characters with heart breaking stories of their own because of the "families", Josette and Rylan have a shot. At least for now.Fans of star crossed lovers and Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet will find this modern take a sweet and suspenseful start to a new series. If you aren't familiar with Romeo and Juliet, you may miss the point behind the scenes, the characters, the pace, and the drive to be together. Keep in mind, this is meant to be a modern adaptation with its own spin here and there.