Roman and Jewel by Dana L. Davis5/10/2023 The story resolves all the tension with a neat little bow that takes away some of the realism that Davis put into the layers of her storytelling. Okay, substance is a bad word because this novel was extraordinary, and it had the substance, but I wanted more story to it. The pacing was well thought out, but the story, it felt like there needed to be more substance. However, as much as I thought the storytelling was, I wanted more. The play that Jerzie is working on may be the retelling, but the story itself is about a girl who is coming face to face with stardom and everything that comes with it. There are thousands of Romeo and Juliet, but the way Davis has gone about bringing to life a classic made it fresh. To be honest, I would love to see this play brought to life on stage it was that good. The musical Roman and Jewel takes place in the background, but every scene and how the story influences the actual plotline makes an engaging read. Firstly, the story is labeled a hip-hopera adaptation, giving this classic tale what the publisher calls “the Hamilton treatment.” Honestly, it was terrific. Davis has taken Romeo and Juliet and given it new life with this story.
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