Description: Named to ALA's Excellence in Children's and Young Adult Science Fiction Notable List "This fast-paced, brilliantly futuristic Romeo and Juliet variation splits and swirls timelines, ecological collapse, and hope into a virtuoso five-act telling. This breathtaking, meticulously plotted adventure revitalizes a classic into a vital call to hope for the pandemic generation." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "This dazzling, genre-defying novel offers a sublime mix of dystopian fantasy, time travel, suspense, and romance all in the context of a brilliant, futuristic, cleverly-plotted reimagining of Romeo and Juliet ." -- Buffalo News "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 Jellicoe Road "An atmospheric, dystopian YA sci-fi that [we] absolutely devoured . . . a thought-provoking read that is sure to keep readers on their toes." -- YA Books Central " Waking Romeo is a stunning reimagining of the classic tale of Romeo and Juliet --meets Wuthering Heights , meets epic time-travelling extravaganza. Highly recommended for fans of science-fiction and timeless love stories." -- Books + Publishing (Australia) "This brilliantly clever story brings together myriad dystopian futures, the concepts of fate and existentialism, and a disorienting but engaging tale of love and time--but not in the way you may first think. A fun read for fans of classic literature turned on its head, this is a spectacular genre-twisting tale." -- Claire Atherfold, Readings State Library (Australia) " Waking Romeo is like nothing you have read before. It spans genres, adding twist upon twist you'll never see coming. If you love dystopian, science fiction, and/or time travel YA, this one is completely, utterly, 100% for you." -- Kids' Book Review (Australia) "The most beautiful, moving, and rigorously plotted time-travel novel I have ever read." -- Justine Larbalestier, author of My Sister Rosa "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 Pink utterly, 100% for you." -- Kids' Book Review (Australia) "The most beautiful, moving, and rigorously plotted time-travel novel I have ever read." -- Justine Larbalestier, author of My Sister Rosa "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 Pink utterly, 100% for you." -- Kids' Book Review (Australia) "The most beautiful, moving, and rigorously plotted time-travel novel I have ever read." -- Justine Larbalestier, author of My Sister Rosa "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 Pink utterly, 100% for you." -- Kids' Book Review (Australia) "The most beautiful, moving, and rigorously plotted time-travel novel I have ever read." -- Justine Larbalestier, author of My Sister Rosa "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 Pink

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