Romiette and Julio
Romiette and Julio by Sharon M. Draper is a young adult fiction novel published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers on September 1, 1999. This first edition spans 240 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Romiette Cappelle and her best friend Destiny as they explore the concept of soul mates through a product they order from a magazine. Their journey leads them to a connection with Julio Montague, a boy they meet online, who shares a striking resemblance to the famous character from Shakespeare’s play.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines themes of social dynamics, peer pressure, and the complexities of young love. As Romiette and Julio’s relationship develops, they face challenges from a local gang that opposes their union, bringing the elements of fire and water from Romiette’s dreams into a stark reality. The book delves into the struggles and triumphs of navigating relationships in a contemporary setting, making it a relevant exploration of dating and social themes for young adults.
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Do you feel the soul of another calling to
you? Do you know in your heart that your
destiny and his wore meant to merge In
the cosmos? We can help you find him.
When Romiette Cappelle and her best friend, Destiny, decide to order The Scientific Soul Mate System from the back of Heavy Hunks magazine, they’re not sure what they’re getting into. But Destiny, a self-proclaimed psychic, assures Romi that for $44.99 plus shipping and handling, it’s the only way they’re ever going to find out who their soul mates really are. If nothing else, maybe Romi will get some insight into that recurring dream she’s been having about fire and water.
But they never expect that the scented candle and tube of dream ointment will live up to their promises and merge Romiette’s destiny with that of Julio Montague, a boy she’s just met in the “cosmos” of an Internet chat room. It turns out they go to the same high school, not to mention having almost the same names as Shakespeare’s famous lovers! Sweet-scented dreams of Julio have almost overtaken Romi’s nightmares…
…when suddenly they return, but this time in real life. It seems the Devildogs, a local gang, violently oppose the relationship of Romiette and Julio. Soon they find themselves haunted by the purple-clad shadows of the gang, and the fire and water of Romiette’s dream merge in ways more terrifying — and ultimately more affirming — than even Destiny could have foreseen.
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