

Another plus to this novel is that the characters were multicultural and from different walks of life. The characters were well developed and seemed to come alive off the pages. The novel was very well written and was captivating from the first few pages. The novel follows the self-proclaimed “Good Girl” through her journey of self-discovery and her navigation of the teen romance world. However, even after losing the role to celebrity, Cinny, her undeniable talent does not go unnoticed by producers and the male lead, Zeppelin. She has auditioned for the main female role in the Romeo and Juliet broadway retelling, Roman and Jewel. Roman and Jewel is centered on 16 year old actress Jerzei Jhames. She has previously written 2 young adult novels both boasting 4 and 5 star reviews. Davis is an accomplished actress and author.


We were very excited to received Roman and Jewel by Dana L. But when a video of Jerzie and Zepp practicing goes viral and the entire world weighs in on who should play Jewel, Jerzie learns that while the price of fame is high, friendship, family, and love are priceless. Falling for male lead Zeppelin Reid is a terrible idea–especially once Jerzie learns Cinny wants him for herself. But her hopes are crushed when she learns mega-star Cinny won the lead…and Jerzie is her understudy. Jerzie Jhames will do anything to land the lead role in Broadway’s hottest new show, Roman and Jewel, a Romeo and Juliet inspired hip-hopera featuring a diverse cast and modern twists on the play. Davis is the story of a girl who thinks she has what it takes…and the world thinks so, too. If Romeo and Juliet got the Hamilton treatment…who would play the leads? This vividly funny, honest, and charming romantic novel by Dana L.
