Oh, what a change from the first time I've read this play years ago. From my first read, I thought the plot was lacking but I remember I liked a lot of the quotes. But reading it the second time, it is as if my eyes have been opened for the first time. So quickly have I learned to love these star-crossed lovers and their tragic love story. 

The pacing was incredibly fast this time around and I couldn't put it down. That when we didn't read, I was itching to read it again, even if it means going back to past scenes just to be with them again.

Romeo, a completely charismatic and charming young man, has made me blush and giggle so often. He felt his emotions so deeply, and was not afraid to weep. He loved Juliet as if she were the Sun, and oh, how he worshipped her. Their love may have bloomed instantly but there was no doubt that they were destined to be together. Their speeches often paralleled one another, it continues to amaze me time and time again.

Juliet, my pure, sweet Juliet. So young, so precious, so in love. I pitied her most of all. She merely wanted to be loved but the hatred between their families pushed her further and further into Death's way. My heart broke for her when her parents treated her so maliciously. Life was too rough on sweet Juliet. 

I was completely in awe of William's writing in this play. If I had a highlighter with me, I would've highlighted nearly every scene. The penmanship was incredible and it has bumped up this play to my second favourite one. The quotes, the plot, the pacing, the characters, the feels. I loved every part of it and I am so happy I gave it another chance. I feel like a changed person as of this moment. Rest in peace, sweet Romeo and Juliet. May you find happiness in the afterlife.