Chapter 112: Chloe Gong – The Shanghai Renaissance

Note: All figures below are estimates based on publicly available information. Actual figures may vary.

Author Snapshot

• Author: Chloe Gong
• Type: Traditional novelist
• Genre: Young adult fantasy, historical fantasy
• Career Span: 2020–present
• Notable Status: These Violent Delights duology; 1920s Shanghai setting; Romeo and Juliet retelling; New Zealand author; college student at publication

The Student Who Reimagined Romeo

Chloe Gong published These Violent Delights—Romeo and Juliet in 1920s Shanghai with monsters—while still in college. The duology’s lush historical setting and gang warfare backdrop launched her career.

Estimated Lifetime Gross Revenue

Total Estimated Range: $2 million to $5 million USD (2020-2024)

Fast-rising YA career.

Revenue Breakdown by Source

1. Book Sales (Estimated: $1.5-4 million)

• These Violent Delights duology
• Secret Shanghai duology
• Foul Lady Fortune duology

Top Works & Impact

These Violent Delights Duology

Gang war in 1920s Shanghai meets Romeo and Juliet. Roma and Juliette lead rival gangs while monsters terrorize the city.

Why It Works:

• 1920s Shanghai vividly realized
• Shakespeare retelling with twists
• Gang warfare stakes
• Asian diaspora author perspective

The Shanghai Dreamer

Gong brought 1920s Shanghai to YA audiences with lush historical detail.

In the Golden Quill Chronicles, Gong represents setting magic—the author whose 1920s Shanghai became fantasy playground.