A review by nisaak
The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo

challenging dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

After reading this book, I’m in love with Nghi Vo’s writing and want to read everything they’ve written. I know the original Gatsby story. Vo added magic and diversified the characters and made me see myself in it. The ending destroyed me in a good way. 
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