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

dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Beautiful language. If you liked Great Gatsby and you're a fan of dark fantasy/magical realism, you'll like this. This story fits so well into the vibe of Gatsby, so the magic feels completely natural to the story. It's dark, it's a little twisted, and it's so interesting. I absolutely loved it.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, and Alcohol

Minor: Death, Gun violence, Racism, Violence, Xenophobia, and Car accident

It has all of the same triggers as Great Gatsby, plus a few extras for the emphasis on drug and alcohol use and racism.