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

dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Another book I would give 6 stars.  One of my absolute favorites of 2024 (& probably all time).  Nghi Vo is always amazing.  I often forgot that this was a retelling; Nghi Vo made these characters & this time period so completely her own.  Pretty much perfection.