A review by daizie
Self-Made Boys by Anna-Marie McLemore

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

This was a super cute and fresh take on a classic. I think it could've benefitted from including more elements of the original, like

Gatsby being in love with Daisy

, for one! That would've helped give it some more tension and depth. The things that were giving it tension - the stuff with the lost necklace, Tom, etc. - just didn't hit very hard and I didn't care about them.