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

adventurous challenging dark mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Slow-paced is definitely true, but I enjoyed it as a retelling of the Great Gatsby that explores the queer elements of the story and adds some true fantasy as well. 
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