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A review by gossamer_lens
The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I felt very little emotion. I was intrigued by the magic when I figured out half way through there was magic. I was stunned to find this was a Great Gatsby fanfic.
I could see liking other works of this author. This fell flat for me as I don't inherently enjoy the characters of Great Gatsby and this didn't feel like it offered much other than a new awkward character and some flimsily inserted magic elements.
I truly hated tying LGBTQ people's sexual freedom to a place connected to the devil. I just felt so... Meh.
Again, the magic was interesting... So maybe if this authors work didn't lean so heavily on the idea of another person work it could feel fleshed out and emotionally intriguing.
I could see liking other works of this author. This fell flat for me as I don't inherently enjoy the characters of Great Gatsby and this didn't feel like it offered much other than a new awkward character and some flimsily inserted magic elements.
I truly hated tying LGBTQ people's sexual freedom to a place connected to the devil. I just felt so... Meh.
Again, the magic was interesting... So maybe if this authors work didn't lean so heavily on the idea of another person work it could feel fleshed out and emotionally intriguing.