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sarah984's review
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really enjoyed this! A retelling of The Great Gatsby through the eyes of a minor female character, in a magical alternate 1920s where Jay Gatsby really did sell his soul to get what he wanted. The way the book calls back to the original story is fantastic, and it manages to keep the babyish mannerisms of the women while peeling back the layers to show the person beneath. I loved the way Jordan came to look at her identity over the course of the book as well.
The final twist at the end kind of disappointed me a bit because it returned focus to a character I didn't care much about and the actions involved felt pointless, but the rest was great.
The final twist at the end kind of disappointed me a bit because it returned focus to a character I didn't care much about and the actions involved felt pointless, but the rest was great.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abortion, Alcohol, Vomit, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Racism, Infidelity, and Homophobia
Minor: Terminal illness, Gun violence, and Kidnapping
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