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Self-Made Boys: A Great Gatsby Remix

Anna-Marie McLemore

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Oct 11, 2021 Eva B. rated it it was amazing

Shelves: young-adult, eat-his-heart-in-the-marketplace, best-of-the-best-of-the-best, metaphorical-tears-were-shed, that-cover-though, queer-leads, retellings-reimaginings-etc, friendships-are-magic, favorite-characters, best-romances

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I deliberately saved this as my first read of the year since I rang in 2020 by reading The Great Gatsby and thought maybe reading this would result in a year that is not awful. I hope it works, but even if it doesn't, it was an amazing experience. As always, Anna-Marie McLemore's writing is gorgeous and their depiction of the queer experience is tender and full of heart. I have to say my favorite character was Daisy, who captivated me whenever she was on-page. An incredi ...more

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Oct 05, 2022 atlas ♡ rated it it was amazing

Shelves: poc-rep, achillean, trans-rep, physical-books, 22-favorites, young-adult

It took me a while to get invested but once I did I finished it super quickly! The relationship was so sweet and tender and I was rooting for them the whole way. Their relationship was described in such a beautiful way I couldn't not love them. Even the use of visual imagery was gorgeous. The Trans and queer rep felt so natural and made me feel so at ease.

The cast was a huge highlight. This mostly queer group was super fun and I liked how each character was well rounded. Nick was a great main c ...more

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