![]() Not enough words to praise this page-turning novel of sorcery, infernal compacts, and enchanted elixirs, in an altogether different 1920s New York. brilliantly elevate less-central characters, adding depth and gravitas to women underdeveloped, overlooked." - Shelf Awareness "Vo's resuscitation of Gatsby suggests comparisons with Jean Rhys's celebrated Wide Sargasso Sea. ![]() "Vo remains an excellent stylist.Recommended for readers of Vo's previous shorter work or readers of historical fantasy in general." - Booklist "Beloved for her "Singing Hills Cycle" novellas, Vo goes ambitiously full-length with her tale of queer Vietnamese adoptee Jordan Baker, who uses magic to get what she wants in a 1920s Gatsby-like framework." - Library Journal "Enter Nghi Vo's lyrical, fever-dream spin, in which golf-playing heartbreaker Jordan Baker is a queer Vietnamese adoptee with a penchant for magic." - O, the Oprah Magazine The Gatsby-related details and hints of magic will keep readers spellbound from start to finish." - Publishers Weekly (starred review) ![]() ![]() "Vo's extraordinary full-length debut draws readers into a fantastical reimagining of the world of The Great Gatsby.The plot unravels tantalizingly slowly, and Vo's immersive prose never ceases to captivate. ![]()
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