Author: Nghi Vo

The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo

The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo

Reviews Done Quick I was a little nervous to read The Chosen and the Beautiful as I dnf’d Nghi Vo’s other book Siren Queen.  I need not have worried.  The Chosen and the Beautiful was an eloquent magical read.  The author took the familiar of The Great Gatsby and spun it on its head creating […]

Posted December 11, 2023 by Whitney in Review / 0 Comments
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DNF: Siren Queen by Nghi Vo

DNF: Siren Queen by Nghi Vo

Reading Progress Review Siren Queen had an interesting premise however it was very slow going.  I felt like the author was trying to do too much with the plot.  A magical realism, historical novel set in pre-code Hollywood is a tall order and, unfortunately, it fell short.  Luli, our Esther Blodgettesque character never fully developed […]

Posted September 27, 2022 by Whitney in Review / 1 Comment
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