In the Remixed Classics series, authors from marginalized backgrounds reinterpret classic works through their own cultural lens to subvert the overwhelming cishet, white, and male canon. This YA reimagining of The Great Gatsby centers trans love in a cast removed from its cishet white default, finally exploring those longing glances and wistful sighs between Nick and Jay. New York...
Anna-Marie McLemore is such a talented author and their twist on The Great Gatsby felt really fresh. The character development was excellent and it just gave it a new breath of life. Highly recommend to those looking for YA with trans main characters (including Latino representation) and those loving the current "remixes" or reimaginings of classic stories. Even if you aren't specifically looking for that - if you give it a try, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. This story and Bethany C. Morrow's Little Women retelling So Many Beginnings are my favorites in the Remixed classics series.
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