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A NATIONAL BOOK AWARD LONGLIST SELECTION
McLemore captures the spirit of the original while adding nuance and depth, setting a new bar for what a great retelling can be. Booklist, starred review
Two young men with a common secret live and love during a time in American history when anything felt possible in this vivid retelling of The Great Gatsby, perfect for fans of The Chosen and the Beautiful and Last Night at the Telegraph Club.
New York City, 1922. Nicol?s Caraveo, a 17-year-old transgender boy from Wisconsin, has no interest in the citys glamor. Going to New York is all about establishing himself as a young professional, which could set up his futureand his life as a manand benefit his family.
Nick rents a small house in West Egg from his 18-year-old cousin, Daisy Fabrega, who lives in fashionable East Egg near her wealthy fianc?, Tomand Nick is shocked to find that his cousin now goes by Daisy Fay, has erased all signs of her Latine heritage, and now passes seamlessly as white.
Nicks neighbor in West Egg is a mysterious young man named Jay Gatsby, whose castle-like mansion is the stage for parties so extravagant that they both dazzle and terrify Nick. At one of these parties, Nick learns that the spectacle is all meant to impress a girl from Jays pastDaisy. And he learns something else: Jay is also transgender.
As Nick is pulled deeper into the glittery culture of decadence, he spends more time with Jay, aiming to help his new friend reconnect with his lost love. But Nicks feelings grow more complicated when he finds himself falling hard for Jays openness, idealism, and unfounded faith in the American Dream.
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.
Praise for Self-Made Boys:
Anna-Marie McLemore cracks the Gatsby story wide open, breathing fresh life into these familiar characters with wisdom, honesty, and real tenderness. An all-time favoriteI was completely transported. Becky Albertalli, New York Times-bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
Tenderly written and achingly romantic, Anna-Marie McLemore has crafted a romance for the ages. Their Latinx lens provides more nuance and depth to the classic story. With a breath of fresh life, Self-Made Boys shows us how queer love has flourished in quiet corners across history. Aiden Thomas, New York Times-bestselling author of Cemetery Boys
The Remixed Classics Series
In the Remixed Classics series, authors from marginalized backgrounds reinterpret classic works through their own cultural lens to subvert the overwhelmingly cishet, white, and male canon.
A Clash of Steel: A Treasure Island Remix by C.B. Lee
So Many Beginnings: A Little Women Remix by Bethany C. Morrow
Travelers Along the Way: A Robin Hood Remix by Aminah Mae Safi
What Souls Are Made Of: A Wuthering Heights Remix by Tasha Suri
Self-Made Boys: A Great Gatsby Remix by Anna-Marie McLemore
My Dear Henry: A Jekyll & Hyde Remix by Kalynn Bayron
Teach the Torches to Burn: A Romeo & Juliet Remix by Caleb Roehrig
Into the Bright Open: A Secret Garden Remix by Cherie Dimaline
Most Ardently: A Pride & Prejudice Remix by Gabe Cole Novoa
This Wretched Beauty: A Dorian Gray Remix by Elle Grenier
Author: Anna-Marie McLemore
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Square Fish
Published: 05/28/2024
Series: Remixed Classics #5
Pages: 336
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.30w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9781250895479
Language: English
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