This is a rebooted version of The Great Gatsby set in modern-day Hamptons. Naomi is spending the summer with her mother, who desperately wants to fit in with the super rich vacationers. A mysterious girl moves in next door, a mysterious blogger named Jacinda. Everyone wants to be featured on her fashion blog. Jacinda invites Naomi to a party, hoping she will bring Delilah. Delilah is the it-girl of the Hamptons, and a constant presence on Jacinda’s blog. The two girls share a history and grow very close, which causes Delilah’s boyfriend to become angry.
It’s easy to see how the story fits the original. The characters’ names even start with the same letter. The writing of the book was really nice, and I liked how it put the story in the present. However, I think it doesn’t work as well with teenaged characters.
You can read my full review here.
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