The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo Publisher: Tor Dot Com Publication date: 01 June 2021 Genre: Retelling/fantasy Page count: 272 pages Rating: 4 out of 5 stars I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Immigrant. Socialite. Magician.Jordan Baker grows up in the most rarefied … Continue reading Book review: The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo
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