Beautiful Villain

General Thoughts:
As someone whose all-time favourite novel is The Great Gatsby, I was curious about Beautiful Villain. A modern-day reimagining with a supernatural twist could have gone very wrong, but I didn't need to worry. After reading it, I can say that this book is a nice homage to Fitzgerald's (and likely his wife Zelda's) work, infused with some spice and vampirism. Some readers didn't like any of the characters, but in my opinion that is a true reflection of the original characters - in the original none of them were sympathetic, except possibly Daisy.

Summary:
Home for the summer after another tough semester at college, Daisy struggles to move past a painful breakup with her cheating ex, Tom. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she attends a lavish party at a mysterious mansion and is reunited with her childhood sweetheart, Jay Gatsby. However, Jay is not only the wealthy, enigmatic figure of her memories—he's also a vampire.

Final Thoughts:
Beautiful Villain is an entertaining supernatural retelling of The Great Gatsby. It's about love, loss, and the supernatural that nicely blends the familiar with fantasy.