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Great

by Sara Benincasa · 272 pages · Published April 2014
Spoiler-light guide Similar books included
3.31 / 5 across 3K ratings
Spice: ❄️ (0/5)

A dramatic, fun Young Adult ya contemporary built around great gatsby retelling, rich kids, summer. 272 pages and a satisfying conclusion.

Best for readers who want…

Dramatic. Fun. Social.

Dramatic Fun Social

Mood Match

Dramatic Fun Social
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Content notes

Drug Use
Great Gatsby Retelling
Rich Kids
Summer
Book profile

Mood, trope, and intensity breakdown

How this book actually feels — based on mood analysis, not publisher blurbs.

Mood profile
Romance
10%
Fantasy
0%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
1/5
Spice
0/5
Core elements
Genre
YA Contemporary
Moods
Dramatic
Fun
Social
Key Tropes
Great Gatsby Retelling
Rich Kids
Summer
Ending
Satisfying
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Is Great spicy?

No spice (0/5) — clean read with no heat.

Who would enjoy Great?

Readers who love dramatic and fun stories with great gatsby retelling and rich kids. Best suited for Young Adult readers and up.

What kind of read is Great?

A dramatic, fun Young Adult ya contemporary built around great gatsby retelling, rich kids, summer. 272 pages and a satisfying conclusion.

What are the content warnings for Great?

Content notes include: drug use. Sort By Cravings always flags these so you can make informed choices.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 Guide verified against current edition
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