Made Glorious

Made Glorious by Lindsay Eagar follows Rory, a cunning and ambitious antihero determined to secure the leading role in Bosworth Academy's senior musical. Like Shakespeare's Richard III, Rory directly confides in the audience, openly acknowledging her charm, manipulation, and ruthless determination to succeed, regardless of the cost to those around her. As an underdog—a scholarship student often ridiculed for her weight—Rory's journey initially elicits sympathy, and readers hope for some form of redemption. However, as Rory's ambition intensifies, she reveals the lengths she's willing to go to achieve her dreams, forcing the audience to wrestle with their own complicity in rooting for her.

The narrative is cleverly crafted, incorporating multiple viewpoints, script excerpts, and even an original musical score, all blending together to capture the dark dynamics of high school theater production. With a tone that is both sharp and compulsive, Made Glorious immerses readers in Rory's world of drama, manipulation, and ambition, while keeping them on edge as they cheer and cringe at her relentless pursuit of fame.