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Most Ardently: A Pride & Prejudice Remix by Gabe Cole Novoa
203 reviews
spark_879's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
i loved this book! i highly recommend it to anyone considering reading it :)
in a few places the story seemed a bit too good to be true but i think that was something i needed to read when i kept expecting bad reactions from everyone at all times when learning about the mc being trans.
in a few places the story seemed a bit too good to be true but i think that was something i needed to read when i kept expecting bad reactions from everyone at all times when learning about the mc being trans.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Deadnaming and Misogyny
Moderate: Homophobia and Transphobia
Minor: Stalking
stalking:neglet's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
I love the premise of this book: take the basic starting situation of P&P, but make the two leads a trans boy whose mother lumps him in with his sisters and a rich boy who's not interested in women. The development of their relationship is lovely, but I found myself wishing the plot strayed a bit from the original a little more, just to give the story a bit more tension. The ease with which Oliver's parents accept him as trans is beautiful and affirming, but it rather robs the story of conflict. But I imagine I'm not the target audience for this book, so I wouldn't say that's a drawback, just not to my taste.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Deadnaming, Transphobia, and Misogyny
its_vendetta's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
this book was so beautiful!! I loved Oliver so much and it’s so nice to see historical romances about trans people. Trans people have always existed and I think this book does an amazing job at representation in an accurate, yet uplifting way.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Deadnaming, Homophobia, Dysphoria, and Transphobia
Moderate: Outing
Minor: Stalking and Classism
james_orion's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
as a gay trans man who had a hyperfixation on pride and prejudice a few months ago this book feels like it was written for me. I had a fantastic time listening to the audiobook and just enjoying this story. Oliver's conflict with Charlotte was a really strong point for me and their queer identities enhance their perspectives in a different way that I really enjoyed. the romance was so cute and I really liked the scenes early on with Darcy and Oliver.
This might have been more apparent with the audiobook but I felt like the word 'boy' was really overused, and while they were teenagers I think using the word 'man' would have been less jarring and weird for me On occasion it was very confusing why Oliver was acting a certain way with darcy. I think it was supposed to convey that he was conflicted about him but in reality it ended up being confusing why onw moment they were flirting and the next oliver was thinking about how much he didn't like Darcy. I think this is a fault of trying to stay too true to the original work, in P&P Elizabeth and Darcy misunderstand each other often but Oliver and Darcy here don't really do that? it feels like Oliver just wildly swings back and forth on Darcy at times. Also I wish this story had dived a bit more into class issues more along the lines of the original, there are hints of it (Bingley and Darcy being able to afford books that would be a huge luxury to Oliver, and Charlotte living in near poverty compared to the rest of our main characters) but I would have really loved to see these things explored more.
This might have been more apparent with the audiobook but I felt like the word 'boy' was really overused, and while they were teenagers I think using the word 'man' would have been less jarring and weird for me On occasion it was very confusing why Oliver was acting a certain way with darcy. I think it was supposed to convey that he was conflicted about him but in reality it ended up being confusing why onw moment they were flirting and the next oliver was thinking about how much he didn't like Darcy. I think this is a fault of trying to stay too true to the original work, in P&P Elizabeth and Darcy misunderstand each other often but Oliver and Darcy here don't really do that? it feels like Oliver just wildly swings back and forth on Darcy at times. Also I wish this story had dived a bit more into class issues more along the lines of the original, there are hints of it (Bingley and Darcy being able to afford books that would be a huge luxury to Oliver, and Charlotte living in near poverty compared to the rest of our main characters) but I would have really loved to see these things explored more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dysphoria and Outing
Moderate: Deadnaming, Transphobia, and Homophobia
idroppedead's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dysphoria, Misogyny, and Transphobia
zydecovivo's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
I first saw this book on Goodreads. I believe it was recommended after finishing a different LGBTQ historical fiction book. While I was starting to write off all historical romance books due to my boredom with the genre, Most Ardently has given me hope to keep trying.
As the title specifies, the book basically follows the premise of Pride & Prejudice. However, our narrator is Oliver, a trans man struggling to find his way in Regency society while still in the closet. I think this layer of complexity is what I needed, both to reinvigorate my interest in historical romance and to better enjoy Pride & Prejudice. Basically all of my dislikes of the source material were resolved. This includes: Lydia being forced to marry Wickham, Mr. Bennett seeming uncaring & aloof towards his children, Elizabeth never really spending time with Darcy before “falling in love”, and Mr. Collins and Wickham never facing any repercussions. All of these are fixed. In fact, the Wickham/Lydia subplot is basically entirely removed (thank goodness). I do think the resolution and ending came a bit quickly, and there wasn’t really a resolution as far as how Oliver and Darcy will continue their relationship. But it’s still a historical romance, so who cares?
Overall, I really enjoyed this book and think it would be a great discussion to compare the two stories in a classroom setting. I’m now going to try more of the Remixed Classics series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Deadnaming
Moderate: Misogyny, Body shaming, Homophobia, Dysphoria, and Transphobia
im_basil's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia and Dysphoria
Moderate: Homophobia, Outing, and Stalking
youshouldreadthisif's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia
devination's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
This is such a perfect queer retelling in so many ways. I don't feel like Novoa is trying to be Austin, so if you expect a Austin mimic this ain't it - but to me it made the story more approachable. It feels like a YA take on a maybe heavily historical novel, and it feels well researched as well as well communicated to a modern audience. There are times where I feel like some parts are assumed to be familiar to the reader and skimmed over, such as the dancing, but that might just be a pet peeve of someone interested in ballroom dancing. My one annoyance is with the main character, and it might be a personal opinion thing, but he reminds me so much of Mar from Novoa's debut novel, but that might just be a result on being based on Elizabeth Bennet? I will admit I don't know the original story well enough to know, only ever before having seen adaptations, but I am now curious to try to read it. And generally I REALLY enjoyed this book! I don't think I've ever read such relatable experiences of dysphoria and fears of acceptance, and the romance made me squeal in happiness.
Absolutely recommend!
Absolutely recommend!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Dysphoria and Transphobia
Minor: Homophobia
It is set in England in the regency period, so it is a uplifting tale in a depressing time for queer people.river_jean_sterling's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia, Dysphoria, Sexism, and Deadnaming
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Emotional abuse, Lesbophobia, Outing, Homophobia, and Misogyny