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enduringmoth's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
5.0
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Genuinely loved this book. An absolute delight to read. Oliver's happy ending was as euphoric for me as it was for him.
Several reviews I read prior to picking up Most Ardently criticized the clandestine nature of the plot. To those people, I say: is it such a crime for a queer historical fiction to have a fairytale ending?
The author dedicated the book at its start to his trans siblings. As one of those siblings, I'll speak for the group when I beg you to let us have a happy period romance involving a trans person. It's not hurting anyone.
Anyway, read this book. It's amazing.
Genuinely loved this book. An absolute delight to read. Oliver's happy ending was as euphoric for me as it was for him.
Several reviews I read prior to picking up Most Ardently criticized the clandestine nature of the plot. To those people, I say: is it such a crime for a queer historical fiction to have a fairytale ending?
The author dedicated the book at its start to his trans siblings. As one of those siblings, I'll speak for the group when I beg you to let us have a happy period romance involving a trans person. It's not hurting anyone.
Anyway, read this book. It's amazing.
maxroller's review
emotional
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
2.5
ramakn22's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ababblingbrooke's review against another edition
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? Yes
3.5
sophiesmallhands's review
emotional
hopeful
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Dysphoria, Misogyny, and Sexism
Minor: Homophobia and Classism
vivo_morior's review
emotional
lighthearted
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
4.0
sparklycowboy's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
An adorable novel with wonderful representation. Very happy to see queer identities in stories. It warms my soul 🥰
easefcik's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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? No
5.0
I loved this reimagining of Pride and Prejudice.
writingbookscoffee's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
tense
fast-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
akinad's review
adventurous
hopeful
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? Yes
4.75