A review by plumpatio
Most Ardently: A Pride & Prejudice Remix by Gabe Cole Novoa

emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

All content warnings aside, A sweet genderbent Pride & Prejudice retelling. Quick read with creative reimagining of major plot points without straying too far from the source. Darcy and Oliver's relationship develops more quickly (and with less appreciation and more infatuation), but lovers of Jane Austen with an interest in queer lit will appreciate the nods to the original with amped up supporting (and supportive) characters. I did question how realistic the treatment of Oliver by family and friends (and enemies) was, but ultimately, do I need realism and violance from a P&P retelling more than a delightful, plausibile story? In this case, no. I liked how the cast was filled out with other queer characters and allies.

  • Pride & Prejudice retelling 
  • Trans man main character
  • gay!Darcy 
  • Lesbian side characters 
  • Wickham's still the worst and Collins gets in on the action
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