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

challenging hopeful inspiring tense medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

This is a lovely read. It does require some suspension of disbelief in a couple areas, the largest of which is that half the characters don't realize Oliver is the same person depending on whether he is wearing a dress or trousers. At one point he even sees the same character twice in the same day, once presenting as himself and another time femme presenting and they don't realize. 

Beyond that, while some details seem somewhat ahistorical, I can understand that these are largely artistic decisions to keep up a feeling of hope, acceptance, and lightheartedness. Especially because this is YA, it makes sense to me. The historical notes at the end of the book further provide clarity on the author's decisions and are very informative - so much so that I almost wish they were put at the beginning instead. 

I didn't love the Whickam storyline

(or how Mr Collins was involved with it)

, but plot-wise this was basically my only complaint. 

Overall, this is a wonderful, well-written story with an abundance of self discovery, gender euphoria, and embracing your identity. I truly enjoyed reading it! Oliver is a great character with a strong voice.