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

emotional 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? No

4.75

From the incredibly considerate content warning, to the slice-of-life style drama, to the note on historical accuracies, this novel is honestly just really lovely to read/listen to. Oliver is a complex, daring young man whose only obstacles are the fear of being rejected and some really icky men who want to marry him. He makes a lovable main character. I enjoyed that despite the way queer people were ostracized in this society, the drama in this book didn’t feel life threatening or hopeless. I did find that I was able to predict the happenings of the plot after I got about halfway through, but that didn’t stop me from reacting to the events of the book like this was a TV drama. The storytelling of Oliver’s struggles as a trans person felt authentic, and it’s obvious they were written with care.
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