A review by amberdlewis
Most Ardently by Gabe Cole Novoa

emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a woman in possession of a good book must be in want of absolutely nothing. And when I tell you that this book was easily one of the best Pride and Prejudice retellings, I'm not exaggerating in the slightest. The author really made you connect with and feel for Oliver. I was rooting for him so hard and wanted him to be able to achieve happiness as his true self. Mr. Bennett was a treasure and the type of parent every trans child deserves. Seeing Oliver surrounded by a supportive group of friends and family was incredibly uplifting. 

I really enjoyed the way the author stuck to the core Pride and Prejudice story while making it his own. I found myself smiling more than once as familiar situations popped up. And I smiled even more when I saw how the author made them even better with heavy doses of queer happiness. The story flowed smoothly with excellent pacing and I didn't want to put the book down. 

If you're a fan of Pride and Prejudice or you just want an amazing historical romance that centers around queer characters getting their happily ever afters, this is definitely the book for you.

Big, HUGE thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an ARC of this INCREDIBLE book.