Most Ardently: A Pride & Prejudice Remix

First of all, this book is well written and it was a pleasant read. The characters are interesting and well-rounded, making the love story between Oliver and Darcy very enjoyable. I was disappointed by the adaptation. Apart from the characters' names and the general existence of balls and gowns for the Regency Era vibes this felt nothing like an Austen novel. The characters were all aged down, Darcy's "pride" is easily and quickly explained by his queerness and Oliver's "prejudice" is basically non-existent because the main conflict between them is solved after roughly 70 pages. To me, the book would have been much more enjoyable if the author had simply written a book about a trans man falling in love with a friend while struggling through the period-typical transphobia. The vague references to Pride & Prejudice do nothing for the plot and constantly threw me off

The first book that managed to make my heart flutter and got me to giggle like a lovestruck teen! It's now a favorite book of mine! Oliver and Darcy just have such a wonderful, tender love story that it's hard not to be swept up in it!

This book was everything I hoped for—romantic, moving, and utterly delightful. With its compelling characters, heartfelt storytelling, and beautifully woven themes of love and identity, it swept me away from start to finish, I simply couldn't put it down. I adored every moment, most ardently.

The story so well written. I liked that it stayed close to the original but at the same it is its very own story. I love the relationship between Darcy and Oliver and the way Oliver’s feelings are portrayed. I definitely will recommend this to my friends <3

This was one of those books you'll never forget! Made my little trans heart weak. Oliver went through stuff that I could deeply relate to and just the existence of this gay and trans book is beautiful to me. The writing style elevates the experience even more!