Language: G (0 swears 0 'f'); Mature Content: PG (kissing); Violence: G
BUYING ADVISORY: HS, ADULT - ADVISABLE
APPEALS TO: SOME
A queer retelling of Pride and Prejudice. Oliver Bennet has known for a long time that he is a boy, but the family calls him Elizabeth and his mother is desperate to get him married. Only his Sister Jane, his best friends and his father know the truth. But when dashing Mr. Darcy is visiting his friend Mr. Bingley, Oliver wonders if he could ever be himself around Darcy and how he would respond.
I haven't loved retellings of the classics (Pride and Prejudice and Zombies?) but I must say, Most Ardently was delightful. The queer twist made perfect sense, Gabe Cole Novoa also wrote in the style of Jane Austen, so it felt familiar. Many of the scenes were just like in the original story, but turned a bit to make it work for Oliver - hating that he was dressed like and forced to behave like a girl. Darcy was just as handsome and proud and arrogant, and Jane the best sister ever. However, I think I loved this so much because I'm a huge Jane Austen fan. It's primary appeal may be adults, although I did recommended it for High School. The characters are white and British, Oliver is Trans, Darcy is Gay, Charlotte is Lesbian.
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