Queen B’s Decree: When I saw there was a lesbian retelling of Pride & Prejudice, I couldn’t click request fast enough. I don’t think I can even count how many retellings I have read since I first encountered Eliza Bennett and Mr. Darcy.
My hopes were high. And they were sadly not met. Here’s what didn’t work for me:
- Much of the dialogue is word for word from the original P&P
- No chemistry between Elisa and Darcy
- While I appreciated the inclusivity (transgender, non-binary etc), it felt OTT and forced
- Elisa was kind of a bitch. Eliza Bennett was snarky but never outright mean
Basically I just felt disappointed. And I wished it was better executed.
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Book: Most Ardently by Susan Mesler-Evans
Series: standalone
Genre: YA
Hotness: mild salsa
Plot Devices/Tropes: Pride & Prejudice retelling