*I received an ARC of this in exchange for an honest review*

This is written as an almost 'sequel' to Pride and Prejudice, but focuses on Charlotte Lucas (or Collins now) and Mary Bennet.

The story starts with Mr Collins' death, and Charlotte facing widowhood after four years of marriage. This story is about Charlotte coming to terms with her place in life, and after reuniting with Mary Bennet, finding her own passions and whether she will choose to follow society's expectations, or live her life the way she wants.

I really liked a lot of parts of this story - the way Charlotte speaks of Mr Collins as being a kind man but how she did not love him

(and how she begins to understand that it isn't just Mr Collins she doesn't like)

, the discussion of flowers and their meanings (and how that was incorporated into the story), and seeing Mary a little more grown up and matured. I am not a fan of coming out stories, but I do enjoy 'late bloomer' coming out stories - adults coming out, especially in historical settings.

Seeing Charlotte begin to understand her own feelings and finding out that she isn't alone - it was really well done.

There isn't much that I disliked about this, but I will say that I felt the ending was a little rushed, and it felt that all the pieces were tied up a little too quickly. That being said, I was really happy with the ending and I think this is a must-read for Austen lovers, especially those that enjoy sapphic stories or are looking to expand their reading horizons.