This was a lovely continuation of the Pride & Prejudice universe, where Charlotte (Lucas) Collins is now widowed and reconnects with the most underhyped Bennet sister, Mary. I love how quietly reflective this feels, with slow-building sexual tension and a lot of time spent navigating Charlotte's queer awakening. This is told solely in Charlotte's POV, which I didn't mind, though Mary does at time feel a bit like an enigma. This worked best for me in the second half, actually, as they start really confronting their complicated feelings about themselves, one another, their futures, their past relationships, etc. I adore jealousy and the very relatable exploration of self-doubt. Charlotte can be frustrating - she really, really does not believe she's loveable - but honestly, this is so true to Charlotte canonically and everything anyone has ever said about her character, that it feels right to spend this time unpacking it. As the declarations begin unfolding and all the messy feelings come out, I was fully invested. And the third act's resolution is excellent. A bit of a slow start for me personally, but a really compelling sapphic romance and retelling!