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the_harlequin's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia, Cursing, Homophobia, Sexual content, Grief, Outing, and Alcohol
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Self harm, Death of parent, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Terminal illness, Medical content, Dementia, and Sexual harassment
republicofben's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Red, White, and Royal Blue is one of the best books I've read recently. It was joyful and funny while also managing to be emotional and tense. I would recommend this book to anyone I know, though a word of warning: this is not a young adult book, so be prepared for some not young adult scenes. I loved them, but the cover and story might not convey that if you don't do your research. As the author states in the acknowledgements, this book is meant to be an escape to another world that could have been to give you hope for what could be one day for the real world too. I wholeheartedly felt that, and I hope you enjoy the story just as much as I did.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Outing
Moderate: Addiction, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Hate crime, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Death of parent
Minor: Alcoholism, Biphobia, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Sexism, Alcohol, Colonisation, and Classism
There are many descriptions of sex, but it is not explicit, named, or graphic.