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mari1532's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I own the paperback, but I listened to the audiobook with Libby.
Brief Summary: Alex is the son of the first female President of the United States. Henry is the grandson of the Queen of England. Previously during political functions, they have repelled like magnets. Alex thinks it's because Henry is pretentious, but the reality is far more surprising than Alex could ever dream. After an international incident with a wedding cake, Henry and Alex are forced to spend time together and it's not only diplomatic relations that begin to strengthen.
Thoughts: I think that I waited too long to read this book. My expectations were exceedingly high due to all the rave reviews and the hype for the book due to the movie release. This is a solid romance novel. I enjoyed the way things unfolded within the love story and I did find it an entertaining read.
I enjoyed how Alex and Henry got to know each other romantically and deeply throughout the book. However, I did not buy into the enemies-to-lovers aspect of the romance. It felt a bit like the story's enemies aspect was short-lived. However, I did enjoy how Henry and Alex navigated their private lives as high-profile romantic partners.
I felt there were quite a few instances where the subplots distracted a bit from the romance. There were some instances when it felt a bit like a civics lesson, which within the context of the book did make sense, but I just wanted more focus on the romance. All the side characters throughout the book were entertaining and I would love a book about Alex's sister, June.
If you enjoy romance novels this book is one you should read. It has spice, fun, and heartfelt emotional connections between Henry and Alex giving the feelings you want from a romance novel.
Brief Summary: Alex is the son of the first female President of the United States. Henry is the grandson of the Queen of England. Previously during political functions, they have repelled like magnets. Alex thinks it's because Henry is pretentious, but the reality is far more surprising than Alex could ever dream. After an international incident with a wedding cake, Henry and Alex are forced to spend time together and it's not only diplomatic relations that begin to strengthen.
Thoughts: I think that I waited too long to read this book. My expectations were exceedingly high due to all the rave reviews and the hype for the book due to the movie release. This is a solid romance novel. I enjoyed the way things unfolded within the love story and I did find it an entertaining read.
I enjoyed how Alex and Henry got to know each other romantically and deeply throughout the book. However, I did not buy into the enemies-to-lovers aspect of the romance. It felt a bit like the story's enemies aspect was short-lived. However, I did enjoy how Henry and Alex navigated their private lives as high-profile romantic partners.
I felt there were quite a few instances where the subplots distracted a bit from the romance. There were some instances when it felt a bit like a civics lesson, which within the context of the book did make sense, but I just wanted more focus on the romance. All the side characters throughout the book were entertaining and I would love a book about Alex's sister, June.
If you enjoy romance novels this book is one you should read. It has spice, fun, and heartfelt emotional connections between Henry and Alex giving the feelings you want from a romance novel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Homophobia, Outing, Alcohol, and Classism
shinyfox's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.0
Funny, cute and heartwarming. There were a few times I teared up. The Narrator was great!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Homophobia, Outing, and Alcohol
Moderate: Biphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Grief
Minor: Addiction, Cancer, Drug abuse, Sexual assault, Medical content, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
itsdelulu's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.75
Dear Thisbe,
I wish there weren't a wall.
Love, Pyramus
The romance was tender and the politics was surprisingly grounded despite its optimistic premise. A shout out to Steph for finally making me read this 🩷
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Outing
Moderate: Cancer, Homophobia, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Drug use and Sexual assault
rennygrunau's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
megaptera23's review
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
After the hype around the movie and the book I was a little disappointed.
The story is quite detailed and moves very slow. I didn't like that after the boys discover their love, so much attention is put on how their love develops. Nothing else, the side storues built in the beginning, mattered anymore. One can argue that when love struck that is what happens, I stil would have preferred more story and less sexting.
The story is quite detailed and moves very slow. I didn't like that after the boys discover their love, so much attention is put on how their love develops. Nothing else, the side storues built in the beginning, mattered anymore. One can argue that when love struck that is what happens, I stil would have preferred more story and less sexting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, and Alcohol
Moderate: Alcoholism and Drug abuse
Minor: Death of parent
clara_h39's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book is one of the few BookTok books that deserves all of the hype. Genuinely one of the best written contemporary novels I’ve read this year; the author has a beautiful way with words, humor and wit, emotional vulnerability, and the ability to keep me on the edge of my seat reading about politics for gods sake. Henry and Alex and the supporting characters are wonderfully fleshed out; very realistic relationship and sexuality development. A MUST READ!!! And likely will reread time and time again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Homophobia, and Outing
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Addiction, Drug abuse, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexism, Terminal illness, Grief, Religious bigotry, and Death of parent
ineedrhythm's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Outing
Minor: Homophobia
fkshg8465's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
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
I’ve got to stop staying up so late to finish my books! I am again up at 2:00 am because I want to finish a book instead of going to bed. And yes, this was good enough to do that to me.
I was reluctant to read this because I have found the romance genre to be too often too cringey or too saccharine. This one was thankfully neither. This book is better than any Disney princess book. This is my perfect fairytale, and it pleases me greatly that Texas, where I live and vote, was a key setting. And it pleases me further that this fairytale is for every LGBTQ+ heart out there. And it pleases me most that so many hetero fans love this story just as it is, because they recognize that love is love.
My only gripe is about the upcoming movie - how dare they cut out June from the script!! Her relationship with Alex is so important…deeply annoyed.
I was reluctant to read this because I have found the romance genre to be too often too cringey or too saccharine. This one was thankfully neither. This book is better than any Disney princess book. This is my perfect fairytale, and it pleases me greatly that Texas, where I live and vote, was a key setting. And it pleases me further that this fairytale is for every LGBTQ+ heart out there. And it pleases me most that so many hetero fans love this story just as it is, because they recognize that love is love.
My only gripe is about the upcoming movie - how dare they cut out June from the script!! Her relationship with Alex is so important…deeply annoyed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Biphobia, Bullying, Drug abuse, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, Outing, and Sexual harassment
nevermoregothic's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Sexual content
Minor: Drug abuse, Racism, and Sexual assault
hom's review against another edition
funny
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Reading this after watching the movie makes me understand why fans hated the movie lol. Otherwise a damn fun rom-com
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia and Racism