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A review by deedireads
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
“History, huh? Bet we could make some.”
I am a million years late to this book, but I have arrived, okay?? Happily!! And just in time for the movie (which — no spoilers but — was so fun and beautiful and it wasn’t perfect but I still loved it).
Alex is the son of the (woman) President of the United States (who won in 2016 and is rerunning in 2020). Henry is a Prince of England, closeted by the royal family. At first, they’re rivals. Then…they’re not. And then they’re REALLY not. 🥵 But what would happen if the world ever found out?
Look. Is this left-wing political fanfiction? Yes. Is it cheesy? A little, yes. Is it also cathartic? Absolutely. You have to know what you’re getting into: a romance novel, aka a feel-good story with a happily ever after. But this one also packs a rare and deep emotional punch. I loved Alex’s journey to his bisexual identity, especially. I loved the incredible cast of side characters. I also loved the sheer number of spicy scenes here, and their gorgeous emails (read: letters) back and forth.
Basically I just loved it!
Graphic: Homophobia, Sexual content, and Outing
Moderate: Death of parent