A review by twentycharm
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

5.0

5 stars. Simply put, RWRB is one of my favourite books of all time. This book was a great introduction to romance for me since the conflicts weren’t too long or angsty, and the characters’ experiences were relatable to my own. Casey McQuiston did an outstanding job with her research, including america’s political system and queer quotes from historical love letters. She also explored many different mediums to present information like tweets, emails, news articles, and even a transcript of a podcast episode. I love the character dynamics, especially the Super Six, where everyone complements one another perfectly, like some sort of found family. My favourite part was the historical quotes Alex and Henry sent to each other. The quotes seriously brought me to tears because they were so fitting and touching, and really makes me wonder about the historical figures I thought I knew well. I also love the late night conversations between them. Just seeing the way they interact is the cutest! The pacing in this book was wonderful, and there’s nothing I would change about it. I’m very excited to read Casey McQuinston’s next novel, One Last Stop, about two sapphics!!