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A review by _rutaceae
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
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
5.0
Well, I think I found a new favorite!!
This is one that I've not gone anywhere near for the longest time, because despite liking the sound of the story, I'm a cover snob and this kind of cover is not one I'm normally a fan of. As with every other book that I've read recently that also falls into this category, I was very much proved wrong.
This was such an easy read, and I was hooked from the first chapter.
I wouldn't quite class this as enemies to lovers - more rivals to lovers - and for me, this trope ended far too soon. However, the secret relationship Alex and Henry form quickly saved me from disappointment. Secret relationship is one of my all time favorite tropes, and it simultaneously broke and melted my heart to watch these boys struggle through everything life threw at them.
The emails and texts, were such a fun way to break up the long chapters, and get a look into their lives we wouldn't have otherwise gotten. I absolutely LOVED them signing off the emails with the quotes from history.
Part of me wishes I'd been able to sit down and read this in one sitting, but a bigger part of me is glad I wasn't able to. I've been able to drag it out and make it last. I've been able to draw out every last piece of joy and love this book and their relationship could give to me. It took me a while to get through the last 20-30 pages this evening, but that's because I just simply did not want it to end.
It's safe to say I will have the film on repeat once it's out.
This is one that I've not gone anywhere near for the longest time, because despite liking the sound of the story, I'm a cover snob and this kind of cover is not one I'm normally a fan of. As with every other book that I've read recently that also falls into this category, I was very much proved wrong.
This was such an easy read, and I was hooked from the first chapter.
I wouldn't quite class this as enemies to lovers - more rivals to lovers - and for me, this trope ended far too soon. However, the secret relationship Alex and Henry form quickly saved me from disappointment. Secret relationship is one of my all time favorite tropes, and it simultaneously broke and melted my heart to watch these boys struggle through everything life threw at them.
The emails and texts, were such a fun way to break up the long chapters, and get a look into their lives we wouldn't have otherwise gotten. I absolutely LOVED them signing off the emails with the quotes from history.
Part of me wishes I'd been able to sit down and read this in one sitting, but a bigger part of me is glad I wasn't able to. I've been able to drag it out and make it last. I've been able to draw out every last piece of joy and love this book and their relationship could give to me. It took me a while to get through the last 20-30 pages this evening, but that's because I just simply did not want it to end.
It's safe to say I will have the film on repeat once it's out.