Reviews tagging 'Outing'

Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

921 reviews

g_byrd15'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

3.5

I'm not really into reading LGBTQ+ romance, but this one was very well-written and made me laugh a lot. I also saw a lot of character development even though this book is a standalone.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Alcohol, Outing, Homophobia, Cursing, and Sexual content

theochick's review against another edition

• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

1.0

Didn’t rock my world— some very strong scenes in an overall not great book with some Very Centrist-Wanting-To-Be-Progressive politics. Feels like there’s two pretty decent but shorter books buried in there

Edited to drop a star since I’m still thinking about how much I did not like this book a full week later 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Outing

alicesayshi's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Outing and Sexual content

Minor: Cancer, Death of parent, and Homophobia

beaky's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful reflective relaxing 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

Casey McQuiston first wowed me with I Kissed Shara Wheeler, then again with One Last Stop and now Red White and Royal Blue is one of my favourite books. The storytelling, the character development, the depth each character holds is all amazing. The writing is sad but hopeful,  joyful and beautiful all at once. The characters are so so loveable (like all MQuiston novels) and I would 100% recommend Red White and Royal Blue. Also it’s a crime the film did not include June. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Outing

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Religious bigotry, and Homophobia

Minor: Drug abuse and Death of parent

ninahuynh's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

After seeing the videos and trailer of the film adaption floating around and telling myself I'm going to read the book first, I finally did! They are an adorable couple. Their relationship via email and text were fleshed out, but when they are in person, it feels like we can do with a few less sex moments. The ending leaned into the political side of the story, so unless you're verse or interested in US Presidential election, you will likely end up skimming through it to the character portions.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Outing, Homophobia, Stalking, Addiction, Drug abuse, Death of parent, Sexual content, Alcohol, Cursing, and Racism

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Sexual assault, Death of parent, and Incest

lindasoderlundd's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Cursing, Outing, Homophobia, Biphobia, and Alcohol

Moderate: Drug abuse and Death of parent

Minor: Abandonment, Panic attacks/disorders, Slavery, Stalking, Grief, Racism, and Sexual assault

carriehaley89's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring 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? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Outing, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Cursing and Death of parent

wartse's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Outing and Homophobia

catsm95's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny inspiring 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? No

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Sexual content, and Outing

Moderate: Grief and Death of parent

Minor: Drug abuse and Sexual assault

jeslis's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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? Yes

4.5

Notes:
- Henry and Alex my beloveds <333
- This political/royal monarchy setting was such a great silly little concept that is perfectly escapist if a bit too ideal for today's world. But we can always dream :') Really going all in on the world gave this book a solid foundation for the characters to play in.
- The romance was executed well and the banter was my favourite part.
- Not quite 5 stars just because I felt like I could hear the author's voice through multiple characters and I would've really loved to have seen more distinct voices between the characters and in their inner narratives especially!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Outing

Minor: Drug abuse