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Vermelho, Branco e Sangue Azul by Casey McQuiston

28 reviews

riannanana's review against another edition

adventurous 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Outing, Homophobia, and Death of parent

Moderate: Alcoholism, Religious bigotry, Gun violence, Drug abuse, Deportation, Sexual harassment, Racism, Drug use, Stalking, Sexual violence, Adult/minor relationship, and Addiction

dandeliongirl's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring tense 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Outing

Moderate: Alcohol, Homophobia, Death of parent, and Addiction

Minor: Stalking, Religious bigotry, Racism, and Sexual violence

yanlapanel's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

It’s fun, it’s lighthearted, and it’s cheesy. It’s a gay enemies to lovers, but one that actually focuses on the aftermath and builds on their relationship. But considering how closely it’s tied into the real world, and our real world politics, it’s not even close to realistic. It’s an idealised version of both the American political state and the British monarchy, and sometimes seems too self-aware of how intentionally unlike the main characters are to either their real world equivalents(Henry), or to whomstever would have been in their position (Alex). Still an enjoyable read.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Alcoholism, Sexual violence, and Addiction

caitlin_123a's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Biphobia, Homophobia, Outing, Lesbophobia, and Sexual violence

Minor: Death of parent and Grief

chaos_and_chapters's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing slow-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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Outing, and Homophobia

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, and Cursing

Minor: Death, Sexual assault, Colonisation, Violence, Animal cruelty, Classism, Death of parent, Genocide, and Sexual violence

lunahale's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

i absolutely love the balance of humor, romance, and angst in this book. and the bonus chapter was like a warm little hug

(btw, do we know who bea married? i have many questions.)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Outing and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Sexual violence, Death of parent, and Terminal illness

akane_readsyt's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative lighthearted relaxing 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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Outing, Death of parent, Sexual content, and Alcohol

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Emotional abuse

Minor: Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Homophobia

imskylow's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective tense 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? No

5.0

I am left gasping for air as I close the back cover of this book. My favorite book of the year. I am in love. 

This book spoke to me and wove itself into my soul in a way I had forgotten an amazing book can do. I think I’m gonna start calling this phenomenon soul books. These are books I’m terrified to finish— a life I’m scared to let go of. I want to collect each and every one of these characters and crush them in big bear hugs. I want to cry with them about the lifetime of shit we’ve gone through together over 400 pages. It feels like I’ve known them longer than the 5 days it took for me to inhale this. The highs the lows the heartbreak the excitement and joy were just communicated so well to me and my soul. I love the way Casey McQuiston handles dialogue. I enjoy the characters’ relatable and humorous banter. I love the imagery. I adore sense nostalgia that they tuck around the edges. I am excited by the high energy moments and thoughtful in the moments of quiet simplicity. It may not be everyone cup of tea, but it feels like it was made just right for me. 

If Casey McQuiston has one fan, I am that one.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content

Moderate: Outing, Death of parent, and Grief

Minor: Drug use, Drug abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence

bubbly_lara's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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? No

5.0

All the stars 🌟 this story, these characters have my whole heart. Rereading this one after having watched the film (loved it, btw) was even more precious. I can't even count the times this made me tear up on my commute to and from work, how I cried so much. I've read this every year since first reading it in 2021 and this will now be my annual August tradion. Can't recommend this book enough and obviously can't even write a coherent helpful review. JUST GO READ THE BOOK ALREADY!

History, huh? Hell yes, they made some!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Outing, Alcohol, and Cursing

Moderate: Drug use, Drug abuse, Colonisation, Death of parent, Homophobia, Biphobia, Cancer, Classism, and Grief

Minor: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence

carmelta_'s review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Outing and Sexual content

Moderate: Homophobia

Minor: Death of parent, Sexual violence, and Racism