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hey_al's review
emotional
funny
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Addiction, Homophobia, and Alcohol
carpenterbeeoli's review
emotional
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? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Hate crime, Classism, Biphobia, and Homophobia
fierygecko's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? It's complicated
5.0
This book made me laugh and cry more than I expected it would. The characters are lovable and very real. The relationships they have with each other feel equally as real. The book starts off as a hilarious slice-of-life and very quickly becomes an emotional romantic rollercoaster with a healthy side of red-string-on-a-corkboard politics. Both moods of the story are fantastic. The only thing I didn’t love about this book was how long the chapters were; rarely was I able to read an entire chapter in one sitting. But the story flows well enough that it doesn’t really matter. I honestly just had a really great time reading this book. I went in with no expectations and before I was finished I knew it was getting five stars. Even just for Alex’s incredibly judgy metaphors about European politics and Henry’s equally creative clapbacks about American government in the first few chapters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Addiction, Sexism, Drug abuse, Racism, and Homophobia
Minor: Sexual assault and War
katie0528's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
5.0
Alex, the son of the first female president, finds himself ordered to fake a friendship with Prince Henry of England after causing a minor international scandal. Despite their petty differences, Alex eventually finds Henry as a friend who understands what is like to grow up as the child international leaders, and soon sparks fly. It doesn't take much for problems to arise when the first son begins a clandistine relationship with a foreign prince. Defintely a fun read for anyone looking for a queer romance!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Outing, Homophobia, and Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol and Death of parent
Minor: Drug abuse, Pedophilia, Classism, Drug use, Sexual assault, and Gun violence
_fathimanourin1234_'s review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? N/A
5.0
This book is so funny and romantic. The love shared between Alex and Henry are so beautiful. I loved the book so much. My fav book of 2023.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content and Homophobia
mrs_gale's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-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
3.5
A really nice story.
Characters are well developed and I liked them all even though they aren't all perfect or good.
Reminds me alot of Heart stopper in terms of the slow start to the romance and the texts and emails.
Some of the references date this book which is a shame, but I really enjoyed reading about the relationships and the drama.
Characters are well developed and I liked them all even though they aren't all perfect or good.
Reminds me alot of Heart stopper in terms of the slow start to the romance and the texts and emails.
Some of the references date this book which is a shame, but I really enjoyed reading about the relationships and the drama.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Cursing, Sexual content, and Outing
Minor: Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Homophobia, Addiction, and Drug use
kat_a's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Cursing, Homophobia, and Outing
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Alcohol
lj_sophia's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
3.25
I enjoyed this book for exactly what it is which is a fun, gay, romance. Not life changing but cute nonetheless.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Panic attacks/disorders, Cursing, Homophobia, Death of parent, Outing, and Sexual content
Moderate: Addiction, Biphobia, Emotional abuse, Cancer, Drug abuse, Grief, Mental illness, and Racism
secre's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? No
4.0
Ok, this was a feel good read that left me with a smile after I finished the last page. It's cute, entertaining and very much a feel good read, even if it stretches credibility at times. It's a LGBT romance at heart, but it interweaves friendship, family and social issues into a wonderfully crafted novel that both immerses and provokes thought. It's definitely fluffy at points, but it balances the fluff well.
I enjoyed the clever way the Royal family were tweaked, with nearly every individual having a Royal name but being in the wrong generation/place. I enjoyed the political side swipes and catty comments. I appreciated the way the families were depicted in a realistic manner, flaws and all. And I found the relationship between Henry and Alex entertaining and sweet; and from a complete non-romantic, that's high praise.
All in all, a sweet yet entertaining novel that kept me engaged throughout.
I enjoyed the clever way the Royal family were tweaked, with nearly every individual having a Royal name but being in the wrong generation/place. I enjoyed the political side swipes and catty comments. I appreciated the way the families were depicted in a realistic manner, flaws and all. And I found the relationship between Henry and Alex entertaining and sweet; and from a complete non-romantic, that's high praise.
All in all, a sweet yet entertaining novel that kept me engaged throughout.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Outing, Sexual content, and Homophobia
k_a_t_y's review
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Death of parent and Homophobia