Reviews tagging 'Homophobia'

Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

1419 reviews

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. 

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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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content

Minor: Death of parent and Homophobia

kittara'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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Outing, and Biphobia

Minor: Alcohol, Grief, and Sexual assault

24carrotgay's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

i watched the movie prior to reading the book, and halfway through the book i said “i don’t know i even watch movies— books are superior in every way!!”  i am absolutely obsessed with this book, and it has secured casey mcquiston as one of my favorite authors. this book was a lot darker and much more challenging than the movie. it has the depth and emotion that the movie lacked. this ultimately made the resolution far more satisfying! i cannot count the number of times i was almost driven to tears by the sheer beauty and hope and queer community that this book captures. love love love!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Outing, Homophobia, and Grief

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Sexual assault

kaki4forks's review

emotional 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Homophobia, Biphobia, Outing, Drug use, and Drug abuse

Moderate: Alcohol

amy_q13's review

funny hopeful 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Sexual content, Homophobia, and Outing

Moderate: Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, Homophobia, Addiction, and Racism

Minor: Mass/school shootings and Medical content

its_vendetta's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful 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? No

4.75

10/10 made me want to get into politics and marry a royal

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Outing

Moderate: Addiction, Death of parent, and Homophobia

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Cancer, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Pedophilia, and Drug abuse

mmadill227's review

emotional funny 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Outing and Homophobia

Moderate: Sexual content

Minor: Death of parent, Drug use, and Alcoholism

deborahbelleman's review

emotional funny hopeful 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Homophobia and Sexual content

aksvess's review

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

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

5.0

A sweet love story between two characters with amazing chemistry. I didn't love reading the political parts, even if it was fiction, but they were integral to the worlds of the characters. I would honestly love a sequel.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia and Outing

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Death of parent, and Sexual content

Minor: Cancer, Addiction, Sexual harassment, Racism, Misogyny, and Panic attacks/disorders