Reviews tagging 'Addiction'

Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

387 reviews

yanlapanel's review

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

lahziesmann's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Outing, and Cursing

Moderate: Drug abuse, Alcohol, Drug use, Grief, Homophobia, and Sexual content

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Addiction, Incest, Classism, Genocide, Racism, Gun violence, Colonisation, Pedophilia, and Slavery

katialena'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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Outing and Alcohol

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

Minor: Cancer, Grief, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Addiction, and Drug abuse

caelfind's review against another edition

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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Outing, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, and Bullying

Minor: Addiction and Death of parent

sarahflanders'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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Outing, Addiction, Alcohol, Death, Sexual content, and Drug use

_shreyasharma's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

4.25

Super cute book! Honestly was a bit skeptical going in, as I've been disappointed by booktok way too many times now, but this one is totally worth the hype. Lovable characters, nice plot and an extremely endearing relationship. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Outing

Moderate: Terminal illness

Minor: Classism, Homophobia, Stalking, Sexual harassment, Addiction, Biphobia, Colonisation, Cursing, Death of parent, and Mental illness

vintagebookardor's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

I loved this book! I know I’m a bit behind on the bandwagon but it was still worth the read! 
The story was sweet, the love even sweeter. Gets very spicy at moments. Made me feel every emotion from my gut. I couldn’t put it down once I started it. 

Read was medium/fast pace. The story keeps you hanging on every second.  Absolutely recommend!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Minor: Addiction and Sexual assault

luna_lovelace's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense 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? It's complicated

4.75

Let me tell you I didn't realize just how much this book was going to make me laugh and cry! I thought it was a great representation of someone who comes out and the difference between the level of support their family gives and how much it can really affect a person.

I was very glad for a happy ending, I don't know if my heart could have taken anything else!

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Content Warnings

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Dementia, Sexual content, Classism, Cursing, Addiction, Alcohol, Death of parent, and Outing

hot_chocolate_and_novels's review

emotional 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

3.75

I enjoyed this book but it didn't blow me away. There was a lot of sexual content, which isn't really my thing. I thought that the romance was very well written, not too rushed, and had a good amount of build up. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Abandonment, Panic attacks/disorders, and Homophobia

Minor: Alcohol, Drug abuse, Drug use, Death of parent, and Addiction

rogina's review

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? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Addiction

Moderate: Homophobia