Reviews tagging 'Sexual assault'

Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

403 reviews

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

ashtonjamesdean's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Drug abuse

Minor: Sexual assault

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

5.0

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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Outing

Moderate: Death of parent, Homophobia, and Addiction

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

avrielturner's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia and Death of parent

Minor: Sexual assault

cj13's review against another edition

emotional inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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: Homophobia and Grief

Moderate: Sexual content

Minor: Sexual assault

imcalledzoe's review against another edition

funny 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

4.5

I had high expectations for this book due to all the hype surrounding it and it did not disappoint! This was such a fun, cute story, and I absolutely loved it! Henry and Alex's dynamic together and relationship was so well written, and I loved the dynamic of all of the friendships in this too! 
I listened to this as an audiobook and it was a really engaging and easy listen which I liked. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Sexual content, and Outing

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Drug abuse, Racism, and Sexual assault

matt_worthen's review against another edition

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexual assault

ninahuynh's review

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