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4.17 AVERAGE
4.17 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
Easy to read, sweet, idealistic escapism. The kind of book you read in three days and it leaves you smiling. Sometimes a bit cringe. Casey McQuiston really knows how to write good side characters.
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:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
Like most of the queer media that I experience, Red, White, and Royal Blue didn't magically come to me when I needed it, because the truth is, I've always needed it, and always will need it. And if I told you that it was everything? That, squeezed into in such a campy, ridiculous wrapper, could be a story full of such heart and soul, pouring out with such force that all I could do was stop and bask in it? I hope you'll believe me. I haven't felt this full of grief and (more importantly) joy from any media since I first discovered given a few years back. Yes, it's inherently cheesy. Yes, it's a weird alternate timeline fanfic, to some extent. And yes, I sobbed and sobbed as I saw myself viscerally explored through Alex and Henry-- their struggles, yes, but more importantly their little pleasures. McQuiston, you fucking magician.
Oh also, fun statistic, this was the first eBook I've ever completed, and considering how glued I was to my phone and Kindle, it's clear I've been missing out.
Oh also, fun statistic, this was the first eBook I've ever completed, and considering how glued I was to my phone and Kindle, it's clear I've been missing out.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Death of parent, Outing, Alcohol
Moderate: Homophobia, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Abandonment
Minor: Drug abuse, Racism, Toxic friendship
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
hopeful
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:
Yes
hopeful
lighthearted
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I truly believe this is one of the worst books ever written and I don't understand why people love it. Tell me why? It’s not the writing (clumsy), it’s not the humor (cringe), and it’s definitely not the plot (drivel). The only thing left is the concept and the gays, which is hardly enough reason to hand out stars. For me, it’s a hard zero. I should have DNF it.
The love story is cute albeit super over the top. The politics is just too biased and blatantly preachy to get any more stars from me.
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I loved this book so much and would read it again!! The movie wasn’t as good which was disappointing.