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A review by what_karla_reads
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
4.5/5 stars
1.5/5 spice
OMG, whyyyyyy can't this be real 😭
Tropes:
Hate to friends to lovers
Prince/First Son
Forbidden romance
Secret relationship
Grumpy/sunshine
Political scandal
Close proximity
Bi-awakening
Sweet love emails
LGBTQIA rep
Single POV
I went in with no expectations simply because it's been hyped up so much and that now is also a movie, I didn't want to be disappointed. But OMG, was this the sweetest! Funny, swoon worthy, and overall a full-on fairytale. "Fairytale," meaning it's so unrealistic in these cursed times it hurts its not real 💔
I loved the whole "I hate you" vibes it started out with that quickly turned to, "you're my new bestie", and finally to "You're the one...I love you so much." 🥲🫶🏽 I did not expect so many sweet moments, especially the love emails they would send to each other with historical references. Uuuugh my heart.
I also loved that both MCs had a circle of friends and family that were supportive and loving. I know the reality is so different for a lot of LGBTQIA people, and it was heartwarming to read something positive... even though it's fiction.
Overall, I highly recommend this book for fans of forbidden romance in a romcom setting.
Trigger/Content warnings:
Minor incidents of bigotry with a few mentions of forced heternormative familial obligations. Fade to black spice but lots of kissing and alluding to sexual acts. Invasion of privacy and public outing without permission.
1.5/5 spice
OMG, whyyyyyy can't this be real 😭
Tropes:
Hate to friends to lovers
Prince/First Son
Forbidden romance
Secret relationship
Grumpy/sunshine
Political scandal
Close proximity
Bi-awakening
Sweet love emails
LGBTQIA rep
Single POV
I went in with no expectations simply because it's been hyped up so much and that now is also a movie, I didn't want to be disappointed. But OMG, was this the sweetest! Funny, swoon worthy, and overall a full-on fairytale. "Fairytale," meaning it's so unrealistic in these cursed times it hurts its not real 💔
I loved the whole "I hate you" vibes it started out with that quickly turned to, "you're my new bestie", and finally to "You're the one...I love you so much." 🥲🫶🏽 I did not expect so many sweet moments, especially the love emails they would send to each other with historical references. Uuuugh my heart.
I also loved that both MCs had a circle of friends and family that were supportive and loving. I know the reality is so different for a lot of LGBTQIA people, and it was heartwarming to read something positive... even though it's fiction.
Overall, I highly recommend this book for fans of forbidden romance in a romcom setting.
Trigger/Content warnings:
Minor incidents of bigotry with a few mentions of forced heternormative familial obligations. Fade to black spice but lots of kissing and alluding to sexual acts. Invasion of privacy and public outing without permission.
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia, Biphobia, Sexual content, and Religious bigotry