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A review by jai_98
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
5.0
Red, White & Royal Blue – Honestly, I don’t know where to start. This cute, fluffy, LGBT romance absolutely broke me. I didn’t know I would be a fan of enemies to lovers until it slapped me in the feels. From beginning to end Casey had me grinning from ear to ear and sitting on the edge of my seat hoping that Alex and Henry would just get together already. The only complaint I have is that it had to end.
From the moment that Alex meets Henry, you can feel the tension between the two that is quite clearly the elephant in the room from the outset. The chemistry the pair have when they are together is unmatched by any romance I have read before and left me in tears at so many points (yes as cold as my heart is it can be melted every so often). The fact that Alex was so blissfully unaware of what his feeling for Henry meant but Henry was constantly waiting for him with such hope is something that I’m sure every reader is familiar with. Despite being from wealthy families within the public eye, this story is, at its core, one of hope that readers can relate to in one way or another. Whether it be breaking away from the norms in family traditions, coming out or even just being with someone your family don’t particularly like, Red, White & Royal Blue for many young readers with be the catalyst that begins a new journey for them into living life in their own way.
Romance aside the character development within this novel is stunning. I feel like the different POV’s throughout were perfectly equal where I was able to get to know each character through their own story. Casey also tackles issues with racism, gender, responsibility, and ethics and succeeds brilliantly and with such taste that it is subtle yet bold. It will leave you laughing, crying, laughing, and wishing it will never end. To say I have a new favourite book is an understatement! I will never stop recommending this book and therefore will secure its space as my first 5-star read.
From the moment that Alex meets Henry, you can feel the tension between the two that is quite clearly the elephant in the room from the outset. The chemistry the pair have when they are together is unmatched by any romance I have read before and left me in tears at so many points (yes as cold as my heart is it can be melted every so often). The fact that Alex was so blissfully unaware of what his feeling for Henry meant but Henry was constantly waiting for him with such hope is something that I’m sure every reader is familiar with. Despite being from wealthy families within the public eye, this story is, at its core, one of hope that readers can relate to in one way or another. Whether it be breaking away from the norms in family traditions, coming out or even just being with someone your family don’t particularly like, Red, White & Royal Blue for many young readers with be the catalyst that begins a new journey for them into living life in their own way.
Romance aside the character development within this novel is stunning. I feel like the different POV’s throughout were perfectly equal where I was able to get to know each character through their own story. Casey also tackles issues with racism, gender, responsibility, and ethics and succeeds brilliantly and with such taste that it is subtle yet bold. It will leave you laughing, crying, laughing, and wishing it will never end. To say I have a new favourite book is an understatement! I will never stop recommending this book and therefore will secure its space as my first 5-star read.