A review by kristenlynn94
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

emotional 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

I really enjoyed Red, White, and Royal Blue! Reading this was a great way to start off the new year! I think Casey McQuiston did a great job with pacing the novel - both with the plot itself and the relationship between the main characters, Alex and Henry. It's a very cute, heartwarming novel. For instance, I love Alex and Henry's emails to each other! So cute! Yes, it's true that Red, White, and Royal Blue did feel sort of like a rom-com. But, the political plot line added a lot of depth to the story (Alex's mother and her campaign to become reelected as the FLOTUS - though, I loved how she was always a mom first). I will say,
the "stalking reveal" was a big plot twist for me
. And, of course, I loved seeing diversity represented throughout the novel. It was very hopeful and uplifting, especially towards the end of the novel.
I loved how McQuiston portrayed the public supporting Alex and Henry's relationship because it reflects the progression within everyday society. And, the scene in which Henry looks out the window to see the crowd of supporters just touched my heart! Though, (and I hate to say this! Ugh!), I thought Henry's mom threatening the Queen and "winning that battle" was kind of unrealistic in my opinion
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