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Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Alex Claremont-Diaz is the First Son of the President of the United States and his nemesis is His Royal Highness Henry the Prince of Wales. When a accident occurs with the two young men ruining the latest Royal Wedding to manage geopolitical standings the two are set up to pretend to be best friends… which turns into something so much better.
This queer joy story is beautiful, heartwarming and just simply wonderful! This was a reread for me due to the movie coming to my living room screen! 😍😍 and it’s so much sweeter than I remember it being the first time! If you’ve been needing an excuse to read this book of joy - this is officially your excuse! Because trust me, when this bad boy first came out - I thought it would be trash, but thanks to it being a popular read quickly I had to suss it out for myself and I adore it now. 🥹
Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Review in 2021:
I read Daisy Jones and the Six on the basis of 5 star reviews by other readers I often share opinions on ratings with and on the basis that I am a big fan of 1970s bands. About 100 odd pages in I considered not finishing this book. In the last 50 pages I thought I’d still only rate this 4 stars after it was picking up for me. By the end, this book deserved nothing less than 5 stars. Reid brought to life 1970s bands characters that were real, flawed and also verging on hero’s with the way some of them tackled difficult issues. This book will surprise you in all kinds of ways. Even if it’s not your usual genre, I encourage you read this, and if you’re like me and you’re not sure part way through - I endeavour you to finish it because Reid’s writing skills in this book are incredible.
Review in 2023:
Daisy Jones & The Six were the biggest band of the 1970s. So what happened to them? Following one final intoxicated performance by Daisy Jones in 1979 the band seemed to completely disappear. Told in an interview format we learn the truth.
I read Daisy Jones and the Six on the basis of 5 star reviews by other readers I often share opinions on ratings with and on the basis that I am a big fan of 1970s bands. About 100 odd pages in I considered not finishing this book. In the last 50 pages I thought I’d still only rate this 4 stars after it was picking up for me. By the end, this book deserved nothing less than 5 stars. Reid brought to life 1970s bands characters that were real, flawed and also verging on hero’s with the way some of them tackled difficult issues. This book will surprise you in all kinds of ways. Even if it’s not your usual genre, I encourage you read this, and if you’re like me and you’re not sure part way through - I endeavour you to finish it because Reid’s writing skills in this book are incredible.
Review in 2023:
Daisy Jones & The Six were the biggest band of the 1970s. So what happened to them? Following one final intoxicated performance by Daisy Jones in 1979 the band seemed to completely disappear. Told in an interview format we learn the truth.
This book is fictional with flavours of what really happened with Fleetwood Mac and many other bands of that era. Enticing and different this was a re-read for me to finally watch the show. The first time I read it I rated it 5 stars, when really in terms of enjoyment it really was probably a 3 to 3.5 stars. I read this two years ago and thought the end twist and writing style made it 5 stars, I still feel this way. But enjoyment wise I didn’t enjoy it as much as I did this time round. I’m also super excited to FINALLY watch the show and hear the songs and hear what they actually sound like! 🤪