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Red, White & Royal Blue

Casey McQuiston

Start date: June 1, 2019

Finish date: June 30, 2019

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Aug 25, 2022 Ashlyn rated it liked it · review of another edition

Favorite Quote:
"I love him on purpose."

Why I Decided to Read This:
This was a buddy read. I've been putting off reading this book since March after I read One Last Stop.

Plot:
Alex is the First Son, and Henry is a prince. When they ruin a $75,000 cake, they have to pretend like they are best friends. But the more time they talk and spend together, the more their feelings for each other grow.

Brief Thoughts:
I actually liked this book; however, there were a couple things I didn't love about it, whic ...more

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Jul 07, 2020 ❀ Crystal ✿ - PEACE ☮ LOVE ♥ BOOKS rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2020-read-list

I’ll be honest. If it wasn’t for a group challenge I may not have picked this book up and that would have been a huge ginormous mistake. This book was absolutely amazing, at times sure it was super cheesy or super emotional but hot damn if this book doesn't pack one hell of a punch. Closed minded idiots won’t like this book of course. The book is really so much more than just a relationship between two men. There’s a whole political aspect that really serves as an extra hurdle so for the heroes I’ll be honest. If it wasn’t for a group challenge I may not have picked this book up and that would have been a huge ginormous mistake. This book was absolutely amazing, at times sure it was super cheesy or super emotional but hot damn if this book doesn't pack one hell of a punch. Closed minded idiots won’t like this book of course. The book is really so much more than just a relationship between two men. There’s a whole political aspect that really serves as an extra hurdle so for the heroes Alex and Henry to overcome. The book brings up so many modern questions society needs to address immediately. People shouldn’t live in fear of who they are, who they love etc. Racism, bigotry, xenophobia they’re all bullshit and shouldn’t need even exist this far into mankind so existences. I won’t even touch on the whole monarchy and the farce about image lol. I absolutely loved the blend of American politics with British Royalty. Not to mention that the (sadly) fictional world the author sets is modern day US after the 2016 presidential election where Alex’s mother became the first female president. Even more amazing if a bit unbelievable was that she was divorced, from Texas, a Democrat and an open supporter of her bi racial bisexual son. ***Ughhhh moment of sadness/silence that this is not our reality in the US 😭😂😭*** Alex’s family were truly amazing people and I only wish everyone had such family’s and friends in their lives who always and without question support them and give zero shits about their sexual preference, gender etc.
Alex was a truly incredible character and I can’t help but admire him and his personal throughout the book. He’s beyond brave and confident, almost immediately accepting himself as bi after a surprise kiss from the Prince. Sure he had qualms about telling his sister and parents but who wouldn’t have some fear or hesitation. Boy even dove into his own past, did research to better understand himself and what he wanted. Honestly he’s just a great character overall, truly humble and normal even in the crazy world he lives in. This wasn’t just a good book (no matter how lame this may sound) instead this book was an experience. Such a great read everyone should favor themselves by reading. Great great book. ...more

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Jun 14, 2025 Shannon The Co-Captain rated it did not like it · review of another edition

Shelves: audio, 2025, waste-of-time, mm, overrated, enemies-to-lovers, page-to-screen, jun-2025

I don’t even know where to start with this. I just knew I would love it going in. British royal prince + the first son = sign me up. About 30% in I kept thinking to myself…”WTF did I sign up for?” There really aren’t any pros so I’m skipping straight to the cons.

ZERO chemistry between Henry and Alex. At least Henry was bit likable and believable as a character. Alex was smart and driven one minute and then immature and childish the next. I hate instalove and that really wasn’t the case here… it ...more

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Apr 11, 2024 Elina Mäkitalo rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2024-helmet-haaste

On kiva löytää jokin uusi kirjailija, joka osaa kirjoittaa hyvin. Ja niin tämä teki. Tosin aluksi oli hieman ehkä imelä, mutta parani loppua kohden huomattavan paljon ja nautin tämän kirjan lukemisesta. Tarinankerronta oli hyvää ja jouhevaa sekä mukaansa tempaavaa. Odotetunlainen loppu toki, mutta pidin. Minusta oli hyvä asia, että lähdettiin rikkomaan tiettyjä asioita kuten nainen (amerikan) presidenttinä jne. Kannattaa lukea. Ei olisi malttanut kirjaa laskea käsistään ollenkaan.

Kirja menee He ...more

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