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A review by clairebartholomew549
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
2023 review: I had the urge to reread this book after watching the movie, and, just like the first time I read it, I grinned from ear to ear the whole book :)
2020 review: This book was so tremendously uplifting. I found myself smiling the whole time and will recommend it to everyone I know. The romance itself is absolutely breathtaking and pure - McQuiston perfectly conjures the feelings of home and peace and belonging and being known, and it’s so inspirational how Alex and Henry make each other the best versions of themselves. So cheesy, but the love is so true and clear throughout the book. The emails made me flat out weep, and I savored every word. What really stuck with me, though, was the world it depicted, an America that was slightly less racist and fucked up, that did elect a woman in 2016. McQuiston is unflinching in her depiction of everything right and wrong with American politics and culture in general (unlike American Royals, which I read earlier this year and liked but felt it ignored a lot of the equity issues at play), and the honesty really struck me. I also loved how it felt hopeful anyway, because I have to believe there’s hope for our country. Overall, one of my all time favorite books.
2020 review: This book was so tremendously uplifting. I found myself smiling the whole time and will recommend it to everyone I know. The romance itself is absolutely breathtaking and pure - McQuiston perfectly conjures the feelings of home and peace and belonging and being known, and it’s so inspirational how Alex and Henry make each other the best versions of themselves. So cheesy, but the love is so true and clear throughout the book. The emails made me flat out weep, and I savored every word. What really stuck with me, though, was the world it depicted, an America that was slightly less racist and fucked up, that did elect a woman in 2016. McQuiston is unflinching in her depiction of everything right and wrong with American politics and culture in general (unlike American Royals, which I read earlier this year and liked but felt it ignored a lot of the equity issues at play), and the honesty really struck me. I also loved how it felt hopeful anyway, because I have to believe there’s hope for our country. Overall, one of my all time favorite books.