minerva_library's profile picture

minerva_library 's review for:

Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
5.0
emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-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: Complicated

I really liked this book! It first came on my radar when I saw the movie trailer, and I decided that before watching it I’d like to read the book. Such a silly premise - son of president and son of the British monarch - meet and cause chaos only to realize that the other means more to them than they’d expect. 

I loved how this book explore the progression of their relationship over their texts, their emails, and their visits with each other. I loved that it gave space for them to be self-reflective and panic and the romance was well-written and entertaining. 

I can definitely see myself not only read it again, but maybe try listening to it, and watching the movie again. I know there’s a lot of people who didn’t enjoy this, but I think it executed the strangers to lovers trope well, the premise was fun and lighthearted with the right amount of emotion, and the ending was satisfying for the expected payoff of the book.