I received a free ebook version of this from Netgalley. Thankyou to both Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this! My review is still honest.

I don't really know what to say. I finally found a romance that I like as much as The Hating Game, my all time favourite romance, and I am damn picky with my romances! This will be one to watch this year for sure.
In a nutshell, this is an enemies to lovers romance between the first son of the USA and the prince of England, and oh my, was it good! There aren't many romances that can have me feeling butterflies and rainbows within the first 10% of the book,and actually have that continue for the whole thing. Henry and Alex are literally everything, and the way they fought for their love and defied hetero-normative expectations just made this book so brilliant. With both being in a position of public scrutiny, it allowed for some really amazing discussions on sexuality and how people perceive it. They're not the only queer characters either, which is something that is always great to read. But it's not just a good gay romance-it's a good romance full stop. The tension and relationship development was just spot on, and I was shipping them so hard the whole time.
This book was also very, very funny! It surprised me how hilarious I found this, especially with some of the email and text conversations they had, and their banter/insults with each other. McQuiston must really just get my sense of humour! On a serious note, it also had very touching moments to do with the fact that Alex is white/latinx and how he feels about that being in the public eye, and the fact that his mother is the first female president. The political stuff was actually really interesting-it gives an insight into how American politics works, and of course, has parallels to the 2016 election and the current times. It added an extra dimension of plot that really worked for me, and made the ending just that icing on the cake.
This is a new favourite for me, and I have no doubt it will feature on 'favourite books of the year' lists for many people. I would love to see more from Casey McQuiston.

WOW. This book was amazing.

Red, White, and Royal Blue is the story of Alex, the first son of the US and Henry, the Prince of Wales who fall in love and have to navigate the complexities of their budding romance as well as deal with the political fallout of their international love scandal. The love story is so deep, and moving, and relatable. It's probably the most realistic look at modern day love and dating for 20-somethings with all of trapping of modern technology that I've read. I was blown away by how much I was rooting for this couple. This book also happens to be extremely timely and relevant with all of the political implications of their love story when really all it should be is just that, a love story.

I would highly recommend this book.

I received an ARC of this novel from Netgalley in exchange for my review. I was very excited to read this book as it has gotten so much positive press, and I was not disappointed! It was the love story of Alex Claremont-Diaz, whose mother is POTUS and Prince Henry heir to the throne of England! I was a little skeptical about how this story could be written without it becoming silly-but Casey McQuiston did a fabulous job of not trivializing any of the plot lines! This story was just so positive and uplifting that you couldn't help but cheer for all of the characters in this story. Many people have written in great detail about the plot lines in this story so I won't break it down, but if you are looking for a great read-with many characters that don't get enough time in current fiction, this is your book.

I particularly loved this book.

I requested it because a TON of people were talking about it via Twitter, but knew nothing about it. It wasn't exactly what I expected. For some reason I thought it was going to be YA instead of NA. I don't typically read much NA, but as I got invested in the will they/won't they and couldn't put it down because of the banter. I particularly LOVED the conversation between Nora and Alex when he was in the midst of his sexual crisis.

All in all the book felt like a grown-up version of The Princess Diaries and I couldn't stop reading once I started.

“Is it possible you willfully forgot about the biggest international event of the year because you don’t want to see your arch nemesis?”

I honestly do not think that any book has made me happier than Red, White & Royal Blue, ever. I laughed, I swooned, I cried, but, most importantly, I finished the last page and felt such a powerful amount of hope that transcends any amount of words that I could possibly string together for this review. This is easily the best debut novel I’ve ever read, and I wouldn’t be surprised in the slightest if it ends up being my favorite book of the entire year.

First off, in this story, the characters are living in a world where the President of the United States is a democratic woman who was elected after Obama, and her 2020 reelection is quickly approaching. And I just need to take a minute to… *cries forever*! But this book really focuses on two young men, who happen to be very much in the media’s spotlight 24/7, because of the families they were born into. Oh, and one of them happens to be the First Son of the President, and up until this point he thought he was straight, that is until he finally is forced to spend time with his arch nemesis. And I’ll be damned, but this book made me simultaneously believe in love and believe in America.

➽ Alexander Gabriel Claremont-Diaz - The First Son, who is quickly realizing that he is bisexual, but slowly coming out to those he feels safe with. Alex is also biracial (Mexican and white) and (thanks to my beautiful friend Alienor) confirmed to have ADHD!

“Straight people, he thinks, probably don’t spend this much time convincing themselves they’re straight.”

➽ Henry George Edward James Fox-Mountchristen-Windsor - A Prince of England, who is closeted gay to many in his family (and to all media), because he constantly feels the weight of the expectations placed on him by his family and his country.

“O, fathers of my bloodline! O, ye kings of olde! Take this crown from me, bury me in my ancestral soil. If only you had known the mighty work of thine loins would be undone by a gay heir who likes it when American boys with chin dimples are mean to him.”

Alex has followed Henry and his fame long before his mother became president. But at the start of this novel, both men officially meet, but quickly get into a very messy predicament at a royal wedding they were both attending, which ends up being a PR nightmare for both countries, but especially for Alex’s mom, who is up for reelection. So, they are both kind of forced to fake a friendship to appease the press to save face. But a fake friendship quickly turns to a romance, that leaves both men questioning what they are willing to risk, while the press is always watching.

“First, you’ve been, like, Draco Malfoy–level obsessed with Henry for years—do not interrupt me—and since the royal wedding, you’ve gotten his phone number and used it not to set up any appearances but instead to long-distance flirt with him all day every day.”

I also wanted to make sure that I stated in my review that the author is queer (I believe they ID as bisexual, like Alex!) And even though Alex and Henry are obviously queer in their m/m relationship, this book also has such a beautiful and full cast of diverse side characters! I’m completely willing to give my life for June, Nora, Pez, and Bea, right this very second.

Like, I absolutely loved the side characters in this book. Also, you all know that I am always here for strong sibling relationships, and this book has that in spades! Alex’s family in general was everything to me; both of his parents being so supportive and always putting him (and his pace) first really meant a lot to me and makes me so soft just thinking about it. Seriously, this book is found family and blood family goals.

The banter and one-liners were perfection. This author completely understands what it is like to speak and text in your twenties, and they have mastered the craft to perfection. I was either cackling like a banshee or clutching my pearls with heart eyes during all of Alex and Henry’s exchanges. Also, since there is an ocean in-between these two, they correspond a lot of the time through emails, all of which added five years to my life.

Speaking of those emails, the romance in this is just truly a tier above the rest! The dynamic that Henry and Alex are forced into, and then the new dynamics they are forced to overcome, makes for something that you can’t help but root for with everything in your soul. Also, they are truly polar opposites with their personalities, but seeing them together truly feels like you are witnessing soulmates interact. I hate to say this but, your OTP could never.

And obviously because of the setup of this novel, this book does not shy away from US politics, and you should for sure know that going in. But the most tears I shed in this book was when Alex talked about what he felt like to be a biracial kid, and how America truly is a melting pot of immigrants and how that is something beautiful, and should be celebrated, not shamed and something that people consider to be a crime.

This is a book about two men, both in their early- twenties, discovering what they want for their lives and for their countries. Both for themselves and together. In a world that is cruelly unaccepting to anyone who isn’t white and straight, or who are just deemed different. They find friendship, they find love, and they find their voices. And to this Filipino American, pansexual, whose grandparents are both immigrants, who a lot of times really struggles to find their own voice, it meant the world to me. I’ll carry this book with me forever and always.

Overall, this book was just everything I’ve ever wanted. Put your library holds and preorders in now, because I know that so many readers are not only going to fall in love with this tale, but it is going to be one of their favorites for the rest of their lives. I promise you, it is truly that good, and this truly feels like a once in a lifetime book. Casey McQuiston has created something that is going to mean so much to so many readers, and this book is going to bring so much joy to our much-needed world. I’m just forever thankful that I was able to escape into it for a little while, while doing everything I can to make my country's 2020 and on just as hopeful.

Wow, this book was EVEN BETTER than I had dared hope. : )

I'd initially held off on requesting this book until early reviews hit Goodreads because:

1.) Royal*anything* usually bores me to tears.

2.) So do books involving politics of any shape or form.

But this story was a delicious mix of drama, angst, excitement and, most importantly, hope.

I loved both First Son Alex and HRH Prince Henry right from the get go, as they first snarked their way into my heart, then as feelings began to develop, gave me enough banter to keep me laughing every few pages.

I also found the side characters to be a delight, from First Daughter June to Second Daughter Nora to Princess Beatrice to Alex's parents and friends. They were all worthy of their places in the story, only adding to my level of interest.

As the story began, Alex's intense dislike for "HRH Prince Dickhead" wasn't really addressed in-depth; however, once their first meeting was detailed out, I have to admit that I didn't care much for Henry, either.

Then after they were forced to spend time together as pretend BFF's, trying to undo damage to international relations at a Royal wedding, Henry's staunch facade began to slip and we got to see glimpses of the boy behind the unfeeling, arrogant mask. And I *loved* him from there on out.

This was basically your "boy is enamored of boy, finally meets boy, get slighted by boy, hates boy, then they work through their shit, eventually falling madly in love" story and it totally worked for me.

Yes, there was lots of political speak, with Alex's mother being POTUS, and Henry's grandmother being the Queen of England, but it never got to be too much, as humor, feelings, and just... *realness* permeated the pages.

There was also a ton of political intrigue, with an unexpected act of betrayal, which I felt made the book more than less interesting for me. That was a big ole' shock and a departure from my norm, let me tell you.

I did have a few niggles, Firstly, at 432 (reported) pages, the story felt suuuuuper long, although I never found myself bored. At times, the pacing felt a bit on the slow side, but the humor did its job in keeping me engaged.

Secondly, OMMFG, Henry's propensity to imitate Carl Lewis, pulling a runner and ghosting Alex on more than one occasion, nearly drove me to goddamn drink. True story.

But Alex wasn't one to be ignored, fortunately, so if a bitch needed read, he was the right man for the job, always pulling these two adorable dumbasses back onto The Road to True Love, capitalized, because it's 'a thing' .

I'm extremely happy that I stepped out of my usual comfort zone and gave this book a chance, and would rate it at around 4.75 stars for the humor and feels.

Red, White, & Royal Blue was a really cute book! I loved the light-hearted take on serious issues. It was an enjoyable alternative reality. It was such a fun read with interesting characters.

I‘m going to start this review with the biggest beef I have with this book, one that distracted and annoyed me every single time it was mentioned: there is no such thing as „the Prince of England“. I know this is supposed to be an alternate reality, but since the basic political setup and such seems to be the same, this expression grated on me. More on this later in this review, but maybe at this stage this can still be changed.

The first time I tried reading this, I couldn’t get into it because of the present tense. It’s not my favorite narrative style, but after letting it rest for a week or so I gave it another try and found it didn’t bother me as much anymore. And for about half of the book, I was really happy I gave it another chance.
Let’s focus on the good stuff first: it’s a fun romantic comedy set in an alternate reality where a Mexican-America became president in 2016, and her son falls in love with Henry, an English prince (third in line for the throne, if I count correctly). Alex and Henry‘s love story is actually a kind of „enemy-to-lovers“ story, and it is really sweet and appropriately dramatic towards the end of the book. I also liked that Alex was bisexual, since bisexual rep is something I‘m always happy about.

Basically this book is set in a liberal dream world, and there is nothing inherently wrong about that (except that sometimes that felt almost like a parody to me, but I can be cynical). I still had trouble really liking it, for several reasons.

One, the book is too long. The middle part especially dragged on and on, and I still never got invested into the re-election campaign.
Two, the whole „the Prince of England“ business seems to be a symptom of a bigger problem: every scene set in England lacks texture compared to the stuff set in the U.S., maybe with the exception of the V&A scene (which I still had trouble suspending my disbelief for). It seems like the author, who is from the U.S. had trouble writing convincingly about England. It certainly didn’t convince me. And just, with titles and such, it would be nice if U.S. authors did a little research (when you google „prince of England“ there is a whole bunch of articles saying there is no such thing, and I also wouldn’t call any English prince the leader of its nation). I know I keep harping on about this, but that bit pretty much ruined the book for me because it kept pulling me out of the story, so I feel like I earned the right to complain.

Lastly, while I liked the way the sex was behind closed doors (or whatever you want to call it), of course once again anal sex is „the emotionally valid“ sex act, the one that make the main character realize his feelings. I thought we were past that, but apparently not. (I could rant about this for ages, really.)

So yeah. I suspect that this going to be wildly successful, somewhere along the lines of „Love, Simon“, but unfortunately it didn’t win me over.

A fun read and something different than your average romance. However, the main character of Alex is really unlikeable in the beginning and I almost stopped reading. However, he starts to grow later. While the transitions try to be different sometimes they’re not so smooth. The last chapter was quite drawn out.

I felt this book was a tackles some very relevant issues happening in the world today, in a very cute and relatable way. I loved that it took on politics, international relations, learning to be ok with who you are, women in politics, LGBTQ+, and minorities in all of the above situations. This is a book people need in their lives.

I was highly anticipating this book since I first heard of it July 2018. When I received it on my kindle I was almost too afraid to start. Would it live up to the hype in my head? Could it possibly be as interesting as I was imagining? Simply, the answer is HECK YES! From the very beginning I adored the relationship between Alex, June and Nora. ( The children of the President of the United States and the granddaughter of the Vice President respectively). The trio heads to London to attend the royal wedding of the eldest Prince of England. While there, Alex runs in to his nemesis, the younger heir, Prince Henry. As they trade words, they accidentally crash in to the $75,000 wedding cake causing an international stir.

"As your mother, I can appreciate that maybe this isn't your fault, but as the president, all I want is to have the CIA fake your death and ride the dead-kid sympathy into a second term."

With an international incident on their hands, both teams decide to arrange some PR opportunities where Alex and Henry can try to convince the world that they are the best of friends, instead of the enemies they seem to be. After dreading the forced time together, they realize they have more in common than they think and actually become true friends. Long talks, texts and frequent visits soon spark more feelings than just friendship.

"Okay," he says. "I'm into making history."

There is no back and forth. Once Alex realizes and accepts that he is bi-sexual, he is all in with Henry. They share themselves and their lives with one another. Their relationship evolves just as any two average people's would. The only issue, they aren't average.
Once everyone finds out, it is damage control time. People are briefed. Statements are made. The best yet, The President of the United States makes a power point for Alex and all you need to know to be assured it is amazing is to know that one slide reads, "FEDERAL FUNDING, TRAVEL EXPENSES, BOOTY CALLS, AND YOU" Seriously a priceless chapter that had me nervous and giggling all at once.

"Diaz, you insane, hopeless romantic little shit," says the voice of the President of the United States, muffled in the bed, "it had better be forever. Be safe."

I thoroughly enjoyed the banter between the family and that we, as readers, got to see not just the President, but the mom side also. McQuinston also refreshes us with a fully functional modern-day family. Highly visible divorced parents are able to co-parent while the step-dad is also in the picture. SUCH a nice change.
Casey MqQuiston is now an automatic 1 click author for me. This novel is absolutely everything a reader could ask for. I heard about this book 8 months before I was lucky enough to read it and was somewhat worried it would not be able to live up to the expectations I had built up in my head. In the first chapter I could tell this was not going to be the case. This book not only met my high expectations but far exceeded them! I wish I could give this more than 5 stars. You definitely want to read this book to see what happens with Alex and Henry. (PS can we PLEASE get a book for June?)

An unbelievably adorable, feel-good romance about the First Son falling for the prince of England. It's enemies to lovers at it's finest-- and in the White House! This book was honestly exactly what I needed right now with the state of the world / politics. It didn't paint a perfect world free of problems, but at least a hopeful one where we can find a way to overcome those problems together. Did I mention the adorableness? Honestly, I can't recommend it enough.

It’s almost difficult to put into words just how much this book touched me on a personal level. It so beautifully captures the feeling of be a queer dude in your early twenties, stays grounded in reality while also perfectly executing the more fairy tale-esque aspects that one would expect from a plot about the FSOTUS falling in love with a Prince?

Alex’s voice throughout the book was incredibly refreshing, the amount of times that I laughed or smiled or had a knee jerk positive reaction to something that was happening on the page are too numerous for me to even try an ballpark a number. He felt like a person I could know, that I do know, even side characters like June and Nora or Henry’s sister Bea were all realized in a way that brought a smile to my face. Tertiary character like Queen Mary or President Claremont at times felt less three dimensional, but never in a way that I felt that the narrative was suffering because of it.

Initially I was worried at how the novel seemed to be paced. We seemed to be covering a lot of ground in a very short amount of time, months seemed to be elapsing at a pace where I wasn’t sure if it was wise. By around the forty percent mark though I was confident with how the the pacing was being handled, yes the novel does cover a lot of ground and there are quite a few beats, but none of it felt rushed or hurried. All of the big character moments still felt authentic and genuine and not like they were being pushed in because we needed to get this character to this specific emotion. I think the fact that there were moment in the narrative where the book paused, took a breath and delivered some really amazing character moments really helped. There are some seriously incredible monologue moments where characters are given the opportunity to make speeches that simply melted me. There was multiple moments where I was nearly moved to tears by how much McQuiston had made me care for this characters.

The only real issue I have with the book is in the last twenty percent with how and who is revealed to have betrayed a character. It was the only part of the book that didn’t feel true to me. I do think that the subject matter was handled appropriately, and in terms of a political motivation it made sense, but I feel like the reader isn’t as attached to the character making the revelation as they should be for it to work. I know that they were an important person in Alex’s life, and they appear a couple of times before that and you did get a sense of the importance they played, but the explanation almost felt too tied up in a bow. For a romance novel that’s not necessarily even a bad thing, it’s just that specific plot point didn’t make me feel the way it was meant to, and that’s purely a subjective thing. I don’t think that nearly as many readers will have the same issue that I did.

Overall I love this book with my whole heart and soul, I didn’t realize how much queer characters in their twenties was a thing that I needed in my life until I had it. I can’t imagine my life without them, and I honestly can’t adequately say how much I loved the experience of getting to be on this journey with these characters.

If you've been on goodreads you definitely will have seen this book being read/shelved on your timeline. I wanted to get into the hype train too, luckily for me I got an ARC.

The romance is an intercontinental affair, the president's son and the prince of England. You can imagine the ramifications for the Prince of England saying he's gay even in these modern times and I think that's what this book focuses on.

I was expecting more time with Alex and Henry but instead we had to deal with the politics. I usually avoid politics in books so for me it was a bit dull. I had seen several tags saying this was a enemies to lovers book, it really wasn't. They had a tussle and that was it, there was no "hate to love" involved and that was a bit of a letdown for for me.

Still, it was a terrific book so if you don't mind reading about politics then this book is the one for you. I really liked Henry and I wish we had gotten his POV as well

Oh man, this was a book I didn't know I needed. This book was both fluffy joy and a cathartic cry session.

I don't think I've ever been happier to receive an e-arc. In 2019 this book was a reflection of where we should be as a country.

So much love.

At one point while texting a friend about it all I could say was "f*** me up" cause that's what it did.

Adored this book. Full of feelings, tension, edgy and raw.
Alex and Henry, along with June, Nora and
Pez, are teens of today despite their positions and wealth.
Love how progressive this story is.
Way to go.

I LOVED this book. The characters were easy to love and the story captured my attention immediately. The characters were well fleshed-out and developed, which I always appreciate. This story was a great take on the hate-to-love trope. The only thing I believe this book could benefit from is being told in 1st person instead of 3rd person point of view.

Okay, look, I don’t even know how to start this review so I’m just going to apologize in advance for my fangirling, because honestly, it’s really just NOT fair at all that we’re less than three months into the year and I’ve probably already found my favorite book of the year. I mean, HOLY HELL, Y’ALL, THIS IS SO GOOD.

I mean, this book is exactly what I’m referring to when I say that romance thrives on tropes and that we should embrace tropes more often because, seriously—international relations? Reluctant royals? Enemies-to-friends-to-lovers? Fake friendships? Fake dating? IT’S ALL HERE AND IT’S BEAUTIFUL.

When I say I loved this book, I’m worried that you’re interpreting it as, “wow, Destiny enjoyed this book,” when what I mean is, “I had to stop looking through my highlights for quotes to use because I was getting derailed by rereading all of my favorite parts and I’m legitimately tempted to reread this book right now even though I just finished it less than 24 hours ago.”

There are so many freaking adorable characters that I want to cherish forever. I mean, SO MANY. And they’re all so flawlessly and casually diverse and precious and wonderful.
✨ Alex: First Son, biracial (white/Latinx), bisexual, hilarious, vaguely full of himself in the best way
👑 Henry: Prince, gaaaaay, softest bean ever
📰 June: First Daughter, biracial (white/Latinx), #squadmom for life, honestly gave me total queer vibes so can we please get a sequel confirming this??
💻 Nora: Alex and June’s bestie, bisexual, geeky AF, computer hacker and data analyst extraordinaire, endlessly hilarious (“still waters, deep dicking”)
🎤 Bea: Henry’s sister, former cocaine addict, sweet and feisty as hell, also queer AF and I’ll not hear any arguments
💎 Pez: Henry’s best friend, massive philanthropist, fashionista, no regard for societal gender roles (despite these last two things I’m tempted to think Pez is the Token Straight™ in the Super Six)

I could gush forever, honestly. And the humor in this story! I laughed out loud so many times. And the swooning! There’s a fair amount of sex (though the scenes are all tame and mostly vague if that’s something you’re worried about), and even when everyone is fully clothed, the tension is off the charts. They’re so sweet together and they wear their little hearts on their sleeves and I adored everything about the perfect OTP that is Alex and Henry. ♥ Also, their text and email conversations? KILL ME WITH CUTENESS, CASEY MCQUISTON, JUST DO IT.

I think the last thing I want to say is just how optimistic and downright hopeful this book is. Without spoiling anything, there’s a scene towards the end that is just pure queer affirmation and support and love and it had me bawling the happiest tears at the thought. The world is a really ugly place sometimes (especially in US politics lately) and I cherished every moment of this escape and this view into what we’re hopefully moving towards.

🎵 Plenty of heart and plenty of hope

OooooooooCaseyM-C, whose fresh voice comes sweepin' down the plain
And the sparkling banter, sure smells sweet
When the wit slashes down like a blade

(IDK what's gotten into me here, just go with it)

OoooooCaseyM-C, ev'ry word made me wish for a world
Without an Orange One whose
Makin' a fool of himself while
We all know we can do better for this land
This land we belong to is grand!

And whether we say White House Trio or Super Six!
Or Alex and Henry-AY!
We're only sayin'
You're doin' fine, OoooooCaseyM-C!
OooooooCaseyM-C, OK!

(going a lil off script with this last bit)

BLUE Texas in 2020! WOO! 🎵




Anyhoo, I think it's safe to say if a book makes you break into show tunes, it's prolly pretty great. This story was exactly what I needed-light, fluffy and warmed me up from the inside out with its hopefulness and optimism. Part enemies to lovers story and part coming of age story, it's smart and engaging and delivers some much needed escapism with the added bonus of being deliciously swoony. Alex and Henry fall hard but not fast which I appreciated.

He kisses Henry until it feels like he can't breathe, until it feels like he's going to forget both of their names and titles, until they're only two people tangled up in a dark room making a brilliant, epic, unstoppable mistake.

The banter is delightful and Henry's razor sharp wit made me snortle time and time again. The Star Wars debates (#TeamAlex here; it's sad how wrong Henry is in his wrongness), the Harry Potter references and the correspondence whether it be text or email all brought a smile to my face and the excerpts that ended their emails? Three words: squishy marshmallow goo. Told exclusively from Alex's POV and, admittedly, there were times I wished for Henry's but the dialogue and correspondence went a long way, and in the end this is really Alex's journey of self discovery so it's fitting that he tell it.

They bring out the best in each other even when they're sniping at the other and when all that pent up frustration and desire morphs into something more it was electric.

Should I tell you that when we're apart, your body comes back to me in dreams? That when I sleep, I see you, the dip of your waist, the freckle above your hip, and when I wake up in the morning, it feels like I've just been with you, the phantom touch of your hand on the back of my neck fresh and not imagined? That I can feel your skin against mine, and it makes every bone in my body ache? That, for a few moments, I can hold my breath and be back there with you, in a dream, in a thousand rooms, nowhere at all?

I never expected to fall in love with all these characters like I did, not just Alex and Henry but June, Pez, Oscar, Ellen, Cash, Zahra, Shaan and most notably Nora. Nora is my hero. All of them are well crafted. All of them love each other and mostly importantly they have fun together. They all read age appropriate. If there were to be more stories in this universe, I would not be mad about that. At all.

The effort that McQuiston put into developing not only these characters but the romance was striking and the care she took in folding in geopolitical and domestic issues with aplomb combined with her seamless integration of diversity, got my attention. Sure, you have to suspend a little disbelief but the heart of what's being addressed is a troubling reality that she didn't shy away from addressing; she just put a more hopeful spin on it.

A spin, that I might add, I would get decked out in sparkly shoes, a tutu, ready for some epic heel clicking and am fully prepared to offer to do something unpleasant. Not illegal or amoral, mind, but unpleasant like voluntarily ingesting jicama 🤢🤢🤢 to make this alt-reality a reality. Just point me in the right direction. I'm ready for duty!

Last but certainly not least, Texas! YYYYYYAAAASSSSSSSS!!!!! BBQ ribs and elotes and lazy summer days and a sky so blue it'll take your breath away FTW! It always ramps up the appeal of a book when I can connect on such a visceral level like I did here. Coupled with the fact that I share the deep and abiding hope that Texas will be a battleground state in 2020 deepened my connection to it.

My quibbles are minor, namely that I think it could've been tighter. Some parts of the narrative I thought were long-winded. Time could've been demarcated better, though that could get cleaned up before it's officially released. If so, someone let me know and I'll bump my rating up to 4.75 stars.

So, if you're interested in a feel good and swoony escapism from the superbadawful 24/7 news, then give Red, White & Royal Blue a whirl.

An ARC was provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I loved it! I'm feeling way too much at the moment.

I laughed so much, I cried, and I loved how this book gave me a profound sense of hope.

The enemies to lovers relationship is so well done. From sworn enemies to you're all I can think about.

The ending was beautiful and perfect in every way. I had goosebumps and tears in my eyes during those last chapters. My heart is so entirely full, it's nearly overflowing. This book has some serious heart to it. I recommend with my entire body and soul.