This adult rom-com features the First Son and the Prince of Wales falling in love. It reads like fanfic: full of feels, all about that character development, and lots of *canoodling*. Indeed, if Rainbow Rowell's Carry On and The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan had a baby, it would be Red, White, and Royal Blue.

When this comes out in June it will be the perfect beach read: lots of kissing, lots of adorable banter, and an all-around feel-good book. However, as I gobble it up in mid-October, less than one month before Beto O'Rourke takes on Ted Cruz as the Texas Senator on Election Day, I also wish it were available to the masses now. You see, Alex's mom, the president, is from Texas, and there is quite an inspiring b-story in regards to the state of Texas Turning Blue. This storyline could be morale-boosting in a time when we are working so hard to turn the tide in Texas, to help move Texas along to a greener, more progressive, side. I have friends that I'd love to hand it to, saying, "Read this! It'll help you not lose sight of our goal for November!"

It may be too early to call this book my favorite romance of 2019, but I'm just going to come out and say it: this is my favorite romance of 2019. This book is a soothing balm in the midst of our current political nightmare. It’s not a cure, but it’s a catharsis. It’s the post-2016 alternate universe I dream we were all living in. Basically, I was delighted from beginning to end. Filled with humor, heart, and a ridiculous amount of charm, I almost wish I could erase my memory of reading just so I can read it for the first time all over again. It's a rare book that has that effect on me.

RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE is a strong start for a debut author with such a strong sense of voice. In the fact, the tone and voice was probably my favorite thing while reading because it hit such a niche of humor that was right up my alley. Think THE HATING GAME with a pinch of celebrity and political bite. I’m impressed and beguiled and already counting down until McQuiston’s next novel. I have no doubt this will be a new favorite for many come 2019.