Red, White & Royal Blue: Collector's Edition: A Novel

I wanted to read this book after watching the movie and I absolutely loved it. Character description, feelings,... everything was awesome. I literally had happy tears reading this book, just finished it.I recommend this to everyone to like sweet happy endings and swoon-worthy romances.

If you have came from the movie, you can have mix reviews. But I’ll say I liked it pretty well. Can give it a try.

Red, White & Royal Blue" is an enchanting journey that made me feel as though I had lived every moment alongside its vibrant characters. it's an experience that I've immersed myself in so deeply, it feels as though I've walked side by side with Alex and Henry through every twist and turn of their journey. Each page seemed to resonate with a personal connection, evoking emotions that were both genuine and intense. The book's ability to draw me in and make me feel like a part of its world is truly remarkable. The story's intricate details and heartfelt dialogues made the characters' experiences incredibly relatable, almost as if they were reflections of my own life. It's a rare gem that has left an indelible mark on me, much like a cherished memory. The thought of a movie adaptation only adds to the excitement, as it promises to bring this beautiful tale to life in a new and captivating way. I can't quite put my finger on why this story holds such a special place in my heart, but the book's magic is undeniable, and I was eagerly awaiting the movie to relive those cherished moments once again. And they did.

Where do I even begin? This has to be one of the best RomComs of the year!I picked up this book after watching the movie. I cannot believe I hadn't read this before. It had been on my TBR from a very long time but somehow I hadn't read it until now.I loved every single bit of this book. It had everything I ever wanted in a book. Best romance. Best main characters. Best plot. Also best side characters? I mean, can you believe it?There is so much background information for both the main characters in the book that was not fully implemented in the movie. Also, the emails exchanged between them? While watching the movie, I so badly wanted to read all the emails. The movie didn't have much screentime for it but the book captured every single email exchanged between them. I almost died of joy while reading them. God bless books and the extensive details they provide us readers!Alex and Henry are the best! I loved reading Alex's POV throughout the book. I would also love to read Henry's POV. Don't think that's possible though. What might be possible is a sequel. Although I would love a good sequel, I have mixed feelings about that. Because we all know how a sequel written purely as a fan service will turn out. Either way, this one is a fantastic book. I highly recommend it to everyone.

Well, the author is capable of some beautiful romantic prose. The love story between two most privileged offspring of the world starts off well enough. It is fun to read about their privileged lives filled with power corridors and secret service secrets, so to speak. The intimacy between siblings and friends is evocatively described and may be the real saving grace of this book, which should have ended 100 pages earlier. I would have skimmed over easily 60 pages plus, still really did not miss much.

The only qualm I have about this book is that the first chapter wasn’t good.It read like a bad wattpad book and rattled the expectations I had from the hype surrounding the book.And then, it took me on the most fantastic rollercoaster of emotions that left me curled up in my bed, clutching my kindle to my heart. All because of Alex and Henry.This book tugs at your heart, creeping in slowly like a puppy who only wants to be loved and in a matter of minutes, you come to this realization that you will go above and beyond for the puppy.I am not a fan of enemy-to-lover relationships. Not sure why but I’ve never seen a realistic one that I could really buy. But this just knocked that dislike out of the ballpark and turned me into a fan.(From this point on, there are very mild spoilers)I shipped them the second they started bickering. Alex with his stupid ‘I secretly have a crush on you but will pretend to hate you’ remarks and Henry with his ‘I’m supposed to be stoic but you’re so freaking cute’. They made me laugh so hard, especially when they had to pretend to be friends and then when they realized they’d actually become friends. That scene with the turkeys left me gasping for air because it was just so hilarious.The progression of their relationship was so well-done, especially with how they slowly came to a point where they were just comfortable being themselves with each other. And this was all without them even meeting.And when they were going to meet again, I was clutching at my pearls with excitement. When I tell you that this book took me back to when I was a thirteen year old obsessed with reading, it was amazing how, as an adult, it is now rare that I find a gem of a book that leaves me sleepless, unproductive, and unwilling to do anything except reading.My final note: those emails were the DEATH of me. Every chapter in the second half made me emotional and I will die for Henry and Alex. I will die for them.

This is the first time I've read a romantic comedy that has LGBTQ+ protagonists and I loved it. Happily ever afters are happily ever afters regardless of gender and this book is feel good, mushy, cute, funny, full of personality, cliches and the perfect happy ending. It brought smiles, tears and all the warm fuzzy feelings that rom coms usually bring on. I thoroughly enjoyed this one.

Love the way it’s written.

Que história gostosa de ler! A personalidade dos personagens é bem desenvolvida, a história prende, dá vontade de saber o que vai acontecer, não deixa o leitor entediado, não dá vontade de parar de ler! Terminei o livro sentindo muita vontade de que tudo fosse real, que realmente tivéssemos essa revolução na nossa História. Muito bom! Ansiosa pelo lançamento do filme.

Red, White & Royal BlueCasey McQuiston2020422 pagesOverall Rating: 5/5MM Contemporary RomancePlot: Rising political star and overachiever Alex Claremont-Diaz gets a kick out of being a tabloid darling, thanks to his association with the most famous family in the world. Raised to work hard and dream big, the First Son of the United States is busy trying to finish college and become the youngest person ever elected to Congress. But those same tabloids he always laughs at won’t quit comparing him to the equally handsome and debonair First Son from Across the Sea, Prince Henry of the UK– as if the two are involved in a heated contest for Most Eligible Bachelor in the World or something. And Alex hates to lose any competition, especially if it involves his royal arch-nemesis.After an embarrassing public mishap occurs between the two young men during the middle of a contentious election season, some speedy damage control is required, forcing Alex and Henry into a fake friendship to help keep the peace between the two nations. And as it turns out, they have a lot more in common than they thought.First Take: This book will always hold a special place in my heart as the one that turned me on to dudes— as in gay romances. I was always afraid to dip my toes in the MM pond because it felt so forbidden, but then I picked up this book and never looked back. I was obsessed immediately. This book is so earnest and sweet and dang did it make me remember my own first love and the intense, I-will-die-without-you feelings that go along with that. Nothing gets me going like a high stakes forbidden love story with a strong emotional connection, and this book is that– political empires are at stake here, people! There may or may not (emphasis on may) be a gay awakening that is just so believable and beautiful to watch. And who doesn’t love the idea of a prince falling in love with a commoner? This one hit all my buttons.Characters: The story is told entirely from Alex’s perspective, so we get great insight into his thoughts and feelings. He is sarcastic, loud and playful, but not afraid to be serious and follow his heart when it points him in the right direction. Henry, on the other hand, is outwardly the epitome of “stiff upper lip” until you get to know him, and then all his ooey gooey sweetness comes out. He is passionate with a Capital P. There is also a great supporting cast, with Alex’s stylish and protective older sister, June, and super-smart number-crunching best friend, Nora. Special appearances by a no-nonsense Madame President with a heart of gold and aging queen who specializes in cold shoulders.Praises: There are so many things to praise about this book. Alex’s voice is so earnest and introspective, and I really enjoyed going with him on his journey of self-discovery. The romance is sweet and intensely emotional, and the high stakes feel real– my heart was racing to the very end. The writing has a sense of poetry and yearning that I really enjoyed. The story takes place in an alternate universe that felt both familiar and unique, and ultimately very relatable.Critiques: If I have one critique, it would be that it’s a tad heavy on the politics. I understand the author wrote this book in response to real-world events and the fear and uncertainty that people really felt at the time, and ultimately it is meant to be a story of hopes and dreams of what the world could be. That being said, the election process is a big part of the story and the politics lean pretty heavily democrat, which might alienate some people. I would hazard a guess that many of those alienated people aren’t terribly interested in MM romance, so it’s likely not a huge problem for most.Themes: Politics, Coming of Age, Contemporary Romance, Identity, Man v SocietyOverall Tone: Earnest, heartfelt tone with plenty of sarcasm and wit mixed inProse: Some of the descriptions are so vibrant and feel like poetry when you read them. This book is full of beautiful yearning.Steam: 3/5: The s*x scenes lack the nitty gritty details of some of the more erotic romances. They are sweet and meaningful and rather oblique– you have to use your imagination a bit.Trigger Warnings: Some discussion of the death of a family memberTropes: Fairytale, Bi awakening, Enemies-to-Lovers, Coming Out, Forbidden LoveKinks: NoneSwear Jar: 5/5: If you made this a drinking game, you’d be drunk AFMemorable quotes:“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.”“Should I tell you that when we’re apart, your body comes back to me in my dreams?”The lines of him are long and languid in the moonlight, and he’s so beautiful that Alex thinks this moment, the soft shadows and pale thighs and crooked smile, should be the portrait of Henry that goes down in history.He wants to match the new freckles across Henry’s nose to the stars above them and make him name the constellations.Worthy of a reread? Obviously. Already read this one like 4 times. I think I actually read it twice in one week– basically finished it and then immediately started over. It was that good.Stand-Alones, Prequels, Sequels, & Tangents: Stand-alone novel. Would dearly wish for a sequel but will likely be waiting in vain.Check out more romance reviews at The Hopeless Romanticist blog!

How am I even meant to begin to document my love for this book? 5 starts doesn't seem like enough. If I could give it 10, I would.The book follows the story of Alex, First Son of The United States, and his relationship with Henry, Prince of Wales. It got moments that'll make you laugh, like properly belly laugh, and others that will bring a tear to your eyes. Others that will make your heart feel warm and fuzzy and loved.This book is filled with romance and some pop-culture references and is just all around great fun. But above all that, the story and the way it's written really touched me.Alex's journey of figuring out he's bisexual and coming to terms with that and finding an outpouring of love and support from his his family and carving out his shipper group of friends really resonated with me - it was beautiful some. And the romantic relationship between him and Henry? It killed me how cute it was. You really, truly felt like you were witnessing 2 people in soil crushing, all consuming love with each other and it just got me!And can we just take a moment to talk about the representation? We've got bipoc characters, bisexual characters, gay characters, a pansexual character and a transgender character! We love to see it.100/10, 5-star read. Honestly, my favourite read so far of this year. I loved the way book ended, so warm and full of hope. But, I could also happily read more from this universe! If you're love queer romances, this book is a must read!

Amo la historia del libro y he terminado amando a Alex y Henry 😍

Book arrived in great condition. Enjoyed the read :)