This is the book of the year!!!!!!! SO GOOD AND I NEVER WANTED IT TO BE DONE.

I love good bisexual representation because it is SO rare and Casey McQuiston pulled it off fabulously. It is so well written and makes you feel every character's emotions. I also loved the discussions about what it's like to be a POC or queer person in politics.

If you're in the mood for a super gay rom com mixed in with some politics, this book is for you. But let's be real, everyone should read this book because this story has something for all: romance, a female president, queerness, diversity, and some great jokes.

This book pulled all the heart strings and I just loved it so much. It results in a wonderful alternate universe that I wish I was a part of.

I've been eyeing this book for a while and I was lucky enough to be approved for this eARC through Netgalley. Thank you!

if you’re looking for any of the following:
1. a biracial, chaotic bisexual of a main character
2. amazing representation
3. a laugh out loud, butterflies-in-your-stomach, feel good novel
4. enemies to lovers to secret dating
Well, have I got the book for you my friend.

When I got Red, White and Royal Blue approved on my kindle I stopped everything I had planned to do that day to read this book and it was the best decision I could have made. I feel like the author looked into my soul when she wrote this novel because it had all my favourite tropes: enemies to lovers to secret dating? uh, sign me up! Henry and Alex's relationship throughout the whole novel was so wholesome, it was like a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day, I'm truly going to miss them but I know I'll be rereading this book very soon as it has quickly become one of my new favourites.
This book was everything I could have hoped for and more. Casey McQuiston has created the perfect queer rom-com with this novel; it had me laughing out loud every other minute because the way in which she creates witty dialogue between characters feels so real. From the pop-culture references (the pride and prejudice 2005 one's had me grinning from ear to ear) to Alex's smart ass mouth, I couldn't stop laughing.
The representation in this novel was incredible, our main character Alex is a half Mexican bisexual young man with a wide group of complex, diverse friends from all over the spectrum, I truly believe that there is something for everyone to see of themselves in this novel. Alex's bisexual storyline was handled very well, and the things he felt is something every person coming to terms of being of that orientation can relate to and I'm so happy that it reflected well in the book.
I can't wait for everyone to get their hands on this novel May 14th, this is a must read.

This was such a fun and lovely book! At its heart, it's a delightful romcom between a First Son and a British prince, but this book managed to be much more than just that. It had a lot of heart and tackled important issues about identity and relationships in a touching and poignant way. The story was also about more than just the romance: from the side characters' story lines to the presidential election, there was a lot to keep you engaged in the story, and all characters had their own distinct motivations and personalities independent of the central romantic plotline. This book was also unexpectedly funny: it's filled with pop culture references and snarky humor that were an absolute joy to read. If you want a feel-good romance that also touches on more serious issues and has deeply human characters, then give Red, White & Royal Blue a go!

It's rare that a book I couldn't help but highly anticipate actually lives up to my expectations, but this book did. It is, to be frank, a wildly captivating read. A painfully over-invested son of the 1st female US president (a legend!! we stan!!) falls face first from enmity into love with a painfully tight-laced British prince. An already delightful book of political snark & trope-tastic plot contrivances won me three hundred more times over as it blossomed into a coming of age epic & a romance of history-making proportions. What's more, there's a whole world here alongside the romance—one with well-developed friends & mentors, siblings & parents. One where hope springs out of a righteous, stubborn spite against the injustice of the status quo. One where conscientious goodness abounds. And most of all, where love wins. It's a world 2019!me needed badly, and one I think we all deserve the chance to know.

President Claremont is the first woman in the White House and about to run for reelection. Her brilliant, charming son Alex, has fallen in love for the first time. Living in the White House is not always easy, and Alex cannot wait to work on his mother’s campaign when he graduates from Georgetown in a few months. Together with his feisty sister and the Veep’s coding granddaughter they make up the White House Trio. As glamorous and adventurous as this seems (and it is!!) when the tabloids get hold of Alex’s private emails and texts it becomes a public scandal. The world learns that Alex’s secret relationship is with none other than Prince Henry of Wales, spare to the throne. While both American and British PR guru’s are in damage control Alex and Henry must figure out how they can live truthfully and not hurt their families. As their lives are turned upside down; witty, wonderful new author Casey McQuiston takes us on a rollercoaster of laughter, acceptance and hope. I have to admit this is the very first romantic story I have read of this nature and absolutely loved every minute of it. Incredible how this young debut author was able to imagine this alternative love story mixed with mainstream politics and harsh reality. Totally enjoyable, rom-com. A MUST read!!

I LOVE this book. I started it thinking it was just going to be a fun and sexy rom com. Which it was but it also had a deeper heart and I loved the presidential campaign plot line. It made me emotional because it’s an alternate reality I would love to live in.

Funny uplifting and looks at the image conscious world we live in today! It’s all about ettiteque and doing what is expected! However the two main characters in this book do just the opposite! Set in the world of the US presidents son and the second hier to the British throne, there are some parallels with what is happening in the UK and USA today!! Good fun to read.

This book has points of hope, fear, friendship, love, and politics. My first thought when I finished this book was it is everything. It is very well written. I really enjoyed how the author showed the various way Alex and Henry communicated as their fake friendship began until they were in a full blown hidden relationship. The side characters (friends and family) make this story even more well rounded and in general this debut deserves all the praise and more.

This book is the queer rom-com of my heart, to be honest. It’s funny, hopeful, and just an absolute delight of a book. I loved the way relationship between Alex and Henry developed. I also have to say that as a queer woman, I thought the queer rep was well-done, and it really resonated for me. There were a few minor timeline issues, but overall an excellent read. 4.5 stars

2 1\2 stars
Romance Comedy I find are either a hit or miss. This story is a romance between English Royal and American Political Prince. The characters are what readers expect from LGBT stories right now and the political climate. The author uses this book as her platform taking away from the story readers would enjoy. The writing is what readers expect from this genre with sassy characters and snarky attitudes.

Thank you to Netgalley ad the publisher Martin Griffin for the advance copy of Casey McQuiston Red, White and Royal Blue

I got the notification that I was going to be able to read an advanced copy on my lunch break at work. I didn’t put down the book for the rest of my break. I just spent the last few hours finishing it and it was so great. Reading as Alex came into his sexuality and fell in love with Henry was so beautiful. The author truly created a beautiful character. Alex is slightly neurotic and very drive and it was wonderful seeing him grow and accept it and be able to calm down and enjoy life more.
Henry was truly Prince Charming. Being able to read what being a gay royal would be like was so sad and captivating to experience. Henry was kind and funny and so sad. I kind of fell in love with him myself reading the book.
The supporting cast were so real to me as well, which doesn’t always happen in books. Pez with his outlandish style and personality, Nora with her knack for numbers and June’s struggle with being the First Daughter.
In the last chapter reading about when Alex’s mother first became President brought tears to my eyes imagining the scene happening in real life. And the speeches that they gave in the book were so well written and moving. I haven’t enjoyed a book this much in a long time!

The brilliance of a diverse read that doesn't yell gay, straight, queer, lesbian is one that feels real and relatable, right?  This is Casey's first novel that's getting published today for all readers to enjoy and fall in love with.  I am 100% certain that so many people, regardless of what your standing is, will read this book and love every second of it too!

This is a hilariously wonderful take on finding out who you are in a society that might be stuck in traditional beliefs.  Realistically written so that you will root for, yell at and maybe think of throwing the book when things don't go as you planned it in your head.

The portrayal of the characters was spot-on, they felt real, sarcastic, to the point, strong, and flawed.  Told from the point of view of Alex, you will see his struggle with wanting what he wants, learning to accept himself and finding his place in the world.

The romance was not instant, very few romances are, so this was refreshing to read.  I had to know whether Alex gets his prince, and happily ever after.  And, while I really want to spoil things and tell you guys everything I loved, I won't.  I want you to go out, support this insanely talented author and buy this book.  It belongs on your shelf and in your life!  This would also make a seriously fun movie for everyone to enjoy...

Let me know what you guys think when you finish this read.

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This book deserves all the stars! Never have I read something that is so timely & purposeful. Never have I read something that literally has my heart aching with pure joy & gratitude. The saying—Books are powerful—has never been more true. This story, this narrative, is exactly what we need. Love is love is love.

I honestly don’t think I can talk about this book with coherent words. I loved it so much. Everything about it was wonderful and beautiful and sweet and heartwarming and fun. I wish I could do back in time and read it for the first time and experience the magic all over again.

Alex is the first son of the first female President on the United States. Henry is the Prince of England and Alex despises everything about Alex. He hates how you never see the person Henry truly is. After an incident at Henry’s brother’s wedding, the two heartthrobs need to pretend to be friends to fix their images. When the two of them are forced spend time together, the connection is obvious and I loved every minute of it!

I loved, loved, loved Alex and Henry together. From their heated words, to the blossoming friendship, to the sexy times, these two boys were everything. They were so sweet and cute together, but also dealing with some real issues, like Alex’s mom reelection and Henry being a Prince! I also have much love for the secondary characters as well. Alex’s family was just amazing and supportive and I wish Henry had more people in his life that he could be real with.

I am writing this review in March, but I already know that Red, White and Royal Blue is one of my favorite books of 2019. I highly recommend it!

I greatly enjoyed this book and below are some of my greatest likes and dislikes.
-Likes-

-I love that in the story the author doesn't gloss over very real emotional issues like anxiety and stress.
-I'm a romance addict so I always love seeing all the Hallmark romantic tropes in LGBTQ romances.

-Dislikes-

-My only major dislike was that some of the time shifts were slightly jarring to me. It didn't detract for the story as a whole, they were more of a minor annoyance.

Alex and Henry’s story was just magnificent. Funny and sweet, with a love story you can’t help rooting for. Enemies to lovers done perfectly right.

This was such a joy! I'd expected the political/royal setup to be more of a backdrop to the love story, but Alex's mother's presidential campaign is actually a major part of the plot and is told with nuance and a clear depth of knowledge. (It was also really nice being in a world with a female democrat president for a while, instead of... *gestures vaguely in direction of White House* that). The chemistry between Alex and Henry is brilliant, and I also loved how it illustrates so well how it's possible for some people - such as Alex - to reach their 20s or later without realising that they're not straight. That was really well done.
Being British, I did wish the UK side of the story had been a little more in-depth. It acknowledges issues with the monarchy and the UK's horrific colonial past, which is so important, but some of the characters veered a wee bit too far into Stereotypical Posh English Villain territory for my liking and there wasn't much sense that Henry felt much care or responsibility towards his country in the way that Alex so deeply does for his. Then again, as Alex is the main character it's understandable that it focuses more on the American aspects. Overall a really great book, and one I'd definitely read again.

This book was a pure joy to read-- after only a few chapters I started texting my friends telling them to pre-order their copy. McQuinston builds an alternate universe where old problems still exist, but people are a just a little bit kinder and more open minded. I basically started re-reading as soon as I finished just so I could experience it all again.

I don't think I could have loved this book more!! I love enemies to lovers stories and this one was just perfection. It was so funny, romantic, sweet, heartwarming, relatable and oh so sexy. You could not help but instantly fall in love with and root for Alex and Henry. I felt every single emotion reading this book and I just could not get enough of it. I can already tell without a doubt that this is going to be one of my favorites of 2019 and a book that I will return to many times. It just made my heart so happy. Thank you so much to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC!

This was my review on goodreads:
“YAAAAASSSSSS!
This was my #1 most anticipated of the year. So when I got an e-arc via Netgalley I was so excited.
I’ve spoken to the author, Casey, over Twitter a few times and they’re so nice and just a cool person!
With all those things combined, going into this book I was nervous it wouldn’t meet my expectations. Good news, it did! I loved it!
Henry and Alex have such great banter back and forth. They both playfully make fun of each other while also quoting some of the most influential queer writers of the past centuries. I am so happy the story wasn’t just about the love story, though it was the majority of the plot, there were other smaller plots that helped the story move along.
It was a solid 5/5
I will definitely buy a finished copy. Thanks so much again to netgalley for the arc. I really appreciate it :)”