Red, White & Royal Blue (McQuiston) - Book Reviews

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[A n] exquisite debut…. McQuiston masterfully navigates two very different political realms, conjuring the quick-fire decision-making of a progressive White House and the iron-grip traditionalism of Buckingham Palace with equal skill. That would be impressive enough, but it's nothing compared to the consuming vividness of Alex and Henry. They shine as individuals… and when they fall in love, the intensity of their infatuation, youthful but not immature, is intoxicating…. McQuiston manages to make her characters believably, truly flawed while still utterly lovable…. It's hard to watch [Alex] fall in love with Henry without falling in love a bit yourself—with them, and with this brilliant, wonderful book.
Jaimie Green - New York Times Book Review


Effervescent and empowering on all levels, Red, White & Royal Blue is both a well-written love story and a celebration of identity. McQuiston may not be royal herself, but her novel reigns as must read rom-com.
NPR


[A] fireworks in the sky, glitter in your hair joyous royal romance that you’ll want to fall head over heels in love with again and again. A+
Entertainment Weekly


[An] escapist masterpiece…. It’s a truly glorious thing to live inside the world of this book and to imagine it becoming reality, too.
Vogue


The super specific love story you never knew you needed.
Cosmopolitan


(Starred review) [O]utstanding…. The impossible relationship between Alex and Henry is portrayed with quick wit and clever plotting. The drama… is both irresistible and delicious. Readers will be eager to see more from McQuiston after this extremely promising start.
Publishers Weekly


(Starred review) [With] quick-witted dialog and a complicated relationship…, McQuiston's debut is an irresistible, hopeful, and sexy romantic comedy that considers real questions about personal and public responsibility.
Library Journal


(Starred review) In between sweet and steamy love scenes, Red, White & Royal Blue allows readers to imagine a world where coming out involves no self-loathing; where fan fiction and activist Twitter do actual good…. This Blue Wave fantasy could be the feel-good book of the summer.
Booklist


(Starred review) The much-loved royal romance genre gets a fun and refreshing update…. The love affair between Alex and Henry is intense and romantic… [with] poetic emails that manage to be both funny and steamy. A clever, romantic, sexy love story.
Kirkus Reviews