I recommend Red, White, & Royal Blue to anyone ages 15 and up, more specifically readers in high school or older.

It deals with themes of self-acceptance and living a life that is true to you, instead of by living for what’s expected of you. Red, White, and Royal Blue serves as a great piece of LGBT+ representation in literature, as it centers on a romance between Alex, a bisexual, and Henry, who is gay. There is a lot of discussion about the politics and history of both countries, yet it is written in a way that even if these aren’t your particular interests, you can still find yourself enjoying every last word. This book contains a mixture of humor, love, and serious moments that make the reader feel deeply invested in the story. The enemies-to-lovers romance between the two leads is beyond captivating, and seeing it grow stronger on every page is beautiful. In the end, Alex and Henry prove that love proves to trump all.Ĭasey McQuiston’s debut novel is truly exceptional.

Alex's mom is in a tight race for re-election, and the Royal Family isn't going to be accepting of the idea, either. Alex and Henry want to pursue a relationship together, knowing that they must keep it secret. until it is something way more than that. Constantly texting and calling each other, they grow to be very close friends. A friendship that starts as a sham ultimately evolves into something real. When word gets out about an altercation between the boys at the royal wedding, the two are forced into posing as best friends in order to clear the political tension. Diverse Easy Reader | Illustrated ChapterĪlex Claremont-Diaz, the 21-year-old son of the first female President of the United States, absolutely cannot stand Henry, the Prince of Wales.

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