‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ by Casey McQuiston

‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ by Casey McQuiston is pure escapism. The novel brings together the First Family of the United States and the British Royal Family in a romantic story full of passion and doubt.

Alex Claremont-Diaz is young, impulsive, and passionate about politics. He is driven by a desire to help people. His mother, Ellen Claremont, is the first female president of the United States. His sister, June, would do anything to protect him.

At Prince Philip's royal wedding, Alex meets Henry Prince again. They have hated each other for years. Alex finds Henry too beautiful, too good, too boring. Then, they fight at the wedding. They must find a way to convince the world that they are best friends, and the story unfolds.

The story is sweet. The main characters are good, and the story is all about people. The antagonists, on the other hand, are really bad. Casey McQuiston states that they tried to offer an escapist alternative to the Trump administration. The author certainly paints a wonderful world. But it’s too good. It's too idealized. If you like utopian stories, though, you'll enjoy this book!

CW: abuse, rape