Red, White & Royal Blue

Bookseller recommendation

“This book is so much more than a captivating romance—it's a bubble bath, a warm hug, a delicious dessert, a catharsis full of feeling and hope and queer joy that still makes me cry and laugh even as I've reread it 10+ times! The audiobook is skillfully narrated, and de Ocampo does far better British and Texan accents than my brain could come up with on its own reading the book in print. Recommended for listeners no matter your gender identity or orientation, but this truly is chicken soup for the queer soul.”

— Miriasha • Phoenix Books

Bookseller recommendation

“This book was such a comfort read - it felt like a warm hug and a chocolate chip cookie wrapped up into one story! I loved the characters, and I actually laughed out loud at certain points. It follows the life of Alex Claremont-Diaz, the charismatic and handsome son of the United States’ president, Ellen Claremont. Alex is just enjoying himself and living life as the First Son when he suddenly finds himself in an international scandal with the Prince of England, Henry of Wales, after a fateful wedding across the pond. What ensues is an adorable rivalry, friendship, and ultimate romance that will make anyone’s heart full. My favorite part about this book is that it didn’t concern itself with how the world currently is but, rather, how it should be. ”

— Maddie • A Great Good Place for Books

Bookseller recommendation

“I have never been so mad to realize a title was an author's debut. Sweet, tender, funny, I devoured this book. I wanted to cancel plans for this book! Spending time with these characters was the literary equivalent of curling up by the fireplace with a cup of hot chocolate while it's snowing outside. McQuiston's words were a direct line to my 23 year-old self. I couldn't believe they stared back at me from the page. And while I wish this book had been around when I had just come out, when I was figuring myself out, reading it now is almost just as good (we all need disaster bisexual role models).”

— Cassie • Wellesley Books

Bookseller recommendation

“I read this book years ago when it first came out (back in 2019) and more than a couple of time since because it's an excellent comfort read. It's romantic and so so funny. I love their banter and sexy yet incredibly tender love notes (the Prince writes some phenomenally romantic things). The supporting cast of characters is also great. Everything Zahra says cracks me up. It's no wonder why I would want to regularly return to a world where the United States elected a competent woman as president (regardless of her marital status). ”

— Zinna • A Great Good Place for Books

Bookseller recommendation

“I breezed through this book—it was downright spectacular! I found myself genuinely enamored with all the characters and captivated by the storyline. Even for someone who doesn't typically delve into politics, this book managed to grab my attention and hold it tight. It's a testament to the author's skill in making complex subjects engaging and accessible. The love portrayed, not only between the main characters but also within their family, is nothing short of exquisite. I'm thrilled to have been proven wrong in my initial worries because I absolutely adored this book!”

— Alycia • Books on Main

Bookseller recommendation

“Fresh, irreverent, and funny, Red, White & Royal Blue is a delight and a treasure. With subtle jabs, Casey McQuiston pokes fun at both the public face of the British monarchy as well as the back-door politicking that dominates the U.S. political scene. The story follows the self-centered Alex Claremont-Diaz (America’s First Son) and his interactions with British Prince Henry of Wales. As hostility increases between two political scions forced into a sham friendship, we see the framework of political destiny and duty begin to fray. Little by little, hostility turns to something else entirely. This is a story about happiness — and, more importantly, honesty — for those who live their lives in the public eye.”

— Todd Ketcham • The Book Cellar