--- product_id: 103693477 title: "Red, White & Royal Blue: A Novel" price: "74 zł" currency: PLN in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/103693477-red-white-and-royal-blue-a-novel store_origin: PL region: Poland --- # Top LGBTQ+ romance hit Award-winning bestseller Rich, immersive storytelling Red, White & Royal Blue: A Novel **Price:** 74 zł **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Dive into the romance that’s rewriting the rules of love and power! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Red, White & Royal Blue: A Novel - **How much does it cost?** 74 zł with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/103693477-red-white-and-royal-blue-a-novel) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Award-Winning Debut:** Winner of Goodreads Choice Awards for Best Debut and Best Romance, plus hailed by Vogue, NPR & Vanity Fair. - • **Engaging Epistolary Style:** Unique blend of narrative and heartfelt letters that deepen emotional connection and keep readers hooked. - • **Perfect Millennial Escape:** A smart, sexy, and hilarious political-romantic comedy that resonates with modern values and fandom culture. - • **Globally Acclaimed Bestseller:** Instant New York Times & USA Today bestseller with top rankings in LGBTQ+ and Romantic Comedy genres. - • **Authentic & Relatable Characters:** Witty, tender, and diverse protagonists whose romance challenges norms and sparks cultural conversations. ## Overview Red, White & Royal Blue is a critically acclaimed, award-winning novel by Casey McQuiston that follows the secret romance between America’s First Son and the Prince of Wales. Celebrated for its witty dialogue, heartfelt epistolary elements, and progressive themes, this LGBTQ+ romantic comedy has captivated millions, ranking high on bestseller lists and earning praise from top media outlets. Perfect for readers craving a smart, funny, and emotionally rich escape that blends politics, pop culture, and love. ## Description * Instant NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY bestseller * * GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD WINNER for BEST DEBUT and BEST ROMANCE of 2019 * * BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR* for VOGUE, NPR, VANITY FAIR, and more! * What happens when America's First Son falls in love with the Prince of Wales? When his mother became President, Alex Claremont-Diaz was promptly cast as the American equivalent of a young royal. Handsome, charismatic, genius―his image is pure millennial-marketing gold for the White House. There's only one problem: Alex has a beef with the actual prince, Henry, across the pond. And when the tabloids get hold of a photo involving an Alex-Henry altercation, U.S./British relations take a turn for the worse. Heads of family, state, and other handlers devise a plan for damage control: staging a truce between the two rivals. What at first begins as a fake, Instragramable friendship grows deeper, and more dangerous, than either Alex or Henry could have imagined. Soon Alex finds himself hurtling into a secret romance with a surprisingly unstuffy Henry that could derail the campaign and upend two nations and begs the question: Can love save the world after all? Where do we find the courage, and the power, to be the people we are meant to be? And how can we learn to let our true colors shine through? Casey McQuiston's Red, White & Royal Blue proves: true love isn't always diplomatic. "I took this with me wherever I went and stole every second I had to read! Absorbing, hilarious, tender, sexy―this book had everything I crave. I’m jealous of all the readers out there who still get to experience Red, White & Royal Blue for the first time!" - Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of The Unhoneymooners " Red, White & Royal Blue is outrageously fun. It is romantic, sexy, witty, and thrilling. I loved every second." - Taylor Jenkins Reid, New York Times bestselling author of Daisy Jones & The Six Review: Loved it enough to buy it in hardback - The world doesn't really need another gushy, fangirl-y review of Red, White & Royal Blue, but I guess it's getting one anyway! I can't resist the compulsion to add my $0.02 re: the book that rekindled my love of reading after years of dormancy. It turns out, I do still love to read... I just get real bored of reading books about straight, white people. (Which, legit self. Wtf did it take you so long to figure that out.) Basically day-to-day life is depressing enough, I need comedy and queers in my escapism! As it says on the book jacket, RW&RB tells the story of America's first son falling in love with the prince of England, and all the tumultuousness that cross-country canoodling can entail. The plot in itself is not particularly original (I can think of several movies and tv shows with similar elements, not to mention dozens and dozens of fanfic for every ship under the sun). But originality is not the hallmark of romantic comedies. Nor should it be! What makes a good romantic comedy is how its creator elevates the basic tropes and uses these to make us fall in the love with the characters as they fall in love with each other. And here is where Casey McQuiston excels. McQuiston combines extremely likeable characters with wit and romance, and wraps it all in a bundle that includes epistolary exchanges that are at times so funny or sweet, I wound up making noises at my phone in public (laughter and pterodactyl screeches, respectively, in case you were wondering). Google tells me that one of the "benefits of the epistolary form" is that it "presents an intimate view of the character's thoughts and feelings without interference from the author." And while strictly epistolary fiction can often feel frustratingly restrictive at times, McQuiston weaves epistolary devices in and out of their novel. All the benefits of the narrative device and its ability to enhance our understanding of the characters and the characters' relationship! But also all of the makeouts! Because romance novel, duh. I honestly enjoyed the love letter aspect of the novel so much that I impulse-bought several anthologies of historical letters in order to roll around in these feelings awhile longer. #NoRegrets. But however much I enjoyed the novel, there were a few moments that took me out of the story. These were mainly related to fandom or politics. For the most part, the fandom references were a fun nod to our increasingly fannish culture. I'm a Star Wars geek, and every time Henry or Alex quoted the movies to one another, my cold, dead heart melted a bit more. But sometimes the fandom nods were so flagrant it was jarring. The most glaring example had to be when Alex's dad, a Senator from California, dropped a Firefly quote in response to election results. It just felt weird. And in general, I thought the political plotlines dragged on too long and mirrored current politics just a bit too well. The same aforementioned California Senator states, “I don't think this election is gonna hinge on an email server. ... Maybe if it were 2016. Maybe if this weren’t an America that already elected a woman to the highest office once.” Too soon, man. TOO soon. I don't think I could have read this book during the darkest days of the past presidency. To me at least, it was an unwelcome reminder of the anxiety and darkness during those four long years of hate and vitriol. Despite these aspects, the novel as a whole made me laugh and cry and feel all the feels. I enjoyed it so much that as soon as I finished it, I immediately started a re-read. The story was just as lovely the second time through. I purchased the library bound copy from desertcart, because if I like a book enough to want to own a copy for my personal library, then I like a book enough to own it in hardback! But I'd also like to give a major shout-out to the audiobook with narration provided by Ramón de Ocampo. The love he brought to all the characters in the novel just added to the romance and appeal, especially during the epistolary sections. It truly felt like being privy to a pair of lovers reading aloud their letters of longing and loss and love. Review: Witty and entertaining romance with great characters - Alex is the son of the US President. Prince Henry is second in line for the British throne. And the two of them don’t get along. When an embarrassing incident causes an international stir, the two countries want the young men to pretend they’re friends. Almost against their will, Alex and Henry not only become friends, but over time, they fall in love. And as you can probably imagine, the next international stir looms ahead. There’s a lot to like about this LGBT romance. The plot is solid – set in the political arena, which puts a great deal of external and family pressure on the young men. Messages about love, acceptance, and personal freedoms enter the mix as a natural part of the story. Alex and Henry are likable characters, and it was easy to root for them. Secondary characters are wonderfully distinct, and many reflect the changing attitudes of the younger generation in support of loving who you love. I appreciated that the author takes plenty of time to grow the relationship between the two young men. There are pages and pages of banter via text, and it’s hysterical. I adored the sense of humor and wit that pervades the story from start to finish. There’s also a lot of tenderness and compassion. And a lot of sex. I’m not much of a fan of erotica, no matter who’s doing it, but it's well-written and not overly graphic. In general, the book is a wonderfully written and delightful read, with great characters and endless laughs. Highly recommended. ## Features - Reading books is a kind of enjoyment - This product will be an excellent pick for you ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #25,249 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #107 in LGBTQ+ Books #252 in Romantic Comedy (Books) #342 in TV, Movie & Game Tie-In Fiction | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 64,559 Reviews | ## Images ![Red, White & Royal Blue: A Novel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71skR7IaVEL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Language, Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loved it enough to buy it in hardback *by J***A on November 7, 2021* The world doesn't really need another gushy, fangirl-y review of Red, White & Royal Blue, but I guess it's getting one anyway! I can't resist the compulsion to add my $0.02 re: the book that rekindled my love of reading after years of dormancy. It turns out, I do still love to read... I just get real bored of reading books about straight, white people. (Which, legit self. Wtf did it take you so long to figure that out.) Basically day-to-day life is depressing enough, I need comedy and queers in my escapism! As it says on the book jacket, RW&RB tells the story of America's first son falling in love with the prince of England, and all the tumultuousness that cross-country canoodling can entail. The plot in itself is not particularly original (I can think of several movies and tv shows with similar elements, not to mention dozens and dozens of fanfic for every ship under the sun). But originality is not the hallmark of romantic comedies. Nor should it be! What makes a good romantic comedy is how its creator elevates the basic tropes and uses these to make us fall in the love with the characters as they fall in love with each other. And here is where Casey McQuiston excels. McQuiston combines extremely likeable characters with wit and romance, and wraps it all in a bundle that includes epistolary exchanges that are at times so funny or sweet, I wound up making noises at my phone in public (laughter and pterodactyl screeches, respectively, in case you were wondering). Google tells me that one of the "benefits of the epistolary form" is that it "presents an intimate view of the character's thoughts and feelings without interference from the author." And while strictly epistolary fiction can often feel frustratingly restrictive at times, McQuiston weaves epistolary devices in and out of their novel. All the benefits of the narrative device and its ability to enhance our understanding of the characters and the characters' relationship! But also all of the makeouts! Because romance novel, duh. I honestly enjoyed the love letter aspect of the novel so much that I impulse-bought several anthologies of historical letters in order to roll around in these feelings awhile longer. #NoRegrets. But however much I enjoyed the novel, there were a few moments that took me out of the story. These were mainly related to fandom or politics. For the most part, the fandom references were a fun nod to our increasingly fannish culture. I'm a Star Wars geek, and every time Henry or Alex quoted the movies to one another, my cold, dead heart melted a bit more. But sometimes the fandom nods were so flagrant it was jarring. The most glaring example had to be when Alex's dad, a Senator from California, dropped a Firefly quote in response to election results. It just felt weird. And in general, I thought the political plotlines dragged on too long and mirrored current politics just a bit too well. The same aforementioned California Senator states, “I don't think this election is gonna hinge on an email server. ... Maybe if it were 2016. Maybe if this weren’t an America that already elected a woman to the highest office once.” Too soon, man. TOO soon. I don't think I could have read this book during the darkest days of the past presidency. To me at least, it was an unwelcome reminder of the anxiety and darkness during those four long years of hate and vitriol. Despite these aspects, the novel as a whole made me laugh and cry and feel all the feels. I enjoyed it so much that as soon as I finished it, I immediately started a re-read. The story was just as lovely the second time through. I purchased the library bound copy from Amazon, because if I like a book enough to want to own a copy for my personal library, then I like a book enough to own it in hardback! But I'd also like to give a major shout-out to the audiobook with narration provided by Ramón de Ocampo. The love he brought to all the characters in the novel just added to the romance and appeal, especially during the epistolary sections. It truly felt like being privy to a pair of lovers reading aloud their letters of longing and loss and love. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Witty and entertaining romance with great characters *by D***H on May 18, 2024* Alex is the son of the US President. Prince Henry is second in line for the British throne. And the two of them don’t get along. When an embarrassing incident causes an international stir, the two countries want the young men to pretend they’re friends. Almost against their will, Alex and Henry not only become friends, but over time, they fall in love. And as you can probably imagine, the next international stir looms ahead. There’s a lot to like about this LGBT romance. The plot is solid – set in the political arena, which puts a great deal of external and family pressure on the young men. Messages about love, acceptance, and personal freedoms enter the mix as a natural part of the story. Alex and Henry are likable characters, and it was easy to root for them. Secondary characters are wonderfully distinct, and many reflect the changing attitudes of the younger generation in support of loving who you love. I appreciated that the author takes plenty of time to grow the relationship between the two young men. There are pages and pages of banter via text, and it’s hysterical. I adored the sense of humor and wit that pervades the story from start to finish. There’s also a lot of tenderness and compassion. And a lot of sex. I’m not much of a fan of erotica, no matter who’s doing it, but it's well-written and not overly graphic. In general, the book is a wonderfully written and delightful read, with great characters and endless laughs. Highly recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Red, White & Royal Blue”: A Remarkable Royal Gay Romantic Romp! *by B***N on September 2, 2019* Author Casey McQuiston wrote this fictional gay romance novel sort of as a response to how 2016 turned out. Instead of the political and royal figureheads, we have here in the US and in the UK, we were given ones from a sort of parallel universe thereby allowing her to tell the tales of Alex and Henry. What makes this novel work so well is her character writing. The universe in which they live in is rich with details, especially the political machinations (there is some very interesting political intrigue regarding someone Alex knows) that Alex must deal with as well as the social implications that Henry, as a member of the Royal Family, must also contend with. But it is with these two characters that McQuiston pours her soul into thereby giving life to them. Even as they go on their own character arcs (especially Alex), there remains a consistency to who and what they are even as they evolve and grow as people. Even as Alex comes off as somewhat unlikeable at the beginning, by the time his feelings for Henry begin to awaken he is transformed into someone that we can at least not detest, and by we get into the last third of the book he’s someone that we’re not only rooting for, he becomes a character that we can genuinely care about. Henry is different in that he has that royal veneer about him. He’s totally pleasant as one might expect, but even as Alex starts to see his real self he immediately becomes a likable, if somewhat sad, character. McQuiston perfectly uses their growing relationship to see both of them actually begin to blossom as they discover feelings within themselves and for each other. As I read through all of this I could sense that something bad was going to happen, and lo it most certainly did. McQuiston captures the public backlash of these two getting together repeatedly for what is clearly more than just a friendly visit. First, the challenges are strictly of the heart as they each have to admit what it is they are feeling, then the challenges they face have international implications, but McQuiston continually keeps it focused on Alex and Henry in how this fallout is affecting them. It’s a masterful reminder that despite whatever position we come into, whether it is one we attain from hard work or one that we are born into, that at the end of the day we are still people and that must take precedence. This book completely caught me by surprise. I never imagined myself reading a romance novel that wasn’t in some sort of sci-fi or fantasy genre setting, but through an unusual twist of circumstances, I discovered this book. Before reading Red, White & Royal Blue there had been only a handful of authors to cross my path whose work I would fall madly in love with, three of those being Gini Koch of the “Alien – Katherine/Kitty-Katt” series, Jonathan Latt, author of "The Geek," and more recently K.D. Edwards, author of “The Tarot Sequence” series of books, the first being "The Last Sun" (the follow-up novel "The Hanged Man" is slated to come out in December). I have read and re-read their books repeatedly because they each have created characters that I have also fallen in love with. Now I’m thrilled to say that I can add another author to that group as McQuiston has delivered a novel that I just could not put down. I never thought I would go for romance novels, even if they were of a gay nature, but her writing was so powerful that at the end of the day this book proved that what transcends genres is nothing more than just outstanding quality. Her depictions of Alex and Henry, especially as their feelings truly awoke within themselves for each other, was so beautifully written that for a time I no longer felt like an old gay man (I will soon be 58), but instead I actually felt young again and with that came the innocent feelings of hopefulness and optimism, not to mention a reminder of that emotional rush one feels when falling in love. Through Alex and Henry not only did I get to experience that all over again, but McQuiston also gave something that many hopeless romantics (yes, we gay men can also be hopeless romantics) fantasize over, and that is being swept up in love by a true Prince. It’s a theme that has existed in fairy tales for hundreds of years, and now she has given us one that we gay men can latch on to and, vicariously through Alex, experience being swept off our feet by a dashing Prince. If there is a downside to this book is that I was absolutely saddened when I got to the last page and there was no more story. Despite the fact that Alex and Henry are just fictional characters, they were so well-written and portrayed in this book that they truly became alive in my mind, and having the book come to an end felt like I had to say goodbye to them, which is something that I didn’t want to do. Just as they made each other’s lives better through their love and relationship, getting to know them in this book oddly enough made my life better. Reading their story actually made me happy, so for that, I say THANK YOU Casey McQuiston for writing a most remarkable tale. Your idea for this story that you imagined while on an I-10 off-ramp has been embraced by this old gay man who lives just off of I-10. Maybe if you should choose to write more about these two it could be told from Henry’s perspective. 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