![]() Red White and Royal Blue also touched on mental illness and grief in such a beautiful way. Plus there’s the LGBTQ+ aspect of this book, which was not only adorable but just done so well in this political climate. The plot centers around the romance, but also deals heavily with politics. I absolutely loved that aspect of this book, because it grounded it even more and added such a fascinating and unique layer to the story. It was all purposeful and made the impact of the story that much better. There was never a point where I felt like something was unnecessary or just filler. ![]() I flew through it, only stopping so I can prolong my enjoyment of it. Plotįirst off, this book may be 420 pages, but it doesn’t feel like it at all. I love him, with all that, because of all that. This book made me love it with all of my heart. I especially loved Texas, a place I’ve been to only a few times in my life and never really had an appreciation for. Casey McQuiston’s writing is truly unique, the prose is the perfect mix of beautiful yet relatable and easy to devour. As for settings, there are quite a few mentioned, but all of them feel so real and tangible. While it’s mostly told in third-person, there are also emails, texts, and the occasional speech peppered throughout the book to break up the longer chapters. It’s sharp, quick-witted, and hilarious, while still being heartfelt and honest. There were quite a few times where I caught myself laughing out loud. ![]() ![]() “The whole world watched, and history remembered.” Writing & Setting ![]()
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