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Red, White, and Royal Blue

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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Overview

Red, White & Royal Blue is the debut novel of author Casey McQuiston. When first published in May of 2019, it created an immediate sensation and rose to the top of the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists and earned awards from NPR, Kirkus, Library Journal, and others.

Red, White & Royal Blue is the story of a gay romance between FSOTUS (First Son of the United States) Alex Claremont-Diaz and Prince Henry, a potential heir to the British throne. As the two young men sort out their relationship and eventually brave public opinion by declaring their feelings openly, the novel explores the themes of honoring one’s true nature, trying to strike a balance between public duty and private desires, and the value of independence and diversity over conformity.

Plot Summary

Alex Claremont-Diaz is on the fast track to success. As the son of the first female president of the United States, he is determined to make a difference in the world by following in his mother’s political footsteps. Alex’s plans take a sharp detour when he is forced to attend a British royal wedding for the elder brother of his sworn enemy, Prince Henry. Alex has harbored resentment against Henry for years.

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