--- product_id: 103693477 title: "Red, White & Royal Blue: A Novel" price: "Rp439081" currency: IDR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.id/products/103693477-red-white-and-royal-blue-a-novel store_origin: ID region: Indonesia --- # 4.5/5 rating Romantic comedy 400+ pages Red, White & Royal Blue: A Novel **Price:** Rp439081 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Fall in love with love's complexities! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Red, White & Royal Blue: A Novel - **How much does it cost?** Rp439081 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.id](https://www.desertcart.id/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 - • **Witty and Charming:** Enjoy a narrative filled with humor and heartwarming moments. - • **Cultural Phenomenon:** Be part of the conversation that’s sweeping the literary world. - • **Critically Acclaimed:** Join the ranks of readers who can't stop raving about this bestseller. - • **Relatable Characters:** Experience the journey of two young men navigating love and duty. - • **A Love Story for the Ages:** Dive into a captivating tale of romance and political intrigue. ## Overview Red, White & Royal Blue is a contemporary romantic comedy novel that follows the secret relationship between the First Son of the United States and a British prince, exploring themes of love, identity, and the pressures of public life. ## Description desertcart.com: Red, White & Royal Blue: A Novel: 0001250316774: McQuiston, Casey: Books Review: “Red, White & Royal Blue”: A Remarkable Royal Gay Romantic Romp! - 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. In the meantime, I think I will give Red, White & Royal Blue another joyous re-read!!! Review: Sweet, Swoony, and Genuinely Enjoyable - 3.5 (rounded up) This was a sweet, swoony, and genuinely enjoyable romance that left me smiling. I really enjoyed the relationship between Alex and Henry. Their emotional journey felt earned, and once they both chose each other, the love story became warm, steady, and deeply affirming. One of my favorite elements was the use of emails and written communication between the characters. It added a surprising level of intimacy and emotional depth. The emails alone were worth the read. I also appreciated Alex’s character development by the end. Watching him grow into someone more self-aware and courageous made the final chapters especially satisfying. The story balances romance with a behind-the-scenes look at politics and an election, which I found interesting, even if some of those sections ran a little long for me. Overall, this was a heartfelt, hopeful love story with a satisfying emotional payoff. If you enjoy character-driven romances with strong emotional moments and a lot of heart, this one is definitely worth picking up. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #11,786 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #63 in LGBTQ+ Books #112 in TV, Movie & Game Tie-In Fiction #166 in Romantic Comedy (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (63,750) | | Dimensions | 5.4 x 1.15 x 8.15 inches | | ISBN-10 | 1250316774 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1250316776 | | Item Weight | 15.6 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 448 pages | | Publication date | May 14, 2019 | | Publisher | St. Martin's Griffin | | Reading age | 18 years and up | ## Images ![Red, White & Royal Blue: A Novel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71skR7IaVEL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “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. In the meantime, I think I will give Red, White & Royal Blue another joyous re-read!!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sweet, Swoony, and Genuinely Enjoyable *by W***4 on March 6, 2026* 3.5 (rounded up) This was a sweet, swoony, and genuinely enjoyable romance that left me smiling. I really enjoyed the relationship between Alex and Henry. Their emotional journey felt earned, and once they both chose each other, the love story became warm, steady, and deeply affirming. One of my favorite elements was the use of emails and written communication between the characters. It added a surprising level of intimacy and emotional depth. The emails alone were worth the read. I also appreciated Alex’s character development by the end. Watching him grow into someone more self-aware and courageous made the final chapters especially satisfying. The story balances romance with a behind-the-scenes look at politics and an election, which I found interesting, even if some of those sections ran a little long for me. Overall, this was a heartfelt, hopeful love story with a satisfying emotional payoff. If you enjoy character-driven romances with strong emotional moments and a lot of heart, this one is definitely worth picking up. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 💜🧡💛💚💙 So many thoughts and feelings! 💙💚💛🧡💜 *by T***A on May 30, 2019* 4.5* This is a heartwarming and funny tale of love between the son of the U.S. president and the Prince of England. Escapist fiction at its finest and all told from Alex's perspective. 💜Alex: bi-racial (half white and half Mexican) and son of the U.S. president; bi-sexual; wants to be in politics for the rest if his life; so busy with his mother's campaign he has little time for anything else and doesn't have a lot of friends; 💜Henry: Prince of England; closeted gay except to all his closest friends and family; 💜June: Sister to Alex; 💜Nora: an MIT wiz and statistical genius; daughter to the Vice-president; 💜Bea: Henry's very supportive sister; This romance starts out with our popular hate to love trope that seems to be present in many books as of late. Henry's brother, Philip is getting married and Alex has to accompany his mother and her cabinet to the wedding. During the reception, a spat between Henry and Alex ends terribly and in the destruction of a $10,000 wedding cake. This incident calls for Henry and Alex to be publicly seen together on many occasions to instill faith in the stability of the diplomatic relationship between the U.S. and England. I do love the hate to love trope (if done properly) and I feel this fit quite well into our storyline overall as it helped to create a natural conflict that led them to spending tons of bonding time together. I love witnessing the progression of their friendship and ever closer into love. Do not mistaken this book to be all hearts and love letters. Before they were in love, they were two friends that "pleased" one another. The beginning instances of their relationship were met with gritty descriptions that had little to do with love itself. As someone who reads these books for all the mushy details, it was a shocker to see such gritty descriptions laid raw in such carnal detail. I couldn't knock this too much though because it also lead an element of realism you don't often get with a modern romance. This angle also made sure to keep away the dreaded instalove trope, which played no part in this slow ascent into love.Love was never just a ready made thing with this book. As their relationship built upon itself with time, so the depth of their love increased. Alex also bridged the gap of his sexual self discovery and he went from not being 100% sure of his sexuality to knowing what it was. A love that you can find your true self in is so rare and valuable and I loved that we saw Alex blooming into the person he was meant to become. The supporting characters in this were incredible and as the U.S. president (who was female 😍😍 and Alex's mom) had everything to possibly lose in her re-election campaign by a possible sex scandal, she always stopped to check in with Alex to see how he was doing. First and foremost she was his mother and second a president. I loved her so much and knew what support him may cost her, but she did it anyway. This is such an ideal that so many kids in the LGBTQ+ community don't always have the benefit of having a support system, and I loved how his mother emulated what a parent should be doing for their child. Along with a cast of highly likable and heart warming characters you get a mix of comedy with this. There is an instance at the beginning involving domesticated Turkey's that made me laugh out loud. I won't say more because seriously, you need to read this. This book had so many layers. It wasn't just two boys who were learning how to love one another; it was two boys learning how to love themselves in a judgmental world. And being that both Alex and Henry are very public figures, it was also about the rest of the world learning to love them too. Overall, I really only had one problem with this book. There was a part toward the beginning of the book when they were just starting to "get to know" one another in which Alex threatened to put Henry on a No-Fly List if Henry didn't come to Alex's room so he could do "very bad things" to him. To me, this was an abuse of power for personal gain and that is "never" okay in the context with which this was used. I found it hit a nerve that didn't set well with me. In spite of my one problem with this book, I did enjoy reading the rest of it. It made me feel so many things and it was so touching and beautiful. ## Frequently Bought Together - Red, White & Royal Blue: A Novel - Song of Achilles, The - Call Me by Your Name (MTI): A Novel --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.id/products/103693477-red-white-and-royal-blue-a-novel](https://www.desertcart.id/products/103693477-red-white-and-royal-blue-a-novel) --- *Product available on Desertcart Indonesia* *Store origin: ID* *Last updated: 2026-05-09*