Who should read Red, White & Royal Blue?

Read it if you want a laugh-out-loud romcom with real feeling underneath. Skip it if you prefer your romance without political backdrop or open-door scenes.

How long and how fast is Red, White & Royal Blue?

It is a medium-paced, medium read of about 448 pages, first published in 2019.

Does Red, White & Royal Blue have content warnings?

Content we flag: Sexual content, Homophobia.

Can I borrow Red, White & Royal Blue for free?

Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Red, White & Royal Blue; the borrow button above searches it for you.

What should I read after Red, White & Royal Blue?

Readers who liked it often move on to Beach Read, The House in the Cerulean Sea.

Romance

Red, White & Royal Blue

by Casey McQuiston

4.0 out of 5, from 1,429 ratings from Hardcover readers

The son of the US president and a British prince have a public feud, then a staged truce, then something neither can explain away. Their story plays out under the glare of two governments and a lot of tabloid attention.

Facts last checked 2026-10-16

First published: 2019
Pace: Medium
Length: Medium
Pages: 448
Format: Book 1 of 1 in Red, White & Royal Blue

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Read this if you want a laugh-out-loud romcom with real feeling underneath.

Skip this if you prefer your romance without political backdrop or open-door scenes.

The feel

Content warnings

Sexual content
Homophobia

Also reported by Hardcover readers:

Panic attacks/disorders
Grief
Drug abuse
Sexual assault
Racism
Drug use

Quick answers about Red, White & Royal Blue

What is Red, White & Royal Blue about?: The son of the US president and a British prince have a public feud, then a staged truce, then something neither can explain away. Their story plays out under the glare of two governments and a lot of tabloid attention.
Who should read Red, White & Royal Blue?: Read it if you want a laugh-out-loud romcom with real feeling underneath. Skip it if you prefer your romance without political backdrop or open-door scenes.
How long and how fast is Red, White & Royal Blue?: It is a medium-paced, medium read of about 448 pages, first published in 2019.
Does Red, White & Royal Blue have content warnings?: Content we flag: Sexual content, Homophobia.
Can I borrow Red, White & Royal Blue for free?: Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Red, White & Royal Blue; the borrow button above searches it for you.
What should I read after Red, White & Royal Blue?: Readers who liked it often move on to Beach Read, The House in the Cerulean Sea.

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