Zaynab’s Reviews > Red, White & Royal Blue > Status Update

And now we’re finally past that flat kind of slow burn that I HATED!
Seriously, this book would be ten times better if we could just get even a glimpse of Henry’s POV. Their story totally gives off “Henry fell first, but Alex fell harder” energy. (Though honestly, Henry might be one of the most hopelessly romantic characters I’ve ever read)

Henry is practically carrying the story all by himself, even though most of it is from Alex’s POV, and Alex is the more active party dealing with things like the election and all that. But Henry is the tortured poet you’d honestly rather be inside the head and soul of. (Henry, the hopeless romantic prince you are 😭)

“Henry is practically carrying the story all by himself, even though most of it is from Alex’s POV, and Alex is the more active party dealing with things like the election and all that. But Henry is the tortured poet you’d honestly rather be inside the head and soul of. (Henry, the hopeless romantic prince you are 😭)

The story started off sparky, fresh, and fun for the first 100 pages, but after that, it just went flat. The slow burn kicked in, and honestly, it bored the hell out of me. Like, I want something more than just repetitive tropes and clichés! (But I like them, god, I like them!!)

One of the things I've loved so far, and I'm not sure if it’s intentional, is how the writer’s choice of words whenever Henry speaks constantly reminds you how BRITISH and ROYAL he is. Like, you’re not allowed to forget it, not even for a second. And he’s a listener. He LISTENS.

"People don't like women, but they like mothers and wives."

You're giving me narcissistic vibes, Alex :>