Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

Set in an alternate reality where the United States has elected a career politician as the first ever female president, first son Alex Claremont-Diaz has been raised in the public eye. As a result, his every move and every personal relationship is carefully monitored by the the press and public. Growing up accustomed to his face and activities being splashed across the tabloids on a regular basis, he, his sister, and their family friend are known as the positive media powerhouse "The White House Trio".

The negative side of this spotlight is apparent upon the exposure of his long running feud with the British Prince, Henry of Wales. In an attempt to placate the press and ease the public perception of warring millennials and strained international relations, a plan is made to create a fake friendship for the sake of the cameras. The resulting time spent together soon leads to something much deeper, to the immense dismay of these men who barely have the luxury of a private life.

A book to make you think about the various pressures and restrictions on freedom of expression faced by people from different walks of life. With the compelling style, dialogue, and excellent pacing of this novel, you'll find it hard to put down. As someone who is not typically a fan of romance novels, I was pleasantly surprised by how genuinely swept away I was by this story. With the amount of times it made me laugh out loud and feel oh-so-many emotions, I really cannot recommend it highly enough.

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