Red, White & Royal Blue
Cut along the dashed lines and pass the cards around the table.
When you opened this book for the first time, where were you, and what kind of mood were you in? Did it match the cozy energy of the story?
Was there a scene early on that made you smile or laugh out loud and decide, yes, I am settling in for this one?
The book leans hard into the joy of secret letters and late-night messages. Have you ever had a correspondence (texts, emails, notes) that felt like its own little world?
Alex and Henry both carry the weight of family expectations. Which moments in the book made you feel tender toward them, like you wanted to hand them a cup of tea?
The story moves between the White House, Kensington, campaign stops, and quiet hideaways. Which setting did you most want to curl up inside, and why?
Food, drinks, and small comforts pop up a lot (turkey chili, scones, late-night snacks). What comfort food would YOU bring into Alex or Henry's life if you could?
Without giving anything away, was there a moment that made you tear up or hold your breath? What was it about that scene that landed for you personally?
This book is often described as a comfort read people return to. What did it offer you (hope, escape, validation, joy) that you needed right now in your life?