A review by taysumazing
The Pairing by Casey McQuiston

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I think I have two caveats to this review. 1 is I hate second chance romance. 2 is I love Casey McQuiston. Lucky for me, Casey’s writing made me love this second chance romance. Theo and Kit are my new book boyfriends (I think Theo wouldn’t mind that distinction). I loved the use of dual narrator, I’ve never read a book where the first half was in one POV and the second half was in the other. I think it was very effecting to get me to fall in love with the characters in real time. I felt like I knew Theo and Kit, they felt like friends before the book was 1/4 of the way done. I also LOVED the food and travel content. I now must go to San Sebastián and while Barcelona was already on my list, it has skyrocketed to the top. This is now in my romance novel hall of fame next to Red White and Royal Blue. Highly recommend.