A review by ariannaisbooked
The Pairing by Casey McQuiston

adventurous emotional funny medium-paced

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

5.0

Casey McQuiston is the GOAT of writing the best characters & friend groups! I'm obsessed every time. Kit, Theo, & the rest of their European tour companions were no different. They were all so much fun, especially Fabrizio! This book truly felt like a love letter to food & drinks. I don't think I've ever been more hungry while reading a book lol. The push and pull between Kit & Theo had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. I felt like I was turning each page faster than the last. I felt every single emotion so strongly & really related to both Theo & Kit in many ways. I literally stared at the wall for 20 minutes after finishing the book because I just didn't know what to do with myself now that I was done. 

I really felt like I was traveling through Europe with their group & it made me so nostalgic for my own tour through Spain & Italy a decade ago. 

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, and Casey McQuiston for sending me an early copy!