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A review by shawnbakergibson
The Pairing by Casey McQuiston
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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
4.0
This was easily one of my most anticipated books of the year. Red, White, and Royal Blue and One Last Stop are two of my favorite comfort books to revisit, and Casey McQuiston's writing is always witty and an absolute romp.
The Pairing did not disappoint in delivering McQuiston's trademark banter and loveable characters. Our main characters, Kit and Theo, and the rest of the cast of characters we meet at every stop on this friends-to-lovers-to-enemies second-chance-romance adventure are truly a delight. The characters are complex and fleshed-out, and you just can't help but want to have them as your friends.
I loved seeing Kit and Theo's story unfold throughout their European tour, inspired and propelled by the people they met. However, about two-thirds of the way through the book, the story began to drag and get repetitive for me. I started to lose track of which city we were in and what had happened in previous cities when referenced. If this had been about 50-75 pages shorter and the story a little tighter, it could have been perfect for me.
Casey McQuiston is absolutely at the top of my favorite author list. They're writing voice is so distinct and just a joy to read. I'm grabbing a finished copy when this is released and giving this another read in the future.
The Pairing did not disappoint in delivering McQuiston's trademark banter and loveable characters. Our main characters, Kit and Theo, and the rest of the cast of characters we meet at every stop on this friends-to-lovers-to-enemies second-chance-romance adventure are truly a delight. The characters are complex and fleshed-out, and you just can't help but want to have them as your friends.
I loved seeing Kit and Theo's story unfold throughout their European tour, inspired and propelled by the people they met. However, about two-thirds of the way through the book, the story began to drag and get repetitive for me. I started to lose track of which city we were in and what had happened in previous cities when referenced. If this had been about 50-75 pages shorter and the story a little tighter, it could have been perfect for me.
Casey McQuiston is absolutely at the top of my favorite author list. They're writing voice is so distinct and just a joy to read. I'm grabbing a finished copy when this is released and giving this another read in the future.