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A review by podanotherjessi
The Pairing by Casey McQuiston
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-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
4.5
There were a lot of little things in this book that each bugged me just a little bit, but as a whole those things barely matter and I almost certainly won't remember when I think back on this story. The only one that really got under my skin was he conflation of sex with love, which is just a problem I find frequently in the romance genre.
But truly, this was incredible. Kit and Theo are each such lovely and realized characters. Every description of food and drink was beautiful and decadent. It was evocative, and I felt like I was right there with the characters on the tour. There was maybe a little too much extra going on - I don't know that Kit's dad added much to the story - but it all served to make it feel more real.
But truly, this was incredible. Kit and Theo are each such lovely and realized characters. Every description of food and drink was beautiful and decadent. It was evocative, and I felt like I was right there with the characters on the tour. There was maybe a little too much extra going on - I don't know that Kit's dad added much to the story - but it all served to make it feel more real.