A review by sarahm
The Pairing by Casey McQuiston

funny lighthearted 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

4.5

Yep, this is the romance book of the year for me. Maybe the romance book of the past 5 years and future 5 years. Maybe longer. I'm not usually a fan of second chance romances, but this one was it. I don't know if I'll ever even try another second chance romance, because how could it be better than this one? Nonbinary representation, bisexual representation, jump-first-think-second representation... Plus the most delicious descriptions of food and wine I've ever read (truly, it was like I was reading a cookbook or a wine tasting tour brochure). It was sweet, it was sexy, it was heartfelt, it was surprising, it was predictable when it needed to be. Interesting main characters, delightful side characters, and the typical romcom tropes weren't overdone or boring. Highly recommend. Fans of McQuiston's RWRB are going to be pleased. 

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Griffin for the e-ARC!