A review by sahanac
The Pairing by Casey McQuiston

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

it had me in the first half, lost me 3/4 in, and then got me back. i liked theo and liked kit but i wish we had learned more about the new things they discovered with and about each other throughout instead of it being striking huge realizations each time that led their characters to suddenly have epiphanies and change their minds about their worldviews each time. the third time it happened (with the painting, iykyk) i was ready for something different. overall tho i liked this one's commitment to food art and european summer vibes