Who am I? Does this make three posts in one week?! IT SURE DOES. Today’s book is one that I put off far too long…and also one that I started last summer and didn’t finish until December. The book: Casey McQuiston’s The Pairing.
Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the free digital copy in exchange for an honest review. This book is out now!
I have no idea why it took me so long to read The Pairing, as McQuiston is an auto-buy author for me and I usually devour them immediately. I even pre-ordered this book before I received the advanced copy??No matter what, I’m so happy I read this book. I started reading it when I visited Europe last summer because I felt it would be perfect to read about Theo and Kit’s European trip while on my own European trip. However, perfect or not, on my trip I ended up abandoning all new reads for a reread of the first four Throne of Glass books. It is what it is!
It reads like a love letter–to food, drinks, Europe, and love. It’s atmospheric, indulgent, lovely, and HORNY. I love love love Theo and Kit—I want Kit to bake something for me and Theo to pair a wine with it. They are adorable and oh-so-lovable separate and apart. Beyond our gorgeous main characters, the wonderful side characters make this book what it is. McQuiston always does side characters well. Additionally, McQuiston’s descriptions are sumptuous and made me want to quit my job and traipse around Europe.
I recommend The Pairing if you want to read a romance featuring two endearing bisexuals traipsing all over Europe doing everything possible to avoid their feelings.
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