The Pairing by Casey McQuiston
dates read: 2024/10/22 - 12/06
So wow, it's been hard for me to get any reading done this November. I can't believe this took me that long.
So The Pairing is a nonbinary romance with lots of food porn and also actual fucking. Basically two exes, Theo and Kit, have a very messy break up and don't have any contact until they accidentally go on the same European tour. Initially it's told from Theo's prospective, where they're reconnecting with Kit and struggle with trying to just be friends again, while coming to terms with the fact that they never stopped loving him. Very quickly, the two make a bet to see who can fuck the most people in Europe, because why not??
About halfway through, the book switches to Kit's pov, where it becomes clear that he is dealing with the same exact feelings as Theo, and neither of them have their hearts in this competition. IMHO this is where the book shines, you have these cute moments where the two are discovering new aspects of each other and loving the complete person they are.
Overall, I thought it was very cute and had a good time reading it.