The Pairing

Pairs well with readers who like:Exes whose OTP romance ended abruptly because of poor communication, one bonehead error, and a LOT of mistaken assumptionsSex scenes between the MCs and other people as part of a fcking (literally) contestA “poor little rich girl” MC who refuses any and all help from her wealthy, famous family members*Detailed descriptions of Western European food, wine, scenery, and artUnfortunately, I don't like any of these things. I'm glad to see Casey McQuiston getting mainstream attention for their fourth novel (write-up in New York Times, reviews on trendy pop culture sites), but they have alienated some of the earliest ride-or-die fans who made [b:Red, White & Royal Blue 41150487 Red, White & Royal Blue Casey McQuiston https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1566742512l/41150487.SY75.jpg 61657690] a surprise bestseller. I will approach their next release with caution.