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kaceyjoy 's review for:
The Gay Best Friend
by Nicolas DiDomizio
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I was very excited to read this book. Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.
I devoured this book. I instantly connected with the main character Dom. I loved seeing his relationship with both the bride and the groom and the challenges he faced with his own romantic relationship.
When we first met Dom he is fresh off a broken engagement, but still trying to be there as the best man to his childhood friend Patrick, and a best friend to the bride. There's a lot of bad communication and toxic expectations in these relationships, but how each of the characters work through it gives this book a lot of heart.
I absolutely could not put this book down and definitely recommend it!
Really my only critique is the use of the word "spastic" to describe a way to dance. Please consider changing this word as many in the disability community see this word as a slur. If Lizzo can change this lyric in one of her songs, everyone should be able to remove it from their general vocabulary as well.
I devoured this book. I instantly connected with the main character Dom. I loved seeing his relationship with both the bride and the groom and the challenges he faced with his own romantic relationship.
When we first met Dom he is fresh off a broken engagement, but still trying to be there as the best man to his childhood friend Patrick, and a best friend to the bride. There's a lot of bad communication and toxic expectations in these relationships, but how each of the characters work through it gives this book a lot of heart.
I absolutely could not put this book down and definitely recommend it!
Really my only critique is the use of the word "spastic" to describe a way to dance. Please consider changing this word as many in the disability community see this word as a slur. If Lizzo can change this lyric in one of her songs, everyone should be able to remove it from their general vocabulary as well.