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The Gay Best Friend by Nicolas DiDomizio
4.5
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.