A review by theskyboi
The Gay Best Friend by Nicolas DiDomizio

challenging dark emotional funny tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I'm happy to say that The Gay Best Friend was my first five-star read of the year! It left such a great impression on me, and I can't help but recommend it to everyone. Each word feels carefully curated to elicit total delight. A major highlight for me was the dialogue; it just feels so lived-in and authentic in a way that rarely comes naturally in literature.

Domenic, the eponymous gay best friend, is torn between bride and groom when he is enlisted to host both the bachelor and bachelorette party for his best friends' wedding. Julia Roberts masterpieces aside—well, not totally 😉—Domenic is made to be the spy for both parties, expected to keep secrets and play both sides.

Amid all the chaos, Domenic finds himself questioning his allegiance to his lifelong best friend, Patrick. Is he really better friends with the bride, Kate? Is he losing Patrick's best-friend title to the burly, masculine golf superstar known affectionately as Bucky?

Processing his own called-off wedding, Domenic is faced with a litany of introspections that lead him to question whether he truly knows who he is at the end of his own rainbow. In quite a relatable novel, Nicolas DiDomizio packs an emotional, comedic, and suspenseful punch of luxurious quality.

If you find yourself even remotely curious about this book, or if you're a fan of queer books with secretive, suspenseful, and emotional elements, I would say this is a great fit for you! Even if not...you should still take a risk because I'm willing to bet big-time that this is a hole-in-one for all readers.
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