“Part romance, part lit-fic, all wedding bells, Rose Dommu’s debut novel contains nostalgic nods to quintessential Nineties romcoms all while managing to revel in the joys of family and the messiness of a brand new life.”—Rolling Stone
“Full of snappy pop culture references, Dommu is an especially tender writer of our awkward little yearnings.”—W
“[The] near-universal contours of trans experience have rarely been articulated with such specificity in published fiction.”—them
“Destined to be optioned . . . [Best Woman] feel[s] deeply cinematic without ever sacrificing laughs or hewing to the audience’s expectations.”—Vogue
“Devourable and quippy . . . an exploration of trans identity through a troublemaking lens. Just like the romantic comedies it takes inspiration from, it’s a romp full of painfully true moments.”—Xtra
“One of the best romantic comedies I’ve read in recent memory . . . characters you instantly feel like you know and an extremely clever trans take on My Best Friend’s Wedding . . . laugh-out-loud funny, sharply observed—an absolute must-read.”—Joel Kim Booster
“A sparkling love story . . . an almost-scientifically perfect cocktail of love, betrayal, angst and relief. Best Woman is as re-readable as its influences are rewatchable.”—Electric Literature
“Dommu knows how to capture an audience. And she brings that in full force with her delightful . . . debut novel. . . . It’s engrossing, at times stressful—in the best possible way—and is easily one of those books that you accidentally read in one sitting because you just couldn’t put it down.”—E! Online
“Hilarious and poignant . . . a sparkling debut.”—Hey Alma
“Chaotic [and] funny . . . a wild romp . . . Best Woman is a campy, comedic romcom reminiscent of Fleabag—with its messy, often unlikeable protagonist making one disastrous decision after the other.”—Lesbrary
“Queer literary Florida is alive and well in Rose Dommu’s Best Woman, a deliciously clever and relentlessly hilarious firecracker of a debut. The book is smart, sexy, and endlessly entertaining. Dommu really shines here.”—Kristen Arnett, author of Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One
“Irresistibly fresh, bright, funny, and bursting with singular voice, this is the kind of romance I’ve been waiting for, and we’re so lucky to finally have it.”—Casey McQuiston, author of The Pairing
“Best Woman absolutely sparkles with all the wit, charm, and drama of the best nineties rom-coms and does it in pitch-perfect prose.”—Torrey Peters, author of Stag Dance
“Irreverently funny and tear-jerkingly tender, Best Woman takes the wedding cake as my favorite debut of the year.”—JP Brammer, author of ¡Hola Papi!
“[A] very queer and very charming story of love and family . . . Perfect for fans of Alexis Hall and TJ Alexander.”—Booklist, starred review
“Heartwarming . . . Dommu supplements the slapstick rom-com plot with Julia’s strong voice and lucid self-reflections. . . . This fun bit of fluff has surprising depth.”—Publishers Weekly
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