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A review by cdneuhaus90
All Of My Friends Are Rich by Michael Sarais
4.0
All my Friends are Rich is a debut novel by Michael Sarais that is wildly sexy, thought-provoking, and heartfelt. This book will give you the opportunity to escape and explore Europe (which I GREATLY miss!) and follow in Leo’s footsteps as a manages to find a way to live a healthier and more joyful life in the wake of a year of unexpected twists and turns.
Leo Cotton is a twenty-nine-year-old gay man trying to live out the lavish and luxurious London lifestyle that his friends so easily live. But Leo is not in a good place. His marriage has ended, he is in a job that he absolutely hates, and all he wants to do is write but never feels confident in himself as a writer. Leo has bipolar disorder and struggles to take his medication consistently which can lead him to be involved in very questionable experiences.
Leo’s long-time friend Sara is getting married and asks Leo if he would be her best man. While Leo is excited for Sara and will of course be her best man, he can’t help but also feel depressed and resentful knowing that his best friend is moving on in life. As she talks about her engagement party in Ibiza and wedding in Santorini, Leo constantly worries that the expenses to participate in these trips will bankrupt him. He knows that solely relying on his earnings in his retail work will not provide enough funding for him to participate in the bachelorette party and wedding. Leo constantly wishes he could be like his friends and not have to worry about money on a daily basis.
When Leo finds that a chance encounter on Grindr may provide him with a little extra cash in his pocket, his world spirals into meetings with various men that leave Leo unfulfilled and feeling as if he is quickly losing control. Leo must grapple with sacrificing his emotional and psychological well-being to please others no matter what it costs him.
This book has a little bit of everything. This novel is quite sexy and steamy, speaks to the importance of friendship, tells the story of a man trying to make sense of being bipolar, and champions the importance of self-preservation. Thank you @moby.fict and @ddrosche for this fabulous recommendation!
Leo Cotton is a twenty-nine-year-old gay man trying to live out the lavish and luxurious London lifestyle that his friends so easily live. But Leo is not in a good place. His marriage has ended, he is in a job that he absolutely hates, and all he wants to do is write but never feels confident in himself as a writer. Leo has bipolar disorder and struggles to take his medication consistently which can lead him to be involved in very questionable experiences.
Leo’s long-time friend Sara is getting married and asks Leo if he would be her best man. While Leo is excited for Sara and will of course be her best man, he can’t help but also feel depressed and resentful knowing that his best friend is moving on in life. As she talks about her engagement party in Ibiza and wedding in Santorini, Leo constantly worries that the expenses to participate in these trips will bankrupt him. He knows that solely relying on his earnings in his retail work will not provide enough funding for him to participate in the bachelorette party and wedding. Leo constantly wishes he could be like his friends and not have to worry about money on a daily basis.
When Leo finds that a chance encounter on Grindr may provide him with a little extra cash in his pocket, his world spirals into meetings with various men that leave Leo unfulfilled and feeling as if he is quickly losing control. Leo must grapple with sacrificing his emotional and psychological well-being to please others no matter what it costs him.
This book has a little bit of everything. This novel is quite sexy and steamy, speaks to the importance of friendship, tells the story of a man trying to make sense of being bipolar, and champions the importance of self-preservation. Thank you @moby.fict and @ddrosche for this fabulous recommendation!