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dtierra's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I absolutely adored this book. The pacing was excellent and I loved the storytelling. The authors writing is phenomenal. My only minor gripe for this book is the general lack of descriptions for characters! Some parts of the book are a bit unbelievable but given that it’s mostly a comedy, it’s easy to get past if you don’t take it too seriously. Other than that, an incredibly written story and I’m shocked I haven’t seen this book get more hype. My favorite book I’ve read in a long time! Would highly recommend. The romance was really cute and definitely enjoyed it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Confinement, Death, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence
parkerknoll's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement and Death
Minor: Drug use, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Gun violence
amcghig's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Car accident
pdnydesu's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Sexual harassment
zombiezami's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This was hilarious. I never quite knew where the story was going to go next, but I loved Medellin and the Aunties. My one complaint is that Nathan didn't seem that developed as a character. In general, there were a lot of coincidences that seemed to exist just so the story could move forward. But still, I highly recommend, and I look forward to the screen adaptation.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Murder, Drug use, Kidnapping, Body horror, Blood, Confinement, Death, and Alcohol
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Vomit, Cursing, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Abandonment, Death of parent, Excrement, Racism, Xenophobia, and Gun violence
Attempted rapemarkedwithanm's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Sexual harassment
erinmjustice's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Car accident, Death, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Confinement, Gun violence, Drug use, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Abandonment and Racism
shonaholmes's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Funny and quick paced, had me saying ohno ohno the whole time as the predicament worsened
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use and Murder
Minor: Sexual harassment
now_booking's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
4.25 Stars.
I was apprehensive about approaching this because of the mystery element not being much of a mystery reader, but this is a romantic mystery of the wild hijinks, slapstick comedy, somewhat ridiculous actioned variety. And I completely loved it. Was it realistic? No. But was it immensely heartfelt and an absolutely wonderful representation of the lengths family goes to for one another, unreservedly YES!
The premise is that Meddy works with her mom and 3 aunts in their family’s wedding planning business. Meddy is stuck in a rut and plotting how to leave when her mom secretly sets her up on a blind date via a dating app. What follows is high drama and murder and a cover up of the most dramatic sort set around an Asian high society wedding.
This was over the top but in a way that felt very deliberate and strategic. Yes, it tended towards the ridiculous and couldn’t have been more unrealistic, but it was always laugh out loud funny and meaningful and heartfelt. I would have given it 5 stars if I wasn’t left feeling somewhat unsettled about the fate of the murder victim. Nevertheless, Meddy’s relationship with Nathan more than made up for that by making my heart sing and break and feel all the feels. The intra-generational family dynamics between the sisters and the inter-generational one between Meddy and her aunts, were very well-executed and felt real and relatable. The performativity of respect and the weight of expectation to perform as expected was a significant theme of this book. It is not my place to comment on criticism that Meddy’s mother and aunts stereotype Asian culture, but what I can say is that in their love and dedication to family and to family honour, they resonate with anyone who’s grown up Westernised but who comes from a non-Western culture and way of being. I adored those women and how far they were willing to go for family.
Highly recommend if you’re looking for something fun and light-hearted with a bit of romance and cozy mystery thrown in. This is like Crazy Rich Asians meets slapstick comedy and has a baby with a mystery in a dumplings shop and it’s absolutely fabulous.
I was apprehensive about approaching this because of the mystery element not being much of a mystery reader, but this is a romantic mystery of the wild hijinks, slapstick comedy, somewhat ridiculous actioned variety. And I completely loved it. Was it realistic? No. But was it immensely heartfelt and an absolutely wonderful representation of the lengths family goes to for one another, unreservedly YES!
The premise is that Meddy works with her mom and 3 aunts in their family’s wedding planning business. Meddy is stuck in a rut and plotting how to leave when her mom secretly sets her up on a blind date via a dating app. What follows is high drama and murder and a cover up of the most dramatic sort set around an Asian high society wedding.
This was over the top but in a way that felt very deliberate and strategic. Yes, it tended towards the ridiculous and couldn’t have been more unrealistic, but it was always laugh out loud funny and meaningful and heartfelt. I would have given it 5 stars if I wasn’t left feeling somewhat unsettled about the fate of the murder victim. Nevertheless, Meddy’s relationship with Nathan more than made up for that by making my heart sing and break and feel all the feels. The intra-generational family dynamics between the sisters and the inter-generational one between Meddy and her aunts, were very well-executed and felt real and relatable. The performativity of respect and the weight of expectation to perform as expected was a significant theme of this book. It is not my place to comment on criticism that Meddy’s mother and aunts stereotype Asian culture, but what I can say is that in their love and dedication to family and to family honour, they resonate with anyone who’s grown up Westernised but who comes from a non-Western culture and way of being. I adored those women and how far they were willing to go for family.
Highly recommend if you’re looking for something fun and light-hearted with a bit of romance and cozy mystery thrown in. This is like Crazy Rich Asians meets slapstick comedy and has a baby with a mystery in a dumplings shop and it’s absolutely fabulous.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Toxic relationship, Murder, Racism, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Gaslighting and Abandonment
hkburke2's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Wooo what a ride! So glad I picked this one up on audio - great production - and I loved the intro about language from the author. Culture was woven in really nicely and the family relationships were fun and engaging. You do need to suspend disbelief to get into this one, but it's worth it and a fun trip.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Alcohol, and Drug use
Minor: Sexual harassment and Racism