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3.46 AVERAGE
3.46 AVERAGE
DNF @ 75% - I was struggling to get through this, and it was disappointing as I loved the first one so much.
So I finally finished this book. Honestly the first one was better the shenanigans were too many and took took long to finish. I don’t know that anyone would tolerate ALL of that at their wedding. I guess the next will be 4 Aunties and a Baby?
The situations Meddy and her family find themselves in as they celebrate Meddy's wedding to Nathan and the British English lessons and British fashions had me laughing out loud. They have handed over the details of the wedding to another family but are they who they say they are? This is a story of family and loyalty and love with mafia and misunderstanding thrown in. Hope Meddy, Nathan, and the Aunties have another book of adventures.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an arc for my honest review.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an arc for my honest review.
I loved the first book in this series but the second one just doesn't have the same spark or magic that hooked me in the first book. It's still pretty funny, the aunts are as always on best form and Meddy's internal reactions were hilarious. But this book veered more into unbelievable farce and second-hand embarrassment than the first. While the first one was comically overexaggerated, it still felt like a situation that could happen in reality but the second book got so ridiculous sometimes that it broke my suspension of disbelief and took me out of the book. All the drama at the wedding put more of a sad spin rather than a funny one to the book when it's the main character's wedding that's being completely ruined. I honestly felt so bad for Nathen who doesn't know what's going on for most of the book and is clearly upset that his new wife keeps disappearing with no explanation while her family are acting so bizarrely.
It's a fun read and I do love how close Meddey is to her mum and aunts, I just wish she had more fun with her husband on her wedding day but I guess she had bigger things to deal with. If you like the first book then the sequel is still worth checking out even if it doesn't reach those same highs.
It's a fun read and I do love how close Meddey is to her mum and aunts, I just wish she had more fun with her husband on her wedding day but I guess she had bigger things to deal with. If you like the first book then the sequel is still worth checking out even if it doesn't reach those same highs.
After enjoying 'Dial A for Aunties', I was excited to read more from Meddy and her band of wacky relatives. 'Four Aunties and a Wedding' certainly ups the silly factor as we enjoy the long awaited nuptials of Meddy and Nathan in England. The story opens with the four aunties hiring Staphanie and family to organise the wedding. Not only is Staphanie a wedding photographer with a gorgeous portfolio, but she comes with a whole Asian family of her own. Wedding organising uncles? There are three! But is everything as it seems with this new family?
Do not go into this book expecting something deeply serious. There are some really interesting moments which uncover the clash of cultures between Nathan and Meddy's families (which definitely highlight what an awesome guy Nathan is!), but the rest of the family is a full on twisty criminal caper. There are levels of disguises and misunderstandings Shakespeare would have been proud of with a healthy dose of the mafia (because of course!). Overall, this is a light and fun book, sometimes crossing over the border to a bit too silly. I did enjoy it overall and look forward to the next comic caper from Meddy and family! Three stars ***
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher who provided an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Do not go into this book expecting something deeply serious. There are some really interesting moments which uncover the clash of cultures between Nathan and Meddy's families (which definitely highlight what an awesome guy Nathan is!), but the rest of the family is a full on twisty criminal caper. There are levels of disguises and misunderstandings Shakespeare would have been proud of with a healthy dose of the mafia (because of course!). Overall, this is a light and fun book, sometimes crossing over the border to a bit too silly. I did enjoy it overall and look forward to the next comic caper from Meddy and family! Three stars ***
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher who provided an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
this was really fun. for a while i thought this wouldn't be as good as the first but i really like the conclusion.
it was really nonsensical at times but sometimes we deserve to have fun. i did, however, completely forget about nathan like entirely. very boring of him but seeing his parents i guess i get where he gets it.
it was really nonsensical at times but sometimes we deserve to have fun. i did, however, completely forget about nathan like entirely. very boring of him but seeing his parents i guess i get where he gets it.
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
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:
No
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Far-fetched to the point of being tiresome
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Listen, if you didn’t laugh at this book, I don’t know what can be done about that. There are parts of this book that had me crying I was laughing so hard. The wedding photos. The aunties being prolific at tying up people. The spiked drinks. The Tai Chi. The hats. The British slang. Omg how could I forget the constant ideas on ways to kill people. Being a part of the mafia!! I’m cracking up and Ive been done reading. This series is just plain fun. The aunties are the best, and I love them. Nathan is also the most patient and wonderful man.
Okay I’m done but seriously - go read this one for a laugh. This is the perfect beach read or just a great Saturday afternoon book.
Okay I’m done but seriously - go read this one for a laugh. This is the perfect beach read or just a great Saturday afternoon book.