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littlewishling's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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? No
4.5
Hilarious the whole way through. More far fetched than Iβm used to but such a fun read. Loved it
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Gun violence
agnesg's review
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Car accident, and Alcohol
Minor: Drug use, Gun violence, Racism, Toxic relationship, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
whatannikareads's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
ahhhh i loved this book it was so much fun! it doesn't take itself too seriously but it's not really corny or cringey. it's the romantic comedy wacky murder mystery that people are nostalgic over these days, with the over-the-top family dynamics from the 90s/early 2000s, except with an asian american spin. i thought it was so fun; i read 70% of it in one day because i was so excited to read the next plot twist/new conundrum. my only qualm is that the maureen storyline is a biiiiit corny, but not enough to crucify the book over. i'm really glad it's a series and it's becoming a netflix movie because it played out in my head like a movie. also i will be very sensitive to who they cast as Nathan bc i'm in love w him!!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Alcohol
Moderate: Car accident and Murder
Minor: Gun violence
wellreadmegs's review
emotional
funny
mysterious
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? No
3.0
This book was stressful, anxiety-inducing, funny, and chaotic all at once. Every time I thought I knew how this story would end - it took a funny or ridiculous turn.
A quick, fun read. Not my usual type of book but I enjoyed it overall. Nathan and Meddie are cute and I enjoyed getting to learn their story - I honestly would have loved to learn more.
Looking forward to reading the next book!
A quick, fun read. Not my usual type of book but I enjoyed it overall. Nathan and Meddie are cute and I enjoyed getting to learn their story - I honestly would have loved to learn more.
Looking forward to reading the next book!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence and Murder
Minor: Racism
parkerknoll's review
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, Gun violence, Murder, and Sexual harassment
maryjames's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Racism and Sexual assault
beca_reads's review
adventurous
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? No
4.75
I really didn't know what to expect going into this, I had heard mixed reviews, but this was amazing. This was twisty mystery, that was so ridiculous it had me laughing out loud. All I could think about while reading it was that it needs to be adapted to a film immediately, and was very happy to find out that it has been picked up for an adaptation.
Meddy is set up on a date by her mother, the date goes horribly wrong and her date winds up dead. She enlists the help of her aunties to hide the body, but at the same time they have a wedding to work at. They arrive at the wedding venue, where Meddy finds that her ex boyfriend is the manager of the resort. The wedding starts going wrong very quickly, with drunk groomsmen and stolen goods while Meddy is also trying to hide the body, and rekindle her love with her ex. There are so many twists in the plot that I did not see coming, which kept me wanting more.
Personally I would like to have had a bit more development on the aunties as I didn't feel like I truly knew them, but that might be developed on in the second book.
Meddy is set up on a date by her mother, the date goes horribly wrong and her date winds up dead. She enlists the help of her aunties to hide the body, but at the same time they have a wedding to work at. They arrive at the wedding venue, where Meddy finds that her ex boyfriend is the manager of the resort. The wedding starts going wrong very quickly, with drunk groomsmen and stolen goods while Meddy is also trying to hide the body, and rekindle her love with her ex. There are so many twists in the plot that I did not see coming, which kept me wanting more.
Personally I would like to have had a bit more development on the aunties as I didn't feel like I truly knew them, but that might be developed on in the second book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Drug use, Gun violence, Blood, and Murder
zombiezami's review against another edition
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: Body horror, Confinement, Death, Drug use, Blood, Kidnapping, Car accident, Murder, and Alcohol
Moderate: Cursing, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Gun violence, Racism, Xenophobia, Excrement, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Attempted rapeerinmjustice'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: Death, Car accident, Murder, and Alcohol
Moderate: Confinement, Drug use, Gun violence, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Racism and Abandonment
kelly_e's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-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? It's complicated
3.5
Title: Dial A for Aunties
Author: Jesse Q. Sutanto
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Rating: 3.50
Pub Date: April 1, 2021
T H R E E β’ W O R D S
Comedic β’ Unbelievable β’ Lighthearted
π S Y N O P S I S
Meddy, is the photographer in her family's wedding business. When her mom sets her up on a blind date through an dating site, Meddy soon finds herself in a nightmare situation culminating in the accidental death of her date. Without thinking she puts the body in her truck, and immediately turns to her family, her mom and four aunts, to help clean up the mess. At the same time, the family business must continue with a very important wedding. Dial A for Aunties is part cozy mystery and part rom-com, with a side of family drama and finding oneself.
π T H O U G H T S
The quirky and entertaining family dynamic is what makes this book! Each of the characters (particularly the aunties) has their place within this hilarious story. Each aunt played a different part, and their bickering cracked me up with their meddling behaviour and untimely one-liners. Reading Meddy's backstory in the beginning, and setting the stage seemed fun, but eventually the plot got a little carried away. I thoroughly enjoyed the family wedding business aspect and getting a glimpse into Chinese-Indonesian culture. While the story is definitely a little over the top, I did feel as though the familial guilt aspect was extremely relatable.
Dial A for Aunties was so much fun and the premise was clever making this the perfect vacation read. If suspending reality is something you struggle with, this may not be the book for you as this one certainly requires quite a bit of it. I am looking forward to hooking back up with Meddy, her mom and aunties and continuing this series.
π R E C O M M E N D β’ T O
β’ soap opera watchers
β’ readers needing a palette cleanser
β’ anyone needing a laugh
π F A V O U R I T E β’ Q U O T E S
"Your aunties coming over, so late at night, coming to help us get rid of body, and we donβt even offer them any food?"
Author: Jesse Q. Sutanto
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Rating: 3.50
Pub Date: April 1, 2021
T H R E E β’ W O R D S
Comedic β’ Unbelievable β’ Lighthearted
π S Y N O P S I S
Meddy, is the photographer in her family's wedding business. When her mom sets her up on a blind date through an dating site, Meddy soon finds herself in a nightmare situation culminating in the accidental death of her date. Without thinking she puts the body in her truck, and immediately turns to her family, her mom and four aunts, to help clean up the mess. At the same time, the family business must continue with a very important wedding. Dial A for Aunties is part cozy mystery and part rom-com, with a side of family drama and finding oneself.
π T H O U G H T S
The quirky and entertaining family dynamic is what makes this book! Each of the characters (particularly the aunties) has their place within this hilarious story. Each aunt played a different part, and their bickering cracked me up with their meddling behaviour and untimely one-liners. Reading Meddy's backstory in the beginning, and setting the stage seemed fun, but eventually the plot got a little carried away. I thoroughly enjoyed the family wedding business aspect and getting a glimpse into Chinese-Indonesian culture. While the story is definitely a little over the top, I did feel as though the familial guilt aspect was extremely relatable.
Dial A for Aunties was so much fun and the premise was clever making this the perfect vacation read. If suspending reality is something you struggle with, this may not be the book for you as this one certainly requires quite a bit of it. I am looking forward to hooking back up with Meddy, her mom and aunties and continuing this series.
π R E C O M M E N D β’ T O
β’ soap opera watchers
β’ readers needing a palette cleanser
β’ anyone needing a laugh
π F A V O U R I T E β’ Q U O T E S
"Your aunties coming over, so late at night, coming to help us get rid of body, and we donβt even offer them any food?"
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: Drug use, Racism, Sexual assault, and Car accident
Minor: Gun violence and Alcohol