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percervall's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
If you enjoyed the Finlay Donovan series, I think you’d enjoy this as well
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Murder
Moderate: Drug use, Vomit, and Alcohol
Minor: Sexual content, Violence, and Xenophobia
lauraelovesbooks's review against another edition
funny
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? No
4.0
This was so cute and fun! Not what I expected but anyone in the mood for a good ‘caper’ and some dark humour (not a cozy mystery), look no further!
The Aunties had me laughing out loud multiple times
I do wish that we got more of the romance between Nathan and Meddie (I’m a romance girlie through and through so I was expecting a bit more focus on that), but what we did get was very sweet
The few little twists kept things interesting and this book never felt like it dragged. All in all I really enjoyed it!
The Aunties had me laughing out loud multiple times
I do wish that we got more of the romance between Nathan and Meddie (I’m a romance girlie through and through so I was expecting a bit more focus on that), but what we did get was very sweet
The few little twists kept things interesting and this book never felt like it dragged. All in all I really enjoyed it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Racism and Sexual assault
k8reads24's review
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault
shannonvonpesach's review against another edition
dark
funny
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
2.5
Ik vond de humor leuk, maar er was geen "adempauze" met al deze gebeurtenissen.
De romance ging mij ook te snel en was ongeloofwaardig.
De romance ging mij ook te snel en was ongeloofwaardig.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Car accident, and Alcohol
Moderate: Racism and Sexual assault
tiffthelibrarian's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Just too ridiculous. I like lighthearted mysteries, but it's just too over-the-top. For an Asian American main character dealing with wacky family and murder, I found Mia Manansala's Tita Rosie's Kitchen series to be better.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault
bibliomania_express's review against another edition
dark
funny
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
4.0
Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto is a comedy of errors where wedding photographer Meddelin Chan ends up accidentally killing a blind date and needs help from her aunties and mother to deal with the body. With several mistakes and hijinks, the body ends up at the wedding the Chans are working at - which just happens to be owned by Meddelin's college ex.
This book was a lot of fun in a campy, unbelievable way. There's wedding shenanigans, mistakes in texting, clashing aunties, a theft, and a cute romance. It isn't really a mystery, but there are some surprises along the way. I enjoyed all the inter-familial relationships tied into the Indo-Chinese culture.
It does also get a bit dark, what with the murder and all. If you are squeamish about any discussion of dead bodies and decompression, then maybe steer clear.
I do wish there had been a bit more conversation between Meddelin and Nathan in the present day, since the romance leans heavily on a few flashback chapters.
This book was a lot of fun in a campy, unbelievable way. There's wedding shenanigans, mistakes in texting, clashing aunties, a theft, and a cute romance. It isn't really a mystery, but there are some surprises along the way. I enjoyed all the inter-familial relationships tied into the Indo-Chinese culture.
It does also get a bit dark, what with the murder and all. If you are squeamish about any discussion of dead bodies and decompression, then maybe steer clear.
I do wish there had been a bit more conversation between Meddelin and Nathan in the present day, since the romance leans heavily on a few flashback chapters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Car accident
Moderate: Racism and Sexual assault
dogscoffeewinebooks's review
funny
hopeful
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
4.5
Hilarious and ridiculous and adorable. I have to admit that when the (accidental) murder happened, I at first was horrified at the idea of making light of it, but oh my gosh, within two minutes, I was laughing out loud and feeling completely ashamed for doing so. This was such a fun and goofy ride, and I immediately hopped onto the wait list for Sutanto’s other books at the library. What a delight.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault
716a_m's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use, Kidnapping, Murder, and Alcohol
Minor: Sexual assault
jackieyvette's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
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
4.5
This book was so fun to read, and I loved the pacing.
This story had so much love winding through it in so many ways. From Meddy and her aunts, Nathan, Jacqueline, and everyone in between. I can't wait to see what happens next. With all the love you almost forget this involves a dead body. Meddy and Nathan are adorable, and I really loved their story.
What I would describe as a rom-com Weekend at Bernie's.
Crying score: none
This story had so much love winding through it in so many ways. From Meddy and her aunts, Nathan, Jacqueline, and everyone in between. I can't wait to see what happens next. With all the love you almost forget this involves a dead body. Meddy and Nathan are adorable, and I really loved their story.
What I would describe as a rom-com Weekend at Bernie's.
Crying score: none
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: Drug use, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
emmajh91's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Drug use, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Car accident, Murder, and Sexual harassment