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ashley_1206's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
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? No
3.0
3⭐️ all i can say rn is what?
anyways love meddy and nathan fr. nathan a real one.
this book was o fast but hella long chapters but i enjoyed it but at the same time i cant comprehend everything. we were moving so damn fast but i liked it???
also the culture was chefs kiss
anyways love meddy and nathan fr. nathan a real one.
this book was o fast but hella long chapters but i enjoyed it but at the same time i cant comprehend everything. we were moving so damn fast but i liked it???
also the culture was chefs kiss
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Drug use, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Blood, Murder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
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
now_booking's review
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: Racism, Toxic relationship, Car accident, Murder, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Gaslighting and Abandonment
imstephtacular's review
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Toxic relationship, Murder, and Alcohol
Minor: Drug use, Racism, and Car accident
theespressoedition's review
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? No
4.0
Yes, yes, and more YES! This book didn't just live up to my expectations - it majorly exceeded them!
Honestly, I didn't have a whole lot to go on when I picked this up. I had seen blurbs about it only a handful of times and knew very little about the plot. Y'all, if you need a good laugh, you must pick up Dial A for Aunties. I haven't cackled this many times while reading a book in a really, really long time. And I mean cackled.
This book was clever, hilarious, creative, and just what I needed after several disappointing books in a row. The aunties reminded me just the tiniest bit of Crazy Rich Asians with their goofy escapades - but truly, if you look past the hilarity, what you'll find is a really precious family that supports each other no matter what (even if it includes hiding a dead body)! The strong women and their love for one another was the best part.
I kind of like the fact that looking back, it's not the romance that I'm remembering the most (though that part is adorable too), but the women. They're the reason to read this book. And there's a sequel coming out? YES PLEASE. I can't wait.
Honestly, I didn't have a whole lot to go on when I picked this up. I had seen blurbs about it only a handful of times and knew very little about the plot. Y'all, if you need a good laugh, you must pick up Dial A for Aunties. I haven't cackled this many times while reading a book in a really, really long time. And I mean cackled.
This book was clever, hilarious, creative, and just what I needed after several disappointing books in a row. The aunties reminded me just the tiniest bit of Crazy Rich Asians with their goofy escapades - but truly, if you look past the hilarity, what you'll find is a really precious family that supports each other no matter what (even if it includes hiding a dead body)! The strong women and their love for one another was the best part.
I kind of like the fact that looking back, it's not the romance that I'm remembering the most (though that part is adorable too), but the women. They're the reason to read this book. And there's a sequel coming out? YES PLEASE. I can't wait.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism, Toxic relationship, Vomit, and Toxic friendship
leighannezinsmeister's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Car accident, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cursing, Gun violence, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship
steeped_in_books's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
A little unbelievable at times but a fun, light read. It was like a screwball comedy, and the main character’s mom and the aunties were so funny.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Car accident, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
tiemzahra's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
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? No
3.0
This book is very funny, very interesting. As it is written by a Chinese Indonesian writer who resides in Singapore, I somehow could relate with some of the scenarios (not that I have ever k***ed my blind date). Meddy accidentally killed her blind date, and her 4 (including her mom) meddling Aunties came to the rescue.
I love the book. I listened to the audiobook while reading this, and I love how the accents are appropriately done. Despite enjoying this book, I think the personalities of these 4 aunties were a bit too much. I wouldn’t dare to invalidate other’s experiences with such relatives, but I was so worn out by them. They’re in a huge crisis, but their pointless rivalries went on and on…
And this book also features one trope I couldn’t stand. The I-will-make-you-hate-me-to-break-our-love-but-I-totally-love-you-and-this-is-just-for-your-own-benefit trope. In other words, the miscommunication trope. Although it is quickly settled, this is a huge breaker for me. All in all, still a very fun read!
I love the book. I listened to the audiobook while reading this, and I love how the accents are appropriately done. Despite enjoying this book, I think the personalities of these 4 aunties were a bit too much. I wouldn’t dare to invalidate other’s experiences with such relatives, but I was so worn out by them. They’re in a huge crisis, but their pointless rivalries went on and on…
And this book also features one trope I couldn’t stand. The I-will-make-you-hate-me-to-break-our-love-but-I-totally-love-you-and-this-is-just-for-your-own-benefit trope. In other words, the miscommunication trope. Although it is quickly settled, this is a huge breaker for me. All in all, still a very fun read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: Drug use, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol
Minor: Vomit
astropova's review
dark
funny
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Car accident, and Murder
Moderate: Confinement, Drug abuse, Drug use, Racism, and Kidnapping
Minor: Sexual assault and Toxic relationship