Scan barcode
nicoreads333's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
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? It's complicated
4.0
Okay, this book was a whole rollercoaster ride. I fell in love with the cast in the first book and was so excited to read about them again. However, I think there was just a lot going on in this one that made it difficult to stay connected to the story. Sometimes it felt a little too farfetched. On the other hand, the aunties are still some of the most lovable and funny characters ever written. I still recommend it! I just think the first book's storyline was more cohesive. And although it may be unfair to compare the two, it was slightly disappointing when this didn't live up to my expectations (that may be on me and no so much on the author.)
Content Warnings
Minor: Colonisation, Gun violence, Murder, Racism, Kidnapping, Classism, and Drug use
emily_mh's review against another edition
funny
tense
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? No
3.5
I am SO SAD that I was so disappointed by this one!! It just completely lacked all the complexity and extravagance of the first book in the series (which was my favourite book of 2021 and one of my favourite books of all time!!). There was no character development or exploration of interrelationships, it had a very linear, simplistic plot direction, and it definitely wasn’t as funny as Dial A for Aunties. The wedding completely faded until it was a simple backdrop for repetitive action. The first third of the book was probably the best and definitely had some laugh-out-loud moments - it really saved this rating. But this book was in my top three most anticipated 2022 releases and it definitely didn’t live up to my expectations.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Murder, Violence, Death, Alcohol, Drug use, and Kidnapping
Minor: Ableism, Drug abuse, Gun violence, War, Injury/Injury detail, Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual violence, Excrement, Addiction, Abandonment, Animal death, Misogyny, Vomit, Sexism, and Physical abuse
Major warning for blackmail. Minor warnings for disownment and a bomb. HP references.
More...