Dial A for Aunties

honestly this started off as 3 stars but very very quickly redeemed itself for me. the plot was super fun and each twist and turn was incredible. 

Errrrr a love hate relationship with this book, i honestly felt annoyed at how kaypoh the aunties actually are but they are indeed so chinese-indonesian (being one myself)

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Very entertaining. It’s not very well written but it’s funny and witty and that’s all I needed it to be really

3.5 stars! Ooh this was refreshing! Quick and easy romance-thriller read that got you hooked. Although I wouldn't say I liked Meddelin, the family dynamic between Meddelin and her aunties are so fun to see, the bicker and the overall chaoticness makes me missing my own lol. As for the main characters, Meddelin to me was too impetuous and didn't read like a 26 years old women at all, I think if she's described as a..... 17 years old? It would've make more sense. And Nathan.. does he even have any flaw at all?

This book was good! It's such a nice light feel-good comedy book, but I got so lost along the way with everything that was happening. I think I would have enjoyed it more as a film or series (It would be like Crazy Rich Asians but with a twist). It was absurd, but I think this book doesn't really rely on realistic events anyway.

3.5 stars Nathan deserves better.

3.5 stars this was so fun to read! i can’t wait for the netflix movie

Okay this book has the most ridiculous plot and I love it. It is hilarious and sappy and wonderful all at the same time. So. Much. Fun.

Besides the several incidents that didn't make sense, this story was quite interesting and enjoyable (and funny ofc), I didn’t expect the story will be so focused on the romance bcs I thought this book will be about family, but that's okay because there were still meaningful messages abt the aunties 😌

3.5 stars. I love how rich the culture descriptions are. The details, the morbid humor (the part I love the most TBH), the sibling rivalry and the meddling aunts....I love it. I just feel like the ending is a little bit rushed for that many conflict that is going on in the story, twist after twist. Also (view spoiler)[ not sure how to feels about queerness being used as a twist to a story...it ended good but still (hide spoiler)]

This was such a fun read and I loved how it just keeps getting better. The four chaotic, insufferable, loud aunties are so cute!! I love the perfect depiction of the thin line between familial love and toxicity in a usual Asian household. The tight bond and the chemistry between them was unmatched! If you want a light read after reading a mystery/thriller book, this one is perfect for you. Also, I am so excited for the Netflix adaptation. (contains a little spoiler) The little wlw representation was the cherry on top of this book, (especially when you didn't expect it) luv Jackie and Maureen sm! They were such great characters and so perfect for each other, it made my little gay heart very happy.

★★★☆☆ (3.5) “Meddy, how can you say that? Your aunties coming over, so late at night, coming to help us get rid of body, and we don’t even offer them any food? How can? Oh, we have dragon fruit, good, good.” esperaba morirme de la risa. no pasó, pero fue divertido, 20/10 a las tías porque se lanzaban unos comentarios buenísimos.

i was thinking of rating this 4 stars but the last 25% of the book was so chaotic i had no choice but to rate it 5 stars. this was a really fun read and i enjoyed every single part of it!!

I loved it! I was in a MAJOR reading slump and I read this in 3 days (around 5-6 hours). Definitely in my top 10!

This was such a fun listen! The culture and tradition wrapped throughout the light hearted comedy was a perfect touch. The characters really come to life and you can see the whole situation unfold. No spice but tons of giggles! Audiobook was great!

MY FAVORITE SILLY ACCIDENTAL MURDER BOOK

the millennial humor did make me cringe but i grew to love it

Well this happened. This was … too far fetched for me. 🥱

I honestly didn’t think I was going to enjoy this book but ended up loving it! It had me actually laughing and gasping out loud. I fell in love with the family dynamic and each characters personality. There were so many twists in the book that had you hanging onto the next page. A perfect mix of drama, romance and comedy

3.75

This book slapped, absolutely loved it. After the first act I was so hooked - a quick and utterly delightful read! The morbid humor is perfectly played 😂

Funny, feel good and a little bit ridiculous. Just what you need for a fun summer read.

oh god.. how do i even start… LUCU BANGETTT. this book feels like home.

Part comedy, part drama, part romance. The last 15% made the difference between a 3 star and 4 star rating. The comedy of errors swerved too far into secondhand embarrassment cringe for my personal preference. That said, the representation of Chinese-Indonesian families and filial loyalty, honor, etc was both lovely and a learning experience.