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Sutanto brilliantly infuses comedy and culture into the unpredictable rom-com/murder mystery mashup as Meddy navigates familial duty, possible arrest and a groomzilla. I laughed out loud and you will too."--USA Today (four-star review) "A hilarious, heartfelt romp of a novel about--what else?--accidental murder and the bond of family. This book had me laughing aloud within its first five pages... Utterly clever, deeply funny, and altogether charming, this book is sure to be one of the best of the year!"--Emily Henry, New York Times bestselling author of Beach ReadOne of PopSugar's 42 Books Everyone Will Be Talking About in 2021! What happens when you mix 1 (accidental) murder with 2 thousand wedding guests, and then toss in a possible curse on 3 generations of an immigrant Chinese-Indonesian family?
You get 4 meddling Asian aunties coming to the rescue!
When Meddelin Chan ends up accidentally killing her blind date, her meddlesome mother calls for her even more meddlesome aunties to help get rid of the body. Unfortunately, a dead body proves to be a lot more challenging to dispose of than one might anticipate, especially when it is inadvertently shipped in a cake cooler to the over-the-top billionaire wedding Meddy, her Ma, and aunties are working at an island resort on the California coastline. It's the biggest job yet for the family wedding business--Don't leave your big day to chance, leave it to the Chans!--and nothing, not even an unsavory corpse, will get in the way of her auntie's perfect buttercream flowers. But things go from inconvenient to downright torturous when Meddy's great college love--and biggest heartbreak--makes a surprise appearance amid the wedding chaos. Is it possible to escape murder charges, charm her ex back into her life, and pull off a stunning wedding all in one weekend?
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One of PopSugar's 42 Books Everyone Will Be Talking About in 2021 and Best New Books of April 2021! "Jesse Q. Sutanto's Dial A for Aunties is a hilarious, heartfelt romp of a novel about--what else?--accidental murder and the bond of family. This book had me laughing aloud within its first five pages, and kept me bouncing between anxiety and delight until its very last. Utterly clever, deeply funny, and altogether charming, this book is sure to be one of the best of the year!"--Emily Henry, New York Times bestselling author of Beach Read Sutanto brilliantly infuses comedy and culture into the unpredictable rom-com/murder mystery mashup as Meddy navigates familial duty, possible arrest and a groomzilla. I laughed out loud and you will too."--USA Today (four-star review) I LOVED it. Whip-smart, original and so funny. I found it impossible to put down and lost count of the number of times I laughed out loud.--Beth O'Leary, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Switch "Comparisons to Crazy Rich Asians are apt, as the author details the wild spending and luxurious lifestyles of the superrich. But this story is filled with mistaken identity, a gaggle of intoxicated groomsmen, five lovably hilarious sisters, and slapstick humor that leans more toward the film Clue. Readers will die for the delightfully absurd hijinks in this dark comedy."--Kirkus Reviews "Wrap a romcom with a crime novel, sprinkle in Weekend At Bernie's, and you get this deliciously fun, big-hearted book.... If you love romcoms (this is PERFECT for adaptation) do not miss this 2021 gem of a release."--BookRiot "Dial A for Aunties is a hilariously quirky novel that is equal parts murder mystery, rom-com, and a celebration of mothers and daughters as well as a deep dive into Chinese-Indonesian culture."--Library Journal "The best parts are Sutanto's portrayal of the bantering, interfering aunties ( 'How could you set Meddy up with such a douchebag?' Fourth Aunt snaps at Ma), who excel at wreaking havoc. There's plenty of light entertainment here...--Publishers Weekly "Murder is never funny, except when it is. In Sutanto's rollicking debut, which she describes in a "Dear reader" foreword as "a love letter to my family--a ridiculously large bunch with a long history of immigration," a fatal accident begets family reconciliation, true love at second sight, and happy beginnings all around."--Booklist "A tightly-plotted, highly comic romp, Dial A for Aunties keeps you guessing till the very last twist. A+!"--Lauren Ho, author of Last Tang Standing "This laugh-out-loud tale is part crime novel, part romantic comedy, part immigration story, and full of heart."--BookBub Dial A for Aunties has redefined what 'page-turner' means to me...If you're in the mood for laugh-out-loud humor, unprecedented mayhem (involving meddlesome family members and over-the-top drama), and delightful twists and turns at every corner, I highly recommend Dial A for Aunties.--Buzzfeed Dial A for Aunties is a warm, hilarious book that deftly straddles genres to tell a story of romance, murder, and the joys of having a family full of strong women.--PopSugarAbout The Author
Jesse Q Sutanto grew up shuttling back and forth between Indonesia, Singapore, and Oxford, and considers all three places her home. She has a Masters from Oxford University, but she has yet to figure out how to say that without sounding obnoxious. Jesse has forty-two first cousins and thirty aunties and uncles, many of whom live just down the road. When she's not writing, she's gaming with her husband (mostly FPS), or making a mess in the kitchen with her two daughters.Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 1 Inches (W) x 6 Inches (D)
Weight: 1 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 352
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Asian American
Publisher: Berkley Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Jesse Q Sutanto
Language: English
Street Date: April 27, 2021
TCIN: 81532983
UPC: 9780593333037
Item Number (DPCI): 059-04-7223
Origin: Made in the USA
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cat - 4 years ago, Verified purchaser
This is a fabulous light read with genuine family relationships and frequent surprises!! I loved the romance and the hilarity of the events, but it doesn’t feel slapstick or like it’s reaching. Great book.
Funny but lacked romance
3 out of 5 stars
Danielle - 4 years ago
Luckily, I can use more than one because Dial A For Aunties was hysterical! Literally, laugh out loud funny! Who would have thought carting around a dead guy in a cooler at a very exclusive wedding would be my kind of humor?!? We are introduced to Meddy and the 4 aunties right away and the hysteria comes quickly. I promise, after you read this book, you’ll never look at the eggplant emoji the same again. The Chinese culture was so fun reading about and their family dynamics made this all the more funny. I think my only complaint in this one is the lack of romance. I am looking forward to the sequel coming out next year though!
Good light read, funny
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Cornflake - 4 years ago
I got this book for a road trip and it was great for that purpose. I don’t like heavy books or things I have to give a lot of thought to; I’m in the back seat with my kids so I have to be able to put it down and come back to it frequently. It’s really funny, and I never felt like I was laughing at the characters’ accents or ethnicity; it’s written in a way that you can laugh along with the narrator at her aunts’ and mother’s priorities or unawareness of generational topics. This book early on has some time jumps/flashbacks which I normally don’t like, but it worked here. There was only one scene that was written in a poor way, between Meddy and Nathan in a flashback; it just wasn’t believable and a bit too abrupt, like an afterthought. If you’re looking for something light with a unique storyline, kind of a non-traditional rom-com (more com than rom), this is a good choice.