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Dial A for Aunties

Jesse Q. Sutanto
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Jesse Q. Sutanto
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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

"It's a high-wire act of comic timing, misunderstandings, romantic foibles and possibly foiled heists…The glue is Meddeline, endearing, capable and in full thrall to her elders, who are all absolute hoots to keep company with."—The New York Times Book Review

"If you loved Crazy Rich Asians and all the comedic family drama, you'll definitely get a kick out of this story."—PopSugar

"Part thriller, part rom-com, Jesse Q. Sutanto's Dial A for Aunties will give you the good laugh we could all use these days."—Marie Claire

“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

“A tantalizing blend of romantic mishaps, quirky relatives, and a behind-the-scenes look at the wedding industry, Dial A for Aunties is proof of a promising new writer.”—Mystery Scene Magazine

"A delicious and devourable read."—E! Online

"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."—PopSugar

"Meddy Chan didn't mean to kill her terrible blind date. And she definitely didn't mean for the body to end up at the island resort where she and her aunties are working as planners for a billionaire's wedding...the same resort her college boyfriend apparently owns. To say that hilarious hijinks ensue would be an understatement."—Good Housekeeping

"You know when you just want to read a hilarious, murder mystery, romcom? Well, here it is! Sutanto is serving wedding weirdness, ex exigence and Auntie antics for the win. "—Ms. Magazine

"A quirky novel that’s as fun as a rom-com and as nail-biting as a murder mystery."—The Tempest

"If you’re looking for something uplifting with dark humor, spontaneity, and a bit of romance sprinkled in, this may be a good choice for your next read.”—The Young Folks

"Genuinely hilarious, romantic and sweet, Dial A for Aunties is brilliantly crafted and compulsively fun to read."—BookReporter.com

Overall rating: 4.8333335 / 5 from 12 reviews.

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Loved!!!!

"Resonate with the asian culture and the immense love we have for our families and innate need to put everyone else's needs above our own. The setting, the banter, and how the words just flowed from the beginning to the end - I felt like I was watching a movie rather than reading! Ps. she killed her blind date and tries to navigate through the aftermath with her strong-willed mom and aunties!"

— Monika (5/5)

So Funny

"This book was the funniest book I have ever read! I really loved the aunties."

— ILoveToRead5678 (5/5)

An A for Aunties

"Funny and feel good book. Easy read and fun. You won’t want to put it down."

— E R. (5/5)

Good book

"Funny, completely unbelievable, but nice read and entertaining."

— ADIZ (3/5)

Light, humorous and fulfilling

"This is a funny yet fulfilling read. I definitely found myself laughing out loud at times. I found it really relatable too and it made me emotional at certain parts. I read the entire thing on a flight and it was hard to put down. Would recommend if you're looking for something light and humorous that still has heart!"

— Rachel (5/5)

10/10!!!

"Such a funny and truthful novel about family and the lengths theyll go. 10/10 read"

— Spencer (5/5)

Crazy Aunties, always in trouble.

"Loved it. Very funny and helps to cheer up ones day."

— Doreen (5/5)

Hilarious story

"When Meddelin Chan accidentally kills her blind date, her mom calls her aunties to help them get rid of the body. Meddy’s family are wedding vendors, so they have to figure out what to do with the body while they’re at a billionaire’s wedding the next day. The cooler where they store the body is accidentally sent to the wedding, so they have to keep the body hidden while they’re at the fancy resort. To make things more complicated, Meddy’s former college boyfriend who never met her family is also at the wedding. Meddy and her family need to somehow get through this wedding while hiding the dead body and avoiding murder charges. This story was hilarious from the beginning to the end. Meddy had three aunts and her mom. I loved how the aunts were specific characters and weren’t referred to by their names. Instead, Meddy called them Big Aunt, Second Aunt, and Fourth Aunt. They were each so distinct that I never got them mixed up. There were a lot of things lost in translation, since the aunts were not as fluent in English as Meddy. This made for some hilarious misunderstandings, especially in terms of the common meaning of certain emojis. Even though this story was about an accidental murder, it actually had a light tone. Things kept going so spectacularly wrong that I couldn’t help but laugh. There are so many things that can go wrong with a wedding, but adding in a secret dead body makes even more possible problems. The scenes were so cinematic that I can imagine this story being turned into a movie. I hope it will be on the big screen one day! Dial A for Aunties is a hilarious romcom! Thank you Berkley for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review."

— Jill (5/5)

Hilarious. . . .

"Well written mystery-farce. . . . . anyone with Asian women-friends can appreciate the tight bonds and rivalry. I laughed right out loud"

— Madeline (5/5)

Tons of fun

"If you want a light read, this is perfect. You wouldn’t think a book about hiding a body after an accidental murder could be this hilarious, but I laughed out loud LOTS. Absolutely delightful."

— Christine (5/5)

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  • Published date: Apr 27, 2021
  • Language: English
  • No. of Pages: 320
  • Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
  • ISBN: 9780593333037
  • Dimensions: 5.5" W x 0.66" L x 8.2" H
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.

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