I requested this book in good faith because I read the first one and wanted to see how the trilogy is going to end and if the writing improved or she took the reviewers’ perspective to heart. Unfortunately, I don’t think that happened - The Good, the Bad, and the Aunties was almost a copy paste of her first book (and I didn’t read the second installment, but I bet it follows very similar patterns as well) in that there was little to no character development, the writing and pacing felt very choppy, and the ending felt so convenient it was frustrating.

I wish her characters were given more depth! Again, each aunt is whittled down to ONE characteristic that they’re known for for the entire book (the entire THREE books, really) and that feels so overdone. Meddy has not changed AT ALL since the first book...? It’s unfortunate how disappointed I am in this trilogy considering how excited I was.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Berkley publishing for an e-arc in exchange for my honest opinion.

This was a little more melancholic than what I was looking for, I expected a RomCom based on the cover. Subjectively not my thing.

A perfectly nice end to the series, but it certainly doesn't stand up to the first book. I found myself skipping over blocks of text where Meddy is being stressed about stuff because they dragged on for just a bit too long. If you enjoyed the first two, it's certainly worth reading this one as well.

Let me start with I love Ms. Sutanto. I love her YA novels. But I am loving the aunties!!! This book gave so much more depth to the aunties. I didn't laugh as much as the first two, but I loved the family, the bonds, the love, the bickering!! It is much more fun to be in trouble with your family than just by yourself!!

I love all Jesse Q Susan auntie books and this one was just as good as the others. I always worry that the aunties will get to be too much for me, but Sutanto is able to balance all of it so they are just fun and loving. A very fun read.

I can't believe the aunties are over! And this time no one dies!? Now I've seen it all.

This book was fast-paced and full of fun culture shock as we find ourselves with Meddy and Nathan in Jakarta. We quickly find ourselves embroiled in another wacky family drama, this time between a triad of "definitely not" mafiosos. Set against the chaos of a Chinese New Year celebration, this book really wrapped up the series smashingly. While this was the weakest of the trilogy, it was still really enjoyable.

*Thank you to Berkley and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review*

I really enjoyed Dial A for Aunties, but was admittedly disappointed in the second book. I requested this based off of my love of the first book but I had to DNF this. The story has always been known for its' crazy anything could happen, soap opera feeling but I think making this into a series was too much. There should have just been one book, and left it at that!

I have loved all the Aunties books but this one I struggled a bit with. I'm not sure if it was the setting, the premise or what but it fell a bit flat. I finished it (and was happy for the ending) but I think of the three this was the weakest link.

3.75 Stars.

It's still funny, entertaining, and entirely ridiculous (though not as great as book one, which will remain peak) but I think it fell a little short in wrapping up the series as a whole.

I love how silly these books are, the aunties never fail to make me chuckle. And I loved that Nathan was more involved in this one, really cementing him as a member of the family. It’s so cute. It’s also chaotic, less mystery and more dangerous hijinks, and keeps the theme of under or overreacting… never anything in between or resembling rational, ha! Everything taking place in Jakarta, though, gave it a fresh perspective and heightened sense of peril. Loved it.

The wrap-up at the end, though, definitely fell short, especially since this is the last in the series. I was left with several questions that will remain unanswered and a yearning to see certain life events play out. I know that it risks jumping the shark to continue the antics with this family, but I also feel like there’s more to see and have.

I have yet to read a bad book by Jesse Q. Sutanto! That aunties are hilarious, I hope there are more books to come in this series!!

I didn’t realize this was a series and I didn’t read the other books before this but i still really enjoyed it. It took me a bit of time to get into it but eventually it flowed well. I will go and read the first books now!

Meddy and her husband Nathan have just landed in Jakarta after their honeymoon in Europe to spend an extended Chinese New Year with her extended family. When a gift intended for a business rival is given to the wrong person Meddy and the Aunties set off to set things right, but of course things don’t go as planned. Determined to rescue her loved ones, Meddy embarks on an impossible missing – but with her Aunties by her side, nothing is impossible.

This was such a fun conclusion to the series! I loved jumping back into the world with Meddy and her Aunties. This entire series has had me rolling in laughter from the start and this conclusion was no exception. The Aunties are just so funny, and it was a lot of fun to see Meddy herself in the role of Aunty. Are these books realistic? Absolutely not in the slightest. But are they a lot of fun? Absolutely yes, so much so. It takes a lot for me to like a cozy mystery, but this is the perfect recipe for me. Every time I read a book like this, I just wish I had a family as supporting and caring as Meddy’s, but also, they are a pain! I love the emotion that the author puts into her writing, it really helps bring all the characters to life.

If you loved the first two books in the series you will love this one, it has all the chaos as the first two. It is everything you would want, and more!

Thank you to the publisher Berkley Publishing, @berkleypub, and Netgalley @netgalley for this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

You cannot read this book and not want to go back and read her other ones. She is hilariously funny on family, aunts, and a little bit of rekindle romance. After your world wind honeymoon and returning to celebrate Chinese New Year, what in the blazes can go wrong, everything and it's just what I expect from writer Jesso Q. Sulanto. I am always hand selling her books, it's just to good.

Jesse Q. Sutanto is one of my FAVORITE authors! Her books always have me laughing out loud! This was a great addition to this series!

The Good, The Bad, and the Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto

The Aunties are back for a third madcap adventure. Meddy and Nathan are on their honeymoon after successfully getting married in Four Aunties and a Wedding. They join the family in Jakarta for Chinese New Year where the aunties are in fine form. Meddy’s mother won’t stop talking about grandchildren. During the party, Abi Lincoln shows up (having been invited by Fourth Auntie) to proclaim his love for Second Auntie. Unfortunately, while giving out the red packets (envelopes with money in them) to the children, an important document intended for another person is given to someone and Meddy and the Aunties must figure out who received it. When they visit the important business woman who it’s destined for, she decides to keep Nathan as collateral until they can retrieve it. Meddy and the Aunties go to great lengths to recover it and get Nathan back. Then, Second Auntie is kidnapped and the Aunties, Meddy and Nathan must go all out to get her back.

For those who love the Aunties, The Good, The Bad, and the Aunties will not disappoint. There were several times when I laughed out loud. For the craziness, I am glad they are not my relatives. For the loyalty, anyone would be lucky to have them. I give it four out of five stars.

Thank you so much to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me this opportunity!

I love this series. With every book i fell in love with it. Jesse once again wrote an amazing novel in this series.
I loove the personalities and uniqueness of these aunties. They are freakin’ hilarious.

Definitely a good ending to the 'Aunty' series. This one had good pacing balanced with a fun plot. There were quite a few moments when I chuckled out loud.

I cannot get enough of Meddie and her eccentric family! Each book in the series has be laughing out loud and also suffering from secondhand embarrassment for Meddie!

This series is great for fans of Finlay Donovan!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an eARC.

I feel like this book was only created to tie up a few loose ends and could have been a much shorter book. At one point, characters popped up in a room where they were never introduced in. The characters felt flat, the gaslighting was annoying, and it just felt meh.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review, all opinions are my own.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for giving me a free eARC of this book to read in exchange for my review!