The Good, the Bad, and the Aunties was a completely unnecessary addition to this series, and somehow even more unrealistic than the first two books. I was hoping for character development from Meddy, and a plot line that was different from the first 2 books, and I got neither. It really felt like Sutanto was dragging the story for the sake of making this series a trilogy. And just like in the first 2 books, the entire "problem" is solved within the last 2 chapters, which made it feel really rushed.

This series really should be marketed as YA and humour, opposed to as adult and mystery. I think it would be easier to hit the target audience this way, and in my opinion, marketing it as an adult mystery is misleading.

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for the e-arc of The Good, the Bad, and the Aunties, in exchange for an honest review.

I always enjoy the ride, but the emotional stakes/tenor of the whole series careens all over the place in a really confusing way. This was the least stressful of the three books -- mainly because the core members of the family didn't actually do anything wrong this time -- and I loved the little details and humour. But it continued to be tonally dissonant.

The Aunties always make for a fun romp and this installment is no exception. It isn't as unexpected as the first book in the series but still full of over-the-top abundance and craziness. Meddy and Nathan are coming to the end of their lavish honeymoon and are in Singapore to spend Chinese New Year with Meddy's huge extended family. One of the traditions is to give red envelopes to all of the many children containing money or other paper gifts. A former love of one of the Aunties arrives with a basket of red envelopes and they are given out to all the children present not knowing that one of them contains a contract that is supposed to go to a business rival When the Aunties find the teenager who was given the contract, the troubles begin. The three rival big shots create all kinds of chaos over the contract and Meddy, Nathan, and the Aunties are in the middle of it all. This is a fun read if you want to be entertained. Thank you to Net Galley for allowing me to read this for my honest opinion.

I find it hard to put into words how delightful the story was. The author is has a way of weaving a story together and making it both realistic and hilarious. I literally cried real tears because I was laughing so hard at times. 5 stars. Would definitely be highly recommending it.

Nathan and Meddy Chan are coming from their honeymoon to Jakarta to spend it with Meddy's family for the Chinese New Year. It makes me laugh as they are piling all the food on Nathan's plate and made enough food for a small army. Nathan is enjoying meeting the family until he realizes this isn't everyone but a small portion of the family.

Abraham Lincoln comes with to see Second Aunt and bring presents. Nathan and Meddy hand out all the red envelopes to the children and singles.

Abi panics as he realizes that one of the envelopes went to the wrong person. Now they must track it down to save face with Julia Child. The aunties come up with a plan as Julia Child will hold Nathan hostage until they return with what she wants.

The aunties plots to save the family are hilarious I just loved this series.

This was a cute update to the series, but sadly not as good as the first two books. I think it's good this series is over.

Meddy Chan and her newly-wed husband Nathan plan to wrap up their honeymoon with a trip to Jakarta to meet Ma and the aunties for a family visit and Chinese New Year celebration. The family celebration gets interrupted by Abraham Lincoln Irawan, who makes a huge splashy entrance to impress the love of his life, Second Aunt -- but his largesse to the family turns sour when he realizes he has lost one gift intended for a fellow businessperson, and the consequences could be dire. What else could possibly happen but that the aunties must investigate, and Meddy must pick up the pieces in their wake?

This final outing for the aunties retains the zany humor and antics from the previous two books. Meddy spends her time trying to rein in the aunties, worrying about Nathan's reactions to their over-the-top behavior (he's surprisingly chill), and finding a way out of the whole mess. Great fun, and I'm sorry to see the series wrap up. 4 stars.

Thank you, Berkley and NetGalley, for providing an eARC of this book. Opinions expressed here are solely my own.

Meddy Chan and her four aunties are like old friends who never fail to entertain and bring laughter into my life. Every time I dive into another installment of their adventures, it feels like a cozy reunion with cherished characters. This time, the stage is set for an explosive and hilarious Chinese New Year celebration that takes a wild turn.

Meddy and Nathan, fresh from their dreamy European honeymoon, decide to spend Chinese New Year in Jakarta with Meddy's extensive family. Little did they know that they would find themselves in the midst of a gangster showdown involving three formidable crime lords: Kristofer Kolumbes, Julia Child, and Abraham Lincoln. The absurdity of these criminal aliases never fails to tickle my funny bone, and the way they insist on being law-abiding citizens is both comical and perplexing.

Things take a chaotic turn when Abraham Lincoln, of all people, decides to visit the aunties' relatives' house and mix up his gifts with those handed out by Meddy and Nathan to the children. Among these gifts is a special title deed promised to Julia Child, one of the most powerful figures in Indonesia's Ruo Fao Group. The mix-up sends Meddy, the aunties, and their unsuspecting relatives on a wild goose chase to determine which child received the title deed. Failure to find it in time could lead to disastrous consequences, as they risk infuriating one of the most dangerous crime lords around.

As if that weren't enough, the title deed ends up in the possession of someone far from ordinary, leading Meddy and the aunties to confront yet another menacing crime lord. The resulting chaos and confusion have them embroiled in a dangerous war between rival gangsters, leaving Meddy to navigate treacherous waters to keep her loved ones safe.

Meddy's journey through this hilarious and perilous escapade is a rollercoaster ride filled with unexpected twists and turns. Her determination to protect her family and friends, even as she finds herself knee-deep in illegal circumstances, showcases her resilience and resourcefulness.

This series never fails to brighten my day with its witty humor, memorable characters, and exciting mysteries. The ending of this latest adventure is sweet and promising, leaving me eagerly anticipating the next chapter in Meddy and the aunties' escapades.

I extend my heartfelt thanks to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for providing me with a digital review copy of this delightful book. In exchange, I'm delighted to share my honest thoughts and my genuine enthusiasm for this uproarious series.

I stopped after chapter 1 (7%) but this seems solid. Fast paced, light, definitely a good time. I didn't feel like it worked as a standalone so it's not perfect for our libraries, but I did end up requesting book 1 from the library for myself to read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for the ARC.