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.
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
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