The Good, the Bad, and the Aunties

by Jesse Q. Sutanto

First published 2024

Iris Huang's quiet suburban life is upended when her Auntie Mei and Auntie Ling move in next door. Between their meddling, passive-aggressive comments, and endless supply of unsolicited advice, Iris finds her patience tested at every turn. But when a series of mishaps propels the aunties into the spotlight, Iris must navigate the absurd consequences and ultimately learn to embrace her family's quirks.

Genres: humor, contemporary, family-drama

Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking, whimsical

Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family

Setting: Suburbs

Period: 21st-century

367 pages · Library Binding · Thorndike Press Large Print

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