The Good, the Bad, and the Aunties is the third series cozy mystery by Jesse Q. Sutanto. Released 26th March 2024 by Berkley, it's 304 pages and is available in all formats. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links and references throughout.
This is a light and engaging cozy with a fun cast of eccentric and endearing characters. Although the mystery and resolution are self-contained in this volume, the returning characters have developed over the course of the series and there will be minor spoilers if read out of order. Additionally, this is the series ender, and all the book are so funny and well written, that readers should pick up all three in order.
The mystery is competently constructed, and a funny/scary comedy of errors, however by far the star of the book is the author's ability with characterization. The characters live and breathe and their motivations and behaviors are funny and believable.
The unabridged audiobook has a run time of 9 hours 23 minutes and is capably narrated by series narrator Risa Mei. She has a clear neutral alto voice and does a good job delineating the characters. Her pronunciation is precise and clear. Sound and production quality are high throughout the read.
Four stars. Recommended for fans of very light humorous cozy mysteries. It would make a good choice for public library acquisition, home use, or a binge/buddy read.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
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