[Review] The Guncle Abroad by Steven Rowley

This second book in The Guncle series reintroduces readers to the shenanigans of Patrick and his two niblings. Half lighthearted, half angsty. There are laugh-out-loud moments (loved the “hand job” bit) and tear-jerker moments. There are also a couple of moments with some really good social commentary on gender inequality.

A very good read. Not quite as delightful as the first book, but it does have a similar tone. I will mention that the pacing in the first half of the book is slow. The focus is more or less a celebration of opulence—fine for scene setting, but not great at engaging readers. The second half of the book is where the story starts to generate some interest. The focus shifts away from look-at-all-my-money to a heartfelt exploration of family and love.

A solid continuation in the series.

Note: I received this book as an ARC. It is scheduled to be released May 21, 2024.

4 stars