The Guncle is one of my all time favorite books and this was very good also. Not as good as the first but entertaining and very fun to listen to Stephen narrate. Guncle Rules rule! Very fun read. Thanks to NetGalley and Stephen Rowley for the Advanced Reading Copy.

The Guncle Abroad is a charming sequel that brings readers more of the wit, heart, and lovable chaos of Patrick, everyone's favorite "Guncle." This time, Patrick takes his niece and nephew on a European adventure full of humor, heartfelt moments, and life lessons.
Steven Rowley does laugh-out-loud humor with touching reflections on family, healing, and the bonds that hold us together. It’s a feel-good, entertaining story that fans of the first book—and new readers alike—will thoroughly enjoy.

Patrick (GUP) is back but this time he’s guiding his niece and nephew on what is love on a whirlwind trip through Europe. Their dad is getting remarried and the kids are not happy; they’ve enlisted Patrick to stop the wedding.

What I liked: This book had me laughing one second and crying the next. The letter Sarah wrote to her husband’s future wife was soooo sad.

What didn’t work for me: I felt like some of the lessons were a little forced or went on too long.

On me, but I could not remember how The Guncle ended so I felt a little behind coming into this one.

Who should read it: You loved the first book. You want a book that tugs at your heart strings but is also funny and ultimately a happy ending.

Can I give Steven Rowley a hug for these fun, cozy, and heartwarming reads? I loved The Guncle, and share it as a recommendation all the time. This sequel was nearly just as good. Steven Rowley has a way of addressing challenging and deep issues in a way that connects with you, draws you in, and changes you.
Thank you to the author, Penguin Group Putnam, and NetGalley for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

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Back with Patrick and the kids but this time we're abroad! I enjoyed this book a little less than the first one, but it still had me laughing and smiling and crying. I love seeing the relationship Patrick has built with the kids and enjoyed seeing the kids a bit more grown up. Overall, a really heartwarming read.

Thank you Netgalley for the chance to read Guncle Abroad.
What a delight Patrick O'Hara is! This was such a fun reunion with everyone's favorite Guncle. I loved the family dynamics and drama and friendly competition present in this book. And Patrick's connection to the kids is so lovable.
What a fun read this was.

I loved The Guncle, and thought the Guncle Abroad was just fine as an add-on to the story. If someone hasn't read The Guncle already, they may not enjoy The Guncle Abroad. It was funny and heartfelt, and I think it does a good job of acknowledging biases and painting a picture of what it's like to be a family. I gave this book a three-star rating because I enjoyed it, but I wouldn't read it again or recommend it to a friend.

Patrick O’Hara bonded with his young niece and nephew in the first book of this series. They had recently lost their mother, and he was entrusted with their care while their father went to rehab. In this second book, it is 5 years later and Patrick is again put in charge of the children as their father prepares for his wedding to an Italian heiress.

I thought that the first book had a certain charm, in a sit-com sort of way. This book lacked the charm and was more like a Lifetime movie. It was completely predictable. I also found Patrick annoying - he is always “on”. Maybe the excuse for that is that he is an actor, but he would really get on my nerves if I had to spend any time with him. The book had a perfectly good fairytale ending, but then added several unnecessary chapters. I finished this book, but I’m definitely not looking forward to a third book. The author can do so much better. Read “The Editor”.

I received a free copy of this book from the publisher.

In many ways I relate to )Patrick will she and feelings. This is just a treat to read. Thank you for the opportunity to read and review.

Oh how it was good for my souls to get back to the teachings of Guncle Patrick. For a sequel, I thought it was a satisfying reintroduction and wrap-up. My heart warmed when Patrick took Maisie and Grant under his wing yet again to teach them about tough things in life, all the while not being entirely happy in his own. I really enjoyed the last quarter of this book, where a happily ever after is truly just that.

cute, it was fun to return to the world of the uncle, but not sure it was truly a sequel we needed. the cover is also great!

Steven Rowley has brought it back with another emotionally hard hitting Guncle installment. As if the first one didn't wreck me enough with the growth and love that absolutely flooded the pages, here comes a bit of a jump in time forward and even more humorous adventures (and sometimes misadventures) of Patrick and the gang.

The delicacy of being able to handle tough hitting topics such as grief, aging, feeling forgotten or lonely- Steven handles it with such grace that it's a warm embrace going through it. This is a character that I can laugh with, cry with, and hurt with. While I was perfectly satisfied with the ending in the first book, this second one was almost a nod to readers to let us know that the world just keeps going and navigating some of these hurdles will never go away despite getting older.

I enjoyed THE GUNCLE ABROAD, picking back up where we left Uncle GUP in book 1! I will say, I thought the first installment was PERFECT, so we didn't need a second installment necessarily, but it was nice to be back in the world.

The middle of this one lost me a bit -- the adventures were fun and fanciful and took me out of my everyday life, but it sort of dragged on for me.

The end did salvage and made me teary - which is what all Steven Rowley books are known to do. I will definitely (and have already) recommend to my friends to read. The Guncle was one of my top books of 2020 (or 2021 I forget!) and now that these two are a pair, I think folks will really enjoy.

This book is everything you want if you were a fan of the first one. I think reading the first one would be pretty important prior to reading this one. The main cast you expect is there and a bunch of new faces. These books are the kind you read over and over. If you aren’t a Guncle fan yet, you should be.

Thank you to @Putnambooks and @PRHAudio for the copies to review.

I love Steven Rowley and I loved this sequel to The Guncle. I was happy to be back with this family, and this time the family is expanding as Patrick’s brother Greg is getting married in Lake Como, Italy. Patrick is needed again as Grant and Maisie are not thrilled about seeing their dad marry someone else, and they want Patrick to help call the whole thing off. This goes over about how you think it will, and Patrick still has his own issues to work through.

I shed some tears with this one, loved it just as much as the first book, and am really hoping there is another one coming as I am not ready to let this family go. I love Rowley’s writing, he brings you in with these characters and you feel everything they are feeling. The Europe / Italy setting was perfect for this one, and if you have not read this or the first book, please fix that now.

I really enjoyed The Guncle when I read it a few years ago. (Reviewed here.) I am pleased to share that The Guncle Abroad is even better than its predecessor! I laughed out loud so many times and even got misty-eyed.
It felt like being on a virtual vacation. (Perfectly paired with watching the latest season of Emily in Paris.) And it reminded me of a trip I took to Europe, so I was extra glad that they made a stop in Venice because I love it so much there. (I wish the whole story could have been set in Venice, but it was still great no matter what.)

The story is so much fun, but also has a lot of heart. If you haven't read the first book yet, you should, but this also gives a lot of background if read as a standalone. It does contain some spoilers for the first book but it's not a high stakes issue. (You should still read the first book regardless of the order.)

I loved the pop culture references, especially the Pretty Woman one, which I always use. (So much that when I was watching Romy and Michele with my daughter, she was saying the iconic line as soon as she saw them watching Pretty Woman.) I found it funny how similar my pop culture background is to Patrick's, minus a love for The Sound of Music on my end, even though it was used in a cute way in this novel. I could also relate about facing down fifty, as I'm getting closer to that point in my life. And now that Maisie is a teenager, I could definitely relate about trying to connect with a girl around that age.

My only very minor concern is that the story probably could have ended before it actually did. It had a few good stopping points. However, it was still enjoyable and I was surprised by some of what happened.

If you need a lighthearted story, a good laugh, and an armchair adventure, look no further! I hope there will be a third Guncle book. Having one set during the winter holidays would be fun!

Movie casting suggestions (most are from the first book):
Patrick: Sean Maher
Greg: Reid Scott
Clara: Maggie Siff
Maisie: Sophia Reid-Gantzert
Grant: Ryder Allen
Emory: Sean Paul Lockhart
Cassie: Emily Osment
Livia: Simona Tabasco
Palmina: Julia Fox

Steven Rowley really understands his characters, what drives them, what gives them flaws but also gives them humanity. This was such a heartfelt but whimsical read. I love Rowley's books so much, and know that Patrick lives in these pages and also on my heart.

I loved the overall story and the connection between the Guncle and his adopted littles, but I almost DNF'd it. I just can't seem to connect with Guncle unfortunately. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC opportunity.

The gangs back together and we're headed to Europe! Patrick (affectionately known as GUP), his niece Maisie, and his nephew Grant, embark on a European adventure on their way to their father’s wedding in Italy. As in the first book, GUP helps guide Maisie and Grant through big feelings and challenging familial situations. While I didn't love this book as much as the first, it again brings witty dialogue and heartfelt exploration of grief. Plus the European setting adds a fun, adventurous flair!

Sincere thanks to NetGalley and G.P. Putnam's Sons for an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks to PENGUIN GROUP Putnam, the author, and NetGalley for the free gifted copy in exchange for an honest review.

I love this cast of characters and it was so fun to pick up where we left off in the first book. This book is character development heavy and has no crazy plot points but these characters still make it fun.

I do feel like the book went through lulls at some points just because there was not too much going on with the plot and that did kind of lose my interest. But I love how you can truly feel the love and emotion of the characters while reading, and it makes you feel like you are a part of the family.