The Guncle is back! This was a sweet sequel that felt constistent and like it was good to be home. I love the character’s voices and it was fun to have the whole family back together for another important milestone. The writing is beautiful.

I was beyond excited to see that Steve Rowley was coming out with a sequel to The Guncle! Our lovable Guncle is back in action to care for Maisie and Grant at a family wedding in Lake Como. I absolutely loved the European vacation aspect, and Rowley’s ability to make me laugh out loud, but also have me in all my feels. This book was a delight!

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group for the ARC!

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam/G.P. Putnam’s Sons for the ARC! I was such a fan of The Guncle, so when I got this ARC, I was over the moon! It lived up to my expectations. This book was like a big, warm hug. It made me laugh, it made me cry. I just loved it.

I adored The Guncle so to say I was thrilled to hear there was a sequel is a massive understatement! The Guncle Abroad felt like a warm hug and chicken soup for this reader's soul!!! I loved jumping back into the world of Patrick, Maisie, and Grant! The sweet and emotional journey the three experience will have you both laughing and crying! The Guncle Abroad is a 5++++ star novel and one of my top favorites for this year! Just when I thought I couldn’t love GUP anymore than I do, Steven Rowley writes this gem! I am keeping my fingers crossed that there will be more installments in the future!

Rowley can do no wrong and reading this was another hilarious romp with adventure and endearing moments with my favorite literature uncle. I will keep reading every book that Rowley releases.

So incredibly happy to have started my 2024 reading with this wonderful book. I loved The Guncle so much that my expectations were extremely high for the sequel, well, this book exceeded all expectations. It was even better than I wanted it to be. The family is back together, abroad! Their relationship is beautiful, their growth as a family and as individuals was so heartwarming, and Patrick’s ability to continue to grow as a human is one of my favorite things. I laughed, I cried, and I finished the book ready for a third in the series. I didn’t know I needed a Guncle sequel, but this was my favorite start to the year.

I absolutely loved The Guncle and the witty characters so full of life. When I saw this new title, I couldn't wait to read it! GUP is back, but this time, the kids are a little older and their dad is getting married. They beg Patrick to talk to their dad and get him to call it off.
An epic trip through Europe with GUP and the kids has us getting to know these loveable characters all over again.
Steven Rowley has a way of bringing the characters off the page and into your heart. I really felt empathy for all of them, in their unique situations.
Add this one to your tbr, it's definitely worth a read.
Thanks to netgalley for an ARC to review.

Everyone’s favorite Guncle returns and returns in style in London/Italy. The kids, Macy and Grant have grown up and are at Italy to attend their father's wedding with Livia. In this installment of Guncle, we get to see how Patrick helps his niece and nephew about love And moving forward in life. Macy is set on getting the wedding canceled so that the status quo remains in their family and Patrick is still grieving his relationship this wedding, and some of the most amazing attendees help in self discovery for multiple characters.

So for me, I was wondering if this would be as good as the previous book, I would say it did not exceed the previous one, but in a different way it felt more mature. The kids in the previous book needed something different and in this book they needed a different kind of parenting, which Patrick as their favorite Guncle is absolutely ready to deliver while helping himself move on in life finally. This dealt with helping with Maisie's confidence along with his own self-discovery.

Another charming adventure with “GUP” GAY uncle Patrick. Gunk is enlisted by his brother Greg to shepherd his two children, Maisie and Grant, to his wedding to Italian royal Livia. Those of us who recall the earlier novel are aware that this won’t be easy.

Maisie hates the idea of their father marrying Livia. Patrick is mourning his own relationship. This leads the reader to a delightful romp as Patrick takes the children from London to the wedding destination on Lake Cuomo. It is an interesting trip. Patrick tries to prepare the children, as they insist he stop the wedding.

When they finally arrive at Lake Cuomo, a new cast of eccentrics join the pre-wedding preparations.

I enjoyed the book, though I felt that the second half was a bit thin. I can’t wait to see the film. This will certainly be enjoyed by those of us who were fans of the original GUNCLE novel. I’m not sure it’s a perfect standalone novel.

Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to join Patrick and his minions again.

Steven Rowley's "The Guncle Abroad" has me feeling all the feels. Absolutely just the book I needed to read right now. The perfect blend of comedy, and heart.
Our beloved Guncle Patrick is back. His career, excellent, personal life, well not so much. It's all put on pause when he receives an invitation to join his family in Italy for his brothers wedding. Feeling like his niece Maisie and nephew Grant might need some extra attention with the news of their fathers marriage
Helping in the best way he can, the way he did after their mother's death, Patrick travels with the kids through Europe on their way to the wedding, teaching them about love and life.
Once they arrive in Italy, a whole cast of characters is introduced to us from the bride-to-be's side of the family..including a new "launt" (gay aunt), a rivalry begins!
Juggling wedding responsibilities and the emotions from the kids, who are growing and changing and coming into their own, can Patrick handle it all? Will it be a success?
This book had me laughing and smiling so much. So many times I saw myself in the dialogue from Patrick... pop culture reference conversations and snappy one liners galore, a surprise ending that had me tearing up...oh, and a mention of Tori Amos!

3.75 ⭐️ rounded to 4

Well this was cute!! Everyone’s grown up.

I loved the characters, the emotion, the funny moments, and the idea of it all. The last 1/3 of the book was my favorite! Patrick is such a fun character. Not as sad as the OG The Guncle, but full of all the same stuff we loved.

I think the plot dragged quite a few times which led me to skim some parts and not fully hold my attention. I also felt like not all characters (newer ones) mentioned were given the chance to fully expand and develop. I would have loved to see more development.

Excited for a third book… maybe?? Hopefully?? I’d recommend!

I absolutely adored The Guncle so I had to have this. This story seemed a bit too similar to the first which disappointed me a bit but I still liked it. There was some good messages in the book and I loved how it ended. Patrick is a great character and I honestly feel like I’d read any adventure he gets into.

I loved entering back into the world of the Guncle! I particularly enjoyed all of the destinations and travel references. However, in comparison, The Guncle is still at the top of my list. This follow-up fell a bit flat for me.

This a 4.5 star read for me, it captured the essence of family bonds, the complexities of love, and the journey towards self-rediscovery. I loved seeing the character's growth over the course of the novel and how their self-discovery was woven into the storyline perfectly, it was the perfect amount of emotional satisfaction. I love how the author weaves all of the characters and the various little subplots all together. The perfect sequel that offers all of the feel-goods and even humor.

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the copy in exchange for my honest review!

If you were a fan of the Guncle, you should definitely pick up the Guncle Abroad when it comes out 5/21!

GUP returns with Patrick taking Maisie and Grant on a European vacation to learn about love on the way to their dad’s wedding. The kids are grappling with their dad getting remarried and what that means for them as a family and Rowley tackles this topic with humor and wit like always! I adore Patrick and how Rowley is able to make him so funny while also tackling some deep topics. I really enjoyed some of the new characters as well such as the Launt (Lesbian Aunt).

I did wish there was a bit more character development for Livia, the new stepmom. However, that’s my only complaint! The ending was absolute perfection and my favorite part of the book. This is probably a 4.5 for me- such a sweet and cute book!

Thank you Netgalley for the arc in exchange for my review.

I was so excited to see there was a sequel to the Guncle. I was dissapointed with the story this time it didn’t have the magic like the first one. It seemed rushed. I was hoping for a read like the first book. Would I read more of the Guncles adventures of course I would

A follow up to The Guncle, this novel has a slightly different tone but is just as enjoyable.

Fast forward 5 years and the Guncle is taking his niece and nephew to Europe to travel before ending up in Italy where their father is getting remarried. Patrick takes his duties seriously and tries to support Masie and Grant while they struggle with the idea of a new mother. Patrick has also broken up with his last boyfriend and is questioning everything about love.

Fans of the Guncle may not find this novel as funny, but is stands on it's own as a testament to love, loss, family and how to move forward.. Excellent settings and descriptions and a wonderful cast of new and old characters make this a delightful read.

The Guncle Abroad follows Patrick as he goes to care for Grant and Maisie after their mother has passed away. Rowley excellently balances the heavy stuff with the sit-com humor stuff in a way so that neither is overshadowed by the other. I'm also in love with the whole European trip (Patrick in Europe is such a mood). While I didn't feel this book was as strong as the original, I would whole-heartedly recommend this title to anyone craving more Guncle, and I sincerely hope that Rowley has a third book in store for us.

A perfect follow up to The Guncle, the same blend of humor, love, and those tinges of sadness that come with adulthood, with growing up and navigating change. I enjoy Rowley's writing for the laughter but I love it because his characters are witty, joyful, and compassionate and loving, and you can feel his genuine care for his stories, the characters and his readers.

The Guncle Abroad expands the Guncle universe a bit with clearly a setting abroad and a focus on Patrick helping his niece and nephew, now older and with all the adolescent/pre-adolescent needs and changes, navigate their father's impending marriage. Having helped Maisie and Grant deal with grief, can he help them learn about love? And what can Patrick learn for himself once more? Here come Guncle's rules for love and you know you will leave learning about love but maybe a few other things as well.

I cry with laughter, get misty eyed with the quietly impactful moments of sadness and growth. A great book once more.

Steve Rowley never fails to write heartwarming books filled with lovable characters and clever dialogue that jumps off the page. The Guncle Abroad brings back the captivating characters many readers fell in love with over the past three years. The same wit and charm come through this sequel that, brings back the joy of the first novel. This sequel will please fans of the original and cultivate new fans of The Guncle series.