When I tell you that The Guncle is one of my favorite books of all time… I jumped for joy when I was approved for The Guncle Abroad on NetGalley - thank you to NetGalley and @putnambooks for the ARC!

We are back with Patrick, our favorite Guncle, and five years have passed. Greg is about to get married, and Patrick is thrown off. He offers to take the kids for a couple weeks so Greg can finish up wedding prep. Maisie and Grant are little firecrackers - especially about Livia, Greg’s fiancé. They try to rope GUP into talking to their dad out of marrying Livia. Patrick reluctantly agrees but also tries to get them to learn about love…even though he and Emory have broken up.

This book was SO freaking good. I laughed. My goodness the kids were cracking me up. They and Patrick were so great. Gosh, Patrick’s little nuggets of wisdom were both cheesy and fun(in the very best ways). His irritation with the “flaunt” had me in stitches. I love when people put Patrick in his place. Emory 🥰🥹

I cried (yes for about the last 20% of the book and I included photo proof). Truly, @mrstevenrowley never misses. Every single book packs an emotional punch that I feel to the depths of my soul. The ending of this book was absolutely perfect. The fact that Steven Rowley could follow up The Guncle with this sequel that is as good as (if not better) is amazing. Definitely read it!

Patrick O’Hara might be my favorite literary character of all time. The Guncle was one of my favorite reads of 2021 and i had high expectations for The Guncle Abroad. Those expectations were exceeded! The established characters continue to be complex, relatable, and highly likable. We’re introduced to new characters that are just as wonderful, even Palmina who skirts the role of antagonist (but wins us over!). If the plot wasn’t perfect enough, we also get a setting that can’t be beat: Europe! Please read The Guncle and then read The Guncle Abroad.

The Guncle Abroad follows Patrick who helped take care of his brother Greg's kids Maisie and Grant after their mother passed away. Greg tells the kids that he is getting remarried and they do not take it well. So Patrick brings Maisie and Grant to Europe to help them cope. Patrick wants to help the kids get used to the idea of their father getting remarried and help them adjust to the new normal. Patrick shows that even though things may be hard the kids will always have their GUP!

I loved the Guncle and when I got this book I dropped everything to read it. This was such a good follow-up to that book. You do need to read the Guncle before reading this one ( plus that book is just so dang good). I loved everything about this book. The relationship that Patrick has with Maisie and Grant is just so dang cute. Also, Patrick in Europe is just such a vibe. I just love how much Patrick loves Maisie and Grant and will do anything for them. This book had the perfect amount of drama, love, and romance. And the end was perfect.I highly suggest this book.

Thank you so much, Steven Rowley, Putman Books, and Netgalley for the advanced copy of this.