About this series
A Vera Wong Novel is a series by Jesse Q. Sutanto. We list 2 books in this series so far, in reading order.
Start with Book 1: Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers.
Tagged on most books in this series: Asian american, Humor, Mothers and Foreign/Exotic.
What readers say
Readers adore Vera, a meddling, big-hearted tea shop owner in San Francisco's Chinatown, and praise the books' humor, mouthwatering food, warm found-family theme and the widely loved audiobook narration; some reviewers feel the second book has the better-built mystery. Common criticisms are mysteries that are easy to guess or take a back seat to character drama, slow early chapters, and a heroine some find exaggerated or abrasive. Several readers also feel the books lean more toward heartwarming comedy than classic cozy mystery, and the first book's ending turns darker than expected.
Best for: Readers who want a funny, heartwarming mystery driven by an unforgettable, bossy heroine and lots of food.
Summary of public reader reviews, updated November 2026.
