Reviews tagging 'Domestic abuse'

Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano

34 reviews

lias_library22's review against another edition

funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Blood, and Murder

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, and Gaslighting

Minor: Stalking and Sexual harassment

rosie_valadez's review against another edition

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gun violence, and Murder

Moderate: Infidelity, Rape, and Sexual assault

Minor: Domestic abuse and Stalking

epeolatri's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Violence, and Alcohol

Minor: Infidelity, Rape, and Sexual assault

stormeno's review against another edition

funny lighthearted tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, and Murder

Minor: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Sexual content, Blood, Kidnapping, and Alcohol

sprout_monster's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

The first half was 5 stars, but then the introduction of Nick and the relationship just didn't make sense. The author clearly wants the reader to ship the MC and the bartender but threw in this character and kind of had Finlay leading him on even tho she clearly liked someone else just so the book she's writing would reflect real life without involving the bartender. I just don't think that relationship was done well and by the end of the book, while I want to find out what happens with the cliff hanger, I don't want to continue with these characters and I have a feeling the second book is a lot more focused on romance based on the fact that the second half of this book was. Also I can't believe

Finlay told him everything? That is so stupid? Why wouldn't he turn around and go to the police? He literally said they don't have any legal binding for him not to and she definitely broke a lot of laws. It would only make sense if he had a backstory similar to the situation, but like I said we literally know nothing about him, which now that I'm think about it is super weird?

Anyway, I liked the first half and the mystery plot and shenanigans but the romance took over the second half and wasn't well written imo.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Violence

The content warnings are pretty minor and briefly mentioned.

hdabru's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Violence, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Infidelity

Minor: Domestic abuse, Drug use, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Blood, Stalking, and Alcohol

torturedreadersdept's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Blood, Kidnapping, Stalking, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Rape, and Classism

hannahs_library_'s review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Murder

sambolin's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Finley Donovan is Killing It is the perfect light mystery read. The main character is a mess with an even messier life- but understandable. She has reactions like we all contemplate having- a way of fulfilling our own fantasies and reminding us for the most part why we don’t. From revenge on her ex-husbands mistress turned fiancée to being so desperate she haphazardly accepts a hit job. All the characters felt real, and I had a deep love for Vero who jumped in to be the only kind of partner Finley needed. The epilogue is one of the few that I’ve read that added to the story and sets up the next book. I’m looking forward to reading the rest of the series and just what kind of mess Finley finds herself in next. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, and Murder

knunderb's review against another edition

adventurous funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Such a fun book! I am looking forward to reading the next one. This one ended on a great cliffhanger!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Rape, Sexual violence, and Murder

Minor: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Kidnapping