Reviews tagging 'Rape'

Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano

104 reviews

thepassivebookworm's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious tense medium-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Rape and Sexual assault

rondasue27's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Rape, Suicide, Blood, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

hannah_steven's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Infidelity, and Murder

Moderate: Gun violence, Rape, and Sexual assault

leahdanielle131's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful tense 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Infidelity, Murder, and Alcohol

Minor: Drug use, Gore, Gun violence, Rape, Blood, Grief, and Sexual harassment

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

kirstym25's review against another edition

funny mysterious medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence and Murder

Moderate: Infidelity, Rape, and Sexual assault

nightstitch96's review against another edition

funny lighthearted mysterious medium-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Rape, and Murder

madisbookshelf's review against another edition

funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

4.5

A super heartwarming and adorable story that kept me on my toes the entire read! Finlay and Vero: The duo we never knew we needed...until now.
"Finlay Donovan is Killing It' by Elle Cosimano centers around Finlay, a burnt-out author and newly single mother of two, who is thrust into the middle of an active murder investigation following an unsuspecting visit to her local Panera. 
The beginning of the story started out a little slow for my liking and I was honestly considering DNF'ing the book after the first few chapters. Ultimately, I decided to stick it out to the end and I'm more than happy that I did. The progression of Finlay and Vero's relationship was incredibly heartwarming and hilarious and was a major reason I decided to continue reading. Elle did an amazing job at formulating the perfect best-friend duo on paper. Watching Finlay and Vero grow from disgruntled boss/employee to sisters was a refreshing break throughout the chaos of the mystery plot. The overall murder mystery had a pretty solid wrap-up and didn't at all seem too far-fetched or predictable. I wish Vero's life and backstory was dug into a little more but understandably, this is a book about Finlay and not Vero lol.
I adore the story of Finlay and Vero and cannot wait to continue with the series! 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, and Stalking

editorsel's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious tense 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? It's complicated

4.5

This was such a great read! I loved Finn and Vero’s friendship, and the book had me laughing out loud so many times. I was genuinely surprised by the twists and turns, and while it’s not the cozy mystery I was expecting, the romance and friendships definitely helped get through some of the more suspenseful parts. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Infidelity, Rape, and Sexual assault

pernillelsk's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Infidelity, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, and Kidnapping

Minor: Domestic abuse and Stalking