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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
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!
"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!
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, and Stalking
selspages'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.
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
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
amyjmcd's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Murder
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Alcohol
alexlily's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
It's ridiculous and fun
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Infidelity, and Murder
Moderate: Violence, Blood, and Stalking
Minor: Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
lizgriffinwords's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I waffled and almost DNF’d but ultimately I’m really glad I stuck with this one! The hilarious ineptitude of Finlay and her babysitter-turned-accomplice, the woes of a broke aspiring author, and not one but two cuties pining after her. I snorted with laughter numerous times.
Also, this book reaffirms my decision to NEVER have children.
CW: murder, blackmail, infidelity/cheating, rape (discussed but never shown on-page)
Also, this book reaffirms my decision to NEVER have children.
CW: murder, blackmail, infidelity/cheating, rape (discussed but never shown on-page)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Murder
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Rape and Sexual assault
mashley512's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Gun violence
le3713's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
What a bananas fun read. Fans of the TV show Dead to Me will likely enjoy, though this book is more lighthearted overall.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: Gun violence and Rape
onthesamepage's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I was hoping that this book would deliver on the laughs because so many people seem to have such a fun time with it, but I don't remember laughing even once. That's not to say this wasn't fun, but if I were to compare it to Dial A For Aunties, which has a similar plot of "main character lands in a predicament related to murder and goes through weird and hilarious plot points to get herself out of it", I thought that one was funnier by a mile.
Finlay is a murder mystery author, and she leans into that expertise a lot for all the decisions that she makes throughout this book. As a murder mystery reader, I couldn't help but wonder why she made some of the choices she did, when it would've been much easier and smarter to take a different route.
I did like Finlay and Vero and their dynamic a lot, and that will probably be why I continue with this series. There's also a love V/triangle in this that I am sure will get more page time in the next book.
Finlay is a murder mystery author, and she leans into that expertise a lot for all the decisions that she makes throughout this book. As a murder mystery reader, I couldn't help but wonder why she made some of the choices she did, when it would've been much easier and smarter to take a different route.
I did like Finlay and Vero and their dynamic a lot, and that will probably be why I continue with this series. There's also a love V/triangle in this that I am sure will get more page time in the next book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Rape