Reviews tagging 'Sexual violence'

Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano

37 reviews

noosh's review

dark funny mysterious fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Murder

Moderate: Sexual violence and Sexual harassment

bloomingbookworm's review against another edition

funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

5.0

Great book - unique story, funny, and unexpected. Great audiobook too.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence and Murder

Moderate: Infidelity, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Trafficking, and Kidnapping

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

heytaytayhey's review against another edition

dark funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death and Gun violence

Minor: Infidelity, Sexual violence, Violence, and Stalking

tttora'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? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Minor: Rape and Sexual violence

meg_'s review against another edition

mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.0

This was a super enjoyable, fast paced read. I'm sure many people would and will enjoy it. I struggled a little bit to get through it, solely because I have always struggled with the mystery/thriller genre, and that is what this book is. I knew a general idea of the plot of the story so I thought I might enjoy this more than a typical mystery, but I think the genre as a whole still made it less enjoyable for me. I do think the characters were super likeable and fun to read and I found the story itself to be super engaging and interesting. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Sexual violence, and Murder

abicaro17's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional 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

5.0

Finlay and Vero are awesome! The recently divorced mom of two kids who writes mystery novels becoming a mystery novel was a fantastic choice. Not only was it not cliche but every choice was something I could realistically see an average citizen doing, especially one with Finn's connections to both the police and murder. The romance was more of a sideplot which I actually appreciated in this book! I am super excited for the next one and can't wait to see where the story goes! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Stalking, Murder, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment

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

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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Infidelity, and Murder

Moderate: Violence, Blood, and Stalking

Minor: Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence