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Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano

76 reviews

glassdanse's review against another edition

funny lighthearted tense medium-paced

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

5.0

THAT LAST PAGE OH MY GOODNESS

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Infidelity, Rape, Sexual assault, and Murder

Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Violence

Minor: Alcohol

passionatereader78's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

This was a fun read! Finlay is sweeped into the world of organized crime when she is mistakenly taken for a hit woman for hire. Of course she has no choice but to chronological the experience which turns into a best selling novel. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Moderate: Infidelity, Rape, Violence, Kidnapping, and Murder

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

mnerd63's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and Murder

Minor: Sexual assault

liormaleficent's review against another edition

adventurous dark lighthearted reflective tense fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Violence, and Murder

Moderate: Racism

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

sehenry20's review against another edition

emotional funny mysterious tense 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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence

deedeegib's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Sexual assault, Violence, Kidnapping, Stalking, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

vikkisgrotto's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Violence, and Murder

bzliz's review against another edition

funny lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

Finlay Donovan is a recently divorced mother of two struggling to make ends meet as an author close to being dropped by her publisher. An eavesdropper misunderstands a conversation with Finlay’s agent and slips a note into her bag with a name and the promise of $50,000. Sure, the bills are piling up and her life is falling to pieces but she can’t kill a man… right? And how does the Russian mob fit into all this?

This was like a comedy of errors in the best way and it’s the only way I’m okay with the miscommunication trope. I could easily see this as a series similar to Psych and I’d watch the hell out of it. The relationship between Finlay and Vero was so good; she’s the partner that Finlay always needed. I really want to see more of Vero’s world as the series moves forward. Both of the potential love interests were fun to have around and didn’t overshadow Finlay’s personality. I can’t even bring myself to knock off points for how unrealistically down so many of these people are to commit any number of crimes. 

After reading a bunch of hot garbage recently, I really needed this book in my life. Elle Cosimano hit a great blend of comedy and mystery with a dash of romance. I’m already itching to dive into book 2!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Violence

Moderate: Infidelity, Murder, and Alcohol

Minor: Sexual assault