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litliz'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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Blood, Cursing, Body horror, Death, Gun violence, Infidelity, Kidnapping, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, and Stalking
Minor: Animal cruelty, Classism, Domestic abuse, Bullying, Body shaming, Child abuse, Drug abuse, and Rape
michellewords'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
While I have seen this book make the rounds in goodreads, I never felt the urge to pick it up. The modern cozy mystery didn't seem like a me thing. Fortunately/unfortunately, it was selected for book club this month. Talk about a pleasant surprise.
Finlay Donovan is a divorced mom of two and life is not going so great until she is mistaken as a hitman in a Panera. On the hunt for a plot for her new book and a hefty dose of curiosity, Finlay finds herself entwined in a murder plot related to the mob.
Finlay Donovan #1 is like a breath of fresh air. The writing may be a little on the basic side, but it contributes to the character's voice and plot points perfectly.
On the note of characters; these are some of the best-written characters that I've read in a LONG time. I knew every single character so well by the end of the book-even secondary characters. They are so well-developed, and each has such funny, familiar quirks. In some ways, the book felt so familiar to me.
The plot was an absolute delight the way it unfolded. I laughed out loud once, literally.
I highly recommend this absolute treasure to any and all. No trigger warnings and practically a comedic, cozy mystery.
Finlay Donovan is a divorced mom of two and life is not going so great until she is mistaken as a hitman in a Panera. On the hunt for a plot for her new book and a hefty dose of curiosity, Finlay finds herself entwined in a murder plot related to the mob.
Finlay Donovan #1 is like a breath of fresh air. The writing may be a little on the basic side, but it contributes to the character's voice and plot points perfectly.
On the note of characters; these are some of the best-written characters that I've read in a LONG time. I knew every single character so well by the end of the book-even secondary characters. They are so well-developed, and each has such funny, familiar quirks. In some ways, the book felt so familiar to me.
The plot was an absolute delight the way it unfolded. I laughed out loud once, literally.
I highly recommend this absolute treasure to any and all. No trigger warnings and practically a comedic, cozy mystery.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault and Murder
mepereyra6's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Stalking, Death, and Murder
Mention of being drugged and sexual assault, not in heavy detail.haffnernicole87's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Murder
bookishnanna's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Rape
kates_bookcase's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Stalking
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Murder, and Body horror
Moderate: Racism
sdt0087's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Infidelity
autumnlpalmer1976's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Blood, Death, and Gun violence
emilyb84's review against another edition
dark
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I really liked the overall story. It was clever and funny in a “single mom gets mixed up with the mob” kind of way. However, I just could not get over how frequently the main character made the worst decisions. Every chapter. I both wanted to be done with the book and had to take long breaks because I found the main character so frustrating. But I give it 3.5 stars because the overall story was enjoyable.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Murder