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maggies's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
On its own merits, this book is hugely entertaining! As usual, Finn and Vero are a great duo, racing around Atlantic City on a series of missions and being hampered by what seems like all law enforcement and bad guys on the eastern seaboard. I love how Finn and Vero are so supportive of each other, importantly without telling each other what to do! They are truly women supporting women 🤝 On the other hand, when compared to the previous novels in the series, it was the weakest for me. The pacing felt inconsistent and the action didn’t really thrill until much later in the book (it was a lot of conversations with various people in various locations, and that didn’t inspire the urgency to jump off the page ). Regardless, Finlay Donovan has me in a chokehold and I will be back for book #5!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: Gun violence and Toxic relationship
hazelgirl21's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
tense
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Blood and Kidnapping
Minor: Sexual content
lovelymisanthrope's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
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? No
3.5
I had to continue in this series after I enjoyed the previous Finlay Donovan books so much.
"Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice" is the next installment in the Finlay Donovan series. Finlay and her best friend/nanny, Vero, find themselves on a road trip to Atlantic City to hopefully rescue Javi, Vero's childhood crush. To their dismay, they also have Finlay's two children, ex-husband, and mother along for the ride. Can Finlay continue to keep her second life a secret and rescue Javi?
This series is just a really fun mystery read. Finlay is a comical main character who brings so much life to the page. For being a struggling single mom, she has really grown into her own badass detective who is equal parts cunning and strong. Finlay does not need anyone, and I love seeing her character grow to realize that her ex-husband has been holding her back all these years.
As this series progresses, I do think it pushes the reality of whether this could really be happening. The situations Finlay and Vero keep finding themselves in are outlandish, but entertaining. I think to really enjoy these books, you have to suspend reality and just enjoy what is happening. Could a single mom feasibly find her way into a situation in which she continually has to murder bad guys AND make it home in time to feed her kids dinner? Maybe.
I did enjoy getting more of Vero's backstory in this installment and I LOVED seeing Finlay put her cheating ex-husband in his place time and time again. He is not even a good father, and I really want him to get written out of the series somehow.
I will definitely be continuing with this series if Finlay decides to go on more adventures.
"Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice" is the next installment in the Finlay Donovan series. Finlay and her best friend/nanny, Vero, find themselves on a road trip to Atlantic City to hopefully rescue Javi, Vero's childhood crush. To their dismay, they also have Finlay's two children, ex-husband, and mother along for the ride. Can Finlay continue to keep her second life a secret and rescue Javi?
This series is just a really fun mystery read. Finlay is a comical main character who brings so much life to the page. For being a struggling single mom, she has really grown into her own badass detective who is equal parts cunning and strong. Finlay does not need anyone, and I love seeing her character grow to realize that her ex-husband has been holding her back all these years.
As this series progresses, I do think it pushes the reality of whether this could really be happening. The situations Finlay and Vero keep finding themselves in are outlandish, but entertaining. I think to really enjoy these books, you have to suspend reality and just enjoy what is happening. Could a single mom feasibly find her way into a situation in which she continually has to murder bad guys AND make it home in time to feed her kids dinner? Maybe.
I did enjoy getting more of Vero's backstory in this installment and I LOVED seeing Finlay put her cheating ex-husband in his place time and time again. He is not even a good father, and I really want him to get written out of the series somehow.
I will definitely be continuing with this series if Finlay decides to go on more adventures.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Stalking, and Murder
gemloukay's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
This is the 4th book in the Finlay Donovan series, which must be read in order. Finlay and Vero are on the hunt for Javi, who was kidnapped at the end of book 3. With a missing car to find, a book to finish and bodies piling up, will Finlay’s relationship with Detective Nick have a chance before she ends up in jail for murder?
Another fun instalment from Elle Cosimano and a twist at the end showing that this might not be the last we’ve seen the of the characters!
Another fun instalment from Elle Cosimano and a twist at the end showing that this might not be the last we’ve seen the of the characters!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Violence
Minor: Murder
amandalorianxo's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
4.25
Guess who’s back ? Fin and the gang. Loved the antics and mystery as we follow the crew to New Jersey to try to resolve what was started from book one. I enjoyed the continuation of this series and the epilogue made me 👀 If you are looking for a series that doesn’t take itself too seriously, try out this one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Body horror
Minor: Blood and Alcohol
avidreaderandgeekgirl's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Finlay Donovan is off on another adventure this time in Atlantic City.
The book was fun as usual, but it took a bit longer to get going and get me engaged than the other books.
Overall, I didn't enjoy it as much as the other books. Because the side characters weren't as involved, and it wasn't as funny as the previous book. I did enjoy the ending though!
Narrator Rating: 5.0 stars
The narrator did a fantastic job as usual!
Elemental Levels: Fluff-2.5/5 Heartfelt-1.5/5 Love aka Romance-2/5 Mystery-1.5/5
Predictability-3/5 Spice-1/5 Humor-3/5/5
The book was fun as usual, but it took a bit longer to get going and get me engaged than the other books.
Overall, I didn't enjoy it as much as the other books. Because the side characters weren't as involved, and it wasn't as funny as the previous book. I did enjoy the ending though!
Narrator Rating: 5.0 stars
The narrator did a fantastic job as usual!
Elemental Levels: Fluff-2.5/5 Heartfelt-1.5/5 Love aka Romance-2/5 Mystery-1.5/5
Predictability-3/5 Spice-1/5 Humor-3/5/5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Alcohol
Moderate: Body horror, Death, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cursing, Infidelity, Sexual content, Excrement, and Kidnapping
readingwithmeredith's review against another edition
adventurous
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Gun violence, Sexual content, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Closed door but steamy kiss/inneundo, same as the other books in terms of contentrondasue27's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Murder
vj_thompson's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
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? No
4.25
This book felt like a good Finlay Donovan story again. I didn’t know how the story was going to wrap up, and it was crazy. I’m already ready for the next one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, and Murder
Moderate: Blood, Kidnapping, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
mrsmishler's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence and Murder
Moderate: Infidelity