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Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice: 'the perfect blend of mystery and romcom' Ali Hazelwood by Elle Cosimano
22 reviews
themichellegray's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Another perfectly average addition to the Finlay Donovan series that is quick and easy to read. The only reason I keep reading this mediocre series is because Elle Cosimano knows how to write a cliffhanger.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Murder, and Death
Moderate: Kidnapping
emilywemily6's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
I enjoyed this book just as much as the third one! The pacing of this one felt ridiculous the whole way through so it was a riot to read. I’m really glad that some major story lines from the previous books have finally been wrapped up so that we can move on. Also Stephen is clueless.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Murder, and Death
Moderate: Infidelity, Sexual content, and Alcohol
erinoco's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
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? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, and Murder
Moderate: Toxic relationship
oxfordcommas91's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
The way I desperately wanted to like this book and yet dreaded reading it every time I picked it up.
The plot lines are going from “suspended disbelief” to absolute insanity and there are so many villains all coming after Finn and Vero by this point that it feels impossible to keep the players straight. I can generally follow a large cast of characters and complex plot points but this book threw me off. Every chapter I was rolling my eyes and also found “wait, who is that again? How is he involved?” To the point where it was almost stressful. I think it would have been better to read book three right before this book. Since I read it approximately a year ago, I’d forgotten some critical details and the author gives you absolutely no help in recalling earlier plot points.
This book picks up literally right where book three leaves off, which again gives you zero context if you’re trying to read this having had a reading break since the last book. Maybe it was my fault for not re-reading book three before starting this one, but I refuse to believe a prerequisite of enjoying a book should be remembering every small detail of the book before.
The plot holes are getting bigger, the hijinks weirder, and the characters more unbelievable. Everyone dies around these two and the cops have never once thought to investigate them? Ooookay.
The plot lines are going from “suspended disbelief” to absolute insanity and there are so many villains all coming after Finn and Vero by this point that it feels impossible to keep the players straight. I can generally follow a large cast of characters and complex plot points but this book threw me off. Every chapter I was rolling my eyes and also found “wait, who is that again? How is he involved?” To the point where it was almost stressful. I think it would have been better to read book three right before this book. Since I read it approximately a year ago, I’d forgotten some critical details and the author gives you absolutely no help in recalling earlier plot points.
This book picks up literally right where book three leaves off, which again gives you zero context if you’re trying to read this having had a reading break since the last book. Maybe it was my fault for not re-reading book three before starting this one, but I refuse to believe a prerequisite of enjoying a book should be remembering every small detail of the book before.
The plot holes are getting bigger, the hijinks weirder, and the characters more unbelievable. Everyone dies around these two and the cops have never once thought to investigate them? Ooookay.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Death, Gun violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Blood and Kidnapping
Minor: Alcohol and Stalking
shesflippinpages's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Kidnapping, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
Minor: Animal cruelty and Excrement
thepassivebookworm's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, and Murder
kaitlynnnng's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
At first, I wasn't confident that I would like this book. Part of that was due to the fact that it's been over a year since I read the previous book in the series, and I didn't do anything to refresh my memory about what happened, though I remembered the major events. The other part was due to the fact that the plot seemed to focus more on Vero, Javi, and their problems instead of Finlay, the mob, etc. However, when I was a little less than halfway through the book, I was able to get as into it as I'd gotten into the previous books in the series, remember all of the characters and their stories/connections, etc., which made for a much more exciting and enjoyable reading experience.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Blood, Kidnapping, Death, Gun violence, and Medical content
Minor: Sexual content and Fire/Fire injury
kirstym25'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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Gun violence, and Death
Moderate: Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, and Blood
Minor: Alcohol
le3713's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
Finlay and Vero's unhinged capers hit the road to Atlantic City! This was absolutely not believable, but still a blast.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
kimveach's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is definitely the way to write a fourth book in a series where you need to remember what happened in the previous books. The author did a fantastic job of reminding you what had previously happened, which was vital since it picked up right from the last book's ending. It's possible that it could read on its own, but it definitely would be better to read the series.
As always, this series is best when listened to instead of read. The narrator does a great job of bringing out the humor, eye rolls, exasperation, and all the other emotions that make this series so much fun.
As always, this series is best when listened to instead of read. The narrator does a great job of bringing out the humor, eye rolls, exasperation, and all the other emotions that make this series so much fun.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Sexism, Sexual content, Violence, Toxic friendship, Stalking, Alcohol, Blood, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Gaslighting, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Gore, and Medical trauma