Reviews with content warning for Gun violence - Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun

Another hilarious installment in Finlay Donovan's adventures. I really enjoyed it, but would have liked more spice in the sexy scenes. Don't skip the good stuff, LOL. I liked the change of setting and the ending with a hint at the next book, and the setup for it. I really hope we do get some Nick action next time.

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yvo_about_books's review

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4.0

Finished reading: May 23rd 2023

"It isn’t always easy to be the good guy. Most days, playing the bad guy probably feels like the easier option."

It's no secret that I'm a big fan of the Finlay Donovan series and I absolutely loved my time with the first two books. I've been wanting to pick up book number three ever since it was published... And I thought finally reading it would be a nice little gift to myself to celebrate having caught up with the most pressing ARCs. Finlay Donovan Jumps The Gun continues right where the second book ended, so it's definitely important to read the books in order to fully understand what is going on. You won't fully appreciate the main characters either otherwise! That said, while I did very much enjoy this third book, I don't think it was actually as good as the first two. Nothing too noticeable, just some of that je-ne-sais-quoi missing... It might have had to do with the fact that the setting was a bit too fixed with the police academy starring the show. That said, I loved spending more time with Vero and Finlay, and the humor was once again excellent. Be ready for some pretty big cliffhangers though! I kind of wish I would have waited a while longer before reading it now, because the wait for March 2024 is going to be a long one...

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itsjadenbaby's review against another edition

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adventurous funny mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This series is such a slay. It is hilarious and genuinely so entertaining. The plot is really quick paced and keeps you on the edge of your toes.

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daralexandria's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional mysterious medium-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

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beckyremillard's review

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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? Yes

4.75

These books make me suspicious of everyone and I finished it in like a day.

Wasn’t sure if it was the last one, but it’s definitely not. Ends on a cliffhanger.

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readwithkayy's review

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funny mysterious 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

finlay donovan books are always so much fun to read. you truly just have to lean into the absurdity of these situations and enjoy the ride! for me, i felt like this one dragged in the middle a bit and some of the ways finlay and vero found information seemed a little too easy and convenient. i did like that we got to dig into vero's past a little more and i'm looking forward to learning more about her in the next one. i do also want to note that there is lots of cop activity in this one (they literally go to a police academy and i didn't realize, because i didn't read the description before getting the book), so do with that what you will.

**thank you minotaur and netgalley for the eARC!

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gkaltam's review against another edition

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adventurous funny mysterious 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

4.0

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