Reviews tagging 'Infidelity'

Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano

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thiasgomez's review

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adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

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editorsel's review

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adventurous dark funny mysterious tense 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

4.5

This was such a great read! I loved Finn and Vero’s friendship, and the book had me laughing out loud so many times. I was genuinely surprised by the twists and turns, and while it’s not the cozy mystery I was expecting, the romance and friendships definitely helped get through some of the more suspenseful parts. 
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pernillelsk's review

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adventurous emotional 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? It's complicated

3.75

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jenniee_reads's review against another edition

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adventurous dark funny mysterious tense medium-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? Yes

3.5

Super unrealistic but still a fun read. It took a little while for me to get into, which seems to have been happening lately so that might just be a me thing, but once I hit the second half, I couldn’t put the book down. I liked that it was different than any other book I have read and, although she annoyed me a lot at first, I really did grow to love Finlay by the end. If you can get past the ridiculousness of the storyline and take it for what it is, you will have a good time with this one. 
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amyjmcd's review

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funny lighthearted relaxing 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

3.75

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emilywemily6's review

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adventurous funny lighthearted 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? Yes

3.5

I almost DNFed this book about 15% of the way through. I struggled with the ridiculousness of the set up of the story (how Finlay got into the situation she did), and even though I’m a mom I had a hard time connecting with her struggle to make ends meet and her dumb decisions to lash out at her ex and his fiancé. But I powered through and I’m so glad I did! I think I just needed to be in the right headspace to suspend my disbelief and just enjoy how the story progressed. Sometimes Finlay was a little slow to see what was actually happening even though I knew as the reader, but there were still lots of questions and details to give it a good mystery. 
I feel like the stuff with Patricia and the shelter boyfriend wrapped up way too quickly, especially since he was the true murderer?? That felt like a big loose end that just disappeared. Also she just left Nick in the dust? And the hot bartender just listened to her story and accepted her as is? Lots of plot holes and easy fixes to some things that were a big deal throughout the book.
I loved the parallel storylines between the book she was writing and reality- I wish I could read her book! Lol. While I was slow to read this book at the start, I read faster and faster until I flew through the end. I’m looking forward to reading more.

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alexlily's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

It's ridiculous and fun
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lizgriffinwords's review against another edition

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lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

I waffled and almost DNF’d but ultimately I’m really glad I stuck with this one! The hilarious ineptitude of Finlay and her babysitter-turned-accomplice, the woes of a broke aspiring author, and not one but two cuties pining after her. I snorted with laughter numerous times.

Also, this book reaffirms my decision to NEVER have children.

CW: murder, blackmail, infidelity/cheating, rape (discussed but never shown on-page)
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mrsmishler's review

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adventurous funny 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

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mothie_girlie's review against another edition

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adventurous dark 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? Yes

2.5

The cop is a love interest..... <and a pointless one>. Solid novel though. 
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