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funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Definitely loved Finlay Donovan is Killing It! I greatly enjoyed the twists and turns that this story went through and the massive cliffhanger it left us on. I will most definitely be getting my hands on book 2 very soon! The only reason this wasn’t 5 stars for me was because I wish there was more detail into the murderer as I thought it was kind of glossed over. The last 50 pages also seemed a bit rushed, but not badly. Loved the relationships in this book, especially the funny dynamics between Finlay and Vero (she’s hilarious). Can’t wait for the series to continue!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Infidelity, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Stalking, Murder
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Torture, Gaslighting
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence
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:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Blood, Murder
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny
Minor: Physical abuse, Trafficking
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gore, Murder
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:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really really loved this book. The premise is hilarious, I ended up telling pretty much everyone I met up with to read this absolute chaotic mess of a book. Finlay is such a relatable main character, she's so messy and unhinged and weirdly okay with murder, definitely in need of some therapy. Vero was also absolutely amazing, an icon, and such a supportive friend. I definitely got a Thelma and Louise vibe off of their relationship.
But oh. my. god. I hate Steven so much. He is such a fucking jerk, I low key would not mind if he died.
The love triangle is also pretty interesting, but I would love it if it ended in a lovely poly relationship between Julian, Nick and Finlay, maybe even Vero too.
But oh. my. god. I hate Steven so much. He is such a fucking jerk, I low key would not mind if he died.
The love triangle is also pretty interesting, but I would love it if it ended in a lovely poly relationship between Julian, Nick and Finlay, maybe even Vero too.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Blood, Murder, Alcohol, Sexual harassment
Moderate: Rape, Toxic relationship, Stalking
Minor: Trafficking
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gore, Stalking, Injury/Injury detail
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Alright so... I had high hopes for this book. Maybe a little too high?
A friend of mine recommended I read this after I mentioned loving Dial A for Aunties. I was told it had a similar vibe. To her credit, there are several similarities, so she certainly wasn't wrong on that front. Accidental murder, trying to cover it up, dating the cop who's on the case, etc.
HOWEVER, there are also some things that didn't particularly settle as well for me.
First and foremost was the pace. It was a really slow book. For a "cozy thriller" I was expecting a little more tension and action. Instead, it seemed as though there was a lot of circuitousness to the story. Occasionally, I had to look down at my phone to make sure I didn't accidentally rewind my audiobook because I was certain I had just read that scene. It felt really repetitive and I had a hard time finding myself "on the edge of my seat."
In addition to that, there was very little humor. It had the foundation for a funny story - I mean, a thriller romance author who commits accidental murder and somehow finds herself becoming a mercenary for hire? That's good stuff! But rather than going in a humorous direction, it was pretty dark. There were moments that made me really uncomfortable when it came to the graphic nature of what the men were doing before they were killed.
That being said, I still did enjoy the book. It was fun to read something set in my home state! I also enjoyed the secondary cast a lot - especially Julian (who I'm still a little suspicious of). I do plan to read the sequel and see if it helps me feel a little more settled with the story. That cliffhanger was quite a shock!
A friend of mine recommended I read this after I mentioned loving Dial A for Aunties. I was told it had a similar vibe. To her credit, there are several similarities, so she certainly wasn't wrong on that front. Accidental murder, trying to cover it up, dating the cop who's on the case, etc.
HOWEVER, there are also some things that didn't particularly settle as well for me.
First and foremost was the pace. It was a really slow book. For a "cozy thriller" I was expecting a little more tension and action. Instead, it seemed as though there was a lot of circuitousness to the story. Occasionally, I had to look down at my phone to make sure I didn't accidentally rewind my audiobook because I was certain I had just read that scene. It felt really repetitive and I had a hard time finding myself "on the edge of my seat."
In addition to that, there was very little humor. It had the foundation for a funny story - I mean, a thriller romance author who commits accidental murder and somehow finds herself becoming a mercenary for hire? That's good stuff! But rather than going in a humorous direction, it was pretty dark. There were moments that made me really uncomfortable when it came to the graphic nature of what the men were doing before they were killed.
That being said, I still did enjoy the book. It was fun to read something set in my home state! I also enjoyed the secondary cast a lot - especially Julian (who I'm still a little suspicious of). I do plan to read the sequel and see if it helps me feel a little more settled with the story. That cliffhanger was quite a shock!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Murder
Moderate: Gore, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Sexual violence
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Well written, I expected romance and got a comedy/thriller, which was kinda awesome ngl
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Gore, Gun violence, Blood, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual violence, Kidnapping, Stalking
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Violence, Blood, Murder, Alcohol
Minor: Gore, Gun violence, Stalking
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Infidelity, Murder
Moderate: Cursing, Gun violence
Minor: Gore, Blood
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror, Death, Gore, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Murder
Minor: Gun violence