Reviews tagging 'Murder'

Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead by Elle Cosimano

76 reviews

jmboff's review against another edition

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Death, and Fire/Fire injury

tvollman's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Gore, Cursing, Murder, Gun violence, and Fire/Fire injury

mackinseyjoy's review against another edition

funny tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

drraytay's review against another edition

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder and Gun violence

Minor: Infidelity

martachbc's review against another edition

funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death

Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Terminal illness, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Infidelity

kimveach's review

adventurous funny lighthearted 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

4.0

Another enjoyable outing with Finlay.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Blood, Gore, Kidnapping, Sexual content, Gun violence, and Alcohol

cozylifewithabby's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted 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? No

4.0

Thoroughly enjoyable. Funny and keeps you guessing. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror and Violence

Moderate: Murder and Infidelity

cleches's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

literary__mary's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny 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

4.5

I read the first book in this series a year ago, and thought it was just okay. I was expecting the same from this one, but I was surprised how nice it was to be jumping back into this storyline. The mystery and side plots got deeper, but the humor from the first book was still maintained and I love the characters even more! Definitely read this if you enjoyed the first one!!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Sexual content

pamshenanigans's review

adventurous funny mysterious tense fast-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

4.0

While I did enjoy this sequel, it wasn’t as fun to read as the first one. The “twist” didn’t hit as hard and the plot gets convoluted at times, BUT, the big BUT is, you don’t pick this series up for the rationality or sensibility of the characters and the plot. lol

What I loved about the first Finlay Donovan book and this sequel is it stayed true to itself: being over-the-top, convenient, fun, and funny. A cozy mystery/thriller that has pretty brutal action that won’t leave you squeamish. The ending sure does hint at a next book because Finlay Donovan, as it seems, just can’t catch a break and I’d still be here for it.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder