Reviews with content warning for Violence - Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead

I just love this book and this series! It's so much fun and I couldn't put it down—a stellar sequel!

The story picks up right where the first one left off (so this is definitely a series you should read in order), and it doesn't slow down. Though plot-driven, it still manages to give us a lot of nice character touches along the way; I especially love all the moments between Finlay and Vero, and that we finally get more of Vero's story. I don't think this unbelievably crazy story would work at all if we didn't have these two compelling characters taking us on this journey.

But back to the plot, I was convinced I had things figured out and was one hundred percent wrong haha. I loved how everything worked out though—we get just enough resolved to be satisfying but still have questions for the third book to answer! And I can't wait for that next book.

If you need a laugh, if you need a quick read, if you need a mystery to keep you on your toes, if you need a dream team power duo à la Thelma and Louise, then you should read Finlay Donovan!

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adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious 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? Yes

4.0

I really enjoyed this sequel to Finlay Donovan Is Killing It! It was adventurous, funny, and just as charming as the first one. I still loved Finlay and Vero's relationship as well as the cozy family dynamics with Delia, Zach, and Fin's parents.

The plot was super crazy and adventurous which I really enjoyed, although I read the first book almost a year ago so at times it was a bit hard to follow all the allusions to what happened before. I would also say that the plot got perhaps a little bit too crazy for me and it became a bit hard to follow at times.

I also didn't love how focused the sequel was on Finlay's love life and the love triangle with Nick and Julian. I did enjoy the sexual tension but I just thought it took away the focus from the mystery and the relationship between Finlay and Vero that I enjoyed a lot more.

It got a bit silly at times, as is routine for a cozy mystery, like things being overly dramatic or too convenient, but I didn't mind that too much. Overall though, this was a solid sequel with much of the humor, adventure, and charm of the first book. We got a reveal at the end that I really enjoyed but there's quite a few things that remained a mystery so I'm super excited for the third instalment of this series!!

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adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious tense fast-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? It's complicated

5.0

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