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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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Gun violence, Infidelity, Terminal illness, Kidnapping, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
amandalorianxo's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-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? No
4.5
I listened to this while taking a road trip to Central Florida and back. Perfect book to listen to on a long drive. Finley and co are back & better than ever as they try to unravel who is the person or people that wasn’t her ex husband dead. I definitely can see the improvement in the writing, storylines and character development in the second book compared to the first. The author did not fall in the sophomore slump with this one. While I know this is mostly revolving around Finlay, I did wish we got a little more about Vero and her backstory since we were teased with a few bits here and there. Maybe hopefully the third book we will get to know more ? I do like that even though it’s obvious Julian and Nick like Finlay, the romance wasn’t a huge component. Although I do think maybe she should just prioritize being single for a little longer? Nick seems great but we don’t really know him beyond his cop persona and Julian seems like a friends with benefits placeholder. I’m excited for the next installment !!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Body horror and Cursing
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!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual content
mommarex1221's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
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? It's complicated
4.5
I love it when sequels are even better than the first book, and this is very much the case here (I did love #1 though!). And I was psyched to discover Cosimano has plans for (at least) 2 more in this series. I can't wait to get my hands on #3 when it's out.
Cosimano has weaved such a fun, tense, and compelling story - as a mother I connected with Finlay instantly in #1 and have only grown to relate to her more (aside from all this murder business, ha). I love the choices Cosimano has made and can't wait to continue on this journey with Finlay, Vero, Georgia, Nick, Julian, and I guess I'm even starting to tolerate Steven (ha).
Cosimano has weaved such a fun, tense, and compelling story - as a mother I connected with Finlay instantly in #1 and have only grown to relate to her more (aside from all this murder business, ha). I love the choices Cosimano has made and can't wait to continue on this journey with Finlay, Vero, Georgia, Nick, Julian, and I guess I'm even starting to tolerate Steven (ha).
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence, Blood, Stalking, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
Minor: Cancer
kerrygetsliterary's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Blood, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
arthur_ant18's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Murder
Moderate: Cancer, Cursing, Gore, Blood, Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Gun violence
stephbakerbooks's review against another edition
funny
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
5.0
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!
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!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, Blood, and Fire/Fire injury
dalmavatai's review against another edition
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!!
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!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
booksofautumn's review against another edition
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Sexual harassment
Minor: Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
librariangeorgia's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
medium-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
4.0
I absolutely loved FINLAY DONOVAN IS KILLING IS and was super excited to read this sequel!
I really enjoyed this book! It was just as good as the first one!
It is so chaotic and witty - a really fun read!
That ending though! I’m really looking forward to the next book!
I really enjoyed this book! It was just as good as the first one!
It is so chaotic and witty - a really fun read!
That ending though! I’m really looking forward to the next book!
Content Warnings
Minor: Cancer, Gun violence, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury