A review by bookscoffeehayley
Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious 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

4.5

CW: infidelity, gun violence, mentions of stalking and sexual assault

I feel weird for what I’m about to say, but Elle Cosimano’s Finlay Donovan Is Killing It was one of the most fun books I’ve read in a bit! ....Even if it’s about murder.

I say this having only read one of Janet Evanovich’s books, but Finlay Donovan was low-key giving me contemporary Stephanie Plum vibes. There were times in this book that were laugh out loud funny and there was a lot of heart in this book. It was a witty, fast-paced murder mystery with a twist!

This is the perfect summer mystery! I also think this would make a great book for a mother/daughter buddy read! I know my mom (and probably grandma, she loved her Stephanie Plum books) would have loved this one!

I can’t wait for more books in the Finlay Donovan series to hit shelves! I’m so excited to see where these characters end up!
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