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Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead

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Ugh, I love these books so much. They’re so fun and everything I didn’t know I needed. Love Finlay and can’t wait for the next installment!

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The 2nd in this series is just as good as the first. Finley is totally loveable, probably because nothing ever goes quite the way she planned....
This is definitely light on the mystery/crime fiction with a little rom-com thrown in. I would recommend mostly to my mom friends for some fun reading.

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From my blog: Always With a Book

This is the second book in Elle Cosimano’s Finlay Donovan series and much like the first book, I really enjoyed this one. I meant to read this when it first came out, but life had other plans…it happens!

This book is just as fast-paced and funny as the first and I really am kicking myself for waiting so long to pick it up. I just adore Finlay – she really has a way of inserting herself into quite some interesting situations and you just can’t help but laugh. And I love the banter between her and Vero – she is the perfect person to have by your side, that someone that is willing to do anything to help you out of a jam, ANYTHING!

This book keeps you on your toes as to what is going to happen next. The twists are expertly placed and there is just enough comedy and even a little romance to keep everyone satisfied. Some of the situations might be a little over the top, but this is just pure entertainment and the perfect book to escape in and I loved it all the more for that. And that ending once again leaves us with a great set-up for the next book…and I am going to promise myself not to wait six months to read!

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This was a really fun one!! My expectations were set pretty high because of the first book but I think overall this was a great sequel and I enjoyed catching up with Finlay and Vero’s crazy adventures! Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review!

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I thoroughly enjoyed Finlay Donovan is Killing it and I believe I enjoyed this sequel even more? In this (mis)adventure, Finlay and Vero once again fall hilariously into a situation they never though they'd be in and this time, it revolves around Finlay's ex-husband. I though the dialog was much funnier than the first novel and while it was a bit repetitive at times, it held my interest throughout and I read it fairly quickly. I'm eager for the third book!

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Another amazing Finlay mystery! All u know is, there better be a third. Her quirky misadventures and relatable talent for getting into trouble make this serious a must read for me.

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I really enjoyed reading this book. I got tickled in the book and hubby was wondering what I was laughing at! I would definitely recommend this book!

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And yet again the sequel I was here for the ridiculous situation she's gotten herself into and how she's going to get herself out of it. I loved this adventure I went on and so ready for the next book.

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This one was a slower start for me than the first, but it didn't take long to grab my interest.

Mystery with a dash of romance and comedy, count me in! I'm obsessed with Finlay and Vero. They are a great team and always keep me entertained.

I can't wait to see what Cosimano brings us next. Hoping for a third book! 🤞🏻

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Finlay Donovan is back in another delightful mystery which she works to solve with her usual earnestness overcoming all sorts of interesting situations. This one picks up where the last one left off - someone has put out a "hit" on her ex-husband and it is a wild race to figure out who and try to save him. There are a large number of possible suspects including the Russian Mafia. Vero is back and it appears that she has some secrets as is the "hot cop." Filled with humor and suspense this is a great read.

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I really wanted to love this. I was so invested in the first book and loved the idea but with the series continuation I think the plot line and the adventures became a little unrealistic. I lost a bit of interest with this one unfortunately.

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Finlay hits again!! Absolutely loved this sequel..the plot, the characters, perfect! Plus the mystery of having to wait until the next book for more info, sign me up!!

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Love Finlay so much! She is the perfect imperfect person. This continues her crazy story as an unofficial assassin. In this book she finds out someone is trying to take out her ex husband. The crazy situations that Finlay finds herself in and somehow gets through are hilarious. I can't wait for the next book.

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Can’t wait for the next Finley Donovan! So funny but a mystery that keeps me interested and a character I adore. While light, a book of this genre that’s this funny isn’t easy to pull off and the author does so effortlessly

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thank you to @minotaur_books & @ellecosimano for sending me an e-ARC of Elle’s latest Finlay Donovan Book!!!

I don’t like books that are described as ‘funny’. This was absolutely hilarious. Like i cackled so many times. I thoroughly enjoy Elle’s written and Finlay as a character. I liked that the mystery in this was different than the first one, it wasn’t the same thing repeated. It brought the characters you loved (and hated) back and was really interested.

I’m just gonna give you a tidbit of what the book is about:
Finlay (a writer) has lunch at Panera with her publisher. She explains the plot of her next thriller. The lady beside her (eavesdropping of course), gave Finlay a note saying she pay her to assassinate her husband. she thought she was a hit man talking about her next murder. HILARIOUS. anyways,

I fully believe Finlay couldn’t kill a fly properly so it’s just so funny.

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Thank you NetGalley for the ARC copy of this novel. FUN, FUN. FUN. This book is exactly what you want to read. Characters and dialogue that make you smile, a plot that isn't predictable and an ending that makes you eager for the next book!

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Round up to 3.5 ⭐️

I wanted to love this as much as the first book, but this one just didn’t hook me like I wanted it to. There were so many people and plots from the previous book that I was confused— I probably should have read the first book again.
I will say that I do like where the romance aspect of this series is going!

Overall it was enjoyable, but it just felt like too much for me.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced digital copy of this book!

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The second in the series lives up to the fun, the steaminess, and the mystery of the first book. An easy and enjoyable read, I couldn't put it down!

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Elle Cosimano does it again!

I was nervous going into this one that I wouldn’t remember enough of the details of the first book, but she does a great job of adding reminders of what’s important!

I loved the intricacy of this one and how you were left guessing a lot. I also love a funny/cozy mystery. I mean how can you now love Finlay and her antics!?

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If you are new to this trilogy- here is a brief recap. Finlay Donovan is a MC who you hate to love. Constantly getting herself in to situations from poor choices, but you can’t help but root for her.
I absolutely LOVED Finlay Donovan is Killing it. I was sadly let down by this one. It felt slow in the beginning, confusing in the middle and over-explained at the end (I like making my own conclusions). However, I will definitely continue onto the next one to see where this story ends and hopefully the third and final will be a hit.

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