Reading a Finlay book is always just such a fresh breath of air and the perfect escapism!

Cosimano writes with such wit and sass that I can’t help but fall in love with the idea of a humorous cozy mystery! Who doesn’t love a mix of contract killers, hot cops and romance?! The way she writes her characters is also unparalleled! Finlay and Vera are certainly the dynamic duo that I never knew I needed! Then place them in a citizens police academy?! What a ridiculously fun and entertaining idea!

Like the second one, I still felt that this one was missing a bit of that extra magic that the first one had but still ultimately such a fun series!

As a lifelong Janet Evanovich and Stephanie Plum fan, the Finlay Donovan series reminds me so much of the same enjoyment I get from reading those. So I definitely look forward to each book as it comes. The writing and characters are great! And I wish Ms. Cosimano just as much luck with her series.

I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book provided by NetGalley.

My least favorite book in the series so far and it is probably because it feels like the whole situation is being dragged out for as long as possible and I'm ready for something different. I wouldn't necessarily consider this book filler, but it definitely isn't as engaging as the first two books, although it does have the amusing ridiculous antics that these books are known for. everything feels more side quest-ish, rather than main storyline, if that makes sense. I think it will set it up for the 4th book well which seems like it will have a new story line and I'm very much looking forward to that!

Same vibes as the first two books, which I LOVE. The main character is so relatable. I had issues with her ex husband breaking into her house and pawning off the kids on the grandmother to do so, that dude needs therapy

Finally getting around to my review. This was an enjoyable book! Only giving 3 stars because it seems like Finlay Donovan’s story is dragging on. She should have been arrested a long time ago! LOL!!

Thank you to author, publisher, and NetGalley for giving me this arc in exchange for my honest review. I’ve been on this Finlay journey from the start and each book leaves wanting for more. Love where the story is going and the characters!!! Please start this asap

The third installment of the Finlay Donovan series and it did not skip a beat! I don’t know how Elle Cosimano continues to “kill it” 🤪 but she truly does! These books are seriously a work of art. I was trying to explain this book series to someone yesterday and told them it’s about a dark topic: murder, but it’s funny at the same time, like who could actually pull that off?

This series is always disorganized, chaotic and funny but it all works very well together. It’s always enjoyable to figure out what the dynamic duo: Vero & Finlay are up to. This time, they ended up being at a police academy (🤔)! YES, you heard that right. It was so good! I recommend this book for a fun, enjoyable and quick read! It’ll have you jumping out of your seat at random times and laughing at other times. I do wish there was more Nick & Finlay action, but I did enjoy the snippet that we did receive! ALSO THE ENDING!?!?!?!! WHAT!? I never saw it coming.

Ready to see what new books Elle Cosimano has up her sleeve next!

Finlay and Vera do it again. The writer and her nanny turned accidental hit men find themselves knee deep in trouble within the walls of the police academy. This series is perfect for fans of the Stephanie plum series.

Who doesn’t love Finlay Donavan and her best friend Vero?!? This is another fun addition to the Finlay Donavan series. It requires some stretch of the imagination but it’s so fun you won’t care! Love this one.

This was fiiiiine. This didn’t feel nearly as fun or funny as the first book which was a bummer. Not sure I’ll continue with the series.

Another delightful installment in the adventures of Finlay and Vero! I loved the adventure, the way the clues came together at the end, and the hot cop moments we’ve all been waiting for. This series is so fun and easy to read!

i love the finlay donavan series! this was a great addition to the series, though i did feel as if it lacked some of the charm from the other books. nevertheless, i'm going to keep reading :)

I am very invested in this series and really love our two main female characters. This one was a little bit convoluted, which led the plot astray a few times, but I did thoroughly enjoy it and I’m excited to read the fourth book.

The Finaly saga continues as she and Vero need to find the identity of Easyclean as well as find a way to pay off Vero’s gambling debts. As the tension in the relationship builds between Finlay and Nick, her ex-husband suddenly decides he made a mistake and works to earn by Finlay’s affections. Throughout the story hijinks and misdirections abound making this a fast and fun read.

This pains me to do, since I loved the first Finlay Donovan book so much. I think the series started off very strong, but has since dipped for me. I think the repetitive antics (where the MC never learns from her mistakes) and the never ending “I low-key despise my children” bit has gotten old for me.

Also, the setting wasn’t my favorite and neither was the pacing. Even Vero couldn’t save this one for me.

Another wild installment of Finlay Donovan’s story! I love the nuance to these characters and the non stop action.

This is a good third novel in this series, however, it felt like it was missing some of the pizazz of the first two. I liked the character development but missed some of the playful that the first two books provided.

I LOVE FINLAY DONOVAN! Before I was approved for this one, I hadn't read the other two yet and that was a good reason for me to kick it into gear and read the first two in the series. This book was such a fun chaotic mess that I thoroughly enjoyed! I read it in two sittings and even though I wanted way more of Vero, I still loved it so much and makes me so excited for book four to come out!

How I love this duo! Finlay and Vero are the perfect anti-heroines: clumsy, human, inexperienced, anxious… and funny😊.

I stopped reading so many times because I didn’t want to know what was happening next… the similar way that I’d close my eyes if I watched a movie. I laughed out loud often, and I thought hard on who EasyClean you’d be. I was pretty sure it’d be someone I wouldn’t suspect…

I didn’t find him. I’m the worst in knowing that😂

I loved this second book. Even if the principal plot of the book can be read as a stand-alone, you’d need to read the first book to understand the context of… well… everything.

I can’t wait to know the next adventures of Fin and Vero!

Many thanks to Minotaur Books for the complimentary e-copy of this book through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Finley and Vero once again find themselves in a mess, trying to dig themselves out.

These novels are so fun - the audio is absolutely amazing as the narrators are so spot on!