Finlay Donovan is back- this time on a road trip to Atlanta with her sidekick Vero, her ex-husband, her kids, and her mother. I'm not a huge fan of "casino" books, but read this one anyways because I am a fan of Finlay. Each of these books seem more and more ridiculous, and I think the series may be a little played out. Hopefully some of the things will be resolved in the next book and Finlay can kind a neat ending. Still a great read if you are in the mood for something quirky, fast-paced, and funny.

I have binged this whole series in the past month or so and I am greatly enjoying it. That being said this one took longer for me to get into than the others. I still liked it, and the ending definitely hit the right notes for me, but the first half of the book just didn’t catch me the same. I think maybe it had something to do with there being so much Steven (I really despise him, and I don’t love where things with him go, but it could have been far worse. This book has definitely shifted more towards the romance although there is still plenty of accidentally stumbled upon bodies, humor, and the mob for Finlay and Vero to try to navigate. The whole group including our friends with the police take a trip to Atlantic City and of course hilarious chaos ensues. Overall I gave this one 3.5 stars that I rounded up because the humor of the book is still excellent and the resolution at the end was great. I can’t wait for the next book.

Really good book - easy to read, quick paced, intriguing.

Finley makes me roll my eyes at times, as do the situations she gets into, but these books are so fun and entertaining! It’s a nice break from some heavier stuff

Overall
3.75 ⭐️/B

Oh my goodness, the crazy chaos in Book 4 of this beloved series continues the unrelenting fun and good humor as Finlay pursues her next nutty adventure. Cozy mystery fans will adore it!

I mean, whyyyyyyyy am I so late to the FInlay Donovan game????? How did I miss this when it first came out?
This review is going to be for the entire series which I now love, and I'm pretty much kicking myself for not getting on the bandwagon sooner.

If you are looking for a FMC to get behind, to rally under, to cheer for... Finlay Donovan is your girl. I loved meeting her for the first time and going along her adventures. My favorite among the series is still the first book, but after going through a lot of "let-down sequels", I'm happily devoured these books. Perfect for someone who's kinda new to the genre. Love, love, love!

I am obsessed with this series. The latest installment - Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice - has the same heart and humor juxtaposed with cozy mystery that draws people to come back to Elle Cosimano time and time again.

“Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice” is the fourth book in the series. As the action continues where it ended in the previous book, this cannot be read as a standalone.

Thank you St. Martin’s Press / Minotaur Books for the review copy of the book (via Netgalley).
Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Vero and Finlay need to go to Atlantic City to save Javi. Somehow they end up in this road trip with the kids, Finlay’s mom and the worst ex-husband/dad aka Steven.
In the previous books, Finlay and Vero got out from many incredible situations, but it seems in this book it’s even more ridiculous. What I did not like is that with many adults around Finlay’s kids manage to get out of the room and almost get lost in a hotel. They seem an inconvenience.
Detective Nick also shows up in Atlantic City. They have a few sweet scenes but I think that I would rather read Finlay’s books. From what she describes there is more romance there. Also, I cannot stand the ex-husband.

I liked that we finally find out about Vero and Javi’s past and the reason for their breakup. I am more invested in their relationship than in Finlay and Nick’s.

Overall this was fast paced, with many twists and a lot of humor. It is just unbelievable how they always get in most ridiculous situations and never get caught, with a sister and boyfriend as cops.

Still I will be reading the next book as the ending got me interested.

Book four and Finlay's still got it. Another fun, witty, and a little chaotic adventure for Finlay and Vero as they embark on a girls' trip to Atlantic City to rescue Javi. Finlay's family crashes their little adventure which adds to the fun as they try to find Javi without drawing too much attention to their shenanigans.

While this book still kept the fun and banter that was present in the first three, it does feel like things were getting a bit chaotic and slightly confusing between the story twists and the plethora of characters. There was so much happening yet I'm not sure how it all really played into the greater story. It looks like they may return home for the next novel and maybe have things flow a bit smoother.

Finlay Donovan doesn't go to Vegas - her style is more Atlantic City, and boy oh boy does she paint the town red. This is another hilarious set of hijinks as Finlay and Vero try to extricate themselves from the Russian mob, and the AC loan sharks. And to stay one step ahead of the police.

I'll never look at ordering room service the same way after this book.

These books are so fun! I love the team of Finlay and vero and hope their adventures continue! This was my favorite yet. Thansk to netgalley and the publisher

This is a great addition to the series. Following Finlay and Vero through Atlantic City made for an exciting and interesting setting, in which all the shenanigans play out.

I’ve read all the books in this series and am looking forward to whatever is next!

4 stars ⭐️ I'll read anything Elle Cosimano writes. She never disappoints and this is no exception!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I love the Finlay Donovan series! Finlay's escapades are always entertaining, and the friends and family she brings along with her are an incredible cast of characters. Reading about her adventures in Atlantic City provided a fun new setting for all kinds of new mischief and chaos.

Vero makes an excellent side kick for Finlay, and the two characters together are part of what makes the series so fun to read. Their relationship is the perfect blend of a meaningful female relationship with levity and laughter.

This was a quick read - I couldn't put it down! Super fun for fans of the Stephanie Plum series. Cosimano has a great concept with this one, and it's definitely a book to recommend.

I appreciate the opportunity to read this title and thank you to St. Martins for providing me with an eARC, however I am prioritizing other books on my list at this time. I will amend my review to reflect my thoughts, when I start reading this series in the future.

What is it about Finlay Donovan that keeps her in dire straits in life? Another tale of mystery, suspense, love, and hijinks in this latest novel from Cosimano!

3.5 Stars

I must admit, this book sadly wasn't my favourite of the series. After re-reading the series again I think I can understand why I felt this way. It seems almost like the series is being stretched out/dragged on with no real end in sight. I love this series and don't want it to end but I found that this book hadn't moved the story along. However, what I loved most about this book was the story and information we got about Vero (who is my favourite character). I would hate to see the series end, but I think we need greater connection between the later novels! Excited to read the next one in the series and see how I feel :)

First let me say, four books in and still a fun ride. Silly, over the top, unrealistic, ridiculous, fun - yes, all of the above. I devoured this next book in a few hours.

Finlay Donovan needs a vacation, but her girls trip with Vero quickly because a family affair when her mother, sister, and ex-husband crash their plans. What could possibly go wrong when this girls trip was just a cover to rescue Vero’s not-so-secret crush Javi from a dangerous loan shark who also happened to steal that fancy car the mob bought for Finlay… the mob and the seedy loan sharks of Atlantic City collide in this installment of Finlay’s story.

Thank you to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for the ebooks in exchange for an honest review.

Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice is the fourth instalment of the Finlay Donovan series. In this book Finlay and Vero head to Atlantic City to try and save Javi and get back the Aston Martin. When they once again stumble in a dead guy Finlay and Vero decide to find out who killed him while searching for Javi and the car.

This book was full of laughs and chaos, Finlay and Vero are still a great team who cannot avoid getting into messes. However, this book felt a bit short for me compared to the others in the series. Do not get me wrong I still loved it and thought it was a great binge but I did not feel as much love to this book as to the other three. As a whole this series is such a great easy read, what is hard is to actually put these books down.

I think the series is very well written and this book did great setting up the next book, which I cannot wait to dive into.

Thank you NetGalley and Elle Cosimano for making this book available as a read now on NetGalley and giving me a chance to binge on this series.

This series never disappoints me. It always hits the spot when I want something easy to read, light-hearted while also keeping me engaged plot wise.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book to read. This was a wild ride of a rollercoaster. Holy cow. I laughed and gasped and had a good time. A lot of things from previous books were wrapped up and a few more new questions came about that need answers. This series is fun and refreshing and a delight.