Finlay Donovan Is Killing It: A Novel (The Finlay Donovan Series, 1)
"Getting the job done" for one single mom takes on a whole new meaning in Finlay Donovan is Killing It.
A USA Today bestseller!One of Suspense Magazine's "Best Thrillers of 2021"
One of New York Public Library's Best Books of 2021
Nominated for the Left Coast Crime 2022 Lefty Award for the Best Humorous Mystery
"Finlay Donovan is irresistible!"--Janet Evanovich
Finlay Donovan is killing it . . . except, she's really not. She's a stressed-out single-mom of two and struggling novelist, Finlay's life is in chaos: the new book she promised her literary agent isn't written, her ex-husband fired the nanny without telling her, and this morning she had to send her four-year-old to school with hair duct-taped to her head after an incident with scissors. When Finlay is overheard discussing the plot of her new suspense novel with her agent over lunch, she's mistaken for a contract killer, and inadvertently accepts an offer to dispose of a problem husband in order to make ends meet . . . Soon, Finlay discovers that crime in real life is a lot more difficult than its fictional counterpart, as she becomes tangled in a real-life murder investigation. Fast-paced, deliciously witty, and wholeheartedly authentic in depicting the frustrations and triumphs of motherhood in all its messiness, hilarity, and heartfelt moments, Finlay Donovan Is Killing It is the first in a brilliant new series from YA Edgar Award nominee Elle Cosimano.
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I severely enjoyed this book! The storyline kept me engaged through the entire thing! I loved the characters and really felt for Finlayâs struggle!
Rounding up from 3.5 stars for this, but overall I enjoyed it. I got some very strong Stephanie Plum vibes from Finlay. There was a decent amount of suspension of disbelief needed for this, but I kind of enjoyed turning off my brain for a bit and just enjoying the story. Vero and Finlay are pretty hilarious together, and though Finlay could be frustrating with the way she handles things, you can't help but root for her. Overall worth the read!
I saw another bookstagrammer recommend listening to this series and OMG I'm so glad I did! The audiobook was really a great choice! I honestly don't know if I would've liked this as much if I had read a physical copy. The narrator had great tone and character voices to help inflict the right feeling and it really brought the whole story to life! I loved how relatable Finlays character is - She's not perfect, she's struggling to hold it all together, and she feels like she's a constant mess. I also love that she's a mystery writer because the whole story wouldn’t have been the same if she wasn’t. I thought this book was mysterious, twisty and thrilling but also light-hearted, humorous and a but adorable. I can't wait to check out the rest of the series soon!
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