Title: Finlay Donovan Is Killing It (#1)
Author: Elle Cosimano
Published by: Minotaur Books
Released: 2021
Source: Electronic Review Copy through Netgalley / Physical Copy from Library
Synopsis: Finlay Donovan is
killing it...except, she’s really not. 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. She soon 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 award-winning Elle Cosimano. (Synopsis from Goodreads)
My Thoughts: This book was a wild ride, and I enjoyed it. It was entertaining from start to finish. The whole time I was reading this, I was just curious how Finlay was going to get herself out of this not safe, not smart predicament. The lure of money mixed with bad decision making, got her into one big mess.
I had a fun time with this. It was a page turner. Something was always happening that just sunk Finlay deeper and deeper into this hole. I did think things were going to go differently when Vero showed up, but then she surprised me.
Finlay also has two men who have popped into her life. I liked both of them, but it did feel just a little jarring when Nick is introduced. He came on so strong from the first, which didn't feel the most natural. I mean, Julian is pretty quick to fall for her too, but the way he was introduced just didn't feel as forced. I'm not sure who I'd pick. There's definitely some challenges when it comes to one of them.
I mentioned Vero before, but I really enjoyed her and Finlay's team dynamic. Finlay is lucky to have her. I mean, I question their choices, but they made a good team.
This book also ended with a tantalizing lure, so I'm curious to see where things go in the next book.
I received a free electronic copy for honest review through Netgalley and checked out a physical copy from my library.
BOOKCITEMENT LEVEL 4/5
Finlay, this is not a good idea.
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