Finlay Donovan Knocks ‘Em Dead by Elle Cosimano
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Finlay Donovan Knocks ‘Em Dead is the second book in Elle Cosimano’s ultra-modern and uber-witty Finlay Donovan Cozy Mystery series.
I fell in love with Finlay and her best friend/nanny, Vero, when I read Finlay Donovan Is Killing It last year.
The humor was spot on for me and the storyline entertaining from beginning-to-end. Going into this installment, I didn’t even read the synopsis.
Frankly, I didn’t care what they were up to, I just wanted to be back with these characters.
Unsurprisingly, I found this second book to be just as fun as the first. I also feel even more attached to Finlay and Vero now. We’ve been through so much together.
After the contract killer fiasco of book one, you would think that horrendous and dangerous chapter in Finlay’s life would be ancient history. Alas, it is not.
Now she fears someone may have put a hit out on her ex-husband, Steven. Granted, he’s pretty terrible, but her children are with him a lot and they love him. She needs to keep him safe.
As if that weren’t stressful enough, she also has her literary agent breathing down her neck wanting her next book, as well as two handsome, eligible-men circling her like sharks.
Finlay’s life is non-stop chaos and I’m telling you, it is so much fun to go along for the ride!
Reading through Finlay’s perspective is hilarious. She has such a dry, matter of fact way of relaying what’s on her mind. You can tell she is a Mom who is juggling a lot. She doesn’t have time to beat around the bush.
I love her relationship with Vero. Even though they were sort of thrust together, they’re committed to one another and I love that type of unconditional friendship.
I have no idea how many books are currently slated to be in this series, but you better believe I will be picking up every single one.
I am personally hoping for maybe ten or twenty…
Thank you so much to the publisher, Minotaur Books and Macmillan Audio, for providing me with a copy to read and review.
I love this series with my whole heart. If you haven’t picked the first book up yet, now is the time to do so. Finlay Donovan Knocks ‘Em Dead releases this Tuesday, February 2nd!!