'Finlay Donovan Is Killing It' is a tale of mistaken identity, which leads an author to be mistaken for a contract killer, and wackiness ensures. I enjoyed the humor throughout this book, but the most delightful part of this story was how the author orchestrated (admittedly a little bit ridiculous) chaos to create some very far fetched scenarios. I think that there was a risk of this book becoming a caracture of itself, however, Elle Cosimano crafted the story in such a way that it's just a rollicking good time.

Thank you to Elle Cosimano and Minotaur Books for the ARC in exchange for a honest review of 'Finlay Donovan Is Killing It.'

LOVED!!! Such a fun read! Finlay is so relatable with her messy and chaotic life. The situations she gets herself into are laugh out loud funny. Throw in lots of suspense and mystery, and you've got the start of a great series. Cannot wait to read the rest!

I am so glad Netgalley offered these books as read now! I have found a great new series to read. I throughly enjoyed the first book! The characters were amazing and I caught myself laughing out loud so many times at all the craziness Finlay and crew got themselves into! I love a good start of a love triangle also!

I love Finlay Donovan- she reminds me of Stephanie Plum in the novels by Janet Evanovich but she is conveniently more like me with a messy personal life and with relatable friends and family included. I think this is a fun action packed and funny mystery series that doesn’t take itself too seriously. I love a good madcap, cute, somewhat romantic and relatable female main character!

This was my introduction to Elle Cosimano and her Finlay Donovan series.
What a fun book and clever group of characters!
The dialogue between Finlay and her friend/babysitter/accountant/nanny/roommate, Vero,
had me laughing out loud.
Who needs to find their own trouble to get into when you have a sidekick like Vero?
So many eye-rolling, smack your head moments.
The “ex-husband with a new fiancé” drama.
The newly divorced mother of small children sticking her toe into the fresh waters of the dating pool, while trying to please an agent and publisher by producing a book she is completely clueless about writing.
This story is the perfect light read with a lot going on.
In a good way.

I can’t wait to move on to book 2, to find out what Finlay and her people do next to entertain the nosy neighbor.

This was so much fun to read. Laugh out loud funny and well paced. I can’t wait to read the rest of the series. I can’t get enough!!

Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano
This is the beginning of something special! I loved it and I went so far as to order the whole series so I could have physical copies. Finally is my hero! I love quirky characters and she fits the whole bill!

Finlay is killing it by not killing outside the pages of her new novel. After a heated discussion with her publishing agent in Panera, she is mistaken for a contract killer for hire.
She gets drawn into a murder investigation that is complicated in many ways. This was delightfully funny and witty. The antics that Finlay shares with her babysitter will keep you glued to the pages. The characters are authentic and easily relatable. It was suspenseful with a touch of humor. This is the beginning of a brilliant series from Elle Cosimano. I can wait to read more! I loved it! 5/5⭐️
I would like to thank NetGalley for the opportunity to review this one!

Okay I definitely get the hype. I flew through this one and am immediately starting the next one. Finlay’s whole situation is a cluster f**k and then she finds herself in the midst of a murder investigation. I really enjoyed the humor!

This is such a fun book to read. Funny characters and hijinks throughout. I look forward to reading more from this series.

This was a cozy murder-mystery that reminded me of Hallmark mystery movies but funnier. The beginning was slow to get into the mystery but I kept reading because the writing was humorous. Don't expect this to read like a procedural, as so much is far fetched for actually happening, but it is a great escape for those wanting a mystery they don't have to think too hard about. Excited to keep going in the series.

4.25 stars - I finally picked up *Finlay Donovan Is Killing It* upon receiving the newest in the series for review, and I can’t believe I waited this long! The book is a perfect mix of light, funny moments and more serious, logistical storytelling. Finlay, a struggling writer who somehow gets caught up in a murder-for-hire scheme, is both relatable and totally entertaining. The tone is witty and quippy, which makes the more serious parts of the plot feel lighter without losing their impact.

That said, I do wish we had gotten more background on Finlay, especially when it comes to everything pre-dating her marriage. We get a lot of information about her interactions with her ex-husband’s new fiancée, but I wanted more details on how she ended up in this situation (and the relationship with here ex) in the first place. It would’ve been nice to dive deeper into her backstory, and I’m hoping future books will give us more of that.

Overall, it’s a fun, fast-paced read that had me hooked from start to finish. I’m definitely looking forward to the next book(s) in the series!

I loved everything about this book! I don’t know why I’ve been sleeping on the Finlay Donovan series for so long, but after book 1 I’m dying to dive into book 2! Especially after that cliffhanger at the end!

This story is such an interesting and fun storyline. The mix of seriousness at times and pure comedy gold at others held my attention for the entirety of the book. And I thought the romance subplot was a perfect addition to the story!

I cannot wait to dive into book 2 and discover where Finlay’s story is going to go next!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

🌟 4 stars! Big thanks to St. Martin's Press & Minotaur Books for the complimentary copy of Finlay Donovan Is Killing It via NetGalley! 💖

Okay, okay, now I totally get what all the hype is about! 😆 Finlay Donovan Is Killing It is like the wildest rollercoaster ride of chaos, mystery, and absolute LOL moments. 😂 Finlay is a hot mess (in the best way possible)—she’s broke, a struggling author, and a single mom to two rowdy kiddos. But things go from bad to crazier when she’s mistaken for a hitwoman during a lunch with her literary agent. I mean, who wouldn’t want to read that?! 🤷‍♀️ It's non-stop madness, with Finlay making questionable decisions and landing in even wilder situations. 🤪

✨ Tropes galore! ✨
✧ Struggling single mom 💖
✧ Unlikely heroine 🦸‍♀️
✧ Murder mystery gone way wrong 🕵️‍♀️
✧ Misunderstandings causing pure chaos 🤦‍♀️
✧ Hilariously flawed MC 😂
✧ Criminal mischief 🔪
✧ Partners in crime 💖
✧ Sassy sidekick (Hey, Vero! 😎)
✧ Romantic tension 💕
✧ Over-the-top drama 🎭

Now, the funny factor—some folks didn’t find it funny, but I was legit HOWLING with laughter! 🤣 I mean, yeah, it’s totally absurd, but in the best way! Finlay’s life is one disaster after another, and I couldn’t stop laughing at her crazy antics (even though I’d never do what she does 😅). The relationship between Finlay and her nanny Vero? PURE GOLD. They’re like this ridiculous but totally perfect duo, and I need more of them in my life—like, yesterday!🙌

Okayyy, but the whole “every man loves Finlay” thing did make me roll my eyes a little. 🙄 Like seriously, can we get one book where the heroine doesn’t have every hot guy chasing her? It’s a bit overdone at this point, and I was kinda over it by the end. 😬

But overall? This book is a total blast! 🎉 Quirky, fast-paced, and so entertaining. I was hooked from the very first page, and now I’m COUNTING down the days for book two! And that ending?? 🔥 I need more, please!

Bring on Finlay Donovan Knocks ‘Em Dead! Let’s goooo! 😍

Wildly entertaining! I went into this book blind- not knowing much about it other than it was a popular series and the cover is cute. I am so glad I decided to read it! Not only is it a mystery to solve, but it's about a single mom who is struggling to make ends meet on her own while trying to write a thriller. I laughed throughout this story- I love Finlay's sidekick, Vero, she is always doing something that cracks me up!

I could not put this one down and now I am jumping right into book 2. Thank you NetGalley, Elle Cosimano and Minotaur Books for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!!

Love this series! So funny and the perfect cozy mystery with a bit of romance. Love all the side characters and I always laugh at these books!

This was such a fun read! It was a solid palette cleanser between darker books, but fun and witty enough to keep me engaged. Looking forward to #2!!

I read a lot of books, especially mysteries. Seldom do I find an author whose work makes me want to devour every title of hers. Elle Cosimano is one such author. Thanks for publishing her and for making her available on NetGalley where I met her through your 24 hour promotion. Innventive, unpredictable plot, well-developed, quirky and likeable characters! I want more!!!

Mistaken impressions make for drama & skullduggery😯

I thought the main idea was really well developed, with Finlay, the divorced mother of two tots, falling into the role of a reluctant suburban assassin quite by accident. Her adventures in the world of paid hits on erring husbands and Mafia figures was entertaining, especially the way, through dumb luck, she and her intrepid sidekick Vero skate through dangerous situations.

That an innocent coffee shop meeting with her book agent could set her on this wacky way was an inventive stroke. And the ending takes nothing away from this standalone story but promises a new dilemma for Finlay to dig into.

Thanks to the author, Minotaur Books and NetGalley for sharing a complimentary copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest opinion.

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A very fun cozy thriller/mystery novel with threads of the Stephanie Plum series (positive). Finlay and Vero are a great pair who seem to find themselves in wrong place/wrong time often. They will keep us on our toes for books to come!!

Absolutely loved the first book in the Finlay Donovan series. I thought it had everything- a little murder, a little mystery, a smattering of love. What more could a girl ask for? Finlay is a perfect protagonist. She's a down on her luck divorced single mom who is just trying to make ends meet when all the sudden she gets involved in mysterious dealings that could potentially get her in trouble with the law. I really enjoyed the mystery element as well as getting to know Finlay and Vero- her nanny/accomplice. It was truly laugh out loud funny and kept me on the edge of my seat. It was a joy and can't wait to read more of the series.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for an advanced readers copy of this book. All opinions within this review are my own.