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Ok I liked this one! I think it helped that they traveled and so there was a different setting for all the shenanigans. I also liked how the mom was involved in this one and that Nick wasn’t as much of a jerk.
It's always a good time in the world of Finlay Donovan. I enjoyed this madcap adventure with another mystery to solve.
Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for sharing this book with me.
I will say from book to book it feels like hopping into the next adventure without taking a break no matter how I space out the reads.
Hard to talk about this book without giving spoilers for the last one, but I'm glad this one picks up right where the previous book ended. I love this whole crew and can't wait to tag along for the rest of the ride!
This series keeps you locked in from page one. The characters are great you can't help but root for them. They have a crazy way of finding trouble. While the subject matter is very serious the main characters have a unique way of keeping you laughing. I can't wait for the next book.
'Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice' by Elle Cosimano is the 4th installment in the series. Finlay and Vero are back, and aided by some old friends as they search for Vero's kidnapped childhood friend and face off with a loan shark who Vero owes money to. Finlay is kept on her toes by her mother, ex-husband, current boyfriend, and the Russian mob.
This book carries on the madcap tradition of Finlay Donovan, always stumbling into and out of trouble. One needs to suspend disbelief in this book, particularly as Finlay seems to be able to develop a detailed and completely off the wall plan at the drop of a hat. I feel like in past installments, she was more likely to stumble into a solution, or rely on her writing research. This time around, she seems to just think and spit out a solution.
Thank you to Minotaur Books and Elle Cosimano for the ARC of 'Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice' in exchange for an honest review.
Finlay Donovan and her partner-in-crime Vero go to Atlantic City for a girls' weekend, but it turns into a dangerous mission to save Vero's crush and recover a stolen car. Things become complicated when Finlay's ex-husband and mother join the trip. They must negotiate with a loan shark, but things take a dark turn when they find the loan shark dead. With the police looking for answers and personal issues mounting, Finlay must navigate a complex web of secrets and lies to survive...
This book, like all the others in the series, is filled with humor, wit, and that signature Finlay charm! It delivers everything I anticipated from this entertaining series, with nonstop action and quirky occurrences that keep you hooked. The tension between Finlay and the cop is escalating, we get to catch up with Cam, and rest assured, Ms. Haggerty will have her moment in the last book.
If you're a fan of Stephanie Plum books, this is a must-read that will transport you into a world of laughter and excitement. So, grab your cozy blanket, settle in, and immerse yourself in this captivating story, because there's one more book waiting for you!
I appreciate how these books leave no stone unturned, providing answers to all the questions that arise. They are lively, spirited, and an absolute delight to read. A perfect gift for anyone who appreciates life's humor in the most unexpected ways.
Thank you, St. Martin's Press | Minotaur Books for the digital ARC copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
*Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice* by Elle Cosimano is another witty, fast-paced adventure that fans of the series will love. Finlay’s life continues to spiral in hilarious and unexpected directions as she finds herself deeper into her accidental crime-solving career. Cosimano’s trademark humor, clever twists, and endearing characters make this a truly fun read. The stakes are higher, the laughs are plentiful, and Finlay’s charm and relatability keep the pages turning. If you're looking for a delightful mix of suspense and comedy, this book delivers in spades!
This book picks up right after the events of book 3, as Finlay and Vero prep to go to Atlantic City to find Javi and their stolen car. All of the books so far have been a little to crazy and over the top to believe but this one takes the cake. The mishaps they got into (and out of) we so silly and super over the top, this is the first time in the series I found it to be a little annoying. Overall the plot is still fun but we're veering further and further into the impossible to take region. The romances in the book are still super fun and I really enjoyed that aspect of the plot. Steven is still one of my least favourite characters of all time but I was expecting a little more digging into his criminal behaviour. Again the book ends in a way that everything is neatly wrapped up and them BAM, a new mishap that will take us into the next book. I still had a fun time reading but I almost feel like we're heading to the end of the series, I really cannot imagine what else Finlay can accidently get involved with...
Thanks to St. Martins Press, Elle Cosimano and NetGalley for this e-ARC that I chose to read and review.
I love this series so much and I am so glad that the whole things was made available to all of us here on NetGalley. This installment was just as good as the others. Finlay is hilarious and the books are so light and easy to read. They are just fun!! Any book that can make me laugh out loud is a star in my eyes. I can't wait to read the new one.
This series continues to impress me with its hilarity, but also heart. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an e-arc in exchange for an honest review.
Another great instalment in this wildly entertaining series! I am always surprised at how many shenanigans Finlay & Vero find themselves in! Always a good time!! Can’t wait to read what comes next!
Another jackpot in this wildly entertaining series! I've been hooked from the start, and this latest installment did not disappoint. This book is everything I've come to love about Finlay and her chaotic, crime-solving life: fun, lighthearted, and packed with laugh-out-loud shenanigans. Whether it's unraveling a new mystery or juggling her personal life (or both, simultaneously, in true Finlay fashion), it’s always a joy to be along for the ride.
As a cozy mystery fan, I adore how this series keeps things thrilling yet warm, like your favorite blanket spiked with caffeine. It’s the perfect mix of humor, quirky characters, and clever twists. If you’ve been enjoying the series so far, you’ll definitely want to roll the dice with Finlay (and Vero) again. Can't wait to see what she gets herself into next!
I was so excited when I saw the entire Finlay series was read now.. it’s such a great series and is funny and lighthearted it’s like a cozy mystery and am so grateful I was given the chance to read it.
Finlay is on her way to Atlantic City with Vero to rescue Vero's childhood friend Javi and settle Vero's marker. Due to circumstances beyond her control, they are accompanied by Finlay's two children, her mother and ex-husband. Matters are further complicated by the arrival of her cop sister and Finlay's law enforcement boyfriend. Dealing with dead bodies and the Russian boss's inside man in the police department, Finlay needs to stay one step ahead to keep herself and Vero out of jail.
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I started and finished this fourth book in the series immediately after the other ones that came before, and I think I need to take a break. LOL! Anyway, we are finally dealing with poor Vero’s marker, and of course chaos and hilarity ensue with Vero and Fin trying to keep everyone from discovering the two dead bodies they found. This mostly ends the overreaching plot arc from the beginning book, but there are some interesting changes that may or may not happen: I’m here for it! Wonderful addition to the series. Recommend. I was provided a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.
How are these books still so enjoyable?! Each time I read a new one, I get so excited to be back in this world. Book 4 did not disappoint.
These are all just so incredibly entertaining. I adore the characters. I adore the dialogue. Overall, a great series!
"Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice" takes this series back to its rather ridiculous, over the top, but ultimately very entertaining roots. Finn and Vero are back to their LaVerne and Shirley ways as they embark on a trip to Atlanta that pretends to be a girls' weekend but is really the duo's way of trying to rescue Javi and find their Aston Martin. But mothers, children, ex-husbands, current lovers who are also police detectives, dirty cops, and a host of other secondary characters make Finn and Vero's rescue mission ever more complex. Add in a couple of dead bodies and the scene is set for hijinks. And hijinks definitely ensue.
I recommend this whole series, but this entry is particularly good. 4 stars. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a complimentary copy of this book. These opinions are my own.
Probably my favorite Finlay book yet! Finlay always gets into such trouble because she tries so hard to be good and do the right thing. She’s lucky Vero is willing to do crazy and sometimes illegal things. Another fun adventure with Finlay and Vero!