This is my favorite yet—rollicky, seat-of-your-pants action and suspense !! #finlaydonovanrollsthedice is great fun and even if you haven’t read the others you could read this and be ok-but do yourself a favor and read them all!!
Thanks to #netgalley and #minotaurbooks for this arc to read and review before publication. All opinions are my own.

I’ve read all of the books in the Finlay Donovan series and feel very invested in Vero and Finlay’s story at this point. The first book in the series is far and away the strongest book, but I will keep reading them as long as Cosimano publishes them.

Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice doesn’t feel as though it can stand on its own without the other books in the series. There is some background about events in previous books, but little context is given in most instances. There are references to the first murder Finlay and Vero find themselves wrapped up in, but there is no explanation provided. As someone who has read all four books, that was fine, but it might have been harder for those who hadn’t read them all fairly recently.

With that said, this book does flow neatly from the previous one. It is clear the action of this book immediately follows the action of Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun. There are references to the fire at the police station that ends the previous book being very recent. This helps orient the reader make connection between the action of each book. It also seems like the epilogue of Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice sets up the fifth book of the series.

I wanted to be invested in Javi and Vero’s story, but the readers don’t really see enough of them together to make that feel possible. Of course, the reader understands that Javi means a lot to Vero, but there isn’t a lot of foundation provided. It makes it so Javi’s extended confession of love doesn’t pack the presumably intended punch.

The strongest relationship in the books remains Finlay and Vero’s. It’s clear they will do anything for one another (including clearing up massive debt and rescuing a kidnapped boyfriend), and their bond really does seem unbreakable. I am a sucker for a strong and supportive female friendship, and this is what keeps me returning to this series.

While I do believe the first book in the series is the strongest, I will absolutely continue to follow the adventures of Finlay and Vero as long as Cosimano is telling their story.

THANK YOU, NetGalley- I've never been so excited for an ARC, mostly because I'm just such a fan of this series!

It's definitely cheesy and unrealistic, but it's also just so dang fun and entertaining.
Another really great addition to the series, and I cannot wait to see where Finlay does next!

This stressed me out. Like, bad. Finlay and Vero are running around Atlantic City, stashing bodies left and right, getting tangled up in all kinds of crazy stuff, never sleeping, barely saying hi to the family they dragged out here... Like, what are all these other characters doing? Do they go into stasis and just chill at the hotel room while the main characters have adventures?

Okay okay, let's pretend that yes, everyone else in the book does go into stasis when off-page and it's fine. Here we have another zany installment of Finlay and Vero getting into a HUGE amount of trouble that would most certainly put them behind bars forever. And of course, they're mixed up in all kinds of cop stuff. Yipes!

I adore Vero and Javi. Their little thing was my favorite part of this, by far. Second only to Finaly putting Steven in his place. You tell him, Finn!

I'm going to keep going with this high-octane/madcap series (which seems to be moving faster and faster) but this one's not a re-read for me. Too stressful!

Thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for providing a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Finlay and Vera set out on a trip to Atlantic City to recover both the Aston Martin and Javi. It won’t just be those two, however. Steven, the kids, and Finlay’s mom are tagging along. They have to find a way to pay back Marco for Vero’s debt because he is demanding payment in full. And then they discover he has been murder.ed….

These two are constantly getting themselves into and out of extreme situations while the cops are breathing over their shoulders. And I love it! I highly recommend this for a fun packed hilarious read. The cliffhanger seems to lead into another book with another character have a bigger focus.

Many thanks to Elle Cosimano, St. Martin’s Press, and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks to Minotaur Books for the eARC.
I think this is my new favorite Finlay Donovan book. Finlay and Vero are back from their police academy in book three and go straight to Atlantic City here where so many things happen. I loved the wildness Cosimano created in this plot with a girls weekend quickly turning into a family trip with all of the characters we've come to love and maybe hate. This was a tight story - taking place over a weekend - yet so full of details, schemes, and hijinks from Finlay and Vero just trying to do what they came to do. There was plenty of humor here. The one scene with Finlay's mom had me cackling. I was also shocked by the ending and the way everything went down. Just when I thought I knew where this book was going, Cosimano surprised me in the best way. I will be reading these books as long as their written, and I can't wait to see what Finlay and Vero do next.

This Finlay Donovan series is so much fun!

I've read all of them, and while the plot line is always a bit farfetched, it's easy to go along with it to keep up with Finn and Vero's various murder-adjacent mishaps.

This latest installment didn't have as much of Vero and Finn's usual witty banter, and I missed that. However, I still really enjoyed their adventure in Atlantic City.

Ideally, these books should be read in order to understand the different relationships that are going on throughout it, but you can also pick one up for an isolated bit of fun!

I think the first book in the series is the best, but I'm glad that the characters have had a chance to live on in more books!

Many thanks to #netgalley for this ARC of #finleydonovanrollsthedice

Is it possible that my adoration for this character may be fading just a little? I loved the first two books and really liked the third, but I was starting to get the same feeling I got when I abandoned the Stephanie Plum books.

Just how many zany, madcap scenarios can Finaly and Vero find themselves in? I do appreciate that the love interest was sorted out early and didn't drag on for 16 books, but I wanted some laugh out loud moments with this installment, and I just didn't get them.

I'm hoping it was just my mood and that the magic will return with the next book. Thank you to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for the early read. This title will publish March 5, 2024.

Four solid stars! Okay, so the 4th in the Finlay Donovan series did not disappoint...

I'm so glad that I found this series (thanks to my favorite place, Bookstagram). It's been one of the funnest series that I've read recently. Each installment ends in a cliffhanger leaving me wanting more. (You know how to keep me roped in, Elle Cosimano.) I binge-listened/read all of the books earlier this year (in time to read the third upon its release.) I was excited to hear that the series is far from over....

The fourth installment picks up where the third ended. Finlay and Vero head on a "girls trip" to Atlantic City, but it's quickly turned into a family affair with Finlay's mother, Steven, and the kids in tow.

As previously, Fin and Vero find themselves in the center of mobster danger... With two dead bodies discovered and their enemies closing -- and Nick hot on the Russian mob's trail -- Fin is flirting with disaster. I've learned to suspend belief and enjoy all of the absurd situations Fin & Vero find themselves in. While this may've been the most absurd adventure so far, I really enjoyed it! (The third wasn't my favorite, and I was afraid the series had lost its spark.)

I only have two complaints: 1. I forgot about a few characters, so I had to do a little refresher. 2. Not enough Nick & Finlay!!

I'm excited to keep reading. I have to believe it's only a matter of time before Nick catches Finlay in her web of lies. I'm anxious for that reveal.

Thanks to Net Galley & Minotaur books for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review. The book will be available March 5, 2024.

Another exciting and fun adventure with Finlay!

I might be tired or getting old, but I had a hard time keeping up with this one. As much as the new setting of Atlantic City was thrilling and kept the plot interesting, I think there was just a lot going on and I had a bit of a hard time keeping everything straight. The end definitely cleared some things up for me, but I think as Finlay gets deeper and deeper into multiple criminal situations, they're all getting a bit mixed up for me. I would recommend a reread for anyone going into this one after the first few books, just to give some context.

Y’all this series is amazing and it’s the perfect combination of mystery and humor and tension that you want to read to escape reality.


Nothing about their “girls weekend” goes as planned but that’s to be expected when Finlay and Vero are involved. From unwanted company tagging along to the FCPD and FBI crashing the party to chase down an anonymous tip and more dead bodies showing up to complicate the plan.

I love that this book starts immediately after the ending of the previous book because I needed to know what happened next and this story doesn’t disappoint; it was chaotic and classic Finlay and Vero. We got to see Finlay channel her inner main character and write her story and I loved the direction it went for Finlay and Nick and Vero and Javi and we even got somewhat of a resolution between Finlay and Steven. There’s so much more left to explore in Finlay and Vero’s world that has me so excited for future books.


Thank you @stmartinspress @ellecosimano and @netgalley for this eARC in exchange for my honest feedback

Are there any characters as loveable as Finlay Donovan?? I think not!⁣
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In the fourth book in the hysterical Finlay Donovan series, we join Finlay and Vero as they travel to Atlantic City to save Javi. Finlay and Vero try to disguise their trip as a fun “ girls weekend” and, hilariously, everyone (literally everyone) in her personal life shows up. 😂 Now Finlay needs to balance her ex, her boyfriend, her mom and sister, the FBI as well as the tight line she needed to walk to survive the mob all the while hiding a body in a bathtub. Just a typical day for Finlay. ⁣
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This was such a fun book! From the first page to the last page I had the hugest grin on my face. Finlay is the queen of being in the wrong place at the wrong time and she just seems to attract trouble. At the same time, she’s resourceful, funny, intelligent and just so darn lucky. I loved all of the fun I expected from this series, but also really enjoyed the progression of many of Finlay’s central relationships. The character development was *chef’s kiss*.⁣
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I don’t want to give away too many details, but this was decidedly the silliest instalment yet. It had all the best elements of a fast-paced crime mystery or thriller, but with such an incredible levity that made this so fun to read. ⁣
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Thank you to NetGalley for access to this ARC in return for a fair and honest review.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for sending me an ARC of Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice in exchange for an honest review.

The fourth installment of Finlay Donovan picks up immediately after book three and did not disappoint!
This has the elements I love - a road trip, Lucy & Ethel scheming & cockamamie plans, a little touch of ~spice. You won't want to skip the Epilogue on this one - I'm excited for the next book already!

In a unique set of hotels and casinos scattered through Atlantic City, NJ, this book kept you moving and grooving through the craziness Finlay and Vero always seem to be in. Let's not forget to add in the swarm of meddling family members, police forces, and a dog named Kevin Bacon, and a dirty minded agent!

Shoutout to the employee randomly eating garlic bread on the job - #justJerseythings.

4 stars. Highly recommend!

Best Finlay adventure so far!
I have to say this was my favorite in the Finlay Donovan series to date. I can’t explain what made it top the others but it had all the elements that complemented what makes the series special. I was hesitant to read this book physically because I listened to the others in the series and I didn’t know how it would live up. However, I had no reason to worry! I had an even better time reading this one and I found it quite compelling and cosy.

Synopsis:
Finlay and Vero move their antics to Atlantic City, but along the find it is very difficult to undergo criminal activity with their friends and family coming along for the ride. Somehow, on their girls trip, their investigation gets caught up in the underbelly of crime and Finlay and Vero have hide their crimes while discovering others. From trying to negotiate with a criminal loan shark to having to solve a murder, Finlay and Vero have to find Javi and the Ashton Martin before it’s too late. Will Finlay and Vero get found out, or will they find a way to escape with their mischief…

This story kept me on my toes the entire time and I loved every second of it. I’m amazed at how dark the themes were but Cosimano has a way of making them fun and light hearted with their storytelling ability. If I had to find a fault within this book it would have been Steven, that mofo won’t quit! This is a great addition the series and I will continue reading this series till Finlay and Vero finally get out of trouble, or caught red handed.

P.s. Javi and Vero are one of the cuties things ever🫶🏻

**Thank you NetGalley for providing me this arc. All opinions and views are mine, as promised to a honest review to the publisher.**

This was such a great book. I really enjoyed the others in the series and absolutely love Vera! 😂 thank you for this ARC

Thank you for the ARC!
Love all the books and the finlay donovan series by this author ! This one did not disappoint. Love going on the journey with finlay and vero and seeing what trouble they get into!

I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book started with a prologue that puts us right into the middle of the action. It’s kind of a flash forward scene which works because when we go to chapter 1 it slows down a bit. I thought this was a really good idea because it helped the pacing while also getting all the information that we needed. As with all of the other books in this series, this book had me giggling out loud so many times. We’ve got gambling, a wedding, strippers, and of course, murder and mayhem. This book seems to have every character from previous books either making cameos or being mentioned, whether alive or dead. I’m honestly not sure how she will top this book if she does another Finley Donovan after this. I love Vero’s storyline in this one and I am rooting for her. The ending of this one had me gasp out loud because I think I know who it is but if it’s not, then that is just opening a whole other can of worms. This could be how she keeps this going… I’m here for it because I love these characters.

Finlay Donovan is back. Her adventures are as madcap as ever as she and Vero head to Atlantic City to battle crime bosses and find Vero's kidnapped love. Basically every major character from the franchise manages to tag along. It's still a fun, quick read but I did find myself rolling my eyes at some of Finlay's poorer decisions.

It's time for girls' weekend a road trip!! Soon-to-be-breakout author Finlay and her best friend and literal partner-in-crime Vero head to Atlantic City to negotiate with Marco, a New Jersey loan shark, who kidnapped Vero’s childhood friend/love interest Javi, Only... it's not just the girls heading to Atlantic City. Finlay's ex-husband Steven crashes their plans, along with Finlay's kids and mother. Their plan gets even more difficult when someone murders Marco, and his business associate and several officers of the law—including Finlay’s new boyfriend Nick and sister—also arrives on the scene to watch over Finlay and Vero.

Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice is a continuation of the first three books in the series, picking up immediately following the events in Finlay Donovan jumps the gun. This book includes characters from the previous three books: Cameron, the teen hacker; Georgia, Finlay’s sister; Georgia’s FBI girlfriend Sam; Joey and Charlie, Nick’s current and former partners; Russian mobster Feliks Zhirov and his right-hand woman Ekatarina Rybakov (AKA Boss Bitch). Sylvia, Finlay's agent and Finlay's nosey neighbor, Mrs. Haggerty. The novel ends on a cliffhanger where a new storyline will pick up.

There was so much packed into this story that it felt just a smidgeon too busy. The series works because Finlay is a well-developed character who you can’t help but root for. Vero is also a fan favorite, with the snarky banter between Finlay and Vero, and the chemistry between Finlay and Nick is simmering on the page. While I enjoyed this book, I’m glad that it finally resolved several plot lines and characters. I can't wait to see where the next storyline leads us.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for sending me an ARC of Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice in exchange for an honest review.

Elle Cosimano brings Finlay’s signature voice, which I love. I’ve read all three books of the series. I imagine fans will be pleased.

I stopped after chapter 1, BUT I plan to continue reading later in the week and will update my review as soon as I finish. :)

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC.