

After all, no normal woman would be able to outgun so many professionals, not even with the world’s canniest sidekick.


You definitely have to suspend your disbelief to truly enjoy the story. The pace felt a bit frenetic at times, with Finlay constantly playing catch-up and trying to outpace professional detectives, the mob, AND a mystery assassin whose sights are set on her ex-husband. Once again, she’s cleaning up messes and making more at record speed. In Finlay Donovan Knocks Em Dead, your favorite accidental hitwoman/crime solver is back at it. An honest review was requested but not required. Cosimano for the opportunity to read an ARC of this title. Thank you Minotaur books for providing an arc in exchange for an honest review. Why this was not a five star for me is that the overall feeling is very similar to the first book, and Finlay still made some decisions that (helped the plot) seemed like foolish choices. The plot was meticulous and intricate, and was so happy to see more flirtations occurring between Finlay and Nick. It is a purely enjoyable read that is hard to take seriously, yet it grabbed my curiosity and need to know who was behind the deadly incidents surrounding the family. What I enjoyed most were the humorous mishaps and dark comedy that appear in this book. Rather than doing the seemingly easiest thing, going to the police, Finlay once again goes becomes her own detective following clues, bodies, and suspects to save her husband and cover up her own past involvement. With the help of her friend/accomplice/babysitter, Vero, the misadventures continue when Finlay's ex-husband's life is endangered. Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead is a terrific sequel that furthers the hilarious misunderstandings and bad luck Finlay Donovan often finds herself in.
