Finlay Donovan is Killing It : Mystery Book Recommendation!

Hi Readers! I had wanted to read Finlay Donovan is Killing It since quite a few months, but I never got around to it. But, I finally read it last week & enjoyed it. I was in dire need of a mystery or crime novel & this one fit perfectly. If you are looking for a fun, light, interesting mystery novel, this is it! And, the best part is its sequel is coming out this year – Finlay Donovan Knocks ‘Em Dead.

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A mom of 2 young kids recently separated from her husband who cheated on her because of which her life has come to financial distress & an overall mess. She is a writer of romance-mystery novels & she is way behind on her current book with no inspiration to make it better. As everything crumbles around her, a note falls in her lap for a contract killing of $50000. As amusing as it is perfect, this contract killer job saves her life, her book, her kids & her sanity (more or less) without actually having to kill anyone.

The sheer audacity this book reaches, while entirely unrealistic, makes for a fun read where you simply cannot put the book down. It’s quite entertaining to read how one contract killing job connects to the Russian mafia. How writing this story into her novel is beyond risky yet leads to a bestselling novel. How being utterly in debt soon leads to having surplus cash. I think because the characters are relatable & homey, the story catchy & memorable, the writing astoundingly picturesque & the whole setup is just alluring to all kinds of readers is why this book was such a success.

Lastly, here’s some appreciation for Finlay. Finlay’s need of being someone else for a night. Her desire for a man who could only lead to more problems. Her want for an unusual friendship with her babysitter Vero. Her basic desperation to keep her kids safe & happy. Her moral dilemmas. Her human nature to want the best of people, even those who wronged her. Her decisions, whether minor or monumental strike a chord with the readers because they are relatable. We all just want few moments of peace in an otherwise chaotic life. I think this is why I loved reading this novel. Finlay Donovan has my heart & she is one of the characters who has made a lasting impression on me. Even if you are not a mystery fan, you should read this book for the treasure that is Finlay Donovan.

For the first time, I am able to conclude a review with less than 500 words. Hope I convinced you to pick this book. Let me know if you like it!

Until next time,