Reviews with content warning for Alcohol - Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun

Funnily enough, I liked this book the most out of the series so far! I think it’s because Finlay and Vero are in over their heads and have no choices, whereas in the other books a lot of their dumb decisions felt like they had other options but they chose the stupid choice. I liked that you see how good of a person Finlay really is. Also we got a little closed door spice 🌶️ but I really want more! I didn’t like Javier in this book, his actions were far out and added lots of drama to the story. The citizen’s police academy is an interesting setting I wasn’t super excited about but I ended up liking.

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themoodreader's review

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funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? N/A
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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avidreaderandgeekgirl's review against another edition

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funny mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Another hilarious installment in Finlay Donovan's adventures. I really enjoyed it, but would have liked more spice in the sexy scenes. Don't skip the good stuff, LOL. I liked the change of setting and the ending with a hint at the next book, and the setup for it. I really hope we do get some Nick action next time.

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4.0

Finished reading: May 23rd 2023

"It isn’t always easy to be the good guy. Most days, playing the bad guy probably feels like the easier option."

It's no secret that I'm a big fan of the Finlay Donovan series and I absolutely loved my time with the first two books. I've been wanting to pick up book number three ever since it was published... And I thought finally reading it would be a nice little gift to myself to celebrate having caught up with the most pressing ARCs. Finlay Donovan Jumps The Gun continues right where the second book ended, so it's definitely important to read the books in order to fully understand what is going on. You won't fully appreciate the main characters either otherwise! That said, while I did very much enjoy this third book, I don't think it was actually as good as the first two. Nothing too noticeable, just some of that je-ne-sais-quoi missing... It might have had to do with the fact that the setting was a bit too fixed with the police academy starring the show. That said, I loved spending more time with Vero and Finlay, and the humor was once again excellent. Be ready for some pretty big cliffhangers though! I kind of wish I would have waited a while longer before reading it now, because the wait for March 2024 is going to be a long one...

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theverycraftyvegan's review against another edition

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adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Another very entertaining Finlay Donovan book by Elle Cosimano. I’ve really enjoyed this entire series so far and love that every book ends on a cliffhanger. I keep going back for more.

I think I’ve said it before but Steve is just the worst, I am 100% team Nick, and I cannot wait to find out what happens with Vero’s story.

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kimveach's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I love this series on audiobook. What would be silly in print becomes a fun romp when narrated. The narrator does an excellent job of Finley. Her other voices can be a little iffy and sometimes sound similar, but it's okay since it's mostly Finley speaking and describing.

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atamano's review against another edition

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funny mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

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cady_sass's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging funny lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Another absolute banger in the Finlay Donovan saga! It is my least favorite of the three, but the bar was so ridiculously high. These books are so fun, so fast paced, so ridiculous. And ridiculously easy to read. The antics you’ve come to expect in the last two books continue on here.
Side note: I’m not sure why I thought this would be the final book in a trilogy when I’ve read that absolutely no where. It’s not, it’s clear that this is intended to be a long running series and I’m here for the ride. I’ll keep reading them as long as she keeps writing them!

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