The perfect blend of badass and hot mess, Finlay Donovan is back with another story that is a wild ride from start to finish. The Finlay Donovan series starts strong and just doesn’t stop. With characters that you just can’t help falling in love with and laugh out loud scenarios, Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice is an absolute winner of a book. Her adventures in Atlantic City are every bit as fun to jump into as her previous escapades, keeping the stakes high in Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice.
It was amazing how easy it is to fall for Finlay. Her antics are endearing, silly, and just a little bit mad. As a mom, it is wonderful to see a mother who, despite not having it all together, would do absolutely anything to keep her family safe. Her relationship with Vero has grown into a beautiful ride-or-die friendship. That growth and development is beautiful to see on the page because it shows how strong the female friendship can be when both women go all in. Despite how much of the story involves Finlay’s various romances, past and present, the majority of the plot is simply about friendship and how to build up those you are closest to.
While most of the story is indeed about friendship, I will be the first to acknowledge that Finlay’s relationships are absolutely binge worthy. Seeing Finlay finally throw herself into what she wants, while still having the support of those closest to her, makes her relationship advancement even better. As unpredictable as ever, Finlay never seems to get out of a situation without a laugh for the reader.
5/5 stars for a book that is filled with laughter, friendship, romance, and of course, danger.
Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin’s press for the opportunity to read this eARC in exchange for my honest opinions.
The Novel Llama 