One of the standout aspects of this novel is its tone. Oakes expertly balances humor and darkness, often in the same sentence. Finlay's snarky inner monologue and wry observations had me laughing out loud, while the situations she finds herself in are genuinely suspenseful and sometimes disturbing.
What ensues is a wild ride full of twists and turns, as Finlay navigates the complex world of contract killing while trying to keep her own life from falling apart. Oakes' writing is sharp and engaging, with a distinct voice that makes Finlay both relatable and endearing.
Fans of dark comedies, thrillers, and mysteries will love this book. If you enjoy authors like Gillian Flynn, Paula Hawkins, or Clare Mackintosh, you'll likely devour this novel.
The story follows Finlay Donovan, a struggling single mother who, in a moment of desperation, tells a lie that sets off a chain reaction of events. She tells a wealthy businessman that she's a hitwoman, and before she knows it, she's in too deep and actually has to become one.
One of the standout aspects of this novel is its tone. Oakes expertly balances humor and darkness, often in the same sentence. Finlay's snarky inner monologue and wry observations had me laughing out loud, while the situations she finds herself in are genuinely suspenseful and sometimes disturbing.
What ensues is a wild ride full of twists and turns, as Finlay navigates the complex world of contract killing while trying to keep her own life from falling apart. Oakes' writing is sharp and engaging, with a distinct voice that makes Finlay both relatable and endearing. finlay donovan vk
Fans of dark comedies, thrillers, and mysteries will love this book. If you enjoy authors like Gillian Flynn, Paula Hawkins, or Clare Mackintosh, you'll likely devour this novel. One of the standout aspects of this novel is its tone
The story follows Finlay Donovan, a struggling single mother who, in a moment of desperation, tells a lie that sets off a chain reaction of events. She tells a wealthy businessman that she's a hitwoman, and before she knows it, she's in too deep and actually has to become one. What ensues is a wild ride full of
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