I loved it so much! Finlay is back baby and better than ever. The laughs kept on coming. I can't wait for the next book to come out!

4 ⭐️

I can't lie after refreshing on the last book. I wasn't sure where the series could possibly be going, but this was one wild ride.

Once again, finlay and vero were an all-around top comedic pairing. I really hope this gets made into a tv show because I need to see this on screen. I knew Mrs H was going to be an amazing addition to the story because all her previous appearances were brilliant, and she did not disappoint. I loved her little friendship with Cam and Finlays kids.

I'm happy with the direction the romance took in this one, too. Nick and Finlay then Vero and Javi, they feel a lot more settled now, and it will be interesting to see how they tackle future books.

When we hit 70% and hadn't gotten any answers, I was slightly concerned about the story running over into another book, but once the answers came, i was so entertained. I figured it out before our girls did, but my God the way the ending went was like bringing back the humour of book 2 for me.

I like the idea of each book from now being a one case per book rather than carrying it over like the previous ones. The epilogue has me very excited for the next one, I've been waiting for that plot to come up.

Overall, I had a really fun time with this. Lots of laughs but still very intriguing. I received an advance review copy of this book, and this review represents my honest opinion. Thank you to netgalley, the author, and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book.

I have read all of the Finally Donovan books and was excited to get this ARC. I really enjoy the banter between all the characters. The author does a great job breaking up the suspenseful scenes with humor. I feel like this book was a bit different in terms of the "villain" and was less stressful as a reader. It was still entertaining and kept me guessing.

This series just gets better and better. We're back with Finlay and Vero as a body is found just across the street. Their very nosy, elderly neighbor is suspect number one until she gets quickly released and Finlay's ex is picked up. The neighbor somehow moves in with Finlay, Finlay is working to clear her ex of any wrongdoing, and a neighborhood book club becomes the gossip group of the town. It's all more than Finlay can handle but handle it she does. The humor and wit of this book made me laugh out loud. I fall more in love with these characters with every release. While it is a ton of fun to catch inside jokes and little snippets from earlier books, you can definitely read each one as a standalone. I inhale these books as each comes out and immediately want the next. They are the perfect amount of lighthearted fun that the world needs right now. I highly recommend this series to anyone who is looking for a little escape and a lot of laughter.

I am such a fan of Elle and her Finlay Donovan books! This one was just as suspenseful, hilarious, and fun as the others. I always look forward to the next and love how each book feels complete but also hints at what's to come next. Can't wait for the next installment!

Thank you to the publisher for a free Netgalley!

I have read every book in this series, and while I have enjoyed them all this one it tied for my top one with book 1.

The plot for this one was fun and the use of Mrs. Haggerty in this story is phenomenal. She is quite the character and adds a lot to the characters we already know and love.

Why 4.25 and not 5? Some of the antics are a tad repetitive. But I understand there are only so many antics two characters can get themselves in to!

I'm not kidding when I say I was GIDDY reading the prologue in this book. I love this series so incredibly much and Cosimano always finds a way to make Finlay and Vero's hijinks entertaining and unputdownable.

After a body is dug up in the queen of the neighborhood watch, Mrs. Haggerty's yard, and Finlay's ex-husband Steven becomes the chief suspect, Finlay and Vero embark on another amateur detective adventure to clear his name. I have to say I am very glad that this story didn't focus on Finlay and Vero being almost criminals, but rather their sleuthing skills.

Mrs. Haggerty is definitely the star of this show, and I found this book just as good as the previous four in the series. AND it ends on a cliffhanger, so I'm praying we get more Finlay and Vero in the future.

As always, Angela Dawe does a great job narrating these books.

FIVE STARS. Easy. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher.

Cozy mysteries with Finlay and Vero are the absolute best! I have loved every one of them, with this being no exception. This one involves Mrs. Haggerty, Finlay's spying neighbor across the street. The neighborhood is shocked when a body turns up in Mrs. Haggerty's backyard and Finlay knows she has to get to the bottom of this mystery before people she loves end up in prison!

I adore Finlay, her two kids and her chaotic crazy life. The whole band is together again, and I am here for it!

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC, all opinions are my own

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This is definitely the best book of the Finlay series! 3.5 stars, rounded up.
I do recommend reading the other books in this series and in order. Already looking forward to book #6 with Finlay and Vero!
Thank you to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for the Advanced Reader Copy.

Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave was an unexpected delight! It tied up some loose ends from book 4 while still providing a fresh and cleverly connected mystery. Kudos to Elle Cosimano for giving us a full recap on all the past plot twists and reminding us who’s who from the last four escapades. You could almost read this as a stand-alone novel. The sizzling romance between Finlay and Nick is never the main focus of the story but it fits perfectly in this series, and I never feel like I’m missing out. The highlight of the story, as always, is Finlay and Vero’s friendship! This new story introduces a fierce squad of ladies in this book, whose unwavering loyalty sometimes tiptoes into questionable territory. Mrs. Haggerty was pure comedic gold! She steals the spotlight, hands down! Just remember, with every Finlay Donovan novel, it’s only going to work if you’re able to suspend your disbelief for her wild antics! I’m glad I didn’t give up on this series and came along for the ride.

Another fantastic read by Elle Cosimano! This was so easy to sink into and such a pleasure to reconnect with the familiar characters. Starts with a bang and never lets up. So many secrets, lies and family ties. Thought provoking, tender and laugh out loud funny. Thoroughly enjoyed this one!
Thank you NetGalley, Elle Cosimano and Minotaur Books for the opportunity to read and review this gem of a book.

The Finlay Donovan books fit into one of my favorite categories of mystery books: more-bonkers-than-cozy mysteries. They are kind of cozy -- they aren't spooky, there are no jump scares, they're not particularly gory -- but they are also just... bonkers. Finlay Donovan is like a modern-day Jessica Fletcher, if Jessica Fletcher had 2 small children, an incompetent and sometimes well-meaning ex-husband, a loyal babysitter on the run from something, and a hot cop boyfriend who is obsessed with Finlay even though surely a hot cop boyfriend should realize that there's a lot of fishy business happening with Finlay.

In this book, a body is discovered in Finlay's nosy neighbor's yard. The body has been there for five years, and after the elderly woman who lives there has been declared innocent, she returns to the neighborhood to live with Finlay and her kids. And wouldn't you know it, but Finlay's bumbling ex-husband looks good for the crime. But Finlay is pretty sure that even though her husband is a cheater, he's not a murderer. So, she sets out to prove his innocence and uncover the real killer. All the while trying to manage her household, this elderly woman, her hot cop boyfriend, and all the other chaotic cast members we've come to know during the series.

I actually really liked the ending of this one in terms of solving the mystery. It makes a lot of sense, and it ties together loose ends in a really interesting way. However, I had a really hard time getting past Finlay's hot cop boyfriend being okay with this. He seems like an upstanding honest moral kind of guy, and I'm just not sure that I think he's really be okay with all the things that go down in this book. But, hey, it's fiction, so sure.

This book series really is "I support women's rights, but I also support women's wrongs," and I'm here for it.

This was one of my favorites in the series. Finlay and Vero had me absolutely cackling from beginning to end. I also loved Mrs. Haggerty's role and how she was involved in some of the mysterious events. It was also great to see Nick and Finlay's relationship deepen in this installment. I think Finlay has really grown since book one. The best thing about this series is its silliness. I laughed out loud many times and couldn't put the book down. This is definitely one of my favorite lighthearted series, especially as someone who doesn't read a lot of mysteries. I'm always here for Finlay, and I can't wait for the next book because this one ended on a CLIFFHANGER!! Thank you to Minotaur Books for the ARC to read and review!

These are always super fun and never disappoint! Finlay Donovan never ceases to amaze me with her antics! Thank you to @netgalley for my copy!

This was another witty installment in the Finlay Donovan series. Picking up close to where the previous book left off, it was easy to jump back into Finlay's world that's still a little messy but just as entertaining.

Another great installment of the Finlay Donovan series. Although this one wasn't as intense as the others. A body is found buried in Finlay's nosey neighbor, Mrs Haggerty's backyard. When suspicion falls on her ex Steven, Finlay and Vero use their skills to find the real killer. Same great characters, same great humor and same way of both Finlay and Vero seem to get way over their heads! Loved reading this!

I felt Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave goes back to the roots and charm of the first book in the series. While it's mostly contained to be on their street, with a cast of characters we already know and tolerate, there are plenty of adventures left to be had.

Listen, I don’t know what’s more impressive: Finlay Donovan’s ability to stumble into crime like it’s an extreme sport or the fact that she hasn’t completely lost her mind yet. Because if I found a dead body in my nosy neighbor’s backyard, I’d be packing my bags and faking my own death before the police could even say, “We’d like to ask you a few questions.” But not Finlay and Vero—oh no, these two disaster magnets practically have a punch card for murder investigations at this point.

This time around, Finlay’s elderly, over-involved neighbor, Mrs. Haggerty, gets a little too involved when a corpse turns up in her backyard. Suddenly, she’s crashing at Finlay’s house, which is already a circus, because Finlay and Vero are busy juggling work, children, and whatever fresh crime scene the universe has decided to give them this week. And let’s be real—at this point, I fully expect their next adventure to involve a high-speed car chase and a dramatic helicopter escape.

The best part? This book is hilarious. Finlay and Vero’s banter is comedic gold, and I lost count of how many times I actually laughed out loud. Whether it was their totally unhinged problem-solving skills (because obviously the best way to deal with a murder is to make increasingly bad decisions) or the sheer absurdity of their situation, every page had something that made me cackle.

Also, the romance. Finlay and Vero would love to be focusing on their love lives instead of crime scenes, but alas, murder keeps getting in the way. And let’s just say, if Finlay could spend as much time tangled up with a certain someone as she does tangled up in crime, she’d be thriving.

Final thoughts: If you’re looking for a gripping mystery with hilarious, barely-holding-it-together single mom energy, this is your book. And if you’ve ever had to potty train a toddler, just know—Finlay sees you. She is you. And she also deserves a nap and a very large drink.

Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to go write a strongly worded letter to the author about the cruelty of having to wait for book six.

Elle Cosimano does it again with what I think might just be my favorite book in the Finlay Donovan series!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for my gifted copy in exchange for an honest review.

Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave was laugh out loud funny. I mean all of Elle Cosimano's books in this series are hilarious, but there is even more comedy in this one. On top of that, I loved the characters so much (all of them!) and loved getting to know some of the secondary characters even better. Again, this book was left on a cliffhanger which only means another book is coming and I cannot wait to see where this cozy mystery series goes.

Highly recommended!

I’ve been a big fan of the Finlay Donovan books from the start. The mix of humor and hijinks in these books keep me engaged. This book felt a lot like the first with Finlay and Vero ending up in crime-adjacent situations without meaning to. This book was so fun and gives some added context to side characters in the series, like Mrs. Haggerty. This book was so fun!