I've always suspected that Mrs. Haggerty wasn't your regular nosy old neighbor. The discovery of a dead body in the Haggerty's backyard sets off a new tangent of fortunate and unfortunate events for Finlay, Donovan, and the rest of the crew. If you've loved the other Finlay Dononvan books, this one is a must-read. If you haven't read any of the other books in the series yet, I recommend reading in order. I know that everyone is rooting for Finlay to find her forever after with Nick, and that's great, but for me, the biggest relationship in these stories will always be Finlay and Vero.

I received an advanced reading copy of this book through NetGalley. I was able to get the e-read and the audio, audio being my preferred reading method for the Finlay Donovan series.

This is my favorite Finlay book in the series so far! I was positive this would be the final book in the series, but I am no longer convinced and that makes me excited.

Finlay is back and so are her counterparts- Vero, Nick, Mrs. Haggerty, and more. Like usual, so much nonsense is taking place and in the end, I side with Mrs. Haggerty (who would have thought the day would come?).

Dear Elle,

Don't make us wait too long to see what Finlay and Vero do next, okay?

Sincerely,

Elle Mick

Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave 🧟‍♀️
By Elle Cosimano


Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press/Minotaur Books for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review. Thank you to @chapters.in.chaos for her assistance in writing this review.

Finlay Donovan thought she was finally free of her accidental life of crime, but secrets always have a way of becoming unearthed. Sometimes secrets even manage to unbury themselves during a backyard flood. This time the crime isn’t even Finlay’s, but if she and Vero don’t get to the bottom of it, her family and her own exposure will both be at risk.

Full of the wit, humor, and accidental disasters we’ve come to expect from Finlay and friends, “Finlay Digs Her Own Grave” also gives us more insight into some beloved (and not so beloved) characters; nosy Mrs. Haggerty, won’t take no for an answer Sylvia, and our favorite “Hot Cop”.

The Finlay Donovan series gets better with every book and this might be my favorite one yet!


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ok miss haggerty, I wasn’t familiar with your game!! Man, I thoroughly enjoy this series. It is so fun, the audiobooks are amazing, I am completely invested and along for the ride. I hate that the end on such cliffhangers, because waiting a year is excruciating!!!!!

The fifth installment in the Finlay Donovan series was not one to miss! I definitely prefer the installments of the series where the gang is at home in Virginia rather than on their escapades elsewhere. This gave all of the cozy mystery vibes the first book had.
Due to the nature of the plot, this book didn’t have the zaney adventures as much as prior installments, but it was cozy and lovely. I will always come back to this series.
4 stars

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.