This was my first read in the Finlay Donovan series and I really enjoyed it! I love a mystery and a strong FMC - this book definitely delivered! I would love to read the other books in the series to really get to know Finlay. I would recommend “Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave” to anyone who is looking for a cozy mystery with some great humor woven throughout.

Disclaimer: I received a free review copy of this book from Macmillan Audio. All thoughts and reviews are honest and my own.

Thank you to Minotaur Books and Macmillan Audio for the copies to review.

Another five-star read from Elle Cosimano! The Finlay Donovan series is so much fun to read. I love Angela Dawe’s narration and am always entertained by the shenanigans Finlay and Vera find themselves in. This time was no exception. I know I am always in for a treat with these two, and the larger role of elderly neighbor Mrs. Haggerty in this book really made this one five stars for me. She was fantastic and hilarious. I hope this series continues on for a long time, as I am not ready to be done with it anytime soon.

I have loved each of the Finlay Donovan books and this one was also fantastic!!! The cliffhanger at the end of each book is so fun and makes me so excited for the next book in the series. I really enjoyed the side characters getting more time in this book and felt the storyline just keeps getting stronger. The “Hot Cop” said in the Boston accent of Finlay’s agent is the best part of the audiobook. So so hilarious and I can’t wait for more fun with the Book Agent in the next book now that she’s also representing Mrs. Haggerty. You can’t go wrong with these books, but you must read them in order!

The audiobooks of this series will always be my go to. I NEED to hear the narrator for the characters because it just brings the whole story to life for me.
I thoroughly enjoyed this one, it comes back around to the first 2 books and then neighborhood shenanigans. I was howling with laughter and gasping at the revelations.
Don’t miss out on this one because it holds the what caught my attention at the beginning of the series, and is the trajectory for further Finlay books with more to the storyline.

The 5th installment of this series comes out next Tues March 4 and I'm so grateful to @minotaur_books and @macmillan.audio for the advanced gifted copies for review! I've always found these books to be delightfully fun and this one was just what we all love about our beloved characters and their hijinks.

Dare I also say that it feels like (of course!) Finlay's kids are getting a little bit older?!

If you've read these ones, you'll know what to expect here although I must admit there are a few developments that I really loved in this new book and I think others will too! The time flew by and it was really just fun. I don't find the series is getting old yet so that's a great feeling :) If you haven't read these yet, they're definitely best read in order and they're so good on audio!

This one was much stronger than books 3&4. I loved having more interesting female characters. Can't wait for book six! Excellent narration as always.

I’ve enjoyed these on print, ebook, and audiobook. I love thrillers and mysteries, but these series brings in comedy too. The characters are lovable and the nuances of motherhood are relationships are trickled throughout them all too. Each and everyone is a 5 ⭐️ read for me. I already know there will be another in works too! Thank you @macmillan.audio @netgalley and @ellecosimano for all of the ARCs and getting the chance to read these in various formats.

Finlay and Vero are back for book 5! This time, nosy neighbor Mrs. Haggerty is the suspect when a body is found in her backyard. After being cleared by the police, she has no where to stay and ends up across the street at Finlay's house while the murder investigation continues.

This is a great setup for a clash of personalities with lots of great banter. Mrs. Haggerty really steals the limelight. There's some romance, but the best part for me is the friendship between Finlay and Vero.

The mystery was pretty straightforward and it ended in a way that leaves you hanging a little until book 6 comes out (one of my pet peeves is books that don't complete their thoughts by the end).

Angela Dawe narrates the audiobook and does a great job. She is able to capture the nuances of the characters without doing over the top caricatures.

My thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the eARC audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

This is a Cozy Mystery, and this is the fifth book in the Finlay Donovan series. I have not read the first four books in this book before picking up this book. I read this book by listening to the audiobook for this book, and the narrator was so great. I loved the audiobook for this book. There are a ton of fun and funny moments in this book. All the characters are great and make this book so much fun to read. I loved all the drama and fun moments in this book, and I did not want to put this book down. There was more drama and fun time then mystery in this book, so I did want a little bit more mystery in this book. I received an ARC of this book. This review is my own honest opinion about the book like all my reviews are.

To be honest, I hadn't read the others in the series yet. It's a series that I've kept meaning to read! Although it seems like it would have been better to read them all in order, I was still able to enjoy the story without having done that. The characters were all very quirky and I enjoyed the humor mixed with mystery.

Thank you to Netgalley, Ellie Cosimano and MacMillan Audio for this ALC in exchange for my honest review.

Big thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the ALC copy!!

Elle Cosimano delivers another fun, fast-paced ride in Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave. The mix of humor, chaos, and crime is as entertaining as ever, with Finlay’s wild misadventures keeping the pages turning. Some plot twists stretched believability, but the charm and wit more than made up for it. A great addition to the series that leaves you eager for more.

As always the narrator does a fantastic job bringing these characters and the emotions to life!

Another campy installment into the Finlay Donovan series.

Trouble is Finlay Donovan's middle name. It finds her wherever she goes. As if all suburban neighborhoods are hot beds for criminal activity (baawahaaah).

This time however Finlay finds herself in quite the bind when her busybody neighbor, Mrs. Haggerty is dropped off on her doorstep after being questioned by the police (for discovering a dead body in her backyard). With nowhere to go, Finlay feels compelled to let Mrs. Haggerty stay. Imagine being spied on by your mortal enemy in your own home? (I suppose I can kind of imagine, I have a cat after all (my princess, lol)).

Can Finlay and Vero conduct a murder investigation with Mrs. Haggerty underfoot? Secrets run amok in this installment, will they be uncovered or left till next time? Time will tell.

Huge thanks to NetGalley for the arc.

I look forward to the new installment of this series every year. It's a modern likening to the Stephanie Plum series. And I mean that as a huge compliment. That was the first series I ever listened to and it will always remain dear to me, but Finlay has also worked her way into my heart.

The characters are quirky and fun and I love all the banter that abounds in the series.

I appreciated that the kids got to step up and make their mark in this one. I also loved that it was a little less frantic than the first books in the series. Don't get me wrong, the over the top, borderline preposterous is fun, but this one was a little more run of the mill.

This also had a little less womance, the female version of a bromance, between Vero and Finlay, but in it's place there is a little more room to have Nick and Finlay explore their relationship.

The mystery was easy to guess, but when I look at the entire picture, I was thoroughly entertained.

Angela Dawe is the perfect narrator for the series. She brings the normal and the crazy and everything in between to life. She nails both the adults and kids and both male and female characters. When I hear her narrating other books, I think of this series.

Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave was another wild ride, and I had a blast with it. Finlay and Vero stay messy in the best way, and the chaos just keeps escalating. Angela Dawe’s narration was perfect. It was funny, fast-paced, and totally captured the vibe of the book. If you’re into crime, comedy, and a little bit of chaos, this one delivers!

Unfortunately, I DNF this book. I have loved this series, but feel it’s dragging out too long at this point and I’ve grown tired of the characters.

I love this series. I am already looking forward to the next book/ audiobook. Fun mystery/ romance/ bestie story line. How can Finlay constantly find herself around another dead body, through no fault of her own? And her cop boyfriend never seems to know what’s going on. Nevertheless, the cast of characters are charming and hilarious. Thanks to NetGalley #NetGalley and Minotaur Books for sharing an advanced copy. I usually listen to the audiobook as well as the text version of this series. A very fun listen. Angela Dawe as the narrator is tremendous. Thanks to NetGalley #NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the advance listen #MacmillanAudio.

Finlay does it again!

I enjoyed this book; it wasn't my absolute favorite of the series, but it was still a super fun ride. If you love books that are a little chaotic, have good humor, a dash of romance, and a small murder mystery... you’re gonna have a blast with this one!

When a body is found in Mrs. Haggerty's backyard, she has nowhere to go until her property is no longer a crime scene. Her grandson asks Finlay if she can stay at her house while he is out of town and she has no choice but to agree. Finlay and her nanny/partner-in-crime, Vero, have not always gotten along with the elderly Mrs. Haggerty, who is the community busybody and president of the neighborhood watch, but now that she is living in Finlay's home, actually taking over her room, they decide they need to solve the crime to get her out. Once again, Finlay's ex-husband, Steven is a suspect. The poor guy is always on the police radar, but maybe it's time for his infidelity to finally cause him some pain. Who is really responsible for the murder? Is it Mrs. Haggarty? What about the dead guys wife? There is something suspicious about Mrs. Haggarty's book club, what do they know?

I always enjoy tagging along as Finlay and Vero try to solve a murder. Although Mrs. Haggarty was an unwelcome lodger, she did Finlay a favour when it came to her children. She whipped them into shape and even got the younger one toilet trained. That as a humorous adventure in itself. During the investigation, Finlay and Vero end up finding out things they weren't ready for. A secret operation causes some angst for them both. There is some light romance between Vero and Javi as well as chemistry between Finlay and Nick, that adds a bit more to the story. Get ready for chaos, mischief, banter and laughter as Finlay and Vero share their crazy, messy lives. I am already looking forward to the next book, as Vero's past has caught up with her and we are left wondering what is going to happen. I listened to the audiobook, narrated by Angela Dawe. She does an awesome job with the various voices in this series. Male, female, older, younger, and accents are all realistic and allow me to picture all the characters. I will continue to listen to this series, as it is so enjoyable.

Solid 4 stars! Books 1 and 4 are still my favorites in the series, but this one was a wild ride that falls just under them. *Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave* gave me exactly what I needed—chaos, comedy, and crime-solving. These books are the ultimate palate cleansers: fast-paced, hilarious, and never too serious (even with dead bodies involved).

Finlay and Vero are back with their usual amateur sleuthing shenanigans, and this time a very *nosy* neighbor joins the party. I laughed, I cringed, and I’m already counting down to book 6.

Special shoutout to the narrator, Angela Dawe. She nails every character voice (and there are *a lot*). Always a fun time with this crew!

Another stellar addition to the Finlay Donovan series! I really enjoyed getting to see a different side of Mrs. Haggerty, and of course see Finlay and Vero go through more crazy times. Cannot recommend this series enough!