Review: Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave by Elle Cosimano
Thank you St. Martin’s Press and Macmillan Audio for my copies! All thoughts are my own.
I am so grateful this series exists because I needed a book that would totally take over my brain and this was just the ticket. I’ve loved this series since the first book came out but I think this is my favorite in the series so far! It’s fun, full of mystery and romance, and addresses things like domestic violence. Overall, it’s an extremely entertaining series so if you’re looking for something to get your mind off the world at large, this is the series to pick up.
Synopsis:
“Finlay Donovan and her nanny/partner-in-crime, Vero, have not always gotten along with Finlay’s elderly neighbor, Mrs. Haggerty, the community busybody and president of the neighborhood watch. But when a dead body is discovered in her backyard, Mrs. Haggerty needs their help. At first a suspect, Mrs. Haggerty is cleared by the police, but her house remains an active crime scene. She has nowhere to go . . . except Finlay’s house, right across the street.
Finlay and Vero have no interest in getting involved in another murder case—or sacrificing either of their bedrooms. After all, they’ve dealt with enough murders over the last four months to last a lifetime and they both would much rather share their beds with someone else.
When the focus of the investigation widens to include Finlay’s ex-husband, Steven, though, Finlay and Vero are left with little choice but to get closer to Mrs. Haggerty and uncover her secrets . . . before the police start digging up theirs. But who will solve the mystery first?” —NetGalley
What I Liked:
The Pacing—I only stopped reading this book to sleep and I was so sad to have to take a break. It is SO fun and engaging.
The Audio Performance—Equistate, as always.
The Tension—I am forever a fan of the “hot cop” Nicholas Anthony but more than the romantic tension, the mystery elements and tension are top notch.
The Cinematic Storytelling—The pacing makes it feel like a movie and I could clearly see it all In my head. Obsessed.
What Didn’t Work for Me:
Nothing—I think this was my favorite one in the series so far!
Character Authenticity: 4/5 Spice Rating: 0/5 Overall Rating: 5/5
Content Warnings:
death, murder, domestic abuse (off the page), bullying, misogyny