I originally thought this book was going to be slapstick funny but it had much more depth about a dysfunctional family whose sisters reunite camping. I liked Remy and her struggle with anxiety and self worth and how tried to overcome her sister's indifference to her. The book had its funny moments as they try to find a missing body, but I particularly loved how she stood up for herself and was able to communicate to her sisters how their behavior negatively affected her. I hope there will be more stories about the sisters!

Thank you Mindy's Book Studio and NetGalley for the DRC of Drop Dead Sisters! All opinions in this review are my own.

Drop Dead Sisters is perfect for fans of the Finlay Donovan series! Although the mystery is messy and the characters make terrible choices throughout it, at its heart, Drop Dead Sisters is a dark humor story about a family sticking together no matter what. I enjoyed the writing style and I look forward to the next book in the series!

What a fun, quick read! The sisters were funny-actually the whole family was so quirky. The story moved a long and was entertaining. I also appreciated that they author kept it light and funny but had a mystery element to it.

Thank you, NetGalley in receiving this book for an honest review. This book is abut the 3 Finch sisters that get together on a camping trip to celebrate their parents anniversary. Each one is extremely different and do not spend much time together.

Thn a dead body turns up the sisters come together to investigate and get rid of the body. But then the body disappears and they carry on their invesigation.

Obviously there is another book coming so you won't want to miss it.

Full review to come on Goodreads and Amazon. Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for a review copy.

Thank you, NetGalley and Mindy’s Book Studio | Mindy's Book Studio books for this book for review. This book was ridiculous in the best way possible. The 3 Finch sisters are getting together on a camping trip for a family vacation to celebrate their parents anniversary. The sisters are very different and don’t get along and haven’t spent much time together in recent years. Remi is the youngest sister and doesn’t feel like she has any relationship with anyone. Remi is willing to reconnect with her sisters if they are willing to give it a chance. Then a dead body turns up at their campsite and the 3 Finch sisters bicker, but quickly form a plan. No one is sure how he died, but they are sure that they are going to get rid of him. Then the body disappears. Hilarity ensures. Sister fighting and bonding occurs. I didn’t realize when I read this book it was the start of a series. Definitely going to continue reading as the sisters are funny and it will be interesting to see what they get up to next.

"Drop Dead Sisters" is not the story it would have you believe it to be. Going by the synopsis most readers may think it's a wholesome and cozy mystery series, but they would be surprised rather quickly once engaging deeper in the story. The mystery and suspense are themselves heavily overshadowed by an incredibly toxic family who bullies and neglects the protagonist, Remi. I felt a lot of empathy for her and desperately wanted the story to go in any direction than its main goal: reconnecting with the family responsible for her lifelong traumas. I so wanted to see her to break away from them all and move on. It really established a central message of accepting your family's abuse because they'll be there for you. Sometimes. There was also a lot of repetition with describing Remi's mental state; most readers will understand from the jump but it doesn't have to be stated more than a few times that a character has high anxiety. It would be better to see this in her actions rather than to be told this several times throughout the story. Ultimately I didn't find a lot positive here, other than the decent representation of Remi seeming younger than her actual age, as this is a common reaction to intense trauma. I feel I have to give this book a 2.5, which I'll round up to 3, out of 5.

A whole new meaning behind dysfunctional family. Twisted Sisters. Camping. Hiking. Murder? The words flowed seamlessly from page to page, chapter to chapter. Putting it down was incredibly difficult. I felt inside the main character’s mind the entire time, as though peering through her eyes, her view of her world. I felt the connections between her and her family members as though they were my own. The world of these characters so easy to see, feel, and touch. This is a fun whodunit that some skeptics out there may not fully accept the outcome, but I believe in the power of the imagination and an open mind. I definitely recommend this!!

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of this book. Anyone with sisters will appreciate the dynamic of the Finch sisters. This was a quick and entertaining read, about family, dysfunction, and how far you’d go to protect the ones you love. If you take it for what it is, a work of fiction, and don’t get hung up on protocol and details this is a nice little read. 3.5 stars

A weekend in the woods with dysfunctional but well meaning family, a missing body, a little humor and romance makes this a fun ride. You won’t be able to put it down.

I absolutely loved this book! Only took me a few hours to finish it and it was a total blast! I fell in love with every character (except Guy, of course), their determination to protect one another was absolute love, and Leo was the cutest thing ever❤️ I loved the growth between the sisters and how they all came together to make the most out of a shitty situation.

I think there were some good parts of this book overall but the main character really distracted from the overall story. There was a lot of potential here but it fell short and slowed the overall all pacing of the story.


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If Dial A for Aunties had a sister story with a touch of quirky wilderness antics, it would be this delightful romp through the Finch family reunion gone hilariously awry. Drop Dead Sisters is equal parts cozy mystery and heartfelt exploration of sisterhood, wrapped in a farfetched yet thoroughly enjoyable murder cover-up.

The story follows Remi Finch, a woman whose life has been shaped by Generalized Anxiety Disorder and a deeply complicated relationship with her two sisters. When a forced family camping trip reunites the trio, they find themselves navigating not just the rocky terrain of sibling bonds but also the unexpected challenge of hiding a dead body at their campsite.

What makes this book truly shine is its sharp wit and authentic portrayal of Remi’s anxiety. The author doesn’t shy away from delving into the complexities of living with GAD, balancing these moments with humor and warmth that make Remi’s journey both relatable and endearing. The dynamic between the sisters is equally compelling—filled with old grudges, awkward reconnections, and moments of genuine love that feel utterly real, even amidst the absurdity of their situation.

The Finch sisters’ bumbling attempts to "solve" their own mystery, a charmingly nosy park ranger, and a body that refuses to stay hidden keep the pages turning. It’s a story that doesn’t take itself too seriously, yet still manages to deliver heartfelt lessons about forgiveness, family, and the messy, beautiful ties that bind us together.

For readers who enjoy cozy mysteries with a side of humor, relatable characters, and a touch of the outlandish, this book is a charming selection.

A family reunion brings these three sisters together after years of carefully maintaining their distance. When their parents schedule a vacation / reunion the sisters have no choice. But fate plays tricks on the best of us. An entertaining murder mystery with no chance of a reader figuring it out. As the evidence mounts and the clues twist......well, DROP DEAD SISTERS reminds me of the Finlay Donovan series. Book 1 is a winner, bring on book 2.

I really enjoyed this! I loved the setting and the family. The mishaps that kept happening to them were at times both funny and eye-roll inducing. The family dynamics were funny and sad at the same time. Although the family was pretty dysfunctional, they came together when it mattered most. Remi does talk about her anxiety A LOT, and this got to be very repetitive, other than that, it was great!

I think the author wanted to write a story about a murder mystery, but included enough twists and turns and chose to go the comical way instead of using thrills and secrets. She does achieve the latter at the end of the book, but by then you are too exhausted with the farcical play of events to truly appreciate the reveal of the murderer and their reason.
Coombs has the requisites — a hippie family, three sisters; the youngest estranged from her two elders, a campsite, and an unwelcome visitor. Oh, it is the Fourth of July, so fireworks and alcohol are involved.
Pretty soon, a dead body turns up and therein begins the scramble to find out who is the murderer here? Is it someone from the family? Where is the body, how did it disappear? Who called the police?
Told from the narrative of Remi Finch, the youngest sister, the story unfolds in a comical manner. The plot twists and turns turn sillier as you turn the page, and the story sidetracks to a bearing romance between Remi and Mr Hot Park Ranger.
I wish each sister had gotten a POV instead of just Remi. Remi is whiny, very. Lost in her inner turmoil, her lashing out at her sisters seems unforced. anyone who grew up with siblings would realise how painfully immature her arguments sound. She never grew up.
If it weren't for Remi, I think this would have been a good murder mystery to read with the hippie family trope — the message at the end of the novel is that even at odds, family is all you have. Something right out of a fast and furious movie.

I enjoyed this book a lot! It has mystery, sister and family bonding, some romance and plenty of humor.

Favorite quotes:
"The great outdoors is overrated."
"Sisters. They're the worst. Even when they're helping you avoid jail for an accidental murder."
" - 'Thank you, sweetheart. But I think your father and I have learned our lesson'. - 'Not to interfere with our lives?' - 'Not to do drugs in state parks.' "

** Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher/author for an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion. **

This was a fun read and I can't wait to see where the series goes. Three sisters that while they are adults, they still bicker like they are kids. But when the going gets tough and they accidentally kill someone, they stick together to work things out. Throw in a cute park ranger and Buffy, their dog and I found I couldn't wait to find out what would happen next. The characters are so quirky and different but ultimately balanced themselves out.

I had all sorts of guesses that involved every one of the characters, so I was bound to be right, if you can call it that when I suspected everyone. But I'll take it as a win. It's a little tongue in cheek and reminded me a little bit of the Spellman series.

Soneela Nankani did an excellent job with the narration of the audiobook. She was able to bring all three sisters and their quirks to life.

A bit too predictable to be a five star read but enjoyable nontheless. Thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for this free eARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

This one teeters for me between 3 and 4 stars. My biggest gripe was just the predictability. Of course he was the fugitive. Of course the whole family is involved. I just wanted to be a bit more caught off guard.