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The Finch Sisters #3
Sisters Take All: A Novel
In a gleefully self-deprecating mystery, three estranged sisters meet in LA for the making of a documentary, learning the depth of their family dysfunction is nothing compared to social media obsession.
Another long weekend, another family reunion for the Finch sisters. This time, Venice Beach is calling, and with it, a film about Maeve’s glamorous career as an influencer. Remi and Eliana show up for moral support, but it’s not long before things start to feel wrong. Again.
For starters, documentarian Nadia Cullen bears an uncanny resemblance to Maeve—from her hairstyle down to her signature scent. Chalk it up to superfan behavior, maybe, but the weekend is far from over, and every day seems to bring something new to worry about.
Now, Remi may be prone to worry, but this is more than her anxiety disorder talking. The Finch sisters have secrets that need to stay buried between them. And with Nadia in the guesthouse and at their heels, things are starting to get too close for comfort.
If they’re not careful, this behind-the-scenes documentary could take a sharp turn into true crime.
Perhaps it already has…
Another long weekend, another family reunion for the Finch sisters. This time, Venice Beach is calling, and with it, a film about Maeve’s glamorous career as an influencer. Remi and Eliana show up for moral support, but it’s not long before things start to feel wrong. Again.
For starters, documentarian Nadia Cullen bears an uncanny resemblance to Maeve—from her hairstyle down to her signature scent. Chalk it up to superfan behavior, maybe, but the weekend is far from over, and every day seems to bring something new to worry about.
Now, Remi may be prone to worry, but this is more than her anxiety disorder talking. The Finch sisters have secrets that need to stay buried between them. And with Nadia in the guesthouse and at their heels, things are starting to get too close for comfort.
If they’re not careful, this behind-the-scenes documentary could take a sharp turn into true crime.
Perhaps it already has…
269 pages, Hardcover
First published October 6, 2026
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Amelia Diane Coombs
7 books312 followersAmelia Diane Coombs is the author of Keep My Heart in San Francisco; Between You, Me, and the Honeybees; Exactly Where You Need to Be; and All Alone With You. She’s a Northern California transplant living in Seattle, Washington, with her spouse and their Siberian cat. When she isn’t writing or reading, Amelia spends her time playing video and tabletop games, road-tripping, and hiking the Pacific Northwest.
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May 9, 2026Sisters Take All by Amelia Diane Coombs is book Three in the Finch Sisters Trilogy.
The books are best read in order.
The previous books areDrop D Sisters and Sisters Before Misters.
Sisters Remi, Eliana and Maeve aren't close. That changes when they go through several ordeals and this third book is all about Maeve, the society person.
All through trhe books Remi is the fmc and the stories are told from her pov.
Entertaining, sometimes a bit drawn out and hilarious, but always entertaining ,a good read.
The books are best read in order.
The previous books areDrop D Sisters and Sisters Before Misters.
Sisters Remi, Eliana and Maeve aren't close. That changes when they go through several ordeals and this third book is all about Maeve, the society person.
All through trhe books Remi is the fmc and the stories are told from her pov.
Entertaining, sometimes a bit drawn out and hilarious, but always entertaining ,a good read.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
*Thank you to Thomas & Mercer and Brilliance for a complimentary arc and alc of Sisters Take All. All opinions expressed are my own.*
I didn’t realise Sisters Take All was the third book in a series when I picked it up, and I took a chance hoping it could work as a standalone. Unfortunately, with the number of references to previous events and the amount of history between the characters, I definitely think this is a series that should be read in order.
The premise itself intrigued me, but I found it surprisingly difficult to get into the actual plot. One of my biggest frustrations was how little survival instinct some of these characters seemed to have. They would make questionable choices, find themselves in increasingly dangerous situations, and somehow continue surviving them. More than once, I found myself questioning their decisions and wondering about how little scepticism the characters seemed to apply to what was happening around them.
The family dynamics didn’t do much to pull me further into the story either. The misunderstandings, secrecy, and unfamiliar history between the characters made it difficult for me to form a connection with them or become invested in everything unfolding.
The ending did improve my experience somewhat, but by that point I was left feeling like I would probably need to go back and read the entire series from the beginning to properly understand and connect with what I’d just read.
Luckily, the audiobook was well produced and narrated, and helped me get to the end of the story.
I went into this hoping for twisty chaos, but unfortunately, what I got felt more like messiness, with some choppy writing making it even harder for me to settle into the story. There was definitely an intriguing premise here, but for me, Sisters Take All didn’t quite deliver the chaotic mystery experience I was hoping for.
I didn’t realise Sisters Take All was the third book in a series when I picked it up, and I took a chance hoping it could work as a standalone. Unfortunately, with the number of references to previous events and the amount of history between the characters, I definitely think this is a series that should be read in order.
The premise itself intrigued me, but I found it surprisingly difficult to get into the actual plot. One of my biggest frustrations was how little survival instinct some of these characters seemed to have. They would make questionable choices, find themselves in increasingly dangerous situations, and somehow continue surviving them. More than once, I found myself questioning their decisions and wondering about how little scepticism the characters seemed to apply to what was happening around them.
The family dynamics didn’t do much to pull me further into the story either. The misunderstandings, secrecy, and unfamiliar history between the characters made it difficult for me to form a connection with them or become invested in everything unfolding.
The ending did improve my experience somewhat, but by that point I was left feeling like I would probably need to go back and read the entire series from the beginning to properly understand and connect with what I’d just read.
Luckily, the audiobook was well produced and narrated, and helped me get to the end of the story.
I went into this hoping for twisty chaos, but unfortunately, what I got felt more like messiness, with some choppy writing making it even harder for me to settle into the story. There was definitely an intriguing premise here, but for me, Sisters Take All didn’t quite deliver the chaotic mystery experience I was hoping for.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to the author, Amelia Diane Coombs, Publisher Brilliance Audio, and NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to this book. I received a gifted copy and am leaving my review voluntarily.
The 3rd book in The Finch Sisters cozy mystery series. I am so there for these chaotic sisters and sad to see the series conclude. But this wraps up the books nicely for Eliana, Maeve and Remi.
When the documentary for Maeve’s influencer lifestyle turns a little true crime the sisters are back in action- bickering and showing their support for one another in their own sisterly ways!
Soneela Nankani narrates the series and I have enjoyed her throughout each of the books! She brings the messy realness to these sisters and I really enjoyed listening to audiobooks.
If you up for a cozy series with sisterly antics and mysteries to solve, I recommend reading The Finch Sisters!
The 3rd book in The Finch Sisters cozy mystery series. I am so there for these chaotic sisters and sad to see the series conclude. But this wraps up the books nicely for Eliana, Maeve and Remi.
When the documentary for Maeve’s influencer lifestyle turns a little true crime the sisters are back in action- bickering and showing their support for one another in their own sisterly ways!
Soneela Nankani narrates the series and I have enjoyed her throughout each of the books! She brings the messy realness to these sisters and I really enjoyed listening to audiobooks.
If you up for a cozy series with sisterly antics and mysteries to solve, I recommend reading The Finch Sisters!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
A woman copied Maeve’s hair, copied her signature scent, moved into the guesthouse, and the Finch sisters STILL spent time debating whether she was just an enthusiastic fan. Girls. We have survived multiple books together. At some point I need all three of you to recognize a red flag before it physically climbs into the passenger seat.
Sisters Take All sends Remi and Eliana to Venice Beach because Maeve is starring in a documentary about female influencers, which already feels dangerous for a family whose collective relationship with secrets could best be described as “please stop asking follow-up questions.” Nadia Cullen is making the film, she looks suspiciously like Maeve, she knows entirely too much, and Remi and Eliana clock her immediately. Maeve, meanwhile, would apparently like everyone to stop ruining her documentary with their completely reasonable concerns about the woman slowly Single White Female-ing her life.
And THIS is why I keep coming back to these sisters. Remi’s anxiety is screaming, Eliana has essentially appointed herself head of security, and Maeve is treating their concern like they’ve objected to the catering. Nobody communicates normally. Everybody is keeping something from somebody. Yet the second one sister might actually be in danger, the other two are ready to kick down a door. The Finch family love language remains irritation followed immediately by felony-adjacent loyalty.
I also need to acknowledge my own criminal history with this series. I read Sisters Before Misters before Drop Dead Sisters, realized I had made a terrible administrative decision, and went back to fix it. Thank God, because Sisters Take All is very much cashing checks written by the first two books. You probably could wander in here cold, but these women have accumulated enough baggage that knowing why they’re all twitchy around secrets, police, and suspicious strangers makes the whole Nadia situation much funnier. They have BEEN THROUGH IT.
The problem is Nadia is waving so many warning signs that eventually I stopped wondering whether something was wrong and started wondering how long Maeve planned to keep pretending it wasn’t. Remi and Eliana keep circling back to “THIS WOMAN IS WEIRD,” Maeve keeps resisting, and I’m sitting there like the fourth Finch sister nobody invited, quietly Googling locksmiths. There’s a genuinely creepy idea underneath all of this too, because Nadia doesn’t just follow Maeve. She has consumed enough of Maeve’s online existence to feel entitled to something from her. That parasocial line gets real gross, real fast.
And that part landed for me. Maeve has built a career out of letting strangers feel like they know her, but knowing what someone posts is not knowing them. You don’t get ownership because you watched every video. You don’t become family because you memorized someone’s perfume. There’s something genuinely sad underneath the absurdity of watching Maeve realize how little control she has over the version of herself other people have created.
I did want the whole thing to surprise me more. Nadia arrives practically carrying a tote bag that says I AM ABOUT TO BECOME A PROBLEM, so I spent more time waiting for the sisters to catch up than wildly changing suspects. And there’s only so many times Remi and Eliana can say, “Maeve, seriously,” while Maeve says, “You’re overreacting,” before I start feeling like I’ve accidentally joined their family group chat. That repetition seems to have hit other readers too.
But I’m still soft for these three disasters. They can be frustrating as hell, but their relationship feels like actual adult sisterhood rather than three women wearing matching “found family” T-shirts. They know exactly how to hurt each other because they remember every version of each other. They also know exactly when to close ranks. By the end, that mattered to me more than whether the mystery had me gasping.
Three stars for Sisters Take All. I had fun being back in Finch territory, I enjoyed watching influencer culture become its own little horror movie, and I remain concerned that these women have survived this long without developing even ONE reliable instinct for when to leave the creepy person outside.
Whodunity Award: For Letting Your Doppelgänger Move Into the Guesthouse Because Apparently We Need the Red Flag to Have Its Own Mailing Address
Huge thanks to Thomas & Mercer and NetGalley for the ARC. At this point, sending me another Finch sisters book feels less like providing reading material and more like inviting me to supervise three grown women who absolutely will not listen to me. I accept the position.
Sisters Take All sends Remi and Eliana to Venice Beach because Maeve is starring in a documentary about female influencers, which already feels dangerous for a family whose collective relationship with secrets could best be described as “please stop asking follow-up questions.” Nadia Cullen is making the film, she looks suspiciously like Maeve, she knows entirely too much, and Remi and Eliana clock her immediately. Maeve, meanwhile, would apparently like everyone to stop ruining her documentary with their completely reasonable concerns about the woman slowly Single White Female-ing her life.
And THIS is why I keep coming back to these sisters. Remi’s anxiety is screaming, Eliana has essentially appointed herself head of security, and Maeve is treating their concern like they’ve objected to the catering. Nobody communicates normally. Everybody is keeping something from somebody. Yet the second one sister might actually be in danger, the other two are ready to kick down a door. The Finch family love language remains irritation followed immediately by felony-adjacent loyalty.
I also need to acknowledge my own criminal history with this series. I read Sisters Before Misters before Drop Dead Sisters, realized I had made a terrible administrative decision, and went back to fix it. Thank God, because Sisters Take All is very much cashing checks written by the first two books. You probably could wander in here cold, but these women have accumulated enough baggage that knowing why they’re all twitchy around secrets, police, and suspicious strangers makes the whole Nadia situation much funnier. They have BEEN THROUGH IT.
The problem is Nadia is waving so many warning signs that eventually I stopped wondering whether something was wrong and started wondering how long Maeve planned to keep pretending it wasn’t. Remi and Eliana keep circling back to “THIS WOMAN IS WEIRD,” Maeve keeps resisting, and I’m sitting there like the fourth Finch sister nobody invited, quietly Googling locksmiths. There’s a genuinely creepy idea underneath all of this too, because Nadia doesn’t just follow Maeve. She has consumed enough of Maeve’s online existence to feel entitled to something from her. That parasocial line gets real gross, real fast.
And that part landed for me. Maeve has built a career out of letting strangers feel like they know her, but knowing what someone posts is not knowing them. You don’t get ownership because you watched every video. You don’t become family because you memorized someone’s perfume. There’s something genuinely sad underneath the absurdity of watching Maeve realize how little control she has over the version of herself other people have created.
I did want the whole thing to surprise me more. Nadia arrives practically carrying a tote bag that says I AM ABOUT TO BECOME A PROBLEM, so I spent more time waiting for the sisters to catch up than wildly changing suspects. And there’s only so many times Remi and Eliana can say, “Maeve, seriously,” while Maeve says, “You’re overreacting,” before I start feeling like I’ve accidentally joined their family group chat. That repetition seems to have hit other readers too.
But I’m still soft for these three disasters. They can be frustrating as hell, but their relationship feels like actual adult sisterhood rather than three women wearing matching “found family” T-shirts. They know exactly how to hurt each other because they remember every version of each other. They also know exactly when to close ranks. By the end, that mattered to me more than whether the mystery had me gasping.
Three stars for Sisters Take All. I had fun being back in Finch territory, I enjoyed watching influencer culture become its own little horror movie, and I remain concerned that these women have survived this long without developing even ONE reliable instinct for when to leave the creepy person outside.
Whodunity Award: For Letting Your Doppelgänger Move Into the Guesthouse Because Apparently We Need the Red Flag to Have Its Own Mailing Address
Huge thanks to Thomas & Mercer and NetGalley for the ARC. At this point, sending me another Finch sisters book feels less like providing reading material and more like inviting me to supervise three grown women who absolutely will not listen to me. I accept the position.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I didn't realize when I started Sisters Take All that this was actually the third book in the Finch Sisters series. I haven't read the first two books, and this was also my first time reading Amelia Diane Coombs. I was still able to follow the story, but there were definitely times I could tell I was missing some of the history between these sisters.
As the youngest of three girls myself, I immediately related to so much of the sister dynamic. And then we got into the people-pleasing right from the beginning and I thought, ohhhh...I know this all too well. 😂
I think that personal connection is probably a big reason I enjoyed this as much as I did. The sisters are messy, they frustrate each other, they don't always make the best decisions, and there is A LOT going on between them. Some of their choices definitely had me thinking, WHY are you doing this?! But honestly, that was also part of the fun.
I really liked the whole setup with Maeve being an influencer, the documentary, the social media obsession, and Nadia becoming increasingly questionable. It gets a little ridiculous at times, and I wouldn't say everything that happens is completely believable, but I was entertained. I wanted to know what Nadia was actually up to and where all of this was going.
And Soneela Nankani was SO good narrating this! I really enjoyed listening to her. She brought so much personality to these characters and made the sister chaos even more entertaining. I would absolutely listen to another audiobook narrated by her.
Overall, this was a fun 4-star listen for me. A little mystery, a lot of family dysfunction, some humor, social media craziness, and three sisters who probably shouldn't keep finding themselves in these situations. 😂
I do think I would have gotten more out of it if I had read the first two books, so if you're new to the Finch sisters like I was, I'd probably start at the beginning!
Thank you to Brilliance Publishing/Brilliance Audio and NetGalley for the advanced listening copy. Sisters Take All publishes October 6, 2026.
As the youngest of three girls myself, I immediately related to so much of the sister dynamic. And then we got into the people-pleasing right from the beginning and I thought, ohhhh...I know this all too well. 😂
I think that personal connection is probably a big reason I enjoyed this as much as I did. The sisters are messy, they frustrate each other, they don't always make the best decisions, and there is A LOT going on between them. Some of their choices definitely had me thinking, WHY are you doing this?! But honestly, that was also part of the fun.
I really liked the whole setup with Maeve being an influencer, the documentary, the social media obsession, and Nadia becoming increasingly questionable. It gets a little ridiculous at times, and I wouldn't say everything that happens is completely believable, but I was entertained. I wanted to know what Nadia was actually up to and where all of this was going.
And Soneela Nankani was SO good narrating this! I really enjoyed listening to her. She brought so much personality to these characters and made the sister chaos even more entertaining. I would absolutely listen to another audiobook narrated by her.
Overall, this was a fun 4-star listen for me. A little mystery, a lot of family dysfunction, some humor, social media craziness, and three sisters who probably shouldn't keep finding themselves in these situations. 😂
I do think I would have gotten more out of it if I had read the first two books, so if you're new to the Finch sisters like I was, I'd probably start at the beginning!
Thank you to Brilliance Publishing/Brilliance Audio and NetGalley for the advanced listening copy. Sisters Take All publishes October 6, 2026.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
The Finch sisters are back for one final round of mayhem and family chaos, and I’m genuinely sad to say goodbye.
First, a HUGE thank you to Brilliance Audio for approving me for this ALC. I’m a huge fan of the Finch sisters, so getting a sneak listen at their final adventure was an absolute honor.
"Sisters Take All" does an incredible job wrapping up this wonderfully chaotic series. This time, we aren’t simply trying to solve a murder, locate a body, or find a missing person. We’re trying to figure out what the heck is happening, who is actually at risk, and WHY?!?!
As for characters... we are introduced to Nadia. Is it even possible to like this woman?! She is WRETCHED straight out of the gate. But she’s so obviously horrible that I kept questioning everything. Is this too obvious? Is she being set up? Is she the most glaring red herring in existence? No spoilers here. You’ll have to find out for yourself.
At this point, Soneela Nankani IS Remy to me. Her performance throughout this series has completely cemented the character’s voice in my head, and she once again absolutely nails it.
I’m not ready to leave the Funch sisters behind. Maybe a spinoff for each sister? Just a thought... I’m looking at you, Amelia Diane Coombs. 👀
Cozy mystery chaos at its finest! There is humor, familial bonds, love, and so much more!
📖 Sisters Take All
✍️ Amelia Diane Coombs
🎙️ Soneela Nankani
🎁 Provided by Brilliance Audio
📅 10/06/26
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
First, a HUGE thank you to Brilliance Audio for approving me for this ALC. I’m a huge fan of the Finch sisters, so getting a sneak listen at their final adventure was an absolute honor.
"Sisters Take All" does an incredible job wrapping up this wonderfully chaotic series. This time, we aren’t simply trying to solve a murder, locate a body, or find a missing person. We’re trying to figure out what the heck is happening, who is actually at risk, and WHY?!?!
As for characters... we are introduced to Nadia. Is it even possible to like this woman?! She is WRETCHED straight out of the gate. But she’s so obviously horrible that I kept questioning everything. Is this too obvious? Is she being set up? Is she the most glaring red herring in existence? No spoilers here. You’ll have to find out for yourself.
At this point, Soneela Nankani IS Remy to me. Her performance throughout this series has completely cemented the character’s voice in my head, and she once again absolutely nails it.
I’m not ready to leave the Funch sisters behind. Maybe a spinoff for each sister? Just a thought... I’m looking at you, Amelia Diane Coombs. 👀
Cozy mystery chaos at its finest! There is humor, familial bonds, love, and so much more!
📖 Sisters Take All
✍️ Amelia Diane Coombs
🎙️ Soneela Nankani
🎁 Provided by Brilliance Audio
📅 10/06/26
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
August 8, 2026
2.5 ⭐️
This is book 3 in the Finch Sisters series. I requested this before realizing it was book 3. I did read the first two before starting this, and I do recommend reading them in order.
I really wanted to like this series and this author, but I’m unfortunately not a fan.
This book, like the first two, are told from Remi’s POV. This story centers around Maeve, the middle sister. Remi & Eliana fly out to LA to be part of a documentary being made about female influencers - to which Maeve and a couple other women are the stars.
Upon their arrival to LA Remi & Eliana become instantly suspicious of Nadia, the person heading the documentary. The story unfolds as Remi & Eliana work to uncover if Nadia is who she says she is or if she has an ulterior motive.
To me Remi is an annoying FMC and while I liked her a little more in book 2 I was back to being annoyed by her in this story. The writing just isn’t for me.
Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.
This is book 3 in the Finch Sisters series. I requested this before realizing it was book 3. I did read the first two before starting this, and I do recommend reading them in order.
I really wanted to like this series and this author, but I’m unfortunately not a fan.
This book, like the first two, are told from Remi’s POV. This story centers around Maeve, the middle sister. Remi & Eliana fly out to LA to be part of a documentary being made about female influencers - to which Maeve and a couple other women are the stars.
Upon their arrival to LA Remi & Eliana become instantly suspicious of Nadia, the person heading the documentary. The story unfolds as Remi & Eliana work to uncover if Nadia is who she says she is or if she has an ulterior motive.
To me Remi is an annoying FMC and while I liked her a little more in book 2 I was back to being annoyed by her in this story. The writing just isn’t for me.
Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.
October 5, 2026
This is the third installment of the Finch Sisters series. I was excited to receive an ARC because I found the first two entertaining.
Once again, Amelia Diane Coombs did not disappoint. I would suggest reading or listening to the first two books before diving in to Sisters Take All. Yes, I think you could enjoy this third book on its own but there are various statements referring back to events in the two first books and I think you would miss out on some of the enjoyment.
The quirky set of characters are back and are as good as the first two books. I enjoyed the sisters' continued banter and the growth of their relationships.
Hoping there is a forth book and Declan makes an appearance. Soneela Nankani did a brilliant job once again as narrator.
I received an ARC from Brilliance Publishing and Brilliance Audio in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Trigger warning: References to a attempted raped in a previous book.
Once again, Amelia Diane Coombs did not disappoint. I would suggest reading or listening to the first two books before diving in to Sisters Take All. Yes, I think you could enjoy this third book on its own but there are various statements referring back to events in the two first books and I think you would miss out on some of the enjoyment.
The quirky set of characters are back and are as good as the first two books. I enjoyed the sisters' continued banter and the growth of their relationships.
Hoping there is a forth book and Declan makes an appearance. Soneela Nankani did a brilliant job once again as narrator.
I received an ARC from Brilliance Publishing and Brilliance Audio in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Trigger warning: References to a attempted raped in a previous book.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This book took me by surprise! I thought it was a super cute, very quick read. I enjoyed the banter between the sisters and the quirks of each character. The interesting cast of characters that is the entire family is delightful. The plot is fun and the action is believable--if slightly crazy. This reminds me of Elle Cosimano's Finlay Donovan series in all the best ways: there's mystery, murder, mayhem, and laughter, but there's also this fun, complicated relationship between sisters. I will definitely read this entire series!
October 10, 2026
I’m always immediately drawn to sister stories! I had no idea this was number three in a series, but honestly I read it as a standalone just fine.
This was a fun, light, cozy mystery.
This was a fun, light, cozy mystery.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
- How many stars do I give this book? 1 ⭐ out of 5.
- I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
- Thanks NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for the opportunity to read this ARC.
**NOW ONTO THE REVIEW: I was deeply disappointed on this book. It made me despise Maeve as a character altogether.
I am very sorry but nothing excuses that she fired Bess (her supposed Swiss army of an assistant) under the pretence of her being "obsessed" whilst Bess proved many times her loyalty and talents, then takes the side of a complete stranger above her own sisters going as far as kicking out out Remi and Eliana after they approached her on the weirdness and scary tactics Nadia has resorted to (not shying away from literally threatening their lives in a moving vehicle) and Maeve simply talks of Nadia as if she is everything in the whole world?? The woman appeared two months ago for Christ´s sake.
The brunch bit with the Finch family reunited for the documentary and Maeve saying to Nadia "You don´t need to apologise" when she indeed had to apologise and be gone.
The whole "Nadia" plot is poorly developed. I am supposed to believe she is somehow such an evil master mind one step above everyone else. An omnipotent presence that only Bess, Remi, Eliana and later their father catch on.
At some point I considered Maeve was dating Nadia but no. She just trusted her with everything because the plot decided she was going to and hence the book failed to make me feel any drop of empathy for the character once the charade was over because Maeve was inconsiderate and annoying to everyone around her (except of course, Nadia).
And to top it off, it seems Remi and Eliana were dumbed down so all their reckless and lack of common sense somewhat fitted in the plot.
This book is a step by step on character assassination given the fact that the two previous books were solid 5 stars.
#NetGalley #SistersTakeAll
- I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
- Thanks NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for the opportunity to read this ARC.
**NOW ONTO THE REVIEW: I was deeply disappointed on this book. It made me despise Maeve as a character altogether.
I am very sorry but nothing excuses that she fired Bess (her supposed Swiss army of an assistant) under the pretence of her being "obsessed" whilst Bess proved many times her loyalty and talents, then takes the side of a complete stranger above her own sisters going as far as kicking out out Remi and Eliana after they approached her on the weirdness and scary tactics Nadia has resorted to (not shying away from literally threatening their lives in a moving vehicle) and Maeve simply talks of Nadia as if she is everything in the whole world?? The woman appeared two months ago for Christ´s sake.
The brunch bit with the Finch family reunited for the documentary and Maeve saying to Nadia "You don´t need to apologise" when she indeed had to apologise and be gone.
The whole "Nadia" plot is poorly developed. I am supposed to believe she is somehow such an evil master mind one step above everyone else. An omnipotent presence that only Bess, Remi, Eliana and later their father catch on.
At some point I considered Maeve was dating Nadia but no. She just trusted her with everything because the plot decided she was going to and hence the book failed to make me feel any drop of empathy for the character once the charade was over because Maeve was inconsiderate and annoying to everyone around her (except of course, Nadia).
And to top it off, it seems Remi and Eliana were dumbed down so all their reckless and lack of common sense somewhat fitted in the plot.
This book is a step by step on character assassination given the fact that the two previous books were solid 5 stars.
#NetGalley #SistersTakeAll
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I love how on Goodreads there is a subtitle indicating that this is Book three of the Finch Sisters books, something I didn't know when I selected it on NetGalley.
Remi and older sister Eliana arrive at middle sister Maeve's house to take part in a documentary about internet influencers, of which Maeve was once a very successful one. Unfortunately, almost immediately, Remi senses that something is off, and Eliana is certain that the documentarian Nadia, is something of a stalker, who may or may not really be doing a documentary. In a page out of the movie, Single White Female, Nadia resembles Maeve more than her own sisters do, and over and over again, Maeve seems to dismiss concerns from her sisters about Nadia's odd behavior.
As a reader I found some of the family dynamics odd at first but came to realize that things occurred in previous books that I just wasn't privy to. Then came the more overt references to bodies and bad relationships which again, I didn't get to have the details of because I hadn't read the other books.
In the meantime I think everyone was too busy tip toeing around each other and letting some blatantly weird things go unchecked (did Luke have footage from the bedroom camera or not). Remi is an actual adult woman, why does she travel with only shoes that make her miserable? Not even one pairs of little white sneakers? Why does she let herself be manipulated into going on a hike when she doesn't have the proper gear, and oh, you know, she has in the past dealt with a dead body in the woods? If I were Remi and Eliana no amount of peer pressure would have gotten me into the woods with a strange woman that they already suspected wasn't who she claimed to be.
And if the sisters have in previous books dealt with a rapey guy, and a guy with a missing finger or whatever, why hadn't they all taken self defense classes? Or at least googled getting out of zip ties which Remi actual does correctly. But every time Nadia handed anyone a drink, even bottled water, I screamed at the book, why would you drink anything from this person, even before the family dinner.
I wished we had more of Leo, but then realized that if he was present they couldn't continue to be irrational and careless, which then made me angry because the author wanted our grown adult women to be pushovers, and sloppy and careless when they had crazy past experiences and were suspicious from the get go.
The trundle bed crap, was random and silly, it's a king sized bed with a crappy bed tucked under it, so a pair of sisters sharing the room couldn't share the comfy king sized bed? It was necessary for Remi to be forced to sleep on the crappy bed? I kept thinking maybe it would lead to a clue but nope, just a weird abuse of a little sister.
It took me a few days to get into this book, but I did race through the ending. Overall I'm really ambivalent about it, ymmv.
Remi and older sister Eliana arrive at middle sister Maeve's house to take part in a documentary about internet influencers, of which Maeve was once a very successful one. Unfortunately, almost immediately, Remi senses that something is off, and Eliana is certain that the documentarian Nadia, is something of a stalker, who may or may not really be doing a documentary. In a page out of the movie, Single White Female, Nadia resembles Maeve more than her own sisters do, and over and over again, Maeve seems to dismiss concerns from her sisters about Nadia's odd behavior.
As a reader I found some of the family dynamics odd at first but came to realize that things occurred in previous books that I just wasn't privy to. Then came the more overt references to bodies and bad relationships which again, I didn't get to have the details of because I hadn't read the other books.
In the meantime I think everyone was too busy tip toeing around each other and letting some blatantly weird things go unchecked (did Luke have footage from the bedroom camera or not). Remi is an actual adult woman, why does she travel with only shoes that make her miserable? Not even one pairs of little white sneakers? Why does she let herself be manipulated into going on a hike when she doesn't have the proper gear, and oh, you know, she has in the past dealt with a dead body in the woods? If I were Remi and Eliana no amount of peer pressure would have gotten me into the woods with a strange woman that they already suspected wasn't who she claimed to be.
And if the sisters have in previous books dealt with a rapey guy, and a guy with a missing finger or whatever, why hadn't they all taken self defense classes? Or at least googled getting out of zip ties which Remi actual does correctly. But every time Nadia handed anyone a drink, even bottled water, I screamed at the book, why would you drink anything from this person, even before the family dinner.
I wished we had more of Leo, but then realized that if he was present they couldn't continue to be irrational and careless, which then made me angry because the author wanted our grown adult women to be pushovers, and sloppy and careless when they had crazy past experiences and were suspicious from the get go.
The trundle bed crap, was random and silly, it's a king sized bed with a crappy bed tucked under it, so a pair of sisters sharing the room couldn't share the comfy king sized bed? It was necessary for Remi to be forced to sleep on the crappy bed? I kept thinking maybe it would lead to a clue but nope, just a weird abuse of a little sister.
It took me a few days to get into this book, but I did race through the ending. Overall I'm really ambivalent about it, ymmv.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
★★★☆☆
Three estranged sisters. A documentary crew. An influencer with secrets. A suspicious filmmaker who seems a little too interested in her subject. Family dysfunction, mystery, social media commentary, and the promise that things might veer into true crime territory.
I was ready for the chaos.
Unfortunately, while the premise had me hooked, the execution never quite lived up to the potential.
One thing I wish I had known beforehand is that this is the third Finch Sisters book. While it can technically be read on its own, there were numerous references to past events, relationships, and family history that clearly carried weight but didn't have the same impact because I hadn't experienced them firsthand. I often felt like I had arrived halfway through a conversation everyone else already understood.
My biggest frustration, though, was the characters.
The entire mystery relies on the sisters recognizing that something is very wrong, yet repeatedly making decisions that no reasonable person would make. Nadia's behavior raises alarm bells almost immediately, and yet everyone continues to brush aside obvious red flags. There were multiple moments where I found myself wondering why these women, who have apparently survived dangerous situations before, seemed determined to ignore every survival instinct they possessed.
Instead of feeling suspenseful, many scenes became frustrating.
The family dynamics also felt weaker than I expected. The novel spends a lot of time emphasizing the sisters' complicated relationships, but I never fully bought into their bond. Too often they seemed to communicate through avoidance, misunderstandings, and unnecessary secrecy. Rather than emotionally investing me in their relationships, it frequently left me feeling detached from them.
That isn't to say the book didn't have strengths.
The central idea is genuinely intriguing, and I did enjoy the commentary on influencer culture, online personas, and the strange parasocial relationships that can develop between creators and their audiences. Nadia's resemblance to Maeve creates an unsettling atmosphere from the beginning, and I kept reading because I genuinely wanted to know what was going on.
And to be fair, once the story reached its final stretch, I flew through it. The ending moves quickly, answers begin to surface, and the tension finally reaches the level I had been hoping for all along.
In the end, Sisters Take All left me feeling more disappointed than dissatisfied. The ingredients were all there for a sharp, creepy, family-centered thriller, but the weak character decisions and underdeveloped dynamics kept me from fully buying into the story.
Three stars. An intriguing premise, a strong final act, and some interesting ideas about social media obsession, but I couldn't shake the feeling that this could have been so much better than what ended up on the page.
Three estranged sisters. A documentary crew. An influencer with secrets. A suspicious filmmaker who seems a little too interested in her subject. Family dysfunction, mystery, social media commentary, and the promise that things might veer into true crime territory.
I was ready for the chaos.
Unfortunately, while the premise had me hooked, the execution never quite lived up to the potential.
One thing I wish I had known beforehand is that this is the third Finch Sisters book. While it can technically be read on its own, there were numerous references to past events, relationships, and family history that clearly carried weight but didn't have the same impact because I hadn't experienced them firsthand. I often felt like I had arrived halfway through a conversation everyone else already understood.
My biggest frustration, though, was the characters.
The entire mystery relies on the sisters recognizing that something is very wrong, yet repeatedly making decisions that no reasonable person would make. Nadia's behavior raises alarm bells almost immediately, and yet everyone continues to brush aside obvious red flags. There were multiple moments where I found myself wondering why these women, who have apparently survived dangerous situations before, seemed determined to ignore every survival instinct they possessed.
Instead of feeling suspenseful, many scenes became frustrating.
The family dynamics also felt weaker than I expected. The novel spends a lot of time emphasizing the sisters' complicated relationships, but I never fully bought into their bond. Too often they seemed to communicate through avoidance, misunderstandings, and unnecessary secrecy. Rather than emotionally investing me in their relationships, it frequently left me feeling detached from them.
That isn't to say the book didn't have strengths.
The central idea is genuinely intriguing, and I did enjoy the commentary on influencer culture, online personas, and the strange parasocial relationships that can develop between creators and their audiences. Nadia's resemblance to Maeve creates an unsettling atmosphere from the beginning, and I kept reading because I genuinely wanted to know what was going on.
And to be fair, once the story reached its final stretch, I flew through it. The ending moves quickly, answers begin to surface, and the tension finally reaches the level I had been hoping for all along.
In the end, Sisters Take All left me feeling more disappointed than dissatisfied. The ingredients were all there for a sharp, creepy, family-centered thriller, but the weak character decisions and underdeveloped dynamics kept me from fully buying into the story.
Three stars. An intriguing premise, a strong final act, and some interesting ideas about social media obsession, but I couldn't shake the feeling that this could have been so much better than what ended up on the page.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I've been following Amelia Diane Coombs since her YA days, so when she transitioned into adult fiction with the Finch Sisters series, I was immediately on board. I've really enjoyed this series from the beginning, and I was excited to spend one last adventure with these sisters.
This series has always been about more than the mysteries. Yes, there are suspicious characters, secrets, and plenty of moments that make you question who can be trusted, but the Finch sisters themselves have always been the heart of these books. Watching Remi, Maeve, and Eliana rebuild their relationships over the course of the series has been one of my favorite parts, and I really enjoyed seeing where they ended up in this final installment.
The mystery itself took a little while to get going for me, though. The first part of the book, and Nadia in particular, made me feel surprisingly anxious. I found myself skimming certain sections just because I wanted to get past the uncomfortable feeling I was getting from her. That's definitely a personal reaction, and I actually think it's a credit to Coombs that Nadia was able to make me feel that way because it added to the overall suspense and made me question what was really happening. It just wasn't something that worked 100% for me as a reading experience.
Once everything started coming together, though, I was much more invested. I really liked the way the mystery wrapped up, and I genuinely didn't see the final twist coming. I always appreciate when a mystery can surprise me without the ending feeling completely out of nowhere, and I thought Coombs did a good job of bringing everything together.
I also appreciated that the family dynamics remained such an important part of the story. The sisters are messy and complicated, and they don't always make the best decisions, but their relationships feel believable. Even when they're frustrating each other, there's a real sense of love underneath it all, which is what has made this series so enjoyable for me.
Overall, Sisters Take All was a satisfying conclusion to a series I've really enjoyed. The mystery took some time to click for me and Nadia made me more uncomfortable than I expected, but I ultimately really liked where everything went. The final twist caught me off guard, the mystery wrapped up well, and getting one last story with the Finch sisters was a great way to close out the series.
Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced copy!
This series has always been about more than the mysteries. Yes, there are suspicious characters, secrets, and plenty of moments that make you question who can be trusted, but the Finch sisters themselves have always been the heart of these books. Watching Remi, Maeve, and Eliana rebuild their relationships over the course of the series has been one of my favorite parts, and I really enjoyed seeing where they ended up in this final installment.
The mystery itself took a little while to get going for me, though. The first part of the book, and Nadia in particular, made me feel surprisingly anxious. I found myself skimming certain sections just because I wanted to get past the uncomfortable feeling I was getting from her. That's definitely a personal reaction, and I actually think it's a credit to Coombs that Nadia was able to make me feel that way because it added to the overall suspense and made me question what was really happening. It just wasn't something that worked 100% for me as a reading experience.
Once everything started coming together, though, I was much more invested. I really liked the way the mystery wrapped up, and I genuinely didn't see the final twist coming. I always appreciate when a mystery can surprise me without the ending feeling completely out of nowhere, and I thought Coombs did a good job of bringing everything together.
I also appreciated that the family dynamics remained such an important part of the story. The sisters are messy and complicated, and they don't always make the best decisions, but their relationships feel believable. Even when they're frustrating each other, there's a real sense of love underneath it all, which is what has made this series so enjoyable for me.
Overall, Sisters Take All was a satisfying conclusion to a series I've really enjoyed. The mystery took some time to click for me and Nadia made me more uncomfortable than I expected, but I ultimately really liked where everything went. The final twist caught me off guard, the mystery wrapped up well, and getting one last story with the Finch sisters was a great way to close out the series.
Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced copy!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
⭐️⭐️⭐️
Another mystery mishap has occurred in the ever chaotic life of the Finch sisters.
To preface, I have never read the first two books, so I went into this completely blind. Fortunately, the plot and story was not hard to follow and there was enough information provided to understand what occurred before. While it is not necessary to read this book, I do suggest reading the first two as this book has some close ties to the events of what transpired in the first two.
What I enjoyed about this book was the family dynamic, and how three sisters clearly relate and unrelate to one another. Each has their own distinct personalities, which was nice and made them a little multifaceted. There are three separate lives happening but when shit hits the fan, they are there together going through the motions. Iliana was the best developed character out of the three, however, she does not have the main POV. The overall plot was decent, but the whodunnit part was pretty clear from the beginning. I didn’t really expect any red herrings, which was fine, but it was evident to see there was no huge plot twist. There were some comical moments and I liked the family dysfunction in some ways that I felt hit close to home.
Remi and Mave were…very very lackluster for me. Remi is supposedly in her early thirties but acts like she is fifteen most times. Or perhaps that is how she was made to be heard from the narrator or the dialogue itself. Either way, the constant tension and anxiety at every turn was a bit overinflated. Mave was just… stupid. I really have no other words for her and her denial at every single point grew old fast. These two characters were different but they were very cliche stereotypes of the opposite ends of the spectrum. I didn’t care for Remi’s side commentary half the time nor was her monologues valid in any way.
Overall, this book had a lot of potential for me because I liked the idea of sisters solving a mystery. I was hoping for more of that than the constant bickering that happened. I just believe that as a third book, these three haven been through all of this before and still have not learned a single lesson on self preservation, it was a bit… odd. The first or second book? I would have given more grace.
I do not believe I will continue this series or start from the beginning. Personally, I don’t think I am its target audience.
Thank you NetGalley and Brilliance publishing for this ALC. My review is entirely my own.
Another mystery mishap has occurred in the ever chaotic life of the Finch sisters.
To preface, I have never read the first two books, so I went into this completely blind. Fortunately, the plot and story was not hard to follow and there was enough information provided to understand what occurred before. While it is not necessary to read this book, I do suggest reading the first two as this book has some close ties to the events of what transpired in the first two.
What I enjoyed about this book was the family dynamic, and how three sisters clearly relate and unrelate to one another. Each has their own distinct personalities, which was nice and made them a little multifaceted. There are three separate lives happening but when shit hits the fan, they are there together going through the motions. Iliana was the best developed character out of the three, however, she does not have the main POV. The overall plot was decent, but the whodunnit part was pretty clear from the beginning. I didn’t really expect any red herrings, which was fine, but it was evident to see there was no huge plot twist. There were some comical moments and I liked the family dysfunction in some ways that I felt hit close to home.
Remi and Mave were…very very lackluster for me. Remi is supposedly in her early thirties but acts like she is fifteen most times. Or perhaps that is how she was made to be heard from the narrator or the dialogue itself. Either way, the constant tension and anxiety at every turn was a bit overinflated. Mave was just… stupid. I really have no other words for her and her denial at every single point grew old fast. These two characters were different but they were very cliche stereotypes of the opposite ends of the spectrum. I didn’t care for Remi’s side commentary half the time nor was her monologues valid in any way.
Overall, this book had a lot of potential for me because I liked the idea of sisters solving a mystery. I was hoping for more of that than the constant bickering that happened. I just believe that as a third book, these three haven been through all of this before and still have not learned a single lesson on self preservation, it was a bit… odd. The first or second book? I would have given more grace.
I do not believe I will continue this series or start from the beginning. Personally, I don’t think I am its target audience.
Thank you NetGalley and Brilliance publishing for this ALC. My review is entirely my own.
October 6, 2026
📖 Title: Sisters Take All- The Finch Sisters #3
✍🏾 Author: Amelia Diane Coombs- I read Sisters Before Misters and gave it 4 ⭐
📅 Publication date: 10/6/26 | Read:10/6/26
📃 Format: e-Book 271 pgs.
Genre:
*Adult Fic
*Mystery/Thriller
Tropes:
*sisterhood
*social media
*amateur sleuths
*documentary
👆🏾POV: 1st person single-Remi
⚠️TW: murder, threats, anxiety/panic attacks, asthma
🌎 Setting: Venice Beach
Summary: Remi and Eliana agree to join Maeve in LA as she is a part of a documentary about her rise in social media and family interviews. Their parents, grandmother Helen, and auntie will be joining them in a few days so the Finch sisters get to spend time together- but they don't count on Nadia. She's the documentarian who has been living in Maeve's guesthouse for the past 8 weeks that has weaseled her way into Maeve's confidence. Remi immediately suspects Nadia is up to no good, and she and Eliana go hunting for the truth.
👩🏾 Heroine: Maeve- social media influencer, created the Maven Maeve brand.
👩🏾 Heroine: Eliana-the oldest, divorced w/ 2 kids, still reeling from ex-husband Chad's disappearance last year. Now dating Detective Julian Trapp
👩🏾 Heroine:Remi-the youngest, has mental health issues, recently engaged to Leo
🎭 Other Characters
*Nadia Cullen-a Maeve superfan creating a doc about female influencers of 2010s
*Lyle-Maeve's cameraman
*Juliet & Ernest- the sisters' parents
*Lindy-the sisters' aunt
*Bess-Maeve's ex- assistant she recently fired
*Declan-Maeve's hot next-door neighbor
*Guy Moran- the death that started it all
*Ingrid Purrman-Maeve's cat
🤔 My Thoughts/Likes:
*How close Remi, Eli, and Maeve are since the Moran incident
*Aunt Lindy is always up to something
*Maeve's naivety towards Nadia
*nice HEA w/ family and no dead bodies!
Rating: 4/5 ✨
Spice level: 0/5🌶️
🙏🏾 Thanks to Netgalley, Thomas & Mercer, and Amelia Diane Coombs for this ARC. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
✍🏾 Author: Amelia Diane Coombs- I read Sisters Before Misters and gave it 4 ⭐
📅 Publication date: 10/6/26 | Read:10/6/26
📃 Format: e-Book 271 pgs.
Genre:
*Adult Fic
*Mystery/Thriller
Tropes:
*sisterhood
*social media
*amateur sleuths
*documentary
👆🏾POV: 1st person single-Remi
⚠️TW: murder, threats, anxiety/panic attacks, asthma
🌎 Setting: Venice Beach
Summary: Remi and Eliana agree to join Maeve in LA as she is a part of a documentary about her rise in social media and family interviews. Their parents, grandmother Helen, and auntie will be joining them in a few days so the Finch sisters get to spend time together- but they don't count on Nadia. She's the documentarian who has been living in Maeve's guesthouse for the past 8 weeks that has weaseled her way into Maeve's confidence. Remi immediately suspects Nadia is up to no good, and she and Eliana go hunting for the truth.
👩🏾 Heroine: Maeve- social media influencer, created the Maven Maeve brand.
👩🏾 Heroine: Eliana-the oldest, divorced w/ 2 kids, still reeling from ex-husband Chad's disappearance last year. Now dating Detective Julian Trapp
👩🏾 Heroine:Remi-the youngest, has mental health issues, recently engaged to Leo
🎭 Other Characters
*Nadia Cullen-a Maeve superfan creating a doc about female influencers of 2010s
*Lyle-Maeve's cameraman
*Juliet & Ernest- the sisters' parents
*Lindy-the sisters' aunt
*Bess-Maeve's ex- assistant she recently fired
*Declan-Maeve's hot next-door neighbor
*Guy Moran- the death that started it all
*Ingrid Purrman-Maeve's cat
🤔 My Thoughts/Likes:
*How close Remi, Eli, and Maeve are since the Moran incident
*Aunt Lindy is always up to something
*Maeve's naivety towards Nadia
*nice HEA w/ family and no dead bodies!
Rating: 4/5 ✨
Spice level: 0/5🌶️
🙏🏾 Thanks to Netgalley, Thomas & Mercer, and Amelia Diane Coombs for this ARC. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to NetGalley and Amelia Diane Coombs for providing me with an advance reader copy of Sisters Take All in exchange for an honest review.
Sisters Take All is a mystery centered around three estranged sisters who are forced back into one another's lives. What I didn't realize when I requested this ARC was that it's the third book in The Finch Sisters series. While the story can technically be read as a standalone, I suspect I would have enjoyed it more had I read the earlier books first. There were several references to past events and relationships that left me feeling like I was missing important context.
One of my biggest struggles was keeping the characters straight. By the time I finally felt like I had a solid grasp on who everyone was and how they connected, the story was nearing its conclusion. The sisters themselves were often frustrating, though I suspect that was intentional given the complicated family dynamics and estrangement at the heart of the novel.
Unfortunately, I found much of the book slow-paced. The mystery and tension didn't fully pull me in until the final portion of the story, and while things became more engaging toward the end, it felt like it took a long time to get there. I also had a difficult time connecting with some of the plot developments, which felt a bit far-fetched and made it harder for me to stay invested.
That said, readers who are already familiar with the Finch Sisters series may have a very different experience and likely benefit from the established character history and relationships. While this one ultimately wasn't a perfect fit for me, fans of family dramas, sibling relationships, and mysteries with long-buried secrets may find more to enjoy.
Sisters Take All is a mystery centered around three estranged sisters who are forced back into one another's lives. What I didn't realize when I requested this ARC was that it's the third book in The Finch Sisters series. While the story can technically be read as a standalone, I suspect I would have enjoyed it more had I read the earlier books first. There were several references to past events and relationships that left me feeling like I was missing important context.
One of my biggest struggles was keeping the characters straight. By the time I finally felt like I had a solid grasp on who everyone was and how they connected, the story was nearing its conclusion. The sisters themselves were often frustrating, though I suspect that was intentional given the complicated family dynamics and estrangement at the heart of the novel.
Unfortunately, I found much of the book slow-paced. The mystery and tension didn't fully pull me in until the final portion of the story, and while things became more engaging toward the end, it felt like it took a long time to get there. I also had a difficult time connecting with some of the plot developments, which felt a bit far-fetched and made it harder for me to stay invested.
That said, readers who are already familiar with the Finch Sisters series may have a very different experience and likely benefit from the established character history and relationships. While this one ultimately wasn't a perfect fit for me, fans of family dramas, sibling relationships, and mysteries with long-buried secrets may find more to enjoy.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
‼️This is the third book in the Finch Sisters series ‼️
The Finch Sisters Do It Again
Whenever the Finch sisters get together, you can absolutely guarantee two things: utter chaos and a side of murder. Amelia Diane Coombs brings the trio back for another wild ride in Sisters Take All, and this time, the drama is set against the backdrop of LA and a documentary in the making. If you thought their previous family reunions were messy, this one takes the cake—proving that nothing brings out deep-rooted family dysfunction quite like social media obsession and a brand-new mystery to solve.
Despite the inevitable disaster that follows them, the heart of this story lies in the light-hearted sisterly bond. Even when they are driving each other entirely crazy, their dynamics are incredibly relatable and fun to follow. The self-deprecating humor and sharp wit keep the story moving at a breezy pace, making the pages fly by.
Overall Thoughts
If you've been following the trilogy, this is a satisfying and entertaining continuation of their chaotic lives. It perfectly balances a modern, tech-focused mystery with the classic elements of a cozy whodunit.
Rating: 3.5 stars, rounded up to 4/5 stars for a cozy, chaotic mystery!
Thank you Netgalley!
The Finch Sisters Do It Again
Whenever the Finch sisters get together, you can absolutely guarantee two things: utter chaos and a side of murder. Amelia Diane Coombs brings the trio back for another wild ride in Sisters Take All, and this time, the drama is set against the backdrop of LA and a documentary in the making. If you thought their previous family reunions were messy, this one takes the cake—proving that nothing brings out deep-rooted family dysfunction quite like social media obsession and a brand-new mystery to solve.
Despite the inevitable disaster that follows them, the heart of this story lies in the light-hearted sisterly bond. Even when they are driving each other entirely crazy, their dynamics are incredibly relatable and fun to follow. The self-deprecating humor and sharp wit keep the story moving at a breezy pace, making the pages fly by.
Overall Thoughts
If you've been following the trilogy, this is a satisfying and entertaining continuation of their chaotic lives. It perfectly balances a modern, tech-focused mystery with the classic elements of a cozy whodunit.
Rating: 3.5 stars, rounded up to 4/5 stars for a cozy, chaotic mystery!
Thank you Netgalley!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This third installment of the Finch Sisters series focuses on Maeve. The threes sisters reunite in Venice Beach where a documentary will be filmed about Maeve's life as an influencer. The documentarian, Nadia Cullen, is a horrible individual. She has made herself to look like Maeve which makes the sisters, Remi and Eliana, think that things are not right. Maybe she is just a big fan of Maeve's, or maybe not. Is she even a real documentarian?
Fans of this series know that the sisters have secrets, and the last thing they want is a documentarian in their business. The sisters have a complicated relationship with each other (I recommend reading the two previous books in tge series).
It took me awhile to get into this book. I found the pacing to be slow, and I could not get invested in the mystery. It wasn't until the final portion of the book that things finally picked up. I found this to be the weakest of the series. I am sure that some well find it more enjoyable than I did.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher, Thomas & Mercer, for an ARC. The opinions in this review are my own.
Fans of this series know that the sisters have secrets, and the last thing they want is a documentarian in their business. The sisters have a complicated relationship with each other (I recommend reading the two previous books in tge series).
It took me awhile to get into this book. I found the pacing to be slow, and I could not get invested in the mystery. It wasn't until the final portion of the book that things finally picked up. I found this to be the weakest of the series. I am sure that some well find it more enjoyable than I did.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher, Thomas & Mercer, for an ARC. The opinions in this review are my own.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for the opportunity to read and review an advance copy of this book.
This was a huge disappointment. Although I read and really enjoyed the first 2 in the series, I think if you haven't read those, you'd be really lost here. There were things that were brought up in this book that I didn't remember from the other books, but here there was no explanation whatsoever. I thought the whole Nadia story line was so ridiculous that I couldn't stay connected and ended up skimming a lot. I was already rolling my eyes early on about the trundle bed. Seriously? Why didn't Remi sleep with HER SISTER in the king size bed?? And why did Remi insist on joining them hiking when she didn't have the proper shoes? Why couldn't she just stay home? I mean, I was already pretty much done that early in the book. Go ahead and read the others but I can't recommend this one at all.
This was a huge disappointment. Although I read and really enjoyed the first 2 in the series, I think if you haven't read those, you'd be really lost here. There were things that were brought up in this book that I didn't remember from the other books, but here there was no explanation whatsoever. I thought the whole Nadia story line was so ridiculous that I couldn't stay connected and ended up skimming a lot. I was already rolling my eyes early on about the trundle bed. Seriously? Why didn't Remi sleep with HER SISTER in the king size bed?? And why did Remi insist on joining them hiking when she didn't have the proper shoes? Why couldn't she just stay home? I mean, I was already pretty much done that early in the book. Go ahead and read the others but I can't recommend this one at all.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I really enjoyed Sisters Take All! I have a soft spot for campy stories about social influencers, especially when the glamorous online life starts falling apart behind the scenes, and this one definitely delivered on that front. The Finch sisters reunite in Los Angeles for a documentary about Maeve's influencer career, but things quickly get weird when the filmmaker seems a little too obsessed with Maeve—and suspiciously similar to her. I loved the combination of family dysfunction, social media obsession, and mystery, and there were plenty of moments that made me laugh while still keeping the story suspenseful. Soneela Nankani did a great job with the narration and really captured the different personalities and chaotic dynamic between the sisters. This was a fun, over-the-top mystery and exactly the kind of campy story I enjoy. Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to this ARC audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
Did Not Finish
October 5, 2026Thanks to netgally and brilliance publishing for the arc!
I really liked the premise, the narratorand the cover so I had to give this a shot. Unfortunately I couldn't get into this one at all. Reviewers say it can be read as a standalone, but I felt like I was missing a lot of important info by not having read the first books, which obviously doesn't reflect badly on the author, there is nothing wrong with a book not being a standalone. I simply struggled to connect to the charachters and the story because I felt like there were so many things I was already 'meant to know'. Some background info was given but not enough for me to really feel like I could understand certain dynamics between charachters. So i don't think this was a bad book, I simply don't agree it can be read as a standalone. I really tried my best to get into this one, but my thoughts kept drifting off. I recommend the series just think you should read book one first.
I really liked the premise, the narratorand the cover so I had to give this a shot. Unfortunately I couldn't get into this one at all. Reviewers say it can be read as a standalone, but I felt like I was missing a lot of important info by not having read the first books, which obviously doesn't reflect badly on the author, there is nothing wrong with a book not being a standalone. I simply struggled to connect to the charachters and the story because I felt like there were so many things I was already 'meant to know'. Some background info was given but not enough for me to really feel like I could understand certain dynamics between charachters. So i don't think this was a bad book, I simply don't agree it can be read as a standalone. I really tried my best to get into this one, but my thoughts kept drifting off. I recommend the series just think you should read book one first.
October 11, 2026
This is the third book in the Finch Sisters series. After finding the first two very comical, I was looking forward to this third one. However, I did not find as much comedy in this one. I still enjoyed the storyline, but I missed some of the comedic effect the first two books had. I do recommend reading the books in order as this one references things from the first two and you’ll have a better understanding of what’s actually going on.
In this one, Maeve has a “documentarian”, Nadia, who they think is really a stalker. Eliana and Remi do their best to open Maeve’s eyes and get her to see this fact, but Maeve doesn’t want to believe them. After all, she needs and wants this documentary to happen. It isn’t until Nadia shows her true colors and reveals the real reason she targeted Maeve that Maeve finally believes … and even then she doesn’t want to believe it. How will the Finch family handle Nadia? Will they have to bury another body? Read Sisters Take All to find out
In this one, Maeve has a “documentarian”, Nadia, who they think is really a stalker. Eliana and Remi do their best to open Maeve’s eyes and get her to see this fact, but Maeve doesn’t want to believe them. After all, she needs and wants this documentary to happen. It isn’t until Nadia shows her true colors and reveals the real reason she targeted Maeve that Maeve finally believes … and even then she doesn’t want to believe it. How will the Finch family handle Nadia? Will they have to bury another body? Read Sisters Take All to find out
October 12, 2026
I love this series. The sisters and their relationship is quirky and fun. Even thought there is usually a murder. This book takes a new approach and Maeve maybe is being scammed. Remi and Eliana join forces to protect her.
It’s a little bit zany and it isn’t always the most realistic plot but it is a great escapism read.
I root for the sisters and in addition to the shenanigans, I love how the once estranged sisters grow and learn to appreciate each other.
While not the same, this definitely gives me Finlay Donovan and Stephanie Plum vibes in its lightheartedness.
I’m usually one that pops in and out of series, but I really think you need to have read the series to appreciate the mystery.
🎧🎧Soneela Nankani really captures the tone and spirit of the book. She’s able to bring the sisters to life. Both the zaniness and the seriousness. She made listening a delight.
Such a quick fun immersive read that had me smiling.
It’s a little bit zany and it isn’t always the most realistic plot but it is a great escapism read.
I root for the sisters and in addition to the shenanigans, I love how the once estranged sisters grow and learn to appreciate each other.
While not the same, this definitely gives me Finlay Donovan and Stephanie Plum vibes in its lightheartedness.
I’m usually one that pops in and out of series, but I really think you need to have read the series to appreciate the mystery.
🎧🎧Soneela Nankani really captures the tone and spirit of the book. She’s able to bring the sisters to life. Both the zaniness and the seriousness. She made listening a delight.
Such a quick fun immersive read that had me smiling.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Sisters Take All by Amelia Diane Coombs is the third book in the Finch Sisters Trilogy, and I definitely recommend reading the series in order after Drop Dead Sisters and Sisters Before Misters. While Remi remains the central voice throughout the series, this installment focuses more on Maeve, the glamorous society sister, as the Finch sisters continue navigating the complicated relationships between them.
The sisters may not start out especially close, but over the course of the trilogy they go through several ordeals that slowly bring them together, and that dynamic remains the heart of the story. This book was entertaining, funny, and full of family chaos and sharp humor. At times the pacing felt a little drawn out, but it was always enjoyable and kept me invested in the sisters and their lives.
Overall, a fun and engaging conclusion to the trilogy.
The sisters may not start out especially close, but over the course of the trilogy they go through several ordeals that slowly bring them together, and that dynamic remains the heart of the story. This book was entertaining, funny, and full of family chaos and sharp humor. At times the pacing felt a little drawn out, but it was always enjoyable and kept me invested in the sisters and their lives.
Overall, a fun and engaging conclusion to the trilogy.
October 8, 2026
The Finch sisters head to Venice Beach for another family reunion—along with interviews for a film about Maeve’s influencer fame. But the filmmaker, Nadia, looks and dresses eerily like Maeve, seeming to mirror her. As secrets resurface, will the documentary turn from behind-the-scenes to true crime?
This madcap thriller is perfect for Finlay Donovan fans. The third installment in the Finch Sisters series, this novel is hilarious and full of twists, bringing back the quirky characters readers have come to love. It can be read as a standalone, but I highly recommend reading the books in order. The events from earlier books are mentioned extensively, and while there are no real spoilers, this book will make more sense if you know the context. I enjoyed the audiobook narration.
Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.
This madcap thriller is perfect for Finlay Donovan fans. The third installment in the Finch Sisters series, this novel is hilarious and full of twists, bringing back the quirky characters readers have come to love. It can be read as a standalone, but I highly recommend reading the books in order. The events from earlier books are mentioned extensively, and while there are no real spoilers, this book will make more sense if you know the context. I enjoyed the audiobook narration.
Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
The Finch sisters have survived a family camping trip hiding a dead body, severed fingers, and a missing husband and in this third installment, things aren't looking like they've calmed down any.
Eliana and Remi have travelled, along with the entire Finch family, to visit Maeve and be interviewed for a documentary about women entrepreneurs. The two younger sisters instantly feel like something is off about Nadia but Maeve is that everything is great. So then why does Nadia keep dropping hints about their family's disastrous camping trip two years ago? Who is she? What does she know? And how much danger have they gotten themselves into this time?
I absolutely love this series. Hilariously funny and sassy, the Finch sisters have done it again.
Eliana and Remi have travelled, along with the entire Finch family, to visit Maeve and be interviewed for a documentary about women entrepreneurs. The two younger sisters instantly feel like something is off about Nadia but Maeve is that everything is great. So then why does Nadia keep dropping hints about their family's disastrous camping trip two years ago? Who is she? What does she know? And how much danger have they gotten themselves into this time?
I absolutely love this series. Hilariously funny and sassy, the Finch sisters have done it again.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you, NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for this ARC for review. I was introduced to the Finch Sisters in book 1: Drop Dead Sisters when I was gifted it from NetGalley. This is now book 3 in the Finch Sisters series and these 3 sisters keep getting themselves into sticky situations and finding dead bodies. You don't have to read these books in order, but they do elude to previous situations and things that happened so you might want to be prepared. This series is a fast cozy mystery with a lot of hilarity as these sisters get into crazy things together....... and try to not get themselves killed in the process!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
It doesn't take long after the Finch sisters reunite at Venice Beach to work with a documentary film maker to immortalize Maeve's career as an influencer, for the cracks to begin appearing in their relationship yet again.
The differences are of course pronounced between the trio - from Maeve's glamorous lifestyle to Remi's struggles with anxiety - and overall, this is darkly humorous take on the loyalties and tensions of sisterhood.
I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
The differences are of course pronounced between the trio - from Maeve's glamorous lifestyle to Remi's struggles with anxiety - and overall, this is darkly humorous take on the loyalties and tensions of sisterhood.
I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
October 5, 2026
Thank NetGalley & Brilliance Publishing for the ARC!
Though part of a series, this book can absolutely be read as a stand-alone (as I did, I didn’t even know it was part of a series). It reads really easily and is an entertaining time all around—plus it was refreshing to have other people around the main character actually BELIEVE her theories rather than put her down at every turn. An anxious girls’ dream, truly.
Though part of a series, this book can absolutely be read as a stand-alone (as I did, I didn’t even know it was part of a series). It reads really easily and is an entertaining time all around—plus it was refreshing to have other people around the main character actually BELIEVE her theories rather than put her down at every turn. An anxious girls’ dream, truly.
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