A cozy mystery set in a library, what’s not to love. You can tell the author loves books because there are so many bookish puns throughout. Managed to keep me guessing about the mystery which I appreciate.

Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley UK for a free ebook in exchange for an honest review.

A murder-mystery and a library? Yes please. I really enjoyed this cozy mystery and all of the characters. I found myself turning the pages to find out what was going to happen next. Trigger warnings are definitely needed for this one.

This book was cute, This mystery was fun to read and it was cozy. I enjoyed it even though it is not a favorite of mine.

Thankyou to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for allowing me to read this ARC.
I loved this book alot as i always enjoy a cosy mystery.
This book was a awesome mystery novel that has small town vibes, being from a small town myself i really love that vibe.
I felt a vibe of Pretty little liars in this which i also love.
This is my first novel from this author and i will be reading more from them.
Thankyou again,
5/5 stars

A small town librarian solving cime? Sounds straight up my alley. Greta Plank is the new librarian in Larkspur, Wisconsin, and like the doctor in last month's Scottish mystery, she is haunted by something in her past that the author takes three-quarters of the book to reveal. Honestly, but the time Greta's secret came out, I didn't care, and when I learned what it was, I cared even less. Mountains out of molehills, indeed. I'm assuming this is the first in a new series, so here's your synopsis: Greta's hermit-like neighbor is found dead, and while it looks like an accident, Greta is not convinced it was. When she finally manages to convince Larkspur's new detective that he was murdered, she finds herself as the number one suspect. Greta and her two library colleagues set out to uncover the murderer. I did like Greta's happy and healthy relationship with her parents, whom I'd have liked to see more of (they are more interesting that her, to be honest). No blood or gore or cursing or sex, for those who like their mysteries squeaky clean.

One of the first ARC’s I’ve read and I thoroughly enjoyed it! Cosy mystery isn’t a genre I’ve read before and I was skeptical but I loved it!
The main character was likeable from the off and made me want to work in a library more than I already do!
I found this book truly delightful!

An excellent mystery novel, I loved the small town vibes of this book. A super great read for anyone who likes the vibes from Pretty Little Liars mixed with Gilmore Girls.

Leah Dobrinska does it again!! I am absolutely in love with this cozy mystery! Between the idyllic north woods setting, the adorable characters, and the ongoing investigation of the mystery, I could not put this book down! It kept me hooked to the very last page. Highly recommend...

I absolutely loved this cozy mystery. It was full of lovable characters, a mystery that held my interested and kept a great pace. This is my first Leah Dobrinska and it definitely won’t be my last. Can’t wait for the next installment of this series!

I am OBSESSED! with this unique and cozy mystery book. Its dark academia meets cottage core in the most perfect setting. The setting is captured perfectly in the beautiful writing by Leah Dobrinska. Descriptions, images and characters are all so well written with depth.
The cover was what initially caught my attention. it is goregus and i know its gonna be popular with the booktok girlies!
I cant wait to follow this series and explorer more of the authors writings.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Cute, cozy mystery that was fun to read

Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the advanced copy of the book.

3.5/5 stars, small town wisconsin vibes kept this story going for me it was so cute

<i> Thank you to Level Best Books for the arc in exchange for an honest review! </i>

I know that reading the description of this book says that this takes place in Larkspur, Wisconsin but it really didn't hit me that this was set here (in my state!) until I began reading. They kept saying names of places that I knew (never before have I seen culvers mentioned in a book - it's a midwest thing) and Green Bay, etc. This was so exciting and compiled with the small-town vibes I really felt like this was taking place in my town. I love living in the Midwest in a small town so this was a very welcome atmosphere for the story to take place.

This book is one that I would describe as a cozy mystery, and discovering this genre really makes me want to explore more books like this. I wish that I had been able to read this in the fall as I think I would have enjoyed it a little more, but everything about this was so cozy and sweet. I loved the relationship that Greta had with the other librarians and even the grumpy Detective. She herself was a really cute character too, and it was fun having her lead everyone on this mystery.

I think the mystery in this story was really fun to explore! While it wasn't my favorite I've ever read there will still high enough stakes that I enjoyed reading it. The story launched pretty fast to the story as well, and while I did love the mystery, I think it was a lot trying to both connect the dots and figure out who all the people in the town were at once. Because of the cozy mystery vibes, I'd definitely want to read the next book, especially as it may be easier to enjoy because I'd know most of the characters already.

[TW: death of a sister mentioned, death of a friend, murder, attempted murder, broken leg and concussion mentioned, emergency room visit, stealing]

I really enjoyed this book! I loved the setting, characters, and the plot. It did take me quite a while to get into it however, it is an absolutely gem of a book, anything death related in a book in a book is an instant win for me (yes , I am aware of how concerning that sounds haha).

This was a quick cosy mystery read for me. I love the clever use of puns for the shop names and the quaint small town but other than that, I didn’t particularly enjoy this one.

The plot was there but I feel that the author over explained herself leaving no room for mystery and imagination and I also feel that the characters had little development which is a shame.

Although this wasn’t for me, if you are looking for an easy book to pass the afternoon without much thought, I would recommend this.

Thank you Netgalley and Level Best Books for the arc.

A gripping mystery novel that follows the investigation of a murder at a small-town library. The story is narrated by the library director, Angie, who finds herself at the center of the investigation and must use her wit and tenacity to solve the crime.

One of the strengths of this novel is the well-drawn characters, each with their own quirks and secrets. The author does an excellent job of creating a sense of community among the library staff and patrons, which adds depth and richness to the story. Angie herself is a relatable and likable protagonist, and the reader is easily drawn into her world and invested in her journey.

The plot is well-crafted, with plenty of twists and turns that keep the reader engaged and guessing. The investigation is complex, and the author does an excellent job of slowly unraveling the clues and building tension as the story progresses. The resolution is satisfying and unexpected, with a satisfying payoff for the reader.

Another strength of this novel is the author's use of humor and wit. The story is filled with clever one-liners and humorous observations, which add levity to the dark subject matter. The author also weaves in themes of love, loss, and family, which give the story emotional depth and resonance.

Overall, "Death Checked Out" is a well-written and engaging mystery novel with a strong sense of place and character. The plot is complex and satisfying, the characters are well-drawn and relatable, and the humor and wit add an enjoyable element to the story. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good mystery with a strong female protagonist.

Sweet mystery!

I loved the main character Greta. She's a librarian. And when a friend dies and she's the main suspect what's a girl to do but try and solve the murder?

I love the friendships in this book, and the relationship Greta has with her parents.

I totally didn't see the suspect coming until it was revealed, lol. And that's the best thing about a mystery.

Yet another that has a great premise and lacking execution! I love cozy mysteries and I loved what this sounded like, but the protagonist was mediocre and the story flat.

This took me awhile to get through because it just wasn’t that compelling to me. I love a cozy mystery, but this didn’t have a ton of depth to the story. The characters were okay, but I feel like I didn’t get to know them very well. A little too cheesy. I did love that it was set in Wisconsin, so I could relate to that! It was okay.

I really, really, really wanted to like this one. The cover is adorable, the plot sounds so intriguing, and everything about it is totally up my alley, but I just couldn’t get into this. It dragged on a bit too much for my liking, with a lot of repetitive dialogue and scenes that felt unimportant. I liked the main character a lot, but found her two best friends to be pretty annoying (especially the one who’s only personality trait was being in love with her boyfriend). Towards the middle of the book, it became VERY predictable. Needless to say, this was not my cup of tea, but I did really enjoy the warm, cozy vibes of the book and would consider picking up the next in the series!

If I could, I would give Death Checked Out 2.5 stars. It started out promising like any cozy mystery but lost its oomph somewhere along the line. I lost interest less than half way through but stuck it out in hopes of something making me say “wow!”.