What do you think?
Rate this book
Library Witch Mystery #16
Reapers & Reading
Rory and her magical family are deep in preparing for the holiday celebrations, but the local Grim Reaper throws a spanner—or scythe—in the works when the town of Ivory Beach is chosen to host the Reapers’ annual summit. Not only is the town swarming with angels of death instead of Santa’s elves, but the situation gets even less cheery when a Reaper apprentice is found to have been murdered.
Now Rory and Xavier must unmask a killer among a group of people who reap the souls of the dead for a living - not to mention capture someone without a physical body to put behind bars. As the threat of the Reaper Council hangs over the town like a scythe, they have no choice but to race against the clock to unveil the culprit before the year’s end.
And if the head Reapers *do* show up in town, will their relationship survive the fallout?
Now Rory and Xavier must unmask a killer among a group of people who reap the souls of the dead for a living - not to mention capture someone without a physical body to put behind bars. As the threat of the Reaper Council hangs over the town like a scythe, they have no choice but to race against the clock to unveil the culprit before the year’s end.
And if the head Reapers *do* show up in town, will their relationship survive the fallout?
184 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 18, 2025
About the author
Elle Adams
91 books293 followersElle Adams lives in the middle of England, where she spends most of her time reading an ever-growing mountain of books, planning her next adventure, or writing. Elle's books are humorous mysteries with a paranormal twist and tons of magical mayhem.
She also writes urban and contemporary fantasy novels as Emma L. Adams.
She also writes urban and contemporary fantasy novels as Emma L. Adams.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 17 of 17 reviews
October 20, 2026
Reaper Rules and Revelations
Another fantastic visit to the magical library! I really enjoyed learning more about the Reapers and how they operate. I managed to figure out who the villain was well before the big reveal, but that didn't take away from my enjoyment of watching things play out. A thoroughly enjoyable addition to the series, with plenty of mystery, magical secrets, and wonderful humor. I'm looking forward to the next adventure!
Another fantastic visit to the magical library! I really enjoyed learning more about the Reapers and how they operate. I managed to figure out who the villain was well before the big reveal, but that didn't take away from my enjoyment of watching things play out. A thoroughly enjoyable addition to the series, with plenty of mystery, magical secrets, and wonderful humor. I'm looking forward to the next adventure!
January 8, 2026
Splendid series… has it all, excitement, drama, hilarity, humor- sad it has come to an end.
In the final book of the series, bibliophile witch Rory is ready for Christmas with her magical witch family the Hawthorns. Her apprentice Reaper boyfriend Xavier, has to work during Christmas.
The Reaper conference for his region has come to his town and is staying with Charon, his boss, which means Xavier acts as assistant host for the apprentice group. It’s only four, so Xavier asks Rory to be local tour guide, which seems simple until one of the assistants is found dead and everything falls apart trying to figure out HOW none of the reapers were alerted.
The series is filled with a charming main character, her hilarious and wacky witchy family, eccentric and endearing friends, an adorable boyfriend. All the while those characters engage me throughout the story, and their thought process, mostly Rory’s as the main character and mystery sleuth, in HOW did the villain kill the victim and surprising us every single time with a wild ride, a dastardly villain, a satisfying novel’s ending,and any number absolutely worthwhile read
In the final book of the series, bibliophile witch Rory is ready for Christmas with her magical witch family the Hawthorns. Her apprentice Reaper boyfriend Xavier, has to work during Christmas.
The Reaper conference for his region has come to his town and is staying with Charon, his boss, which means Xavier acts as assistant host for the apprentice group. It’s only four, so Xavier asks Rory to be local tour guide, which seems simple until one of the assistants is found dead and everything falls apart trying to figure out HOW none of the reapers were alerted.
The series is filled with a charming main character, her hilarious and wacky witchy family, eccentric and endearing friends, an adorable boyfriend. All the while those characters engage me throughout the story, and their thought process, mostly Rory’s as the main character and mystery sleuth, in HOW did the villain kill the victim and surprising us every single time with a wild ride, a dastardly villain, a satisfying novel’s ending,and any number absolutely worthwhile read
November 20, 2025
A new Library Witch mystery!!! I was completely up to date with this series and I was so excited to hear about a new one being released. This was the first series of Elle Adams' that I read and it still remains my favourite.
Rory "Aurora" is a bibliowitch and lives inside a magical library with her family. In this adventure the reapers are in town for a big meeting, and her boyfriend, reaper apprentice, Xavier, must tag along. However things go awry when one of the apprentices is found dead.
This is one series where you *could* pick up the latest book and read, but there is so much back story that it's best to start with the first book. The books are on the shorter side and it won't take you long to catch up - because they are so good! This one is my favourite so far, because we learn so much more about the reapers.... including some very shocking secrets involving Rory's family!
I love this series so much and I can't wait for the next one.
Rory "Aurora" is a bibliowitch and lives inside a magical library with her family. In this adventure the reapers are in town for a big meeting, and her boyfriend, reaper apprentice, Xavier, must tag along. However things go awry when one of the apprentices is found dead.
This is one series where you *could* pick up the latest book and read, but there is so much back story that it's best to start with the first book. The books are on the shorter side and it won't take you long to catch up - because they are so good! This one is my favourite so far, because we learn so much more about the reapers.... including some very shocking secrets involving Rory's family!
I love this series so much and I can't wait for the next one.
May 28, 2026
Librarians, Vampires and Reapers oh my
This has been my favorite book of the series. The Grim Reaper hosts other Reapers and their apprentice’s. Much arguing is happening and one apprentice is murdered. The issue, none of the Reapers reaped his soul nor did they feel him die. The mystery is on. Rory and Xavier set out to try and figure out who murdered the apprentice and why. Follow along as each faction of all involved get entangled in this mysterious murder. I hope this isn’t the end of this series because there are still a lot of unanswered questions. Who is the vampire in the library basement? Why are the founders such an evil organization. Why is Evangeline keeping the Founders she has in custody locked up? What is her plan? What are Cass and Laneys plans now? So many questions.
This has been my favorite book of the series. The Grim Reaper hosts other Reapers and their apprentice’s. Much arguing is happening and one apprentice is murdered. The issue, none of the Reapers reaped his soul nor did they feel him die. The mystery is on. Rory and Xavier set out to try and figure out who murdered the apprentice and why. Follow along as each faction of all involved get entangled in this mysterious murder. I hope this isn’t the end of this series because there are still a lot of unanswered questions. Who is the vampire in the library basement? Why are the founders such an evil organization. Why is Evangeline keeping the Founders she has in custody locked up? What is her plan? What are Cass and Laneys plans now? So many questions.
November 20, 2025
Good book
I have enjoyed reading this and the rest of the Library Witch mystery series. Rory and Xavier are trying to discover who murdered a reaper's apprentice without the other reapers knowledge. Very entertaining!
I have enjoyed reading this and the rest of the Library Witch mystery series. Rory and Xavier are trying to discover who murdered a reaper's apprentice without the other reapers knowledge. Very entertaining!
May 21, 2026
Reapers & Reading
Rory is drawn into a reaper investigation when an apprentice is murdered and no one sensed his death. The Grim Reaper asks her to help find the guilty party. The other reapers don't like having a human asking them questions.
Rory is drawn into a reaper investigation when an apprentice is murdered and no one sensed his death. The Grim Reaper asks her to help find the guilty party. The other reapers don't like having a human asking them questions.
November 19, 2025
Great read! This book is a little different in that more Reapers are a big part of the story. We also learn more about Rory's grandma and a new relationship is on the horizon. Who could it be?
November 28, 2025
Murder at a Reaper meeting
There is a regional meeting of Reapers and their apprentices, but one of the apprentices is found murdered. Rory is called on to help solve it.
There is a regional meeting of Reapers and their apprentices, but one of the apprentices is found murdered. Rory is called on to help solve it.
December 2, 2025
fun
I enjoy this series. I liked the little mystery. The little fun just everything about it. Highly recommend the series.
I enjoy this series. I liked the little mystery. The little fun just everything about it. Highly recommend the series.
December 7, 2025
Totally enjoyed it! This is a well written and has well developed characters. The story is catching and with the strong characters makes for a very enjoyable read. Great Reading Everyone!
January 7, 2026
Brilliant
I like it and I think as usual Elle has written an excellent story hence the 5 stars. Very good
I like it and I think as usual Elle has written an excellent story hence the 5 stars. Very good
February 23, 2026
it was okay and interesting but there was a lot of unnecessary super emotional moments on the main character part
February 26, 2026
You can’t go wrong with her books. I need to know what happens next.
March 21, 2026
library witch mystery book series
Love this series! Well worth reading in order of release. I can’t wait for the next instalment , to see if Rory gets her happy ever after
Love this series! Well worth reading in order of release. I can’t wait for the next instalment , to see if Rory gets her happy ever after
April 9, 2026
I enjoyed the story and I liked the ending. I had fun reading this series and I loved the library setting most of all. 4-5 stars.
April 28, 2026
A fun read
August 20, 2026
Sad to end the series, but what a ride.
Displaying 1 - 17 of 17 reviews