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Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver

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purplemermaid's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

“It’s all fun and games until someone loses an eye, and then that’s when the real fun begins.” Imagine Dexter as a rom-com with a healthy dose of smut, and you’ve got Butcher & Blackbird. It’s dark, twisted, and yet somehow incredibly fun. This book surprised me in the best way possible! Sloane and Rowan are serial killers, but somehow, they’re also completely adorable—and yes, I can’t believe I’m calling serial killers "adorable." The characters are so well-written that you end up relating to them in ways you never expected.

The book is packed with fantastic descriptions, sharp humor, and unforgettable moments. That said, it comes with all the trigger warnings. It doesn’t shy away from tough topics, but if you can handle them, it’s an unforgettable ride. Highly recommend for fans of dark romance and unconventional storytelling!

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mjl2000's review against another edition

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dark funny medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Strong start, then a bit laggy.

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sephiefoxx's review against another edition

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dark funny medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

“I would kill for you, and I have. I would do it again, every damn day. I’d turn myself inside out for you. I would die for you.”

This book is a bloody good time. A sexy, gorey love story between two serial killers? Count me in! In my journey to find my romance book niche, I seem to have once again hit gold - because this, this was right up my alley.

This rom-com really is the perfect mix of horror and comedy. It had me giggling, gasping, and cringing - often times in quick succession. Full of ridiculous, fun, and sometimes downright shocking events as Rowan and Sloane stumble and murder their way into each other’s hearts. The characters are hilariously ruthless, yet simultaneously cute. The romance perfect. And the kills the right amount of gruesome. This book was a lot of fun, in all its bloody, eye-plucking, gorey glory.

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meg_bens_books's review against another edition

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adventurous dark funny fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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crumbles's review against another edition

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dark tense medium-paced

Loveable characters? Yes

4.75

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gtabor's review against another edition

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adventurous dark funny tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

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krys_y's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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daniellekat's review against another edition

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dark funny lighthearted tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I'm sort of shocked at how much I enjoyed this. I loved the gore. I thought the romance was well developed, and the highs and lows in the relationship made sense. The pacing took a minute to get use to, but overall it was used well for the storytelling. I enjoyed the alternating POVs but sometimes I found Sloane to be a bit one dimensional. The writing was solid and the ending was well executed. Honestly, this was fun to read and I look forward to checking out the rest of the series.

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nicolehitchcock's review against another edition

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dark emotional funny mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver is an absolutely captivating read that hooks you from the very first page. With masterful plot twists and brilliant character development, it delivers a thrilling and page-turning experience that won’t disappoint.

I found myself completely invested in characters’ journeys right away. Weaver crafts a story full of suspense, intrigue, and unexpected turns that kept me on my toes until the very end.

This book is an absolute gem, and I can’t recommend it highly enough. Several trigger warnings so proceed with caution!

🌶️🌶️🌶️ (not a lot of spice but very graphic spice)

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onlycha1ayy's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

sloane and rowan 🥹

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