Reviews with content warning for Confinement - Butcher & Blackbird

this was hard to rate because i liked it and loved the characters but its inconsistent and the timeline is sooooooo slow. literally 4 years of slowness. for sloane being an intricate serial killer who is apparently smart enough to not be caught, she lacks a TON of skill and observational awareness. the whole beginning builds this hyper vigilant woman but none of that prowess is applied?? there’s random, out of characters details that are mentioned and you think they’ll be important, but they’re never talked about again. the whole epilogue doesn’t fit. the whole first half could’ve been avoided with a simple “i like you” something children say but these two grown serial killers couldn’t? alriiiiiight. now in hindsight, this book is a mess lol all that being said, it’s a likable, cute read. rowan is a true yearner which i love

there’s only a few hook up scenes and 95% of the book is spiceless, but what is written is pretty detailed. 🌶️ 3/5

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adventurous challenging dark funny tense medium-paced

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

5.0

This was my second read-through, and it hooked me from page one all over again! Sloane and Rowan’s twisted bond and shared mission to hunt other killers is utterly captivating. From the small-town streets of West Virginia to upscale chaos of California, every page had me on the edge of my seat, breathless with anticipation.

The tension, the stakes, and the darker-than-dark themes make this story unforgettable. However, given the graphic and intense content, I wouldn’t recommend this book to just anyone - it’s definitely for reader who enjoy venturing into the darkest corners of fiction.

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny lighthearted tense fast-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

5.0

Gory erotica, but with a whole lot of light-hearted storyline would be how I'd describe this masterpiece. Two serial killers falling in love, what can go wrong? I loved reading about Rowan and Sloane and all of their not so typical "adventures." So excited to read the rest of the series!

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dark emotional funny lighthearted tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Couldn’t put it down! So good! I fell in love with the characters. 10/10

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