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ninahuynh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Love the intricate ways that each kill are not the same but there is meaning how they are killed and displayed.
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Cursing, Gore, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Pedophilia and Abandonment
spatterson7's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Vomit, Cannibalism, and Murder
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Gore, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Medical content, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Alcohol
whynotreadwithalex's review against another edition
- 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
This book made me laugh-out-loud probably more than I would care to admit. I loved Rowan's quick wit (and the fact that he's obsessed with Blackbird from day one), and sweet -- scoop-your-eyeballs-out -- Sloane. This is truly a tale of unconditional love, albeit insanely grotesque circumstances. It's a riot!
Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Death, Gore, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Excrement, and Sexual harassment
evreardon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The descriptions used for the serial killer bits were hard to read at times.
The spicy scenes were verrrry spicy. 🌶️🌶️🌶️
I think there was a good balance of killer, spice, and normalcy.
Graphic: Death, Torture, Violence, Blood, Cannibalism, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Vomit, Stalking, Death of parent, and Alcohol
lissy_reads345's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Blood, Death of parent, and Alcohol
karapillar's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Stalking, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
thelittlebookishnerd's review against another edition
- 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
Rowan Kane and Sloane Sutherland are serial killers that hunt other serial killers. Their banter is dark but hilarious. I never thought I would laugh so much while reading about two serial killers and their competition. Rowan knows exactly how to get to Sloane, but she gives it right back to him. If this were a "normal" relationship, there would be so many red flags, but they fit perfectly. It is the spark of light in their dark world.
There is a lot of gore, so this book isn't for the fainthearted. The content warnings on the author's website and at the beginning of the book looks overwhelming, but I think a lot of it was done in a way that made it easier to read.
Overall, Butcher & Blackbird is a deliciously dark rom-com and I can't wait to read the second book about Rowan's brother, Lachlan.
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse, Vomit, Cannibalism, and Death of parent
Minor: Pedophilia and Sexual assault
katvou's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Torture and Cannibalism
Minor: Gun violence, Excrement, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
avidreaderandgeekgirl's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.5
Well, thank f*ck for the content warnings at the beginning, though to be honest, they partly got me to read this book as I was intrigued. This was my first dark romance, and it was a ride! I liked this book's mix of funny and disturbing, which probably says something about me.
The writing was a bit too descriptive at certain points for my ability to visualize things vividly, so be warned if you can also create very vivid pictures in your mind while you listen!
Overall it was enjoyable if a bit graphic and I mostly liked the main characters! I cannot wait to read the next book in the series!
Narrator Rating- 5 stars
Both narrators did an excellent job! You could tell they put production money into the audiobook!
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Cannibalism, Stalking, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Excrement, Vomit, Medical trauma, Car accident, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, Hate crime, and Rape
emmysforeverbooked's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
I have always loved the vigilante trope, but this book reminded me just how much I love it. I love the way Brynne wrote these characters. Demented and twisted, but still very human and very loveable. I could not get enough of Rowan and Sloane and I'm so sad this book is over.
If you're considering reading this book, just do it. You will thank me later. Between the banter and the mystery (and the smut, let's be real with ourselves here), you will not want to put this book down.
(This book would've been a five star for me if there hadn't been that slight third-act breakup moment, but I'll forgive you this one time, Brynne)
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Torture, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Medical content, Cannibalism, and Stalking
Minor: Kidnapping and Alcohol