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Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver

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karin_goodreads's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny tense medium-paced

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

3.75

We listen, and we don't judge. Who doesn't love it when a game gets a little murderous?

Dark romance is a very subjective genre. I've had my fair share of experiences, and this book (by extension, the whole series) felt like a breath of fresh air. I assume it's because of the main couple, Sloane & Rowan, and their dynamic. Both of them are serial killers who hunt other killers and such. They meet in a quite interesting situation and start an exhilarating game between themselves that also bonds them further with their mutual but held-back attraction.

I thoroughly enjoy the fact that Sloane was the woman she was; I'm so tired of MCs who are like deer caught in headlights. We need more Sloane-like characters. She was a skilled killer who was very meticulous and even artistic in her ways while not removing aspects of her humanity and vulnerabilities. A great other half to a charming but just as deadly Rowan, whose humor and cunningness made him seem less killer-y, which is completely untrue; he just has the ability to present himself as something else on the outside than within.

It was interesting to see the story play out from two different perspectives with all the background action. Maybe it was the time skipping's fault, but one thing that bothered me was the fact that the flow of the book made me feel like I was sometimes missing some development moments. Perhaps the plot could've been slower or more written out in some sections.
Also, the story and the characters can be dark, but it's written in a way that didn't feel disturbing with all the murdery and some other questionable bits. 👀 (Who am I kidding? I love that.) I like how all the characters were in the picture; there weren't just Rowan & Sloane moments, but a story that involved many without it being overwhelming or confusing.

The character development from this:

"You'll love me someday."
The next day is not that day.

To this:

"You'll love me someday."
One of my steps falters.
Today is that day.

EXTRA: I did read the bonus chapter "Skullduggery" and let me tell you, that was needed. It was nice to see Rowan and Sloane living their best life in many ways, and a nice way to connect us to the beginning of the second book of the series called "Leather & Lark". And then it was spicy. All I have to say are two words – dragon onesie. Do with that what you will! 💋

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minisg97's review against another edition

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dark 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

3.5

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bookgirlie_unbound's review against another edition

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dark emotional

2.0

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suely0822's review against another edition

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dark funny tense fast-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? Yes

4.5

Un libro intenso, divertido a pesar de la historia (de repente grotesca) y definitivamente cachondo. Aprendí un par de cosas ja!!

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fanboyriot's review against another edition

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dark funny medium-paced

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

5.0

Whoever says romance is dead clearly did not read this book. This was way cuter than I was expecting. Who knew a story about killing other serial killers would be so funny and wholesome. Rowan was such an iconic character, he was so unserious and I loved it so much.

This book was an addicting read with a fun plot and complex characters, a bit of spice nearing the end and of course there was nice banter between the main characters. Rowan and Solane were adorable and definitely perfect for each other. The note in the eye socket was so fitting for them and I loved how well that scene went.

I highly recommend this to anyone who likes cookies and cream ice cream, always check the ingredients first though 🥰

Read For

✓ Slow Burn

✓ Serial Killers

✓ Good Banter

✓ He Falls First

✓ Killing Games

𓍊𓋼𓍊𓋼𓍊𓋼𓍊𓋼𓍊𓋼𓍊𓋼𓍊𓋼𓍊𓋼𓍊𓋼𓍊𓋼𓍊𓋼𓍊

Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️

Sad Level: 💧

Plot: 9/10

Pace: 8/10

Ending: 8/10

Characters: 9/10

Enjoyability: 9/10

Writing Style: 7/10

Would I Recommend? Yes

Favorite Character: Rowan

Favorite Quote: ❝ "You have never been unlovable. You were just waiting for someone who will love you for who you are, not for who they want you to be. I can do that, if you'll let me." ❞

POV: Duel, First Person

Pages: 345

Format: Paperback

Language: English

Release Date: 14, August 2023

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r1vana's review against another edition

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dark emotional funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

3.25

A friends to lovers where both are serial killers and Rowan, the MMC, has been simping hard for Sloane for around four years.
Rowan… the man you are…

I enjoyed the bickering and the banter banter between them. The “fake third break up” was very cliché.

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