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emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
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:
Complicated
another banger from brynne weaver. i loved this book so much it was the perfect mix of horny and yearning. i am a lark stan
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Murder
Minor: Child abuse, Sexual assault
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Brynne Weaver’s Leather & Lark is the second book in her Ruinous Love Trilogy. Much like the first in this series, there were certainly some dramatic and traumatic moments, SO PLEASE READ THE TRIGGER WARNING LIST FIRST. Brynne Weaver is NOT being dramatic when she says she’s going to ruin things, but I do think she ruined pizza far less than she ruined cookies and cream ice cream (iykyk). I thoroughly enjoyed this story and the way it overlapped with the first one, but not in a repetitive way in the slightest. It made quick mention of events that were occurring and filled in some gaps, but by and large was its own unique story with little sprinkles of the past (Rowan and Sloan) and what was to come (Fionn and Rose). I really adored the characters and the way they interacted with one another. Admittedly I did find the slow burn here to be a tad too slow, but not slow enough to frustrate me too much. Overall, this is a spectacular sequel, and I can’t wait to dive into the third installment!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Gore, Pedophilia, Sexism, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
dark
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Blood, Murder
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Torture, Medical content, Kidnapping, Stalking, Alcohol
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I’m committed to finishing this series because I need to get to Rose’s book — she's the real MVP in my eyes. As for Lachlan and Lark, I had mixed feelings. Lachlan was a bit too broody and emotionally closed off, and the Lark felt a little all over the place — her mood swings made it hard to connect with her. The plot itself was pretty predictable, and I was really hoping for more suspense or a twist to shake things up. It wasn’t a terrible read, just not one that will be memorable.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gore, Murder
Minor: Child abuse
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Stalking, Car accident, Murder
dark
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Just like book 1: Was it absolutely ridiculous? Yes. Did I enjoy it? Also yes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Murder
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Panic attacks/disorders, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Death of parent
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
“Bravery has nothing to do with not feeling fear, and everything to do with facing it.”
I know a lot of people didn’t enjoy this one as much as Butcher & Blackbird - but honestly, I had just as much fun with Lachlan and Lark as I did with Rowan and Sloane.
I think the main place where the narrative falls behind its predecessor is the pacing. There is a good portion of this book that feels like it almost ignores the central threat of the narrative. Yes, we are getting those great romance moments - but it almost felt like the characters and the book itself forgot the looming threat that caused the very plot to kick up in the first place.
But that aside, I had a lot of fun with this book. I love the humour and ridiculousness that Brynne Weaver infuses all her characters with. These larger than life killers with their intricacies. It may not be as bloody and action packed as Butcher & Blackbird - but it is still has that same balance of a fun dark comedy mixed with a dark romance. And all the Brynne Weaver fix’ins like ruining foods, an insane list of trigger warnings at the top of the book, and killers falling in love.
So if you’re looking for a book full of dubious crafts, Irish swearing, Keanu Reeves references, and badass old women (love you Ethel - you absolute icon) all wrapped up in one messy marriage of (in)convience - this is the book for you.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Murder
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault
Minor: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Death of parent
dark
funny
hopeful
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:
Yes
I have a bit of mixed feelings about this one. On one hand I think I like Lark and Lachlan’s love story more than Sloane and Rowan’s but I also think I liked B&B’s action more than L&L. Like I just basically felt like there wasn’t a lot happening here - just a crazy dude threatening everyone on the periphery. BUT I loved the love story and the spice soooooo much - the banter made me kick my feet and giggle. And I loved that Lark ended up being a permanent deleter of bad men. That was so fun. And Sloane and Rowan telling Lachlan that they were afraid of Lark was super cute.
I’m excited to start Scythe and Sparrow but nervous cause how could it possibly hold up?
I’m excited to start Scythe and Sparrow but nervous cause how could it possibly hold up?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Terminal illness, Vomit, Kidnapping, Murder
Minor: Child abuse, Sexual violence
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It was really good, but not as good as the first one. The pacing of the romance was just a bit off - too slow, then everything all at once.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Sexual content, Blood, Murder
Minor: Child abuse, Sexual assault
adventurous
dark
funny
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
Read all 3 books in a tandem order, and honestly I think that’s why I enjoyed the stories so much more. Had I read them individually I’d feel like I was missing more of the story.
Ass hat is just a big ole softy. Their chemistry and banter was hot. Villain was lack luster and kinda boring, really easily figured out who he was from the ending of B&B. Ethel and Bentley really stole the show. 🤭
Ass hat is just a big ole softy. Their chemistry and banter was hot. Villain was lack luster and kinda boring, really easily figured out who he was from the ending of B&B. Ethel and Bentley really stole the show. 🤭
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Stalking, Death of parent
Minor: Child abuse, Confinement, Medical content, Kidnapping, Car accident