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4.05 AVERAGE
4.05 AVERAGE
adventurous
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:
Yes
dark
funny
sad
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:
Yes
Definitely a step up from Leather and Lark! Rose and Fiona have decent chemistry, but it feels more like nursing a wounded bird than actually falling in love. The whole “forced proximity” thing is there, but the pace is so fast it’s hard to buy into anything deeper than pure lust.
It kicks off strong, fun ride, good plot, but somewhere along the way it unravels into filler. Out of the three books, this one has the lowest stakes and the least sense of danger.
There’s a lot of back-and-forth drama, mostly because Fiona can’t stop dwelling on his past relationship. And the “friends with benefits” angle is not really my favorite trope.
Still, I enjoyed it more than Leather and Lark, but Butcher and Blackbird remains the clear winner for me.
It kicks off strong, fun ride, good plot, but somewhere along the way it unravels into filler. Out of the three books, this one has the lowest stakes and the least sense of danger.
There’s a lot of back-and-forth drama, mostly because Fiona can’t stop dwelling on his past relationship. And the “friends with benefits” angle is not really my favorite trope.
Still, I enjoyed it more than Leather and Lark, but Butcher and Blackbird remains the clear winner for me.
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
4⭐
Dark Romance/Humor (#3 This is a series!!)
Read if you like:
🎪Revenge/ Vigilante
🎪Spicy Books
🎪 Friends to Lovers
🎪Unhinged Characters
** CHECK TRIGGER WARNINGS **
YES. This book was so much better than book two and I am here for it!👏🏼 I loved the spooky vibes, the revenge plot, and the romance between Rose and Fionn. The relationship between the two MC's was much more relatable, full of witty banter, tension, and overall was just fun to read. And the circus/tarot bit??? I am a sucker for it! I flew through this book. Nasty yet romantic. But also, Weavers writing has so much humor and sass added to it, and I love that. It is a great way to connect with the reader!
Shout out to Barbara!!! I think it wrapped up well!
I think a complaint for me throughout this whole series is that all the women are like a stamp of each other. Like almost too similar and the Kane brothers are a bit more unique. I just wish the girls got to shine JUST as much as the guys because at times, I forgot all about the girls. Could not tell them apart oops. Idk not a huge deal but it does bug me a bit!🤷🏼♀️ Also some quirky, odd moments... meh!
EN ESPANOL: SÍ. Este libro fue mucho mejor que el segundo👏🏼 Me encantaron las vibras espeluznantes, la trama de venganza y el romance entre Rose y Fionn. La relación entre los dos protagonistas fue mucho más relatable, llena de ingeniosas bromas, tensión y, en general, fue muy divertido de leer. ¿Y la parte del circo/tarot??? Me encanta eso! Leí este libro de un tirón. Desagradable pero romántico. Pero también, la escritura de Weaver tiene mucho humor y actitud, y eso me encanta. ¡Es una gran manera de conectar con el lector!
¡Un saludo a Barbara! ¡Creo que se cerró bien!
Creo que una queja para mí a lo largo de toda esta serie es que todas las mujeres son casi una copia la una de la otra. Casi demasiado similares, mientras que los hermanos Kane son un poco más únicos. Solo desearía que las chicas brillaran JUSTO tanto como los chicos porque a veces me olvidaba de las chicas. No podía diferenciarlas, oops. No sé, no es un gran problema, pero me molesta un poco. 🤷🏼♀️ También algunos momentos peculiares y extraños... meh!
Dark Romance/Humor (#3 This is a series!!)
Read if you like:
🎪Revenge/ Vigilante
🎪Spicy Books
🎪 Friends to Lovers
🎪Unhinged Characters
** CHECK TRIGGER WARNINGS **
YES. This book was so much better than book two and I am here for it!👏🏼 I loved the spooky vibes, the revenge plot, and the romance between Rose and Fionn. The relationship between the two MC's was much more relatable, full of witty banter, tension, and overall was just fun to read. And the circus/tarot bit??? I am a sucker for it! I flew through this book. Nasty yet romantic. But also, Weavers writing has so much humor and sass added to it, and I love that. It is a great way to connect with the reader!
Shout out to Barbara!!! I think it wrapped up well!
I think a complaint for me throughout this whole series is that all the women are like a stamp of each other. Like almost too similar and the Kane brothers are a bit more unique. I just wish the girls got to shine JUST as much as the guys because at times, I forgot all about the girls. Could not tell them apart oops. Idk not a huge deal but it does bug me a bit!🤷🏼♀️ Also some quirky, odd moments... meh!
EN ESPANOL: SÍ. Este libro fue mucho mejor que el segundo👏🏼 Me encantaron las vibras espeluznantes, la trama de venganza y el romance entre Rose y Fionn. La relación entre los dos protagonistas fue mucho más relatable, llena de ingeniosas bromas, tensión y, en general, fue muy divertido de leer. ¿Y la parte del circo/tarot??? Me encanta eso! Leí este libro de un tirón. Desagradable pero romántico. Pero también, la escritura de Weaver tiene mucho humor y actitud, y eso me encanta. ¡Es una gran manera de conectar con el lector!
¡Un saludo a Barbara! ¡Creo que se cerró bien!
Creo que una queja para mí a lo largo de toda esta serie es que todas las mujeres son casi una copia la una de la otra. Casi demasiado similares, mientras que los hermanos Kane son un poco más únicos. Solo desearía que las chicas brillaran JUSTO tanto como los chicos porque a veces me olvidaba de las chicas. No podía diferenciarlas, oops. No sé, no es un gran problema, pero me molesta un poco. 🤷🏼♀️ También algunos momentos peculiares y extraños... meh!
dark
emotional
reflective
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:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
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
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Scythe and Sparrow is definitely not the strongest book in the Ruinous Love trilogy, but is a fitting conclusion for the murderous couples.
I was excited to learn more about Fionn and Rose, but felt as though their back stories were under developed, and the tension slightly lacking. Rose's banter was entertaining, which was to be expected after her appearances in the previous books.
All in all, a silly goofy time featuring the occasional murder (but yet again, not without due cause).
I was excited to learn more about Fionn and Rose, but felt as though their back stories were under developed, and the tension slightly lacking. Rose's banter was entertaining, which was to be expected after her appearances in the previous books.
All in all, a silly goofy time featuring the occasional murder (but yet again, not without due cause).
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
funny
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:
No
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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:
Complicated
I love how gross yet tasteful (maybe not a great word to use) Brynne Weaver can write some of these nasty scenes. Everything is so vivid & just feel like you are in the story as well. This one made me cry & don’t like crying that’s why I read Dark Romance. But I guess even the darkest of souls can consume every being of themselves to know what true love feels like!!! Rose has a few different nicknames & Mayham is one, then Sparrow, Banshee. She’s a freaking firecracker just like Barbara. And if you don’t remember Barbara then that’s on you cause she would def remind you!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Stalking, Murder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Stalking, Car accident, Abandonment
Minor: Drug use, Gun violence, Infidelity, Death of parent
I fucking hate clowns, even sexy ones Rose!!!