Reviews tagging 'Adult/minor relationship'

Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver

20 reviews

alheartman's review

dark emotional funny medium-paced

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

4.25

Definition of there is someone out there for all of us. Very sweet heartwarming and down right dark at times. Dexter type romance. Two people who didn’t think they were lovable taking years to get over themselves to see what was in front of them. Not super detailed imo but enjoyable. Another good audiobook to listen to while you do something else. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Moderate: Sexual content

Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Sexual assault

Main focus in relationship minimal focus in the murders

mor15's review

adventurous dark funny medium-paced

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

4.0

If you’re a true crime junkie and also a rom com person, read this.  

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cannibalism

Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Sexual assault

yilliun's review against another edition

dark funny mysterious 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

4.0

The narrators for the audiobook were really fantastic. This is dark humor done well.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Blood, Vomit, and Cannibalism

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Confinement, and Kidnapping

lindsayvale's review

dark emotional funny lighthearted tense 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Death, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Murder, and Alcohol

Minor: Adult/minor relationship

wickedgrumpy's review

dark emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.5

Honestly pretty fun.  There were some things I wasn't a huge fan of but it was silly and campy in a good way, amidst all the blood and gore.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Cannibalism, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

nelliepl's review

dark emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Cannibalism, and Murder

Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Sexual assault

klosterphobia's review

dark funny fast-paced

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

2.25

This book had a premise that hooked me right in, delving into the minds of two vigilante serial killers - count me in. But, I found myself wishing it had taken a different approach. The killers and even the other characters lacked moral conflict. The absence of fear of being caught also detracted from the realism and believability of the story, making it hard to fully immerse myself.

Towards the end, the narrative shifted heavily towards explicit content, which felt more like a vehicle for smut and shock than a deep exploration of the characters. The backstory for the killers felt rushed, leaving me wanting more insight into what made them tick.

The book also relied heavily on well-worn tropes, like "lovers to enemies" and "friends to lovers," which made it feel a bit formulaic. It seemed tailor-made for a TikTok audience, with its quick-paced, trope-heavy storytelling.

Despite these issues, the book was a fast, enjoyable read. The banter between characters was entertaining, and the occasional bursts of gore and absurdity kept me hooked. While it didn't reach the depth I hoped for, it served its purpose as a fun, mindless escape. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Gore, Mental illness, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Cannibalism, Stalking, and Murder

babypancake's review against another edition

challenging dark funny medium-paced

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

3.0

I really enjoyed this it was a bit different from my usual reads in the sense it was darker. I really enjoyed the banter in this one but would definitely suggest you read the trigger warnings for this one.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Gore, Torture, Blood, Vomit, Cannibalism, Stalking, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Pedophilia and Rape

bbayless96's review

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious 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? Yes

5.0

Check the trigger warnings, but this book is incredibly well written, funny, and easy to blast through. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, and Murder

Moderate: Cannibalism

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Vomit, and Death of parent

dani_reis's review against another edition

dark fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Cannibalism, Stalking, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Pedophilia, and Rape