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Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver

263 reviews

meg53's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious 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? N/A

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Medical trauma, Stalking, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

readwithria's review against another edition

dark funny medium-paced

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

4.0

Who knew a serial kiIIer romance could be so funny and so good?!

Butcher & Blackbird was exactly that - a serial kiIIer romcom that had me both giggling and cringing at every page.

I don’t know how Brynne Weaver did it, but she made me fall in love with these two murderers so quickly! Rowan is absolutely gone for Sloan, and if you’ve seen my Abby Jimenez reviews you know I’m a sucker for a man who dumps for his woman. Their relationship over the years develops so naturally, and when I read about the tattoo on his back I was an absolute goner. If Rowan Kane’s fan club has zero members it’s because I am dead.

The book starts with a list of trigger warnings - definitely read them! If you have an issue with body horror or gore this book is not for you. It was, however, for me. 4 stars.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Sexual content, Cannibalism, and Murder

Moderate: Body horror, Death, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, and Stalking

Minor: Sexual violence

readingwithacoffee's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

I loved this so much more than I probably should have considering it’s a book about murderers! Oh how I love Rowan though! I stayed up until 2.30am to finish this book because I couldn’t put it down. Also if you can listen to the audiobook, really enhances the reading experience.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Cannibalism, and Murder

Minor: Child abuse, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Vomit, Kidnapping, and Stalking

clioreads's review

adventurous dark funny lighthearted tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Violence, Blood, Cannibalism, and Murder

Moderate: Confinement, Mental illness, Sexual assault, and Kidnapping

howdyshelby's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny fast-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Torture, Blood, Vomit, Cannibalism, and Murder

Moderate: Kidnapping

Minor: Child abuse

phoenixej's review

dark funny fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, and Murder

Moderate: Confinement and Mental illness

Minor: Gun violence, Sexual assault, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, and Stalking

coolhandluke140's review against another edition

challenging dark funny mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

It's dark, really dark. Just a fair warning. That being said, it's an interesting take on a love story I've not read before. Two arguably broken souls find peace in one another and love as well. There is a fair amount of spice in the second half of the book, so warning there as well. 

If you don't mind dark themes or spice, I'd recommend a read/listen as it's fairly short. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Confinement and Grief

Minor: Child abuse, Sexual violence, Vomit, and Stalking

louise_jayne99's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny tense 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Confinement, Gun violence, Torture, Vomit, Stalking, and Car accident

Minor: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Medical content, Kidnapping, and Death of parent

you_fanci_me_mad's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

I had already read this book and loved it. I knew I had to listen to the audio book because Irish accents are my weakness. The only thing I didn't love about the audio book was in some instances the narrator voicing Sloane felt more whiney than I had originally pictured the character. But who knows, that was just my interpretation of the book, maybe the author directed her on how she thought Sloane should sound. It was a small thing that didn't take away from my enjoyment of the book. I am mad that the bonus chapter is not included, I was so looking forward to hearing

the dragon onesie

scene brought to life.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Emotional abuse, Rape, and Sexual assault

leahkmci's review

challenging dark mysterious 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? Yes

4.5

I went into this book pretty blind and picked it up based on the crazy good reviews.
THIS BOOK WAS DARK AF
but somehow also a romcom in a very twisted way.
I could not put it down and the plot twist
I texted my bestie when it happened and I quote “bruh….you are going to shit a brick”
Can’t wait to read the next book 
ALSO THE FUCKING EPILOGUE IM DEAD

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Body shaming, Cursing, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Sexual content, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Medical trauma, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail