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alijaywat's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Violence
noellelovesbooks's review
4.75
• Religious trauma (references to cults in particular), including manipulation and degradation • References to drug abuse • Parental neglect • Physical and emotional abuse/manipulation (no sexual abuse). Includes abuse suffered by a child from an authority figure (not a parent), which includes beating/whipping/burns leaving permanent scars • References to an intended marriage between a minor and a young adult which is NOT consummated and no sexual contact occurs • Physical violence, torture, and murder • Claustrophobia • Panic attacks and undiagnosed PTSD • Explicit language • Detailed sexual content. The sexual activity is consensual, though some consensual non-consensual ( CNC ) role play is depicted. It includes some kinks and behaviors that some readers might find triggering, including breath play, praise, BDSM, and rough sex.
Ever since reading Butcher and Blackbird I knew I needed to read more of Brynne's work...and Black Sheep did not disappoint. This is definitely darker than Butcher and Blackbird...nothing romcom-y about it. So just know that going in ^^
When I first started reading I was a little worried I wouldn't connect to Bria but as her many layers begin to peel back...I not only connected, I related too, and fiercely wanted to support and protect.
Though the first have of the book did feel a little slow [in the thriller/mystery aspect of the story...the spice was spicing don't worry haha] the last half I could not put down and ended up reading into the wee hours to finish.
Though the story ended I could easily see a spin off happen and I would not be disappointed if that happened ^^
Graphic: Gun violence, Medical content, Sexual violence, Violence, Murder, Death, Sexual content, Blood, and Torture
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Child abuse, and Physical abuse
elhardenx3's review
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Death, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Sexual content, Gore, Murder, Torture, Violence, and Gun violence
Moderate: Stalking, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, and Kidnapping
Minor: Death of parent, Child abuse, Drug use, Grief, and Religious bigotry
amanda_reads13's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This one was set up for an incredibly interesting story. Badass female serial killer out to get revenge? ✔️ Crazy cult vibes? ✔️ Amazing sexual chemistry? ✔️
Unfortunately, after about 20% it just lost me. Once the two of them got together, the plot just went right out the window. Which is too bad because it could have been SO interesting. The cult plot line just felt like an afterthought throughout the rest of the book.
I did like the ending tho. Eli embraces the darkness and gives Bria a special "gift".
Tropes: professor/student, female serial killer, cults, revenge
Graphic: Child abuse, Kidnapping, Murder, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Death, Abandonment, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Toxic relationship
abicaro17's review
- 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
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Abandonment, Sexual content, Stalking, Blood, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Body horror, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Murder, Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and Toxic relationship
sam_xmc's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Violence, Physical abuse, Murder, Torture, Blood, and Death
booknerddd's review
Graphic: Child abuse, Mental illness, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Murder, Physical abuse, Torture, Confinement, and Death