Reviews tagging 'Torture'

Black Sheep by Brynne Weaver, Alexa Harlowe

10 reviews

nadiaherondale's review

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

3.0

This had potential, I was captured in the murder plot and there were hot scenes, but at some point after the initial meeting I started to lose interest. I didn't understand why there was the initial animosity. And I was disappointed because I was expecting Eli to at least be on the lookout for the 'killer' which obviously we knew who it was. And there wasn't any tension of that type. I also felt like the ending was a bit rushed. 

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potalian's review

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medium-paced

3.25


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noellelovesbooks's review

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4.75

 Content Warnings: [Pulled straight from the front of the book ^^]
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 ^^ 

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elhardenx3's review

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dark inspiring 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

4.5


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alwaysreading3's review

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adventurous dark funny mysterious sad tense fast-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

4.5


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poupimali's review

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dark lighthearted tense fast-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? It's complicated

5.0

If you love female, smart, brilliant serial killer, you’re welcome.
As always Brynne and Alexa have written an amazing book with plots, spice (really good) and twisted characters.

- FMC PHD student in psychology / serial killer
- MMC psychology doctor specialized in forensics
- secrets cults
- he falls first (hard)
- tortured characters.
- hilarious second FMC (Fletcher ❤️)

Spice level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

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rdawnd's review

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challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-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

3.75


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stellarkai's review

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dark sad tense medium-paced
  • 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? It's complicated

3.5


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sam_xmc's review

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adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • 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


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booknerddd's review

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oof ok i read it on a whim on the plane and i really liked it like a LOT it was super intense and different and yes good BUT holy shit does this one come with content warnings like there are so many elements that had me super uncomfortable and i just feel like, as someone sensitive to quite a bit of stuff (especially female abuse/torture), this shocked me and i had to skip sections that made me queasy but the romance element was top tier 

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