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natraf_reads's review against another edition
dark
lighthearted
fast-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
5.0
I am OBSESSED with Bria and Eli!!!
For lovers of Butcher and Blackbird - DEFFF recommend checking this out!
Bria Brooks is an intelligent, charming, cunning new doctoral student. She’s also a serial killer. She’s got her eyes on her next target, Caron Berger, a cult leader.
Dr. Elijah Kaplan, a professor of forensic psychology, (a ridiculously hot 30 something year old professor), has his eye on the same target.
These two will do whatever it takes (by VERY different methods) to see this man brought to the end of his reign.
When our two MCs cross paths everything dark in Bria calls out to Eli, and he finds himself battling to do what’s right versus what he really wants.
🔪 Professor x grad student
🔪 Slow burn
🔪 He fell first and HARD
🔪 Morally gray MCs
🔪 ALLLL the spice (there’s a reason they call him kinky Kaplan)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
For lovers of Butcher and Blackbird - DEFFF recommend checking this out!
Bria Brooks is an intelligent, charming, cunning new doctoral student. She’s also a serial killer. She’s got her eyes on her next target, Caron Berger, a cult leader.
Dr. Elijah Kaplan, a professor of forensic psychology, (a ridiculously hot 30 something year old professor), has his eye on the same target.
These two will do whatever it takes (by VERY different methods) to see this man brought to the end of his reign.
When our two MCs cross paths everything dark in Bria calls out to Eli, and he finds himself battling to do what’s right versus what he really wants.
🔪 Professor x grad student
🔪 Slow burn
🔪 He fell first and HARD
🔪 Morally gray MCs
🔪 ALLLL the spice (there’s a reason they call him kinky Kaplan)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Violence, and Sexual content
Moderate: Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Physical abuse
aregnier10's review against another edition
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I found this a hard book to get thru, like the story wasn't quite fully written and details were glossed over. Almost like the author's so badly wanted the focus to be the sex and the actual plot was at times forgotten about. The spice scenes were decent at least, and the twist was good.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Blood, Kidnapping, Child abuse, Murder, and Toxic relationship
potalian's review
medium-paced
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Torture, Confinement, Blood, Death, Gore, Grief, Islamophobia, Medical content, Murder, Religious bigotry, Violence, and Sexual content
bookishmegggs's review
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
5.0
I am loving all these serial killer vibes from Brynne Weaver! Because serial killers are people too. Bria might not know how to love or even know what love is but she knows she feels something for Eli. The way she is so inquisitive with asking Eli questions wanting to tell him everything and also having him define love to her and telling her he loves her. The way that Bria and Eli’s past comes together and intertwines in a way that just 🤯
This book is VERY spicy but Bria’s Serial Killer nature and hunting down her victims is 💥 I couldn’t put this one down and when I had to I just couldn’t stop thinking about it!
This book is VERY spicy but Bria’s Serial Killer nature and hunting down her victims is 💥 I couldn’t put this one down and when I had to I just couldn’t stop thinking about it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Murder
cobiashley's review
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
I truly loved every second of this book. Very dark so definitely look up trigger warnings but it is so good. Very hot. Surprisingly emotional.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
noellelovesbooks's review
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 ^^
• 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 ^^
Content Warnings
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
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
Content Warnings
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
alwaysreading3's review
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Sexual content, and Murder
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Murder, Torture, and Child abuse
meowster18's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
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? Yes
4.75
“Good. Now come on, baby. Open that pretty mouth and let me give you something sweet.” 😳😩🫠
I love this so much. The spice was spicing. The action was awesome. The tension between the pair had me kicking and giggling. Glad I picked this up.
I love this so much. The spice was spicing. The action was awesome. The tension between the pair had me kicking and giggling. Glad I picked this up.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Murder
Moderate: Religious bigotry, Death, and Child abuse