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Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver

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caitlinemccann's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny lighthearted 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

4.0

I didn't expect to be giggling and crying over a serial killer romance, but this was a delightful, easy read despite it's dark and gritty content. 

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novelnourishmentofficial's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.5

Good grief!! 4.5 freaking stars!!
Accidental Cannibalism you say??

I am absolutely certain that this audiobook has completely spoiled me for any others. I definitely have to give credit to the Narrators of this audio book, Joe Arden and Lucy Rivers. So beautifully done.

Never did I anticipate becoming so captivated and thrilled by this book.  The story revolves around Sloane and Rowan, two notorious serial killers who organize an annual murder competition. They meet every year to select and kill their chosen victim. The premise intrigued me so much that I couldn't imagine it being anything less than incredible. And I was right—it exceeded all my expectations.

"You'll love me someday~"


Sloane, known as the orb weaver or 'Blackbird,' unexpectedly finds herself locked in a cage, where she crosses paths with the charming yet dangerous Irishman, Rowan, also known as 'Butcher.' Rowan frees her and proposes a game that intrigues her, much like the man who sets the rules. Their attraction is intense, primal, and barely restrained. Together, they embark on a game of hunting targeted victims, focusing on the most dangerous monsters hiding in human guise.

But Will they be each other’s downfall, or are they simply a match made in hell, destined to carve out their own uniquely bloody, wildly eccentric, and strangely satisfying happily ever after?

“He’s Rowan,” Sloane says, gesturing at me again. Rose narrows her eyes as though this is insufficient information. “He’s my f-fr…boy. Guy. A man-guy. I’m…with. Here.”  I snort a laugh as Rose’s face scrunches. “Man-guy,” I echo. “Real smooth, Blackbird.”

One thing keeping me from a 5 star is that I found Sloane's voice didn't quite align with her character, despite Lucy Rivers having a beautifully rich voice. Lucy exudes a bubbly and soft-spoken demeanor at times, whereas Sloane's character feels more brash and rough around the edges. This mismatch in vocal portrayal occasionally pulled me out of the story, as I expected Sloane's voice to reflect her gritty and assertive personality more closely."

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sydneylmeyer7's review against another edition

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dark funny tense fast-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? Yes

4.5


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elysedc's review against another edition

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adventurous dark funny tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Loveable characters? Yes

3.0

the audiobook performance of this is outstanding. 

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you_fanci_me_mad's review against another edition

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adventurous dark funny lighthearted mysterious fast-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? It's complicated

5.0

I haven’t had this much fun reading a book in a long time. The banter was the best I’ve ever read. I was smiling at my kindle like an imbecile every few lines. 

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miciahsreads's review against another edition

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adventurous dark funny mysterious tense fast-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? Yes

4.0


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ahappyhallowqueen's review against another edition

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dark funny tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0


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lilawsahar's review against another edition

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adventurous dark hopeful 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? No

4.0

If two serial killers can find a soul mate, then anyone can. Also, I highly recommend the audiobook, Rowan is narrated by an Irish man and he sounds soooo sexy.  
The scene where David uses a mandolin to slice a piece of Rowan tissue off made me sickkk.

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heyitsseph's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0


It’s about two who serial killers it’s in their point of view each chapter.Rowan is known as Boston Butcher and Solans is known as the orb weaver known as their serial killer name . They met when she locked in a cage for 3 days with no food from her a serial killer Albert Briscoe . Rowan found her and finds the keys to the cage to let her out. He invite to lunch . Rowan did this  competition in an annual game each year so he purposely see her again they race to see who can kill a particular serial killer first . The best 3 out of 5 gets to kill an exclusive villian called the forest phantom. 
It kind of made feel a bit uncomfortable reading this book cause of the gruesome scenes and very descriptive. What began as annual competition turned into them falling for each other , and killer these killers together. It’s a relationship when in the begin they like each other but won’t admit their feels it might ruin their whatever relationship they have going on. I love the cringy cute love scenes when they express feelings, also some spicy moments . If you read this book you will know they were meant for each other . 

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evren219's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious fast-paced
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  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0


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