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herbookishheart's review against another edition
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Blood, Cannibalism, and Murder
boba_nbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
{ Before you get into this book, make sure you read the trigger warnings. }
Sloane and Rowan are both serial killers who take out criminals and predators who commit the most heinous crimes. Rowan comes up with the amazing idea to create a game for him and Sloane, where each year they are given a criminal's name and see who can kill them first. Little do they know, this game will lead the two dark souls to find commonality and an unbreakable bond.
I was somewhat uneasy going into this book because I'd only heard that it was DARK. And, it is. Are there gross moments that made me cringe? Yes. Is there torture and murder? Yes. Is it one of the most funny and heartwarming books I've read this year? Also yes. However, I'd say Butcher & Blackbird is first and foremost a romantic comedy where the two main characters just happen to be serial killers who kill the most horrendous criminals.
If you've also only heard about the dark parts of this book and are intimidated by it, I'd urge you to give Butcher & Blackbird a chance. Plus, if you're an audiobook reader, definitely listen to this one. The dual narration is so good, and the banter just hits.
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Cannibalism, and Murder
Moderate: Torture, Vomit, and Stalking
Minor: Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Death of parent
krosebooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
ladydeathnesta's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Cannibalism, Medical trauma, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Addiction and Pedophilia
taliabasma's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
I think my dark romance is limited to a brooding mafia man that comes home bloody but we don’t get the details.
Too many TWs to list, please search them up on the author’s site.
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Cannibalism, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
bremcfarland's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Cannibalism, Medical trauma, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cursing, Kidnapping, and Stalking
iida_a's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Cursing, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Cannibalism, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
lallagray's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gore, Torture, Blood, Cannibalism, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement
Minor: Vomit
ginger_snaps5's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Torture, Violence, Blood, Stalking, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Confinement, Vomit, and Cannibalism
lex_is_bookish's review against another edition
- 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: Cursing, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Cannibalism, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Vomit and Stalking
Minor: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Medical content, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Alcohol