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novelnourishmentofficial's review against another edition
- 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
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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Graphic: Physical abuse, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Death, Body horror, Torture, Violence, Confinement, Medical content, and Blood
elysedc's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Blood, Cannibalism, Death, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Murder, Gore, and Torture
Moderate: Gun violence, Stalking, Vomit, Confinement, Physical abuse, and Sexual assault
straybutterfly's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Moderate: Abandonment, Body horror, Death, Torture, Physical abuse, Violence, Sexual content, Murder, Alcohol, Blood, Mental illness, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Emotional abuse, Cursing, Vomit, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Stalking, Sexual violence, Pedophilia, Cannibalism, Sexual assault, and Child abuse
mary_catherine's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Death, Gore, Cannibalism, Sexual assault, Torture, Vomit, Blood, and Murder
Minor: Emotional abuse, Grief, Sexual harassment, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault
macaronsandmermaids's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Blood, Cannibalism, Body horror, Vomit, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Death, Medical trauma, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Cursing and Child abuse
lilawsahar's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Violence, Physical abuse, Murder, Torture, Blood, Cannibalism, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Vomit, and Sexual content
Minor: Confinement and Stalking
evren219's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Blood, Cursing, Death, Sexual content, Confinement, Gore, Murder, Alcohol, Sexual violence, Gun violence, Medical content, Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, Torture, and Violence
Moderate: Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Stalking, Mental illness, Abandonment, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcoholism, and Grief
Minor: Sexual harassment, Domestic abuse, Vomit, Physical abuse, Self harm, Alcoholism, Animal death, Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, Death of parent, and Emotional abuse
kitbruin'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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Cannibalism, Cursing, Death of parent, Physical abuse, Toxic friendship, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, Confinement, Gore, Murder, and Toxic relationship
gokcemreb's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Torture, Blood, Murder, Stalking, Cannibalism, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Death, Gore, Violence, and Cursing
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment
joannedrake's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
3.75
Sloane needed more fleshing out, more back story, which is alluded to but not fully explained. It’s one thing to avenge wrongs, another to cross the line to where she is making art work with people’s bodies. And I want to know how the guy at the end pulled it off, that seemed under explained.
Still, fast paced, readable, a few lol moments, and a ton of very intense sex.
Graphic: Cannibalism, Sexual content, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Confinement, Medical content, Torture, Gore, Physical abuse, Body horror, Vomit, Murder, and Violence
Just go in knowing it’s pretty gory.