Reviews tagging 'Medical content'

Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver

111 reviews

caitlinemccann's review against another edition

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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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Cannibalism, Violence, Stalking, Sexual content, Blood, Torture, Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, and Death

Moderate: Death of parent, Confinement, Car accident, and Medical content

Minor: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Vomit, Pedophilia, Gaslighting, and Animal cruelty

novelnourishmentofficial's review against another edition

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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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Death, Body horror, Torture, Violence, Confinement, Medical content, and Blood

you_fanci_me_mad's review against another edition

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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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical content, Death, Murder, Confinement, Cursing, Torture, Blood, Cannibalism, Gore, Vomit, and Kidnapping

I found everything in the content warnings done in a lighthearted way so nothing in this book bothered me. But definitely check the content warnings because they’re first of all funny to read but also kinda intense

laurenexploresbooks's review against another edition

dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

This work has charming banter, steamy scenes, and a HEA. I think the relishing of murder and violence even against serial killers with details just personally was unappealing to me. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Vomit, Murder, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Blood, Abandonment, Violence, Child abuse, Torture, Stalking, Medical content, Gore, Cannibalism, and Body horror

evren219's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious fast-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

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

two serial killers fall in love and become a serial killing team. They only kill other serial killers/bad people.

amandaajane's review against another edition

funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Murder, Death, Gore, Sexual assault, Stalking, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Torture, and Sexual content

joannedrake's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark funny tense fast-paced

• 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

What did I just read, and why did I like it? I used to read a lot of crime fiction, so the gore (plenty) didn’t push me away. I think I would have liked something a little deeper? But it’s not a serial killer psychological novel, it’s a romance. 

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. 

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Content Warnings

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.

nobosmomma's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious fast-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Murder, Death of parent, Blood, Confinement, Sexual violence, Violence, Body horror, Cannibalism, Death, Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Cursing

Moderate: Gore, Gun violence, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, and Grief

phi222's review against another edition

challenging dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

Well written gory horror smut. However I couldn't get past the poor medical treatment of a dislocated shoulder. Don't know what that says about me but I really kept wondering if that shoulder was okay. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Blood, Domestic abuse, Cannibalism, Death, Death of parent, Gore, Murder, Physical abuse, Body horror, and Confinement

Minor: Stalking, Child abuse, and Sexual violence

jsmulan96's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark funny tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Sexual content, Torture, Vomit, Medical content, Death, Confinement, Kidnapping, Blood, Cannibalism, Gore, Cursing, Murder, Physical abuse, and Violence