Reviews tagging 'Kidnapping'

Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver

173 reviews

ptreader's review against another edition

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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Vomit, Murder, Blood, and Death

Moderate: Cannibalism

Minor: Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Child abuse, Rape, Death of parent, Kidnapping, Torture, and Violence

emilypage99's review against another edition

emotional mysterious

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Cannibalism, Torture, Body horror, Blood, Gore, Death, Kidnapping, and Violence

smuttymcbookface's review against another edition

dark funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

Okay, this was surprisingly adorable. I absolutely loved the pairing of shy but snarky Sloane and charming but annoying Rowan. I loved that Rowan's POV had him willing to back down and be patient, but that he was such a sucker for her anyway.

The conversations between these two were hilarious, and Brynne Weaver does an amazing job of showing the fragility of Sloane underneath her strong facade.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture, Blood, Cannibalism, Murder, Gore, Death, Sexual content, Violence, and Stalking

Moderate: Kidnapping and Child abuse

Minor: Sexual assault and Vomit

briandagutierrez's review against another edition

dark funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

• Eyeballs and eye sockets
• Amateur surgery 
• Skin ornaments 
• Chainsaws, axes, knives, scalpels—a lot of sharp objects 
• Accidental cannibalism 
• Not-so-accidental cannibalism 
• Questionable use of a mummified corpse 

Two serial killers have a meet cute and agree to have a hunting match every year after that. If that doesn’t sound interesting or like fun then steer clear.

This was so fun. Rowan was the right amount of unhinged to work and Sloane was just as attracted to red flags as me to be drawn in by it. 

If you like dark but lighthearted reads definitely pick this up BUT please read the full list of trigger warnings first because that will definitely give you a good idea of if this will be for you or not. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Death, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Sexual content, and Violence

Moderate: Cannibalism, Blood, Stalking, and Torture

Minor: Child abuse, Vomit, Car accident, Confinement, Kidnapping, and Sexual assault

megad_06's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny 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

5.0

I adored this, absolutely devoured the story. Two serial killers who kill other serial killers have a chance encounter, make a "game" out of their "hobby" and fall in love. 

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Content Warnings

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

Minor: Sexual violence, Pedophilia, Death of parent, Child abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Drug use, Alcohol, Physical abuse, Rape, Gun violence, and Sexual assault

kasara_elisa's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Emotional abuse, Gore, Sexual content, Mental illness, Torture, Cannibalism, Confinement, Death, Excrement, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Physical abuse, Stalking, Violence, Vomit, Blood, and Body horror

erinj_96's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious fast-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

3.75

READ THE AUDIO BOOK!!! The narrators are going straight to heaven for the performance they gave in this book.  Such an easy read!! The spice was spicy throughout the entire book.  READ THE CONTENT WARNINGS bc she’s not kidding.  This book was definitely out of left field and surprising in the best way.  I loved the characters, I loved the plot, I loved the twist.  I’m just not quite sure how being a serial killer and a successful chef fits together and how realistic that is but it works in this book.  Not a book I’ll soon forget about and I hope there’s a sequel coming! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Death, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Cursing, Blood, Body horror, Sexual content, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

sienasummerrreads's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark funny hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

“You’re all the best things to me, Sloane. No matter how many bruises are in your heart or on your skin.”

Just read it. It's worth the hype. I loved this book. It's dark, thrilling, and funny with the chemistry and banter it was brilliant. Also felt like something I haven't read before with the witty fun and games serial killer vibes. Sloane is strong, smart and determined but also holding back on opening up to a chance at love. Then we have the fun flirty Irish man named Rowan who is a chef and would burn mountains for his woman. The spice was delicious and very intimate. The slow burn was strong but worth every minute. It just kept me gripped and engaged with the storyline as these characters were perfection. Very excited for the next instalment following Lark and Lachlan! 

If you love: 

🔹Dark Witty Romance 
🔹Friends To Lovers 
🔹Both Serial Killers 
🔹Fun and Games 
🔹Chemistry and Banter 
🔹Fabtastic Intimate Spice 

Genre/Type: Dark Comedy Romance 18+
APK: Paperback
Pages: 352
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Spice: 🌶️🌶🌶
Series or Stand Alone: Book One In The Ruinous Love Trilogy 
Tropes or Themes: Friends To Lovers, Mutual Pining, One Bed, Forced Proximity, He Falls First, Serial Killers, Stalking, Competitive, MMC Chef, Banter, Chemistry, Gala, Made Me Laugh, Taken Care Of, Mine, Eyes On Me, Touch Her/Him Or Die Vibes, Aftercare, Violence, Death, Blood, Murder, Torture, Accidental Cannibalism, Intimate Tattoo, Cursing, Playlist, Sexual Content, Praise, Toys, Dom/Sub, Spitting and FMC Piercing. 
Mentions: Child Abuse
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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture, Death, Sexual content, Blood, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Cursing, Vomit, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Child abuse

frankiereadstoomuch's review against another edition

dark emotional funny mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

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

skykinsey17's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Torture, Violence, Cannibalism, Gore, Physical abuse, and Vomit

Minor: Child abuse and Kidnapping