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Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver

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lindsaymck's review

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adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

Filthy and fantastic.

Rowan and Sloane were addictive to read about. I have read many rom-coms, but this dark rom-com was un-put-down-able. Two people who are so dangerous towards their chosen prey, but would never be dangerous towards one another… IMMEDIATELY YES.

Their admirable moral compasses in hunting the worst of humanity as serial killers of serial killers is only one-upped by their mutual obsession with each other. Sloane is like a black cat to Rowan’s golden retriever energy and they just so happen to like doing a bit of murdering. Mutual interests are important to a long-lasting relationship, right?! It doesn’t hurt that Rowan is tall, dark, tattooed, mysterious, and IRISH.

The annual murder competition and the years-long pining that came from the rivalry- turned friendship- turned romance was delicious. I use that word with some hesitation, seeing how accidental cannibalism is one of the hilarious trigger warnings.

I think the main reason this book had me by the throat was the delicate balance between violence and vulnerability. The author perfectly mixed danger with humor, strength with softness, and spice with true romantic intimacy. I mean *the restaurant* named and designed after them with a booth permanently reserved in her ideal spot… COME ON! It exceeded my every expectation and I am WILD for the next book.

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amandaajane's review against another edition

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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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shelf_actualized's review against another edition

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4.0

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gokcemreb's review against another edition

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dark emotional funny tense fast-paced

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

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mrsfields0822's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional funny sad tense medium-paced

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? No

5.0

This book has been on my tbr for a minute, as soon as I read the trigger warnings I knew I was in for a great book! This was my first serial killer book and it was basically a serial killer rom com and I loved every minute of it! The banter between Sloane and Rowan had me laughing and I loved watching their relationship grow throughout the book. Take the trigger warnings seriously because they are true to their meaning and this book isn’t for the lighthearted, squeamish type. I’ll never look at cookies and cream ice cream the same, IYKYK.

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