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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
dark
medium-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
Some parts of the book are a bit slow and hard to get through.
But the love story of these 2 serial killers is to die for ;)
But the love story of these 2 serial killers is to die for ;)
all books i’ve read by brynne are wins
ethically can’t rate it higher 👀😭
but jack & kyrie. damn
ethically can’t rate it higher 👀😭
but jack & kyrie. damn
・❥・5 ✧.*
2nd Read:
I have no idea why I didn’t just give this the 5 star it deserved originally. Maybe I was trying to recognize that it was for me but for others it wouldn’t be so highly rated. This time though, I am finally giving it the book the respected rating it deserves. This is such a fun read, I was living for both of the characters! I loved their dynamic and the build up that goes on.
Although I am giving this a 5 star, the one thing I want to say that I wish had been done differently but was by no means a horrible scene was the cop scene at the end. I think it could have been done a little bit differently and would have had a bigger impact than it did.
That being said, I highly recommend this book for dark romance lovers!
Please look at the trigger warnings before proceeding tho!
1st Read: 4 Stars
Wow this was an interesting read! I have been on a serial killer/stalker dark romance binge recently and they have all been serving me well. This one is no different, I loved the characters, the atmosphere, the tensions and most of all the plot line! I think this has been one of the most intricate ones and I was so invested in getting to the end to see what happens!
The love interest was way different than I anticipated. While he definitely checked off a few marks on the arrogant psycho scale he had a few traits I wouldn't have put with him if I hadn't read it (Like the hardware down below or the fact he speaks Danish)! The MC was also a sunshiny badass! Like these two fit the grumpy/sunshine trope to a t!
She was a revenge mommy at first and I was living for that! I was so invested in her getting her revenge and making him pay for the disrespect! He was such an oblivious person lmao, it was nice seeing it be the other way around :)
THE PLOT - immaculate. I loved how this brought everything together and showed that little things in the beginning were coming back and had more of a significance than prior knowledge led to believe. The detail of gore was also great, it didn't pass over the fact that these were two serial killers going at each other whatsoever.
I highly recommend this book, I think its a great time and a great story! This would be for anyone who reads serial killer/stalker dark romances. I would also say look at the triggers before reading!
2nd Read:
I have no idea why I didn’t just give this the 5 star it deserved originally. Maybe I was trying to recognize that it was for me but for others it wouldn’t be so highly rated. This time though, I am finally giving it the book the respected rating it deserves. This is such a fun read, I was living for both of the characters! I loved their dynamic and the build up that goes on.
Although I am giving this a 5 star, the one thing I want to say that I wish had been done differently but was by no means a horrible scene was the cop scene at the end. I think it could have been done a little bit differently and would have had a bigger impact than it did.
That being said, I highly recommend this book for dark romance lovers!
Please look at the trigger warnings before proceeding tho!
1st Read: 4 Stars
Wow this was an interesting read! I have been on a serial killer/stalker dark romance binge recently and they have all been serving me well. This one is no different, I loved the characters, the atmosphere, the tensions and most of all the plot line! I think this has been one of the most intricate ones and I was so invested in getting to the end to see what happens!
The love interest was way different than I anticipated. While he definitely checked off a few marks on the arrogant psycho scale he had a few traits I wouldn't have put with him if I hadn't read it (Like the hardware down below or the fact he speaks Danish)! The MC was also a sunshiny badass! Like these two fit the grumpy/sunshine trope to a t!
She was a revenge mommy at first and I was living for that! I was so invested in her getting her revenge and making him pay for the disrespect! He was such an oblivious person lmao, it was nice seeing it be the other way around :)
THE PLOT - immaculate. I loved how this brought everything together and showed that little things in the beginning were coming back and had more of a significance than prior knowledge led to believe. The detail of gore was also great, it didn't pass over the fact that these were two serial killers going at each other whatsoever.
I highly recommend this book, I think its a great time and a great story! This would be for anyone who reads serial killer/stalker dark romances. I would also say look at the triggers before reading!
It was ok. I enjoyed Black Sheep more for the banter and angst.
mysterious
slow-paced
Not my favorite book Brynne has been a part of but I loved the story line and how it seemed to have a more clinical edge to it.
Loved the unique adaptation of the classic enemies to lovers and the spice did not disappoint!!
Two serial killers in the same town never ends well but what’s worse is when one doesn’t know the other is there hunting them. Will these two twisted and brilliant scientists eliminate one another or will their dark souls bond and become an unstoppable duo? You’ll have to read Marrow to find out!
This book has a lot of dark and potentially triggering content so please check trigger warnings!
Tropes & kinks:
- enemies to lovers
- workplace romance
- jealous & possessive
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Two serial killers in the same town never ends well but what’s worse is when one doesn’t know the other is there hunting them. Will these two twisted and brilliant scientists eliminate one another or will their dark souls bond and become an unstoppable duo? You’ll have to read Marrow to find out!
This book has a lot of dark and potentially triggering content so please check trigger warnings!
Tropes & kinks:
- enemies to lovers
- workplace romance
- jealous & possessive
-
4.5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
The twist! The sex! The Dutch! This book did it for me. .5 star off for being able to see much of the plot in advance, but otherwise fantastic book. The book is written eloquently and beautifully and has been a joy to fly though. Dark and steamy with all the right elements.
The twist! The sex! The Dutch! This book did it for me. .5 star off for being able to see much of the plot in advance, but otherwise fantastic book. The book is written eloquently and beautifully and has been a joy to fly though. Dark and steamy with all the right elements.
Marrow has been described as a blend of There Are No Saints and the Mindf*ck series, with elements of Blackbird & Butcher. As a fan of dark, twisted, and morally grey characters, I had high hopes for this book, especially after loving the Mindf*ck series and Ninth House.
The premise of two rival serial killers competing in their “hunting territory” was promising. The snappy dialogues, academic setting, and initial plot setup grabbed my attention. The two doctors involved in the body farm program were fascinating, and I was particularly interested in Jack's obsession with the hyoid bone and his anatomical drawings. However, the momentum quickly waned.
Wolfe's and Weaver's research is evident, but the collaboration between the authors lacked cohesion, and the writing lacked the depth needed to immerse me in the story. The darkness felt superficial, relying on graphic killings without the intentionality seen in "Ninth House" or the Mindf*ck series. The poetic writing might appeal to some, but it didn’t resonate with me.
Jack, initially intriguing, became increasingly underdeveloped. His transformation from a lifelong sociopath to someone willing to abandon his principles for a girl he initially wanted to murder felt unrealistic. His feelings seemed too humane for a sociopath, similar to the mistakes seen in Ana Huang’s Alex Volkov and Sophie Lark’s characters. Additionally, his backstory was cliché. The use of Danish felt cringeworthy and tokenistic. It seemed like a quirky addition without meaningful integration, detracting from his character.
Kyrie felt like a carbon copy of Lana from the Mindf*ck series, with a similar MO and backstory. The trope of female serial killers with trauma and PTSD is overdone. Sometimes, I just want to see an unhinged character without a traumatic past.
The romance felt underdeveloped and poorly paced, with characters obsessing over and lusting after each other rather than building a believable connection. Certain elements, like having sex in someone’s blood, felt questionable and distracting. Concerns about diseases and discomfort, along with Jack’s "hardware," detracted from the scene’s impact.
I would have preferred a more suspenseful dark academia focus. My initial excitement dwindled to skimming pages before giving up on the book. It’s morbid but lacks the necessary gloomy and dark atmosphere, often coming off as unintentionally funny. Connecting with the characters was difficult due to their lack of depth and the plot’s predictability. The smut scenes seemed to be the book’s focal point, holding my interest more than the actual story.
The premise of two rival serial killers competing in their “hunting territory” was promising. The snappy dialogues, academic setting, and initial plot setup grabbed my attention. The two doctors involved in the body farm program were fascinating, and I was particularly interested in Jack's obsession with the hyoid bone and his anatomical drawings. However, the momentum quickly waned.
Wolfe's and Weaver's research is evident, but the collaboration between the authors lacked cohesion, and the writing lacked the depth needed to immerse me in the story. The darkness felt superficial, relying on graphic killings without the intentionality seen in "Ninth House" or the Mindf*ck series. The poetic writing might appeal to some, but it didn’t resonate with me.
Jack, initially intriguing, became increasingly underdeveloped. His transformation from a lifelong sociopath to someone willing to abandon his principles for a girl he initially wanted to murder felt unrealistic. His feelings seemed too humane for a sociopath, similar to the mistakes seen in Ana Huang’s Alex Volkov and Sophie Lark’s characters. Additionally, his backstory was cliché. The use of Danish felt cringeworthy and tokenistic. It seemed like a quirky addition without meaningful integration, detracting from his character.
Kyrie felt like a carbon copy of Lana from the Mindf*ck series, with a similar MO and backstory. The trope of female serial killers with trauma and PTSD is overdone. Sometimes, I just want to see an unhinged character without a traumatic past.
The romance felt underdeveloped and poorly paced, with characters obsessing over and lusting after each other rather than building a believable connection. Certain elements, like having sex in someone’s blood, felt questionable and distracting. Concerns about diseases and discomfort, along with Jack’s "hardware," detracted from the scene’s impact.
I would have preferred a more suspenseful dark academia focus. My initial excitement dwindled to skimming pages before giving up on the book. It’s morbid but lacks the necessary gloomy and dark atmosphere, often coming off as unintentionally funny. Connecting with the characters was difficult due to their lack of depth and the plot’s predictability. The smut scenes seemed to be the book’s focal point, holding my interest more than the actual story.
This was certainly an interesting read, I’ll give it that. I enjoyed it for the most part, I just didn’t find myself endeared to it fully. It was the story that kept me interested, I really liked the idea of these two, the way they interested and their motivations. Saying that, it definitely dragged in some aspects and I did want a little *more* but I’m still pleased with the end result.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced