A review by jess_bythebook
Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective 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

If this book doesn’t make you swoon over serial killers, nothing will. It treads a fine line between dark and demented while still being sweet and oh so spicy. I don’t think I’ve ever cheered harder for the villain. 

“Being a serial killer who kills serial killers is a great hobby … 

Until you find yourself locked in a cage. 

For three days. 

With a dead body. 

In the Louisiana summer. 

With no air conditioning.”

Sloane and Rowan have a bet to meet up once every year to see who can get to their target first. And while their dangerous game may be fun at first, it quickly develops into something more… personal. And what happens when they finally decide to set their sights on each other instead?

I could not put this down! And honestly, with those narrators, I didn’t want to. I HIGHLY recommend listening to the audiobook. And grab a bottle of water because it is hot! I have never heard of this author before, but you can bet your best kitchen knife she is on my radar now!