A review by smkelly1997
The Butcher and the Wren by Alaina Urquhart

challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • 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

4.0

The Butcher and the Wren was a great debut novel. I was caught off guard by plot twists and left wanting more. I’m excited to see where this story continues. I could not give it a full 5 stars for 3 main reasons. First, an injury that is integral to the book is described incorrectly which really bothered me. Second, the consistent mention of serial killers felt like a selling point for the podcast. Third, I wish we would have gotten to know more about Wren and her personality. I felt like I knew her wry but not here. 

Overall, as I already said a great book. While it could use a bit of work I think for a debut novel it was great. It was one of the first horror/thriller books I have read and this made it all the more interesting. 
Expand filter menu Content Warnings