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A review by nose_in_a_book
Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
It’s been a while since I’ve been so compelled by a book that I clear my entire day to read it but this was absolutely worth it. It walks a very tight line between gruesome slasher and adorable rom-com with ease, jumping between the two expertly. The descriptions and scenarios for the dark part fulfill their promise while the budding chemistry is playful. It’s a little bit of a slow burn but when they finally get together, the author thoroughly rewards you for your patience. I think the saddest part of reading this book was getting to the end and remembering I’ll have to wait for the next one.
It’s been a while since I’ve been so compelled by a book that I clear my entire day to read it but this was absolutely worth it. It walks a very tight line between gruesome slasher and adorable rom-com with ease, jumping between the two expertly. The descriptions and scenarios for the dark part fulfill their promise while the budding chemistry is playful. It’s a little bit of a slow burn but when they finally get together, the author thoroughly rewards you for your patience. I think the saddest part of reading this book was getting to the end and remembering I’ll have to wait for the next one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Torture, Vomit, Cannibalism, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Violence and Stalking