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A review by theartistreader
The Butcher and His Boy by Laura Lascarso
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
TROPES:
- M/M romance
-Size difference
-Saved your life
-Marine veteran turned butcher
-Organised crime
I literally DEVOURED this book. The concept is so unique, it's amazing. I did think it was a little rushed in areas but that's a known issue with me and novellas, because I always seem to want more.
- M/M romance
-Size difference
-Saved your life
-Marine veteran turned butcher
-Organised crime
I literally DEVOURED this book. The concept is so unique, it's amazing. I did think it was a little rushed in areas but that's a known issue with me and novellas, because I always seem to want more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical content, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cancer
Minor: Adult/minor relationship