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janeadventures's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
A very fun read about serial killers killing serial killers.
However, the stakes were never that high and the plot wasn't horribly unpredictable. That being said, I was very fun, well written, quick read that I'd recommend for the beach. Despite all the trigger warnings, the spice is pretty vanilla 😂. It's funny to see this billed as a dark romance just because they're serial killers. It's much more - a sweet cute romance that HAPPENS to have cannibalism in it.
However, the stakes were never that high and the plot wasn't horribly unpredictable. That being said, I was very fun, well written, quick read that I'd recommend for the beach. Despite all the trigger warnings, the spice is pretty vanilla 😂. It's funny to see this billed as a dark romance just because they're serial killers. It's much more - a sweet cute romance that HAPPENS to have cannibalism in it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Blood, Body horror, Cannibalism, Medical content, Murder, Torture, and Violence
Minor: Gun violence, Vomit, Stalking, and Kidnapping
cclift1114's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Dark, disturbing, fun, funny and romantic all in one book? Surprising, but true. While our two MC’s are both serial killers, they’re after other serial killers, so you gotta love that. And then they fall in love with each other? Even better. These two end up being relatable in a weird way and you root for them and care about them. And of course, I’m gonna appreciate the fact that the serial killers they go after are based on those from popular movies, such as Psycho, Silence of the Lambs and Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
For sure check the trigger warnings and be prepared for the ick factor with gore and violence. But don’t be too scared away by the warnings about cannibalism; I promise our MC’s are not the ones enjoying it.
On a side note, if you’re an audiobook listener, I’d highly recommend listening to this one. From all the audiobooks I’ve listened to, this one was unique because not only did they have two narrators for the MC’s, they were simultaneously narrating instead of just having the male narrator do everything in the chapter for Rowan and the female narrator for Sloan. So if you’re someone that doesn’t care for men try to do women’s voices or vice versa, you won’t have that with this book. Rowan’s narrator handles all his dialogue and Sloane’s all of hers. And the narrators are also just talented.
On a side note, if you’re an audiobook listener, I’d highly recommend listening to this one. From all the audiobooks I’ve listened to, this one was unique because not only did they have two narrators for the MC’s, they were simultaneously narrating instead of just having the male narrator do everything in the chapter for Rowan and the female narrator for Sloan. So if you’re someone that doesn’t care for men try to do women’s voices or vice versa, you won’t have that with this book. Rowan’s narrator handles all his dialogue and Sloane’s all of hers. And the narrators are also just talented.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Blood, Death, Violence, Cannibalism, Injury/Injury detail, and Murder
Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual content, and Torture
Minor: Mental illness and Vomit
marissareuther's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Gore, Murder, Violence, Death, Torture, Cannibalism, Cursing, Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Child abuse, Addiction, Drug abuse, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Death of parent, Rape, and Alcohol
afloodofbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Two serial killers meet in another serial killer's home.... (there's a joke there somewhere). Sloane and Rowan have a chance meeting and form an unlikely bond between rival serial killers. The two hunters meet yearly in an annual game of blood and torture that pits them against the most dangerous (and disgusting) monsters in the country. As their friendship develops into something more, old fears and feelings, and people from the past crop up that could decimate their newfound love.
Honestly, it was hard for me at times to get past the fact that they were serial killers (my brain: serial killers = bad). That being said, I came to love how this book kind of turns all that on it's head and ensures that the victims are horrible people and Rowan and Sloane are really just vigilantes (with childhood trauma). Butcher and Blackbird was really fun to read and I loved the banter between them, and how thoughtful Sloane was and her internal dialogue/struggles. Ultimately, it was a super fun, unique romance if you don't mind a little unintentional (and some intentional - though not by S&R) cannibalism and torture.
Honestly, it was hard for me at times to get past the fact that they were serial killers (my brain: serial killers = bad). That being said, I came to love how this book kind of turns all that on it's head and ensures that the victims are horrible people and Rowan and Sloane are really just vigilantes (with childhood trauma). Butcher and Blackbird was really fun to read and I loved the banter between them, and how thoughtful Sloane was and her internal dialogue/struggles. Ultimately, it was a super fun, unique romance if you don't mind a little unintentional (and some intentional - though not by S&R) cannibalism and torture.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, Violence, and Cannibalism
The cannibalism is not perpetrated by the main characters - (it almost is, although accidental). It becomes a joke for the rest of the book.mollyymayyx's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
sad
medium-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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Torture, Gore, Murder, Violence, Death, Cannibalism, and Blood
undeadredhead17's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
There’s a lot of trigger warnings, and it’s labeled as dark. But think of it more as a rom com about vigilante serial killers, and you have it down. Unless you’re SUPER sunshine and rainbows, this book really isn’t dark romance. There’s no dub con, no kidnapping of each other, etc. They just fall in love during a murdering game 🤷🏼♀️ Also, the audible narration- especially for Rowan?! 👏🏻👏🏻
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Murder, Blood, Stalking, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
undeadredhead17's review against another edition
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
There’s a lot of trigger warnings, and it’s labeled as dark. But think of it more as a rom com about vigilante serial killers, and you have it down. Unless you’re SUPER sunshine and rainbows, this book really isn’t dark romance. There’s no dub con, no kidnapping of each other, etc. They just fall in love during a murdering game 🤷🏼♀️ Also, the audible narration- especially for Rowan?! 👏🏻👏🏻
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Stalking, Vomit, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
There’s a lot of trigger warnings, and it’s labeled as dark. But think of it more as a rom com about vigilante serial killers, and you have it down.mirandamichaels's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Confinement, Cannibalism, Blood, Cursing, Death, and Murder
beccisays's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
lighthearted
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
5.0
There's art in our scars. There's wonder in the way we heal.
Fuck yes, more love stories like this please. This book really had no business being so beautifully emotional and so hilariously unhinged. Absolute chaotic perfection. Oh and the smut 🙌🏻
Side note: I don’t make the rules but it’s a cardinal sin to consume this book in any other format than the audiobook. The dual POV narration, the Irish accent of Rowan our MMC, the occasional overlapping dialogue and sound effects. Chefs fucking kiss.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Cannibalism, Vomit, Torture, Sexual content, Murder, Mental illness, Gore, Death, and Cursing
ahbee2812's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Murder, Violence, Gore, Cannibalism, and Death
Moderate: Cursing, Stalking, Mental illness, Medical content, and Blood
Minor: Vomit