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onceuponamaggie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Cursing, Cannibalism, Sexual content, Blood, Murder, Violence, and Death
rahanahava's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
I was hesitant to start this because I go in blind, but I knew *enough* to know it's serial killers. I'm always wary when there's a lot of hype about a book as the last few overly hyped books I really didn't like.
That being said, Slone and Rowan are perfect. This story was perfect. I just can't get over how perfect it is given it's basically Dexter in love. As a Forensics major I really enjoyed all the gory parts because gore never really got to me and it's hard to find gore without horror (not that big into horror).
Oh, and the spice! THE SPICE! The book really did a good job of balancing the humor (accidental cannibalism, hiding the engagement ring in the eye socket, dragon furry cosplay, etc) with the actual story along with the spice was just *~chefs kiss~* I was sweating and figiting a few times while reading this and my husband really appreciated me reading this book lol
I'm so effing excited that Lachlan and Fionn are going to be getting their own books and Lark and Rose will be getting their HAE.
The way this book laid the groundwork for the following 2 books and how *fecking* beautiful these covers are, I really just cannot get enough nor can I wait for the next ones to come.
Graphic: Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Vomit, Blood, Torture, Sexual content, Cursing, and Violence
Moderate: Stalking, Child abuse, and Confinement
Minor: Sexual assault
the_incredible_sulk's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Stalking, Torture, Murder, Cannibalism, Blood, Sexual content, Body horror, Violence, and Gore
Moderate: Pedophilia, Sexual assault, and Cursing
Minor: Car accident and Death of parent
geekoncaffeine's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Vomit, Gore, Body horror, Alcohol, Torture, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Violence, Sexual content, Cannibalism, Stalking, Medical trauma, Medical content, Death, Cursing, and Blood
_mad_reads_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Gore, Body horror, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Cannibalism, Cursing, and Murder
lugysuperfly's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Cursing, Violence, Murder, and Sexual content
katietrent's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Cursing, Sexual content, Medical content, Violence, Blood, Gore, and Murder
Moderate: Cannibalism
booksalacarte's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I can’t wait to read the next book in the series!
Thank you NetGally anx Zando for an Advanced eReader Copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
Graphic: Gore, Gaslighting, Vomit, Cannibalism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Pedophilia, Blood, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Murder, Physical abuse, Body horror, Confinement, Cursing, Sexual content, Stalking, Toxic friendship, Trafficking, Death, and Dysphoria
rizzykaye's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Sexual content, Murder, Cannibalism, Violence, Cursing, Confinement, Gore, Torture, and Blood
thisdiwata_reads's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Butcher & Blackbird was an amazing read! I listened on audio and my god! Joe Arden & Lucy Rivers were just perfect! I loved that they didn’t split the chapters and just recorded it simultaneously. The audio experience is a 5⭐️ experience on its own.
The story I rated 4.75 simply because I wanted a view of Rowan on a hunt alone. We were able to see this from Sloane at the beginning and I just wanted a quick peek as to how Rowan alone would be as the Boston Butcher. Also I was wondering why they were too emotional during the first and second kill, if there was an insight if this was actually how they act on their own I guess I would’ve been ok with it but it seemed that out of character and the timing doesn’t feel right.
Other than that I would love to reread this soon and hopefully we get the 2nd book soon. That epilogue was batshit crazy!!
Graphic: Sexual content, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Vomit, Blood, Gore, and Cursing