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noellelovesbooks's review
4.75
• Religious trauma (references to cults in particular), including manipulation and degradation • References to drug abuse • Parental neglect • Physical and emotional abuse/manipulation (no sexual abuse). Includes abuse suffered by a child from an authority figure (not a parent), which includes beating/whipping/burns leaving permanent scars • References to an intended marriage between a minor and a young adult which is NOT consummated and no sexual contact occurs • Physical violence, torture, and murder • Claustrophobia • Panic attacks and undiagnosed PTSD • Explicit language • Detailed sexual content. The sexual activity is consensual, though some consensual non-consensual ( CNC ) role play is depicted. It includes some kinks and behaviors that some readers might find triggering, including breath play, praise, BDSM, and rough sex.
Ever since reading Butcher and Blackbird I knew I needed to read more of Brynne's work...and Black Sheep did not disappoint. This is definitely darker than Butcher and Blackbird...nothing romcom-y about it. So just know that going in ^^
When I first started reading I was a little worried I wouldn't connect to Bria but as her many layers begin to peel back...I not only connected, I related too, and fiercely wanted to support and protect.
Though the first have of the book did feel a little slow [in the thriller/mystery aspect of the story...the spice was spicing don't worry haha] the last half I could not put down and ended up reading into the wee hours to finish.
Though the story ended I could easily see a spin off happen and I would not be disappointed if that happened ^^
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, and Murder
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
elhardenx3's review
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, and Stalking
Minor: Child abuse, Drug use, Grief, Religious bigotry, and Death of parent
alwaysreading3's review
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Torture, and Murder
meowster18's review
- 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
I love this so much. The spice was spicing. The action was awesome. The tension between the pair had me kicking and giggling. Glad I picked this up.
Graphic: Sexual content and Murder
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, and Religious bigotry
poupimali's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
As always Brynne and Alexa have written an amazing book with plots, spice (really good) and twisted characters.
- FMC PHD student in psychology / serial killer
- MMC psychology doctor specialized in forensics
- secrets cults
- he falls first (hard)
- tortured characters.
- hilarious second FMC (Fletcher ❤️)
Spice level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
ashpau's review
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, and Sexual content
stellarkai's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Drug use, Sexual content, Torture, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Confinement and Stalking
amanda_reads13's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This one was set up for an incredibly interesting story. Badass female serial killer out to get revenge? ✔️ Crazy cult vibes? ✔️ Amazing sexual chemistry? ✔️
Unfortunately, after about 20% it just lost me. Once the two of them got together, the plot just went right out the window. Which is too bad because it could have been SO interesting. The cult plot line just felt like an afterthought throughout the rest of the book.
I did like the ending tho. Eli embraces the darkness and gives Bria a special "gift".
Tropes: professor/student, female serial killer, cults, revenge
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
abicaro17's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
hellxriver's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content and Murder
Moderate: Death, Kidnapping, and Stalking
Minor: Child abuse and Physical abuse