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Leather & Lark by Brynne Weaver

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serial_readerph's review against another edition

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dark funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0


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ladybug12793's review against another edition

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dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

3 🌶️ 

Ever since the first book, I can only imagine lark as being a POC with pretty black curly hair. I dont know why. I can’t see her being blonde with blue eyes. Anyway…. 
Almost DNF this book multiple times. The plot wasn’t really there. The “romance” was Meh. The spice was alright. 

First book was better. I wouldn’t recommend this one to a friend.



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witcheep's review against another edition

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dark emotional funny lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

😳😳😳

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geekykiki's review against another edition

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dark funny lighthearted tense medium-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

3.5

I am OBSESSED with these cast of characters and the genuine love that they all have for each other. The first is still my favorite thus far BUT these characters are addicting and I can't wait for the new release in January!

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lee_nuhh's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

strangers to enemies to lovers.. fake marriage to real.. murder to love. this trilogy is so fiery and enthralling, that, even though Lark and Lachlan are no Rowan and Sloane, I couldn't get through this fast enough to watch them fall in love through murder, death, and more missing eyeballs (iykyk). Looking forward to book 3!

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anani's review against another edition

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dark funny fast-paced
  • 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


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boba_nbooks's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional funny mysterious reflective tense 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

4.5

Spice Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ / 5

Brynne Weaver has once again made me fall in love with serial k!llers. Who would've thought? 😅

Lachlan Kane has been stuck working for his boss for years, and he would do anything to get out. Even marrying Lark Montague. Lark will do anything to keep her family, both blood and found, safe, including marrying a man she's determined to hate. Lark and Lachlan's marriage is one of convenience and comes with a catch--if Lachlan can help catch a killer, Lark will help him get out from under his boss' finger.  Lachlan thinks that Lark is just a happy-go-lucky princess, but the more time they spend together, the more Lachlan realizes there is darkness that hides beneath Lark's sunny exterior. Can the two of them turn their sham of a marriage into a real one? Or will their dark pasts and the ghosts that follow them destroy their future?

Leather & Lark goes back in time a bit to before Butcher & Blackbird, when Lark and Lachlan have their first volatile encounter, and continues through and past the events of book 1. We also get a few glimpses of Sloane and Rowan as well as Fionn and Rose throughout the book, which is always fun.

I loved seeing Lachlan and Lark grow throughout the novel. Their relationship in the beginning is fueled by mutual gain but gradually and naturally turns into something more. The two really complement each other in both their bright and dark moments. Though the plot did drag a bit in the middle, it definitely made up for it with the banter, tension, spicy scenes, and action-packed ending.

Again, I listened to the audiobook of Leather & Lark, and I'd highly recommend it to audiobook lovers because the dual narration is wonderful. It really accentuates the banter between Lark and Lachlan and maybe makes it even better.

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adreaminaqua's review against another edition

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adventurous dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced
  • 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

3.5

This one was good! I think I enjoyed it more than the first book and the audiobook narrators did a phenomenal job bringing the story to life. Same amount of spice and gore as in the first book so watch for that, but the plot felt a bit more cohesive. Looking forward to the third book!

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suzelarson's review against another edition

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challenging dark tense fast-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes

3.25


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fairytalefootnotes's review against another edition

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dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced
  • 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

Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Writing: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Plot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Characters: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Tropes, etc: Contract Killer/Serial Killer, Enemies to Lovers, Marriage of Convenience, Grumpy/Sunshine, Groveling
POV: Dual, 1st Person
3rd Act Breakup?: No
Cliffhanger?: Yes
Song Association: I, Carrion (Icarian) by Hozier

Notable Quote: Lark comes to my side, her palm held aloft. I lay the weapon onto her waiting hand. She doesn’t tremble. Doesn’t waver. There’s no fear in her voice when she says, “Enjoy hell, Dr. Campbell. Tell the devil that the Kanes send their regards.”

The Praise: I really liked this! Lachlan and Lark were so sweet together and I loved how genuine Lachlan was about earning Lark’s forgiveness. I also really liked Ethel and the bond she shared with Lark.

The Critique: I will die on the hill that an epilogue should be about the main couple! I definitely want like a bonus scene of Rose and Fionn, I just would also like more of Lachlan and Lark.

Final Thoughts: This was really great! I love Brynne Weaver’s writing and this was no exception.

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