Reviews tagging 'Murder'

The Butcher and the Wren by Alaina Urquhart

164 reviews

milesofkiles's review

dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, and Murder

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Medical content, Stalking, and Suicide attempt

ktdakotareads's review against another edition

dark mysterious fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Confinement, Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Stalking, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

kaileygh's review

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Sexism, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Stalking, and Murder

lbkenna's review

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

This is my second read through because the sequel just came out. I really enjoyed this book and if you have listened to Morbid, you can hear Alaina’s voice and demeanor throughout. I happen to love both she and Ash and love to hear how she shines through the pages while telling this story. It moves quickly and has a great twist. A classic, horror murder mystery. Can’t wait to start the Butcher Game! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

brittanylee0302's review

sad tense fast-paced

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

4.25

This book was still a really good read the second time around. Alaina really did a good job even though this was her first book. After reading it the second time, a lot of things that didn't make sense or were confusing the first time were a little more clear & easier to follow. I did think some of the transitions were really choppy & some parts jumped around a little. There were just a few scenes that were a bit unclear but other than that still a great read. (Time to start the long awaited sequel!)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Stalking and Murder

Moderate: Animal death and Medical content

jesuskleist's review

dark emotional informative mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

V good! I did spend the entirety of this book waiting for them to fuck though… real twist there… my b Wren

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

sierraskai's review

dark mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture, Blood, Stalking, and Murder

bones008's review

dark mysterious 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? N/A

5.0

It was very gripping! i’m looking forward to more books from this author 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Death, Gun violence, Violence, Kidnapping, and Murder

Moderate: Gore, Torture, and Stalking

Minor: Cursing, Drug use, Death of parent, and Alcohol

The author is an autopsy tech by trade so the details she puts in are unnerving and realistic. i think she’s got a special talent for grossing me out while pulling me in. The twist is a wonderful addition i didn’t see coming. i highly recommend this book

katharina90's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

I enjoyed it, particularly the dual POV, but the book was short and didn't allow me to really get to know the characters. 

A little more depth to the characters would have gone a long way to get me invested in their story.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and Murder

Moderate: Confinement, Torture, Kidnapping, and Stalking

Minor: Animal death, Drug use, Fatphobia, and Infidelity

parchementhallucinations's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

5.0

So freaking good! Best thriller I have read in a long time. How is this Alaina's first book and it's THIS good?? I enjoyed the detailed medical aspect of this book (you may not like it if you're squeamish). I love a dual POV. I also felt like she did an excellent job at making me hate the killer, in that "love to hate him" kind of way. I can't wait for the sequel!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Torture, Violence, Medical trauma, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Confinement, Gun violence, and Kidnapping

Minor: Animal death and Panic attacks/disorders