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A review by kfriend
The Butcher of the Bay: Part II by J. Bree
4.0
What an epic introduction to the world of the Bay and the twisted, creative mind of J Bree. After flying through the Butcher P1, I immediately dove into the second book, desperate to know just what happened after the earth shattering cliffhanger that left my reeling. Odie has been taken- a cruel twist of fate that brings her back to the torment she’s already tried to shed.
While I love the darkness of this story- the gritty, corrupt, bloody, and twisting world of the Bay, a tangled web of the machination of many nasty players jockeying for power and control, what I've loved the most is this story’s light- the deep, passionate, epic love for the Butcher. The big beating heart of the Monster. The man who will do everything in his power to get his love back from the clutches of enemies- including relying on friends to bring Odie back to his arms. This story is part rescue mission adventure, part about the empowering and restorative power of love as we watch Odie find her confidence, a phoenix rising from the ashes of her own trauma and pain to control her own destiny.
Violence, sexy times, death, and suspense- what a crazy ride. But at the core we have such a sweet and powerful romantic love story- two people who heal each other, who find family they can trust, and a man who loves a woman enough to turn the world upside down to protect her, and a woman who is able to face her trauma and pain because of his strength and unconditional love. Bree has really wowed me with these characters- they are nuanced, flawed, morally ambiguous, and captivating. Even her villains are well constructed and charismatic.
I flew through this- marveling at this interesting Bay world and rooting for these unique characters. There were parts I wished I’d gotten a bit more story or context, but the love story is the real focus, and that, well that was just right.
AS this was my first series from Bree- I’m excited to go back and read the series that inspired such a ravenous crew of mounties with a deep love for Lips- sometimes I was excited to meet in this journey and now even more excited to dig into the HP world. So glad to find J Bree!
While I love the darkness of this story- the gritty, corrupt, bloody, and twisting world of the Bay, a tangled web of the machination of many nasty players jockeying for power and control, what I've loved the most is this story’s light- the deep, passionate, epic love for the Butcher. The big beating heart of the Monster. The man who will do everything in his power to get his love back from the clutches of enemies- including relying on friends to bring Odie back to his arms. This story is part rescue mission adventure, part about the empowering and restorative power of love as we watch Odie find her confidence, a phoenix rising from the ashes of her own trauma and pain to control her own destiny.
Violence, sexy times, death, and suspense- what a crazy ride. But at the core we have such a sweet and powerful romantic love story- two people who heal each other, who find family they can trust, and a man who loves a woman enough to turn the world upside down to protect her, and a woman who is able to face her trauma and pain because of his strength and unconditional love. Bree has really wowed me with these characters- they are nuanced, flawed, morally ambiguous, and captivating. Even her villains are well constructed and charismatic.
I flew through this- marveling at this interesting Bay world and rooting for these unique characters. There were parts I wished I’d gotten a bit more story or context, but the love story is the real focus, and that, well that was just right.
AS this was my first series from Bree- I’m excited to go back and read the series that inspired such a ravenous crew of mounties with a deep love for Lips- sometimes I was excited to meet in this journey and now even more excited to dig into the HP world. So glad to find J Bree!