A review by chaptersofchase
Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver

dark funny tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

This is absolutely the result of one of my friends telling me to read this book, and now I will never look at Cookes & Cream ice cream the same way again 🤪 

 

Genre: Romance 

Trope: Dark / Grumpy x sunshine 

Format: 🎧📖 

Pub Date:  8.15.2023 

Pages: 360 

Star Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆ 

 

“Maybe I was right. We’re not normal people. We are monsters. But if we’re monsters, we’ll thrive in the dark. Together.” 

 

Okay, who knew that a book that starts with a very long list of disturbing/off-the-wall triggers would become one of my favorite romances of the year. But here we are. And yes, I am serious when I say that the trigger list had me questioning what I was about to read (don’t worry, there’s not any actual cannibalism, just accidental), but bravo to Brynne Weaver for putting it out there at the beginning of the book. 

 

The chemistry between Rowan and Stone felt perfect, and despite their odd pastime, everything about them felt real. They’re just the type of couple you want to see get together and stick together because everything about them makes perfect sense. Speaking of them getting together, Butcher and Blackbird are among my top five steamiest reads. I mean… good grief - at one point, I thought I might combust into flames because my cheeks were burning 🥵 

 

Audiobook Review: ☆☆☆☆☆ 

Butcher and Blackbird was narrated by Joe Arden (who has also narrated the Flock series) and Lucy Rivers. It was indeed one of the BEST audiobooks I have ever listened to. It was a perfectly synchronized performance, and I didn’t know I needed it in my romance audiobooks, but I do. I could listen to Arden and Rivers narrate audiobooks all day and be perfectly happy for the rest of my life. 

 

Read if you enjoy: 

🔥Character chemistry 

😳 Horror elements 

🤭 Comedic relief 

🥵 Doors wide open 

 

I recommend reading Butcher and Blackbird if you’re in the mood for a dark romance that will provide you with lots of entertainment. 

 

 

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