"Butcher & Blackbird" follows the story of two serial killers, Butcher Rowan and Blackbird Sloane, who accidentally meet while targeting the same mark. They develop a unique plan to meet annually in different cities and compete to take down a chosen target. As their competitive rivalry blossoms into a friendship followed by romance, the book navigates their dark yet humorous journey of eliminating unsavory characters. The writing style is described as dark, hilariously funny, and swoony, with a blend of horror and romance elements that keep readers engaged and intrigued.
The book explores the dynamic between Rowan and Sloane, two complex characters with a shared passion for hunting killers. Their evolving relationship, from friends to lovers, is depicted with great character and relationship developments, witty banter, and unexpected twists that keep readers hooked until the satisfying ending. The plot is filled with dark humor, playful banter, and lighthearted moments, creating a unique blend of romance and suspense that sets it apart from traditional dark romances.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Triggers and content warnings include graphic depictions of violence and murder, as well as themes related to vigilantism.
Has Romance?
Romance is a prominent aspect of the narrative, with detailed exploration of the protagonists' relationship.
From The Publisher:
A New York Times and USA TODAY Bestseller
"I want to ruin her so that she's mine, my beautiful disaster. My wild creature. My goddess of chaos."
The viral TikTok friends-to-lovers dark romantic comedy full of murder, chaos, and sizzling chemistry-unlike anything you've read before-now available in all bookstores
When a chance encounter sparks an unlikely bond between rival murderers Sloane and Rowan, they find something elusive-the friendship of two like-minded, pitch-black souls who just happen to enjoy killing other serial killers.
From small-town West Virginia to upscale California, and from downtown Boston to rural Texas, the two hunters collide in an annual game of blood and suffering, one that pits them against the most dangerous monsters in the country.
But as their friendship develops into something more, the restless ghosts left in their wake are only a few steps behind, ready to claim more than just their newfound love.
Can Rowan and Sloane dig themselves out of a game of graves?
Or have they finally met their match?
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Golden retriever x black cat
He falls first
Touch him/her and die
Friends to lovers
Forced proximity
One bed
Ratings (81)
Incredible (32) | |
Loved It (29) | |
Liked It (10) | |
It Was OK (5) | |
Did Not Like (5) |
Reader Stats (168):
Read It (89) | |
Currently Reading (3) | |
Want To Read (64) | |
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2 comment(s)
What an enjoyable book! Of course, if gore and the other items listed in the TW are not your cup of tea, then I don't recommend. If those are OK for you, I would highly recommend. This book was fast paced, funny, different and such a joy to read. I opted for the audiobook version, which is now my favorite audiobook of all time given the production quality and the dual narration. Brynne Weaver manages to create a beautiful slow-burn romance within a page-turning tale of competition, murder, and comedy.
It was a genuinely intriguing read.
Most notably, for a romance featuring two serial killers, this story was surprisingly light-hearted and amusing. I never knew it was possible to write a romantic comedy about serial killers, but now I do.
I must admit that I generally don't enjoy humorous books. I have a very specific sense of humor, and most attempts at humor in books leave me feeling more embarrassed than amused. However, the humor in this book was acceptable. Perhaps it's because the author didn't try too hard to be funny all the time.
This is definitely a slow burn romance. The main characters meet right at the beginning of the book and are interested in each other from the get-go, but for a long, long time, they don't take any significant steps toward being in a romantic relationship. On one hand, they have time to build their friendship, but on the other hand, it was sometimes a bit frustrating. I'm generally not a fan of stories where the main characters want to be together but are constantly hindered by something, mainly their inability to communicate like adults.
Overall, I enjoyed this book, and despite currently being in the midst of a creeping reading slump, where I mainly pick up and abandon books, I read this one quickly and with genuine joy. I'm also very interested in the stories of the other brothers, and the next book in this series promises to be quite intriguing. This was definitely a very unique experience.
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