Who Would Like This Book:
If you like your romance with a wicked twist, "Butcher & Blackbird" is the wild ride you've been waiting for! This book is a dark rom-com mashup where two vigilante serial killers - yes, you read that right - strike up a hilarious, suspenseful, and seriously spicy friends-to-lovers romance. The banter is sharp, the chemistry is hot, and the vigilante justice premise is uniquely entertaining. Fans of Dexter, snappy dialogue, and dark romances with heart will eat this up. The audiobook is especially beloved for its immersive dual narration - Irish accent included!
Who May Not Like This Book:
If gruesome content or a laundry list of trigger warnings sends you running, this probably isn’t your book. Some found the story too dark or the humor didn’t land for them. The slow burn pacing and time jumps throughout the relationship might frustrate those seeking instant gratification. And a couple of readers felt the plot required too much suspension of disbelief - serial killer rom-coms are definitely not for everyone!
About:
"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 (251)
Incredible (67) | |
Loved It (103) | |
Liked It (42) | |
It Was OK (20) | |
Did Not Like (16) | |
Hated It (3) |
Reader Stats (476):
Read It (260) | |
Currently Reading (9) | |
Want To Read (166) | |
Did Not Finish (12) | |
Not Interested (29) |
16 comment(s)
That was insane. Serial killers and some cookies and cream ice cream for the win I guess
~3.75
4,25⭐️
This was so much fun. ✨dark rom-coms✨is a genre I didn’t know I needed
If this was just a generic romance and a lackluster thriller, that would be bad enough, but the sex is unforgivable.
If you liked lights out you’ll also like this
3.5⭐️
“For those of you who read the trigger warnings and said “Accidental cannibalism?! Count me in!” This one’s for you.”
I was fully expecting to love this book and it wasn’t bad but…I don’t know it just felt like something was missing. I want to say the problem is me not the book but that’s just my thoughts every time I don’t like a really hyped book.
I do like this book but it just felt a bit boring at times and there wasn’t really a plot. Also it felt really insta-lovey and I still have no clue when Rowan fell in love with her. If the book wants me to believe it’s the first time he saw her then it’s 100% insta-love which I am not a fan of.
Overall, it’s an okay book and I’m probably going to re-read it and give it a better review when I’m not in a reading slump.
audiobook performance was 5⭐️
It's probably the best duet I heard so far
the narrators voice fits the characters so perfectly. and it sounded as if they're not just narrating but also acting at the same time.
however, the plot itself was 3.5⭐️
not very intriguing
I would have to say that the banter in this book was the pillars that held the book together
4,5*
Good story and nothing to complain about but it didnt give me butterflys.
it was gruesome funny cute God I wish that was me
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