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The Ruinous Love Trilogy #1
袣邪褋邪锌懈薪邪 懈 效械褉薪懈褟 写褉芯蟹写
袙褋褟泻邪 懈谐褉邪 褌褉褟斜胁邪 写邪 懈屑邪 锌芯斜械写懈褌械谢鈥�
小谢芯褍薪 小褗写褗褉谢邪薪写 懈屑邪 锌芯褔褌懈 薪芯褉屑邪谢械薪 卸懈胁芯褌. 袪邪斜芯褌邪, 泻芯褟褌芯 芯斜懈褔邪. 袧邪泄-写芯斜褉邪 锌褉懈褟褌械谢泻邪, 蟹邪 泻芯褟褌芯 械 谐芯褌芯胁邪 写邪 薪邪锌褉邪胁懈 胁褋懈褔泻芯. 袠 褏芯斜懈, 褋 泻芯械褌芯 褉邪蟹锌褍褋泻邪 懈 锌褉邪胁懈 褋胁械褌邪 锌芯-褏褍斜邪胁芯 屑褟褋褌芯. 袠谢懈 锌芯薪械 褌邪泻邪 胁褟褉胁邪.
小谢芯褍薪 芯斜懈褔邪 写邪 谢芯胁褍胁邪. 袩谢褟褔泻邪褌邪 褲 褋邪 芯薪械蟹懈, 泻芯懈褌芯 褍斜懈胁邪褌 懈 懈蟹屑褗褔胁邪褌 薪械胁懈薪薪懈, 蟹邪褖芯褌芯 胁褟褉胁邪褌, 褔械 薪懈泻芯泄 薪械 屑芯卸械 写邪 谐懈 褋锌褉械. 袚芯谢褟屑邪 谐褉械褕泻邪.
袝写懈薪 写械薪 懈 锌褉懈 芯褋芯斜械薪芯 褋褗屑薪懈褌械谢薪懈 芯斜褋褌芯褟褌械谢褋褌胁邪 小谢芯褍薪 褋褉械褖邪 写褉褍谐 谢芯胁械褑 薪邪 褋械褉懈泄薪懈 褍斜懈泄褑懈. 袙懈褋芯泻, 泻褉邪褋懈胁, 褋 薪械褔械褋褌懈胁邪 褍褋屑懈胁泻邪 懈 褌芯锌谢懈 芯褔懈鈥� 袪芯褍邪薪 鈥� 袣邪褋邪锌懈薪邪 芯褌 袘芯褋褌褗薪.
袩谢邪褏芯褌芯 懈屑 锌褉懈褟褌械谢褋褌胁芯 锌褉械褉邪褋褌胁邪 胁 薪械褖芯 锌芯胁械褔械, 写芯泻邪褌芯 写胁邪屑邪褌邪 褋械 薪邪写锌褉械胁邪褉胁邪褌 泻芯泄 械 锌芯-写芯斜褉懈褟褌. 袗 谢褞斜芯胁褌邪 懈屑 屑芯卸械 写邪 斜褗写械 褖褍褉邪, 褍斜懈泄褋褌胁械薪邪 懈 褉褍褕邪褖邪 胁褋懈褔泻懈 蟹邪泻芯薪懈. 袗泻芯 锌褉械写懈 褌芯胁邪 薪械 褋械 懈蟹斜懈褟褌.
袧械 褋械 锌褉械锌芯褉褗褔胁邪 蟹邪 谢懈褑邪 锌芯写 18 谐芯写懈薪懈. 袠褋褌芯褉懈褟褌邪 械 锌谢芯写 薪邪 邪胁褌芯褉芯胁芯褌芯 胁褗芯斜褉邪卸械薪懈械. 袠蟹写邪薪懈械褌芯 屑芯卸械 写邪 褋褗写褗褉卸邪 械泻褋锌谢懈褑懈褌械薪 械蟹懈泻 懈/懈谢懈 谐褉邪褎懈褔薪芯 芯锌懈褋邪薪懈械 薪邪 褋褑械薪懈 薪邪 薪邪褋懈谢懈械, 褋械泻褋, 锌褋懈褏懈褔械褋泻懈 懈 褎懈蟹懈褔械褋泻懈 褌芯褉屑芯蟹 懈 写褉褍谐懈 写械泄褋褌胁懈褟, 泻芯懈褌芯 屑芯谐邪褌 写邪 薪邪胁褉械写褟褌 薪邪 锌褋懈褏懈褔薪芯褌芯 胁懈 蟹写褉邪胁械. 袗泻芯 薪褟泻芯械 芯褌 褌械蟹懈 薪械褖邪 褋褗斜褍卸写邪 褍 胁邪褋 锌褉懈褌械褋薪械薪懈褟 懈 薪械锌褉懈褟褌薪懈 褔褍胁褋褌胁邪, 锌褉芯锌褍褋薪械褌械 褌芯胁邪 蟹邪谐谢邪胁懈械.
小谢芯褍薪 小褗写褗褉谢邪薪写 懈屑邪 锌芯褔褌懈 薪芯褉屑邪谢械薪 卸懈胁芯褌. 袪邪斜芯褌邪, 泻芯褟褌芯 芯斜懈褔邪. 袧邪泄-写芯斜褉邪 锌褉懈褟褌械谢泻邪, 蟹邪 泻芯褟褌芯 械 谐芯褌芯胁邪 写邪 薪邪锌褉邪胁懈 胁褋懈褔泻芯. 袠 褏芯斜懈, 褋 泻芯械褌芯 褉邪蟹锌褍褋泻邪 懈 锌褉邪胁懈 褋胁械褌邪 锌芯-褏褍斜邪胁芯 屑褟褋褌芯. 袠谢懈 锌芯薪械 褌邪泻邪 胁褟褉胁邪.
小谢芯褍薪 芯斜懈褔邪 写邪 谢芯胁褍胁邪. 袩谢褟褔泻邪褌邪 褲 褋邪 芯薪械蟹懈, 泻芯懈褌芯 褍斜懈胁邪褌 懈 懈蟹屑褗褔胁邪褌 薪械胁懈薪薪懈, 蟹邪褖芯褌芯 胁褟褉胁邪褌, 褔械 薪懈泻芯泄 薪械 屑芯卸械 写邪 谐懈 褋锌褉械. 袚芯谢褟屑邪 谐褉械褕泻邪.
袝写懈薪 写械薪 懈 锌褉懈 芯褋芯斜械薪芯 褋褗屑薪懈褌械谢薪懈 芯斜褋褌芯褟褌械谢褋褌胁邪 小谢芯褍薪 褋褉械褖邪 写褉褍谐 谢芯胁械褑 薪邪 褋械褉懈泄薪懈 褍斜懈泄褑懈. 袙懈褋芯泻, 泻褉邪褋懈胁, 褋 薪械褔械褋褌懈胁邪 褍褋屑懈胁泻邪 懈 褌芯锌谢懈 芯褔懈鈥� 袪芯褍邪薪 鈥� 袣邪褋邪锌懈薪邪 芯褌 袘芯褋褌褗薪.
袩谢邪褏芯褌芯 懈屑 锌褉懈褟褌械谢褋褌胁芯 锌褉械褉邪褋褌胁邪 胁 薪械褖芯 锌芯胁械褔械, 写芯泻邪褌芯 写胁邪屑邪褌邪 褋械 薪邪写锌褉械胁邪褉胁邪褌 泻芯泄 械 锌芯-写芯斜褉懈褟褌. 袗 谢褞斜芯胁褌邪 懈屑 屑芯卸械 写邪 斜褗写械 褖褍褉邪, 褍斜懈泄褋褌胁械薪邪 懈 褉褍褕邪褖邪 胁褋懈褔泻懈 蟹邪泻芯薪懈. 袗泻芯 锌褉械写懈 褌芯胁邪 薪械 褋械 懈蟹斜懈褟褌.
袧械 褋械 锌褉械锌芯褉褗褔胁邪 蟹邪 谢懈褑邪 锌芯写 18 谐芯写懈薪懈. 袠褋褌芯褉懈褟褌邪 械 锌谢芯写 薪邪 邪胁褌芯褉芯胁芯褌芯 胁褗芯斜褉邪卸械薪懈械. 袠蟹写邪薪懈械褌芯 屑芯卸械 写邪 褋褗写褗褉卸邪 械泻褋锌谢懈褑懈褌械薪 械蟹懈泻 懈/懈谢懈 谐褉邪褎懈褔薪芯 芯锌懈褋邪薪懈械 薪邪 褋褑械薪懈 薪邪 薪邪褋懈谢懈械, 褋械泻褋, 锌褋懈褏懈褔械褋泻懈 懈 褎懈蟹懈褔械褋泻懈 褌芯褉屑芯蟹 懈 写褉褍谐懈 写械泄褋褌胁懈褟, 泻芯懈褌芯 屑芯谐邪褌 写邪 薪邪胁褉械写褟褌 薪邪 锌褋懈褏懈褔薪芯褌芯 胁懈 蟹写褉邪胁械. 袗泻芯 薪褟泻芯械 芯褌 褌械蟹懈 薪械褖邪 褋褗斜褍卸写邪 褍 胁邪褋 锌褉懈褌械褋薪械薪懈褟 懈 薪械锌褉懈褟褌薪懈 褔褍胁褋褌胁邪, 锌褉芯锌褍褋薪械褌械 褌芯胁邪 蟹邪谐谢邪胁懈械.
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First published August 15, 2023
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September 5, 2023
ICONIC, AMAZING, OUT OF THIS WORLD, INCREDIBLE鈥�.I could go on and on. The most perfect dark rom com. I have really enjoyed the other books I have read by Brynne Weaver but she really out did herself with this one. When I read the trigger warning I was only mildly concerned, mostly because I genuinely thought one of the main characters was going to be a cannibal, and I can happily say do not worry because that is not at all the case lmfao. The 鈥渘ot so accidental cannibalism鈥� was actually a very funny addition to the book. Rowan, the MMC, had a lot to live up to with a name like that and I can fully say that he did. His witty nature and overall character was 馃ス馃馃徏馃ス馃馃徏馃ス馃馃徏馃ス馃馃徏馃ス MY MAN WAS OBSESSED. And Sloane, I loved that she was a bad bitch but also had normal people anxiety hahahahah.
December 21, 2023
i want what they have鈥�
鈥測ou鈥檒l love me someday鈥� ROWAN DO YOU WANNA GET WIFED UP AND HAVE KIDS AND LIVE ON THE BEACH WITH OUR 3 CATS OR SOMETHING ???!!! 馃
they way he was so patient with her. the pining, the angst, the rivalries, the games, the years of longing and hoping she might feel the same way when she felt the same way since you laid your eyes upon her鈥od they were destined for each other !! when i tell you that i would run through a wall for that man鈥� 馃弮馃徎鈥嶁檧锔�
when he named the restaurant **you know what it is** and permanently reserved a spot for her鈥Y HEART DISCHARGED FROM ITS ARTERIES!! 馃珋
this man was so goofy and obsessed with her. i only want dark romcoms written this way bruv 馃馃馃馃馃馃
something about these two were so evanescence 2003 coded and i ate that shit up 馃馃徎鈥嶁檧锔�
鈥測ou鈥檒l love me someday鈥� ROWAN DO YOU WANNA GET WIFED UP AND HAVE KIDS AND LIVE ON THE BEACH WITH OUR 3 CATS OR SOMETHING ???!!! 馃
they way he was so patient with her. the pining, the angst, the rivalries, the games, the years of longing and hoping she might feel the same way when she felt the same way since you laid your eyes upon her鈥od they were destined for each other !! when i tell you that i would run through a wall for that man鈥� 馃弮馃徎鈥嶁檧锔�
when he named the restaurant **you know what it is** and permanently reserved a spot for her鈥Y HEART DISCHARGED FROM ITS ARTERIES!! 馃珋
this man was so goofy and obsessed with her. i only want dark romcoms written this way bruv 馃馃馃馃馃馃
something about these two were so evanescence 2003 coded and i ate that shit up 馃馃徎鈥嶁檧锔�
January 20, 2024
It took far longer than I'd like to admit to realize that this book was going nowhere near my favorites list (a fact I鈥檒l credit solely to the wonderful audio performance from Joe Arden and Lucy Rivers). A shock, as I鈥檓 sure you can imagine, since it鈥檚 literally about SERIAL KILLERS who play a MURDER GAME together and fall in love along the way. But it finally hit me around the 戮 mark that I鈥檇 rather get my eyeballs plucked鈥攏ay, gouged鈥攐ut, than continue to be subjected to Butcher & Blackbird鈥檚 unconvincing chemistry, shallow characters, and disjointed timeline.
Dissatisfying as a romance and horror novel, alike. RIP my hopes and dreams of ever finding a good crossover between the two genres.
Dissatisfying as a romance and horror novel, alike. RIP my hopes and dreams of ever finding a good crossover between the two genres.
February 6, 2024
I LOVED this book. I love any book that combines murder and romance but the fact that they're also serial killers! I knew I was going to love this one. This book combines gory murder, comedic relief, an at sometimes absurd plot, and a sweet romance so well. Very very excited to read book 2!
November 9, 2023
absolutely horrendous book.
February 22, 2024
is everyone being held at gunpoint to act like this book is good wtf
November 13, 2024
3.75/5
Accidental cannibalism you say? Hmmm I don鈥檛 think-
But the hero is a serial killer with a golden retriever energy who is a chef by day and is obsessed with the heroine?
鈥� 鈥� 鈥� 鈥� 鈥� 鈥�
Give it to me.
I never expected to become so obsessed with this book. It was supposed to be a dark romantic comedy, and I devoured it鈥攊n one sitting. The story revolves around two notorious serial killers, Sloane and Rowan, who organize an annual murder competition. They meet every few months to kill their chosen victim. It sounded so good that I could hardly believe it would turn out to be anything other than amazing. And I was right鈥攊t was amazing.
Let鈥檚 get to the point though鈥攖he main characters. The spoilers also start here!
Rowan Kane, aka my new obsession. Seriously. I鈥檓 pretty sure I鈥檝e discovered my new type鈥� a serial killer with golden retriever energy who also happens to fit the 鈥渢all, dark, and mysterious鈥� type. He rides a motorcycle, has tattoos, and owns popular restaurants where he鈥檚 the chef. Restaurants he named after the heroine, with a booth forever reserved just for her. I love fictional rich men.
This man was also insane, crazy, and a bit nuts. Yes, I know those words essentially mean the same thing, but as you read, you鈥檒l see they describe him perfectly. It doesn鈥檛 change the fact that he was hot though. Who wouldn鈥檛 want a crazy, comedian guy who鈥檚 completely obsessed with you? The best part is that most of the time, he wasn鈥檛 even trying to be funny, but what he said was so utterly unserious that I ended up laughing anyway.
It was so out of nowhere that I laugh.
Skskksjsjsjsk he made a deal with some kid to bring Sloane groceries so he could help her cook over the phone. Despite standing secretly outside her house.
And he calls her 'love'. That should be enough to love this man.
And he blushes. *screaming*
*SCREAMINGGGGGG*
鈥� 鈥� 鈥� 鈥� 鈥� 鈥�
For safety reasons鈥攂ecause I know it matters to some people, myself included-he was celibate from the moment he first laid eyes on her and became obsessed. Four years. The fact that he fangirled over her when they first met was also ridiculously cute. Yes, cute. A grown man can be cute -though this only applies to fictional men.
Now, onto our heroine, Sloane. I absolutely loved her. Who cares if she was a serial killer? At least she looked hot while doing it. Killing terrible men and never getting caught? A girl can only dream.
This book is a perfect example of how you can write a dark romance featuring two serial killers whose relationship is built on friendship, not lust. It took them four years to finally get together, and I loved that they were friends during all that time鈥攂est friends, even. Rowan was certain about them, about what they could be, and what he wanted, patiently waiting for Sloane to catch up. The best part is that he wasn鈥檛 out there being a player all those years. The man was so obsessed, he only wanted her. As he should.
Now, about the 鈥淎ccidental Cannibalism鈥� and 鈥淣ot-So-Accidental Cannibalism,鈥� which initially drew me to this book despite my fears of how it might turn out. The first incident happened during one of their kills when Rowan unknowingly ate the meal their victim had prepared for them. You can probably guess what it was. The second situation? Well, that would be too much of a spoiler, but let鈥檚 just say that neither of them consumed it. Thankfully.
Overall, I鈥檓 so glad I decided to read this because I was quite skeptical at first. I can鈥檛 wait to dive into the Rowan brothers鈥� books. There are so many hints about who they鈥檒l be paired with, and I just can鈥檛 wait.
Accidental cannibalism you say? Hmmm I don鈥檛 think-
But the hero is a serial killer with a golden retriever energy who is a chef by day and is obsessed with the heroine?
鈥� 鈥� 鈥� 鈥� 鈥� 鈥�
Give it to me.
I never expected to become so obsessed with this book. It was supposed to be a dark romantic comedy, and I devoured it鈥攊n one sitting. The story revolves around two notorious serial killers, Sloane and Rowan, who organize an annual murder competition. They meet every few months to kill their chosen victim. It sounded so good that I could hardly believe it would turn out to be anything other than amazing. And I was right鈥攊t was amazing.
Let鈥檚 get to the point though鈥攖he main characters. The spoilers also start here!
Rowan Kane, aka my new obsession. Seriously. I鈥檓 pretty sure I鈥檝e discovered my new type鈥� a serial killer with golden retriever energy who also happens to fit the 鈥渢all, dark, and mysterious鈥� type. He rides a motorcycle, has tattoos, and owns popular restaurants where he鈥檚 the chef. Restaurants he named after the heroine, with a booth forever reserved just for her. I love fictional rich men.
This man was also insane, crazy, and a bit nuts. Yes, I know those words essentially mean the same thing, but as you read, you鈥檒l see they describe him perfectly. It doesn鈥檛 change the fact that he was hot though. Who wouldn鈥檛 want a crazy, comedian guy who鈥檚 completely obsessed with you? The best part is that most of the time, he wasn鈥檛 even trying to be funny, but what he said was so utterly unserious that I ended up laughing anyway.
"his gaze remains trapped on the trail of tiny white worms heading my way. When his eyes lift from the floor, they meet mine with an eager smile. 鈥淲ant to get lunch?鈥�
It was so out of nowhere that I laugh.
"As he collects his bike, I ask him what he鈥檚 going to do with all this cash, and he tells me he鈥檚 saving for a PlayStation. Before he goes, I give him an extra two hundred bucks."
Skskksjsjsjsk he made a deal with some kid to bring Sloane groceries so he could help her cook over the phone. Despite standing secretly outside her house.
"Rowan鈥檚 reply is immediate.
Hold tight, love. I鈥檓 coming."
And he calls her 'love'. That should be enough to love this man.
鈥淵ou鈥檙e beautiful, Rowan.鈥澨�
This time, it鈥檚 my turn to blush."
And he blushes. *screaming*
"Do you really think I just like you when I framed a drawing you left for me on a scrap of paper you tore from a notebook? The one I hung it in the kitchen so I can look at it every day and think of you? Do you think I just like you when I tattoo it on my skin?"
*SCREAMINGGGGGG*
"Rowan rests the handle of the ax against his shoulder and huffs before giving me a wink. 鈥淕etting revenge for hurting my girl, of course."
鈥� 鈥� 鈥� 鈥� 鈥� 鈥�
For safety reasons鈥攂ecause I know it matters to some people, myself included-he was celibate from the moment he first laid eyes on her and became obsessed. Four years. The fact that he fangirled over her when they first met was also ridiculously cute. Yes, cute. A grown man can be cute -though this only applies to fictional men.
Now, onto our heroine, Sloane. I absolutely loved her. Who cares if she was a serial killer? At least she looked hot while doing it. Killing terrible men and never getting caught? A girl can only dream.
鈥淛ust鈥old鈥till鈥︹€� Sloane says, gritting out every word over the man鈥檚 garbled cries.
鈥淚鈥檇 say it would hurt less if you stop struggling, but that鈥檚 a total lie.鈥� The man screams again and I turn my head toward the sound."
This book is a perfect example of how you can write a dark romance featuring two serial killers whose relationship is built on friendship, not lust. It took them four years to finally get together, and I loved that they were friends during all that time鈥攂est friends, even. Rowan was certain about them, about what they could be, and what he wanted, patiently waiting for Sloane to catch up. The best part is that he wasn鈥檛 out there being a player all those years. The man was so obsessed, he only wanted her. As he should.
Now, about the 鈥淎ccidental Cannibalism鈥� and 鈥淣ot-So-Accidental Cannibalism,鈥� which initially drew me to this book despite my fears of how it might turn out. The first incident happened during one of their kills when Rowan unknowingly ate the meal their victim had prepared for them. You can probably guess what it was. The second situation? Well, that would be too much of a spoiler, but let鈥檚 just say that neither of them consumed it. Thankfully.
Overall, I鈥檓 so glad I decided to read this because I was quite skeptical at first. I can鈥檛 wait to dive into the Rowan brothers鈥� books. There are so many hints about who they鈥檒l be paired with, and I just can鈥檛 wait.
April 25, 2025
Oh boy! I can say three things firstly:
-This stimulating, scorching, action-packed, mind-bending, heart-pounding, intelligent, and highly entertaining novel, seamlessly blending thriller, mystery, dark comedy, and erotic romance genres, has become my new addiction, making me want to scream my adoration for it from the rooftops!
-I've undoubtedly found another auto-approved author, and I can't wait to read more from Brynne Weaver and the "Ruinous Love Trilogy" books! Especially seeing the bonus part of Lachlan and Lark鈥檚 story has increased my appetite and pumped up my excitement!
-Unfortunately, the author has ruined orzo pasta and ice cream for me for a long time! I will definitely be passing on those meals!
This book has an unusual plot revolving around two serial killers who compete with each other to finish the job of their targeted evil. Yes, they are like vigilantes, cleaning the world of the most malicious human beings, even though both of them also enjoy the blood, turning crime scenes into art exhibitions to feed their violent fantasies.
Sloane, the orb weaver, a.k.a. "Blackbird," finds her path crossing with Irish charm, dangerous, charismatic Rowan, a.k.a. Butcher when she accidentally locks herself with her latest prey in a cage for three days in the Louisiana summer. Rowan unleashes her and comes with a proposal that intrigues her, just like the man who tells her the rules. Their attraction is palpable, wild, animalistic, and barely controllable. They decide to play an annual game to hunt their targeted victims by choosing them around the most dangerous monsters hiding in human clothing. Their blossoming friendship and attraction lead them to places they could never imagine.
Will they be each other鈥檚 destruction, or are they just a match made in hell, destined to find their own kind of bloody, highly eccentric, stimulating, sensational happily ever after?
Wow! Just wow! My mind is ready to explore! This book is entertaining, smart, unputdownable, and those steamy, naughty scenes definitely set the chapters on fire! They're absolutely hyperventilating! The cliffhanger at the end made me scream and crave the sequel urgently! This chaotic, hilarious, a little gory, but extremely exciting book was everything I needed! I couldn鈥檛 recommend it more!
Many thanks to NetGalley and Zando for sharing this unique novel鈥檚 digital reviewer copy with me in exchange for my honest thoughts.
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-This stimulating, scorching, action-packed, mind-bending, heart-pounding, intelligent, and highly entertaining novel, seamlessly blending thriller, mystery, dark comedy, and erotic romance genres, has become my new addiction, making me want to scream my adoration for it from the rooftops!
-I've undoubtedly found another auto-approved author, and I can't wait to read more from Brynne Weaver and the "Ruinous Love Trilogy" books! Especially seeing the bonus part of Lachlan and Lark鈥檚 story has increased my appetite and pumped up my excitement!
-Unfortunately, the author has ruined orzo pasta and ice cream for me for a long time! I will definitely be passing on those meals!
This book has an unusual plot revolving around two serial killers who compete with each other to finish the job of their targeted evil. Yes, they are like vigilantes, cleaning the world of the most malicious human beings, even though both of them also enjoy the blood, turning crime scenes into art exhibitions to feed their violent fantasies.
Sloane, the orb weaver, a.k.a. "Blackbird," finds her path crossing with Irish charm, dangerous, charismatic Rowan, a.k.a. Butcher when she accidentally locks herself with her latest prey in a cage for three days in the Louisiana summer. Rowan unleashes her and comes with a proposal that intrigues her, just like the man who tells her the rules. Their attraction is palpable, wild, animalistic, and barely controllable. They decide to play an annual game to hunt their targeted victims by choosing them around the most dangerous monsters hiding in human clothing. Their blossoming friendship and attraction lead them to places they could never imagine.
Will they be each other鈥檚 destruction, or are they just a match made in hell, destined to find their own kind of bloody, highly eccentric, stimulating, sensational happily ever after?
Wow! Just wow! My mind is ready to explore! This book is entertaining, smart, unputdownable, and those steamy, naughty scenes definitely set the chapters on fire! They're absolutely hyperventilating! The cliffhanger at the end made me scream and crave the sequel urgently! This chaotic, hilarious, a little gory, but extremely exciting book was everything I needed! I couldn鈥檛 recommend it more!
Many thanks to NetGalley and Zando for sharing this unique novel鈥檚 digital reviewer copy with me in exchange for my honest thoughts.
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November 21, 2023
I LOVE THESE TWO PSYCHOPATHS 馃槶馃槶馃槶
October 17, 2023
Under-developed characters, insta-lovey, boring plot, bad writing, and awful dialogue. If you don't like any of these, don't even bother! I know I shouldn't have. If you need more information, just read the other bad reviews. I feel like most of these 5 stars were written by teens. I'm in my 20s and this book is bad. Not even the smut is good. My biggest mistake was not DNF-ing this book...
September 7, 2023
"Sloane.
I can't lose you."
"Then you'd better kiss me."
鉁旓笍 Dark romcom
鉁旓笍 Friends to lovers (they're both serial killers)
鉁旓笍 Reverse grumpy x sunshine
鉁旓笍 Forced proximity
鉁旓笍 Only one bed
鉁旓笍 He falls first and hard
鉁旓笍 Touch him/her and die
Well that was a WILD ride and so fun. Although I expected a lot more cause the hype got to me.
I liked Rowan and Sloane. Their banter was EVERYTHING. Their dynamic with each other was so well built. The way Sloane opened up to him and the way Rowan was always rooting for her, waiting for her and just loving her was so beautiful to read. Both of them were so protective towards each other, going to lengths for each other and never giving up, I loved that. As individuals too they shined. One did not overpower the other and was quite balanced.
The action bits were quite vividly described which I did have an issue with at one point in the book. There's a lot of gore. A LOT. In fact, more so than the spice. I was not so much invested in the plot or what they did as much as their romance which is why this is a three star read for me.
These might be just me issues but once I read about Sloane's genital piercing, I just wasn't able to ignore it during the spice. Sorry 馃槀馃檲 Another thing am not appreciative of was that there was a lot of swearing in this. I don't mind how much one swears but using God's name in vain got to me...
The ending was quite good and explosive. I like Lachlan a lot, he was probably my favorite character so I'll look forward to his book. Overall, a decent read.
There's a long list of TW, so please check it out before reading. This book might not be for everyone.
词鈥鈥
Serial killers and romance? Intrigued. Very intrigued. Let's goooo
I can't lose you."
"Then you'd better kiss me."
鉁旓笍 Dark romcom
鉁旓笍 Friends to lovers (they're both serial killers)
鉁旓笍 Reverse grumpy x sunshine
鉁旓笍 Forced proximity
鉁旓笍 Only one bed
鉁旓笍 He falls first and hard
鉁旓笍 Touch him/her and die
Well that was a WILD ride and so fun. Although I expected a lot more cause the hype got to me.
I liked Rowan and Sloane. Their banter was EVERYTHING. Their dynamic with each other was so well built. The way Sloane opened up to him and the way Rowan was always rooting for her, waiting for her and just loving her was so beautiful to read. Both of them were so protective towards each other, going to lengths for each other and never giving up, I loved that. As individuals too they shined. One did not overpower the other and was quite balanced.
The action bits were quite vividly described which I did have an issue with at one point in the book. There's a lot of gore. A LOT. In fact, more so than the spice. I was not so much invested in the plot or what they did as much as their romance which is why this is a three star read for me.
These might be just me issues but once I read about Sloane's genital piercing, I just wasn't able to ignore it during the spice. Sorry 馃槀馃檲 Another thing am not appreciative of was that there was a lot of swearing in this. I don't mind how much one swears but using God's name in vain got to me...
The ending was quite good and explosive. I like Lachlan a lot, he was probably my favorite character so I'll look forward to his book. Overall, a decent read.
There's a long list of TW, so please check it out before reading. This book might not be for everyone.
词鈥鈥
Serial killers and romance? Intrigued. Very intrigued. Let's goooo
October 2, 2024
掳藮鉃� 'But if we're monsters, we'll thrive in the dark. Together.' 馃┓馃枻
So, the FOMO was outta control with this one. I put off reading it for the longest, because I don't often have the best of luck with TikTok recommendations. But since book two just came out and I've been full on bombarded with it lol I thought it was time to give this a chance.
藲鈧娐� 蜔蜔蜑蜑鉃斥潵 For the most part, it was a fun and enjoyable read. I really liked both of the main characters, the chemistry and the banter between Sloane and Rowan was great. Honestly, I found them hysterical. Both of their personalities were chef's kiss. 馃馃徎馃恳馃徎鈥嶐煃仇炼�
The ending was freaking great! The last big scene and then the last line were fantastic and I was thrilled that I already had book 2 lined up and ready to go, no long wait needed.- so kudos Brynne Weaver for keeping me hooked.
But, where I felt it was lacking... which is kind of a big deal? The plot... It started out so fun and had me really engaged but it comes to a sudden halt just to bomb me with about 30% worth's of back to back sex scenes.
藲鈧娐� 蜔蜔蜑蜑鉃斥潵 I feel that sometimes 'spice' is a tool used by authors to fill pages and gain word count. That's how I felt here and a good portion of the reasoning behind the 3 stars - which is not a bad rating. I still had a really good time with the book, I just wish the storyline was a little stronger.
I had such a fun time with this and definitely planning on picking up book two right away.
掳藮鉃� 鈥淵ou know what they say, Blackbird. 鈥業t鈥檚 all fun and games until someone loses an eye,鈥欌€� I whisper. 鈥淎nd that鈥檚 when the real fun begins.鈥� 馃┓馃枻
馃敧馃拤馃└馃枻馃
So, the FOMO was outta control with this one. I put off reading it for the longest, because I don't often have the best of luck with TikTok recommendations. But since book two just came out and I've been full on bombarded with it lol I thought it was time to give this a chance.
藲鈧娐� 蜔蜔蜑蜑鉃斥潵 For the most part, it was a fun and enjoyable read. I really liked both of the main characters, the chemistry and the banter between Sloane and Rowan was great. Honestly, I found them hysterical. Both of their personalities were chef's kiss. 馃馃徎馃恳馃徎鈥嶐煃仇炼�
The ending was freaking great! The last big scene and then the last line were fantastic and I was thrilled that I already had book 2 lined up and ready to go, no long wait needed.- so kudos Brynne Weaver for keeping me hooked.
But, where I felt it was lacking... which is kind of a big deal? The plot... It started out so fun and had me really engaged but it comes to a sudden halt just to bomb me with about 30% worth's of back to back sex scenes.
藲鈧娐� 蜔蜔蜑蜑鉃斥潵 I feel that sometimes 'spice' is a tool used by authors to fill pages and gain word count. That's how I felt here and a good portion of the reasoning behind the 3 stars - which is not a bad rating. I still had a really good time with the book, I just wish the storyline was a little stronger.
I had such a fun time with this and definitely planning on picking up book two right away.
掳藮鉃� 鈥淵ou know what they say, Blackbird. 鈥業t鈥檚 all fun and games until someone loses an eye,鈥欌€� I whisper. 鈥淎nd that鈥檚 when the real fun begins.鈥� 馃┓馃枻
馃敧馃拤馃└馃枻馃
September 13, 2023
4.75 猸愶笍 THIS HAD ABSOLUTELY NO BUSINESS BEING SO GOOD????????
new fav trope unlocked: rival unalivers falling for each other!!!!
the way it was hilarious.. had me kicking and screaming. but also SO CUTE?? he was so patient. they were so in love the entire time. the slowburn. THE SPICE HELLO????
i ate this up. truly. now i need the rest OF THE SERIES IMMEDIATELY!!!
i鈥檒l never look at cookies and cream ice cream the same.
鈥測ou鈥檒l love me someday鈥� 馃槶
new fav trope unlocked: rival unalivers falling for each other!!!!
the way it was hilarious.. had me kicking and screaming. but also SO CUTE?? he was so patient. they were so in love the entire time. the slowburn. THE SPICE HELLO????
i ate this up. truly. now i need the rest OF THE SERIES IMMEDIATELY!!!
i鈥檒l never look at cookies and cream ice cream the same.
鈥測ou鈥檒l love me someday鈥� 馃槶
September 16, 2023
GUYS IT FINALLY HAPPENED!!!!!! i finally found a good serial killer book after mindfuck!!!!!!馃槏馃ぉ馃グ馃樆馃尫馃挒馃暩锔忦煍洆锔忦煪擆煉ｂ毎锔�
so i don't think i'll be writing a review anytime soon because this was an experience and i'm left speechless馃か
but seriously i can't recommend this to any of my friends (maybe to you edith 馃 i know you'll enjoy this馃槍) because it was disgusting, horrifying and sometimes a little traumatizing.
and i loved every second of it 馃枻
鈼� "Before you came along, something was missing. You, Rowan. You were missing. You made it safe to feel seen."
鈼� Sloane is the only person in the world who can look at my monster and find a friend. And I know she needs a friend just as much as I do. Maybe more.
鈼� 鈥淚 would kill for you, and I have. I would do it again, every damn day. I鈥檇 turn myself inside out for you. I would die for you.鈥�
so i don't think i'll be writing a review anytime soon because this was an experience and i'm left speechless馃か
but seriously i can't recommend this to any of my friends (maybe to you edith 馃 i know you'll enjoy this馃槍) because it was disgusting, horrifying and sometimes a little traumatizing.
and i loved every second of it 馃枻
鈼� "Before you came along, something was missing. You, Rowan. You were missing. You made it safe to feel seen."
鈼� Sloane is the only person in the world who can look at my monster and find a friend. And I know she needs a friend just as much as I do. Maybe more.
鈼� 鈥淚 would kill for you, and I have. I would do it again, every damn day. I鈥檇 turn myself inside out for you. I would die for you.鈥�
April 19, 2024
Mr. & Mrs. Smith plus Dexter with a little Silence of the Lambs thrown in for extra seasoning.
4.5 stars rounded up.
This book is not for the faint of heart, or stomach. It鈥檚 about two serial killers who fall in love while playing in hunting and killing competitions. They are psychopaths, they are tortured souls, this is dark; brace yourself for that. But outside of the morbidity and gore, this was a cute and sweet, slow burn. How did this author do that? How did she make us root for two murderers, watch them play with their victims brutally and without conscience and feel swoony at the romance of it? I dunno, scientists need to look into this.
So if you like cool banter, sweet (but psycho) characters, funny side characters and can handle or embrace very dark content, then try this. It鈥檚 a hoot.
It doesn鈥檛 get full five stars because the time jumps got really annoying to me and I wanted more time of them actually together and I think certain scenes were jumped over that I wished were included. Oddly, the accidental cannibalism worked with the plot so no deductions for that. 馃ォ
***edited to remove mention of the narration in light of recent allegations. I stand with victims.
4.5 stars rounded up.
This book is not for the faint of heart, or stomach. It鈥檚 about two serial killers who fall in love while playing in hunting and killing competitions. They are psychopaths, they are tortured souls, this is dark; brace yourself for that. But outside of the morbidity and gore, this was a cute and sweet, slow burn. How did this author do that? How did she make us root for two murderers, watch them play with their victims brutally and without conscience and feel swoony at the romance of it? I dunno, scientists need to look into this.
So if you like cool banter, sweet (but psycho) characters, funny side characters and can handle or embrace very dark content, then try this. It鈥檚 a hoot.
It doesn鈥檛 get full five stars because the time jumps got really annoying to me and I wanted more time of them actually together and I think certain scenes were jumped over that I wished were included. Oddly, the accidental cannibalism worked with the plot so no deductions for that. 馃ォ
***edited to remove mention of the narration in light of recent allegations. I stand with victims.
December 5, 2024
in depth vlog coming this week
April 30, 2025
some spoilers!!
5馃専鈥檚
who wants to go on a haunted treasure hunt with me? this book has so many twists and turns and guess what I loved it anyways so why not come along with me to find all the 鈥渃lues鈥� to this treasure hunt!
treasure map
馃弫馃棥 (the competition) 鉃★笍听
馃彣馃弮 (the sneaky wall scene) 鉃★笍听
馃嵆馃憖 (him stalk cooking) 鉃★笍听
馃憛馃嵔 (human flesh eating/ making eyeball ornaments) 鉃★笍听
馃崷馃あ (ICE CREAM!!!) 鉃★笍听
馃挆馃き (lovey scenes) 鉃★笍听
馃拲馃憣鉂� (the ending <333) AKA the 鈥淪UPRISE鈥�
馃棥first place馃棥
馃弫鈿�- the competition
鈥淵ou know what they say, Blackbird. It's all fun and games until someone loses an eye. And that's when the real fun begins.鈥�
let the hunt BEGIN! our first stop is the competition where rowan proposed that they have one to compete against one another and see who can kill the most ppl! 馃槻 talk about wild already and we just started but i mean rowan is fine as ever so i mean spending more time with rowan doesn鈥檛 sound like a problem to me plus it wasn鈥檛 even really a competition they were just doing whatever like if u wanted an excuse to flirt with each other u dont need no competition to do it! 馃槒
and the competition leads us onto the next clue鈥�.馃毝鈥嶁檧锔�
馃棥second place馃棥
馃彣馃弮- the sneaky wall scene
this was one of the wildest scenes!! sloane was 鈥榞etting herself off as she described it鈥� and some pervert was watching her while she was in her room and jacking off and i was like OMG! 馃槶 and ofc rowan was right there like a peeping tom watching her too and he sees the other guy and dude went all ninja turtles and banged the lamp against the wall like he was michelangelo with the nunchucks im not judging sloane at all im just saying those peeping toms should have never been there in the first freaking place!! 馃え
馃棥third place馃棥
馃嵆馃憖- him STALK cooking
鈥淚 have food, Rowan.鈥� (Sloane)
鈥淕ood for you. I think that qualifies you as a fully fledged adult.鈥� (Rowan)
halfway through we come across the 鈥榟im stalking cooking island鈥� where u find out that rowan was up here outside stalking her and sending groceries to her house for her to cook food and he would call her and talk her through how to cook the food which was so sweet but also kind of stalkerish but i'm all for it bc rowan is hot is as hell!!! 馃槣
and as fun as it would be to talk about rowan all day unfortunately we are coming across the 鈥渄eath drop鈥� soon鈥�.馃拃
fourth place
馃憛馃嵔- human flesh eating/ making eyeball ornaments
when i tell you im so grossed out like i couldn鈥檛 eat for a whole day every time i read this book! for those who don鈥檛 know sloane and rowan went to this dinner party to kill a guy and they got drugged and rowan passed out but sloane ended up torturing the guy rowan woke up later and sloane told him that he choked on a 鈥榟uman鈥檚 ass鈥� like she had to scrape it off his tongue 馃あ im going to be sick!! and then ontop of that girl was cutting out human ornaments remind me not to visit them for any feasts, holidays or anything this is enough to make u drop dead! 馃
And if thats not enough 鈥渟nake drop鈥� pit is approaching鈥�..馃悕
fifth place
馃崷馃あ- ICE CREAM!!!
so鈥� never will i be able to think the same about ice cream especially cookies and cream like who thinks that up and dude was eating it by the container FULL!!! 馃ぎ I just want to cry!! why are they doing this to us!! those who don't know there was ice cream that was eaten that had semen in it and sloane had the nerve to say what an interesting substitute to salt! the grave digger is on speed dial! 鈽庯笍 the snakes are biting and more and more i am dying
almost to the end鈥�.someone pls come help us!!! 馃槶
sixth place
馃挆馃き- lovey scenes
鈥淵ou're beautiful to me.鈥� (Rowan)
鈥淵ou are all the best things to me, Sloane. No matter how many bruises are in your heart or your skin.鈥� (Rowan)
鈥淚 would kill for you, and I have. I would do it again, every damn day. I'd turn myself inside out for you. I would die for you, Sloane, and you fucking know it.鈥� (Rowan)
almost to the SURPRISE!! despite the most disgusting scenes ever rowan and sloane found some way to win me over all their scenes (mostly) were so good and i was giggling and kicking my feet and screaming in my pillow 馃き
bonus- a mini hut to get bottled water and sun hats to block out the sun that is melting us to death AKA鈥�
the spicy scenes 馃敟馃敟馃敟馃敟馃敟- 5 STARS Y鈥橝LL!! 5 STARS!!! Rowan is a tiger in the sheets as they say! there was one scene where they had sex and dude was wearing a dragon suit! I CAN鈥橳!! cmon on now dude and they were both turned on by the costume this crazy book鈥︹€�..听 and then ontop of they had the nerve to say..
"Maybe we should do the pirate costume next time.鈥� (Sloane)
鈥淵ou be the pirate, I'll be the parrot.鈥� (Rowan)
HELP! 馃槱 ik they weren't time traveling to freaking kindergarten to play dress up and dollies听and then ofc the safe word was chainsaw how fitting for the book 馃ぃ
And finally we made it to the END/SURPRISE鈥�. 馃コ
SURPRISE!!!!
馃拲馃憣- the ending 鉂� (as they say x marks the spot)
鈥淒id you just propose on a napkin with a ring you stuffed in a guy's eye hole?鈥�
HE PROPOSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was literally throwing a whole party, screaming, yelling, giggling AHHHHH!!!!! And then dude went an proposed with a ring in someone鈥檚 freaking eye socket talk about so romantic 馃拃 and they say romance is dead听 but i will definitely be going to the wedding!! 馃敂馃敂 who wants to be my plus one?! 馃挄
oh and i forgot to mention about crazy butcher guy who almost broke up rowan and sloane which i would have had to hunt him down he thought he was slick but guess what thats why he ended up in the predicament he did!!
馃棥last thoughts馃棥
definitely recommend in fact im changing my rating to 5 stars bc i remember how much i loved this despite the 鈥渆xtra stuff鈥澨� 馃槵 i just wanted to do a rant review bc this one feels like it needs one and here my initial thoughts in the beginning about this was that i thought it was a dark romance music book hahaha i need to banned from judging books on what the cover looks like bc boy was i way off 馃ぃ but i definitely recommend dont take my review as reason not to read it pls bc genuinely the romance will overpower it all! and u best believe i will be reading the next one!! 馃構
5馃専鈥檚
who wants to go on a haunted treasure hunt with me? this book has so many twists and turns and guess what I loved it anyways so why not come along with me to find all the 鈥渃lues鈥� to this treasure hunt!
treasure map
馃弫馃棥 (the competition) 鉃★笍听
馃彣馃弮 (the sneaky wall scene) 鉃★笍听
馃嵆馃憖 (him stalk cooking) 鉃★笍听
馃憛馃嵔 (human flesh eating/ making eyeball ornaments) 鉃★笍听
馃崷馃あ (ICE CREAM!!!) 鉃★笍听
馃挆馃き (lovey scenes) 鉃★笍听
馃拲馃憣鉂� (the ending <333) AKA the 鈥淪UPRISE鈥�
馃棥first place馃棥
馃弫鈿�- the competition
鈥淵ou know what they say, Blackbird. It's all fun and games until someone loses an eye. And that's when the real fun begins.鈥�
let the hunt BEGIN! our first stop is the competition where rowan proposed that they have one to compete against one another and see who can kill the most ppl! 馃槻 talk about wild already and we just started but i mean rowan is fine as ever so i mean spending more time with rowan doesn鈥檛 sound like a problem to me plus it wasn鈥檛 even really a competition they were just doing whatever like if u wanted an excuse to flirt with each other u dont need no competition to do it! 馃槒
and the competition leads us onto the next clue鈥�.馃毝鈥嶁檧锔�
馃棥second place馃棥
馃彣馃弮- the sneaky wall scene
this was one of the wildest scenes!! sloane was 鈥榞etting herself off as she described it鈥� and some pervert was watching her while she was in her room and jacking off and i was like OMG! 馃槶 and ofc rowan was right there like a peeping tom watching her too and he sees the other guy and dude went all ninja turtles and banged the lamp against the wall like he was michelangelo with the nunchucks im not judging sloane at all im just saying those peeping toms should have never been there in the first freaking place!! 馃え
馃棥third place馃棥
馃嵆馃憖- him STALK cooking
鈥淚 have food, Rowan.鈥� (Sloane)
鈥淕ood for you. I think that qualifies you as a fully fledged adult.鈥� (Rowan)
halfway through we come across the 鈥榟im stalking cooking island鈥� where u find out that rowan was up here outside stalking her and sending groceries to her house for her to cook food and he would call her and talk her through how to cook the food which was so sweet but also kind of stalkerish but i'm all for it bc rowan is hot is as hell!!! 馃槣
and as fun as it would be to talk about rowan all day unfortunately we are coming across the 鈥渄eath drop鈥� soon鈥�.馃拃
fourth place
馃憛馃嵔- human flesh eating/ making eyeball ornaments
when i tell you im so grossed out like i couldn鈥檛 eat for a whole day every time i read this book! for those who don鈥檛 know sloane and rowan went to this dinner party to kill a guy and they got drugged and rowan passed out but sloane ended up torturing the guy rowan woke up later and sloane told him that he choked on a 鈥榟uman鈥檚 ass鈥� like she had to scrape it off his tongue 馃あ im going to be sick!! and then ontop of that girl was cutting out human ornaments remind me not to visit them for any feasts, holidays or anything this is enough to make u drop dead! 馃
And if thats not enough 鈥渟nake drop鈥� pit is approaching鈥�..馃悕
fifth place
馃崷馃あ- ICE CREAM!!!
so鈥� never will i be able to think the same about ice cream especially cookies and cream like who thinks that up and dude was eating it by the container FULL!!! 馃ぎ I just want to cry!! why are they doing this to us!! those who don't know there was ice cream that was eaten that had semen in it and sloane had the nerve to say what an interesting substitute to salt! the grave digger is on speed dial! 鈽庯笍 the snakes are biting and more and more i am dying
almost to the end鈥�.someone pls come help us!!! 馃槶
sixth place
馃挆馃き- lovey scenes
鈥淵ou're beautiful to me.鈥� (Rowan)
鈥淵ou are all the best things to me, Sloane. No matter how many bruises are in your heart or your skin.鈥� (Rowan)
鈥淚 would kill for you, and I have. I would do it again, every damn day. I'd turn myself inside out for you. I would die for you, Sloane, and you fucking know it.鈥� (Rowan)
almost to the SURPRISE!! despite the most disgusting scenes ever rowan and sloane found some way to win me over all their scenes (mostly) were so good and i was giggling and kicking my feet and screaming in my pillow 馃き
bonus- a mini hut to get bottled water and sun hats to block out the sun that is melting us to death AKA鈥�
the spicy scenes 馃敟馃敟馃敟馃敟馃敟- 5 STARS Y鈥橝LL!! 5 STARS!!! Rowan is a tiger in the sheets as they say! there was one scene where they had sex and dude was wearing a dragon suit! I CAN鈥橳!! cmon on now dude and they were both turned on by the costume this crazy book鈥︹€�..听 and then ontop of they had the nerve to say..
"Maybe we should do the pirate costume next time.鈥� (Sloane)
鈥淵ou be the pirate, I'll be the parrot.鈥� (Rowan)
HELP! 馃槱 ik they weren't time traveling to freaking kindergarten to play dress up and dollies听and then ofc the safe word was chainsaw how fitting for the book 馃ぃ
And finally we made it to the END/SURPRISE鈥�. 馃コ
SURPRISE!!!!
馃拲馃憣- the ending 鉂� (as they say x marks the spot)
鈥淒id you just propose on a napkin with a ring you stuffed in a guy's eye hole?鈥�
HE PROPOSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was literally throwing a whole party, screaming, yelling, giggling AHHHHH!!!!! And then dude went an proposed with a ring in someone鈥檚 freaking eye socket talk about so romantic 馃拃 and they say romance is dead听 but i will definitely be going to the wedding!! 馃敂馃敂 who wants to be my plus one?! 馃挄
oh and i forgot to mention about crazy butcher guy who almost broke up rowan and sloane which i would have had to hunt him down he thought he was slick but guess what thats why he ended up in the predicament he did!!
馃棥last thoughts馃棥
definitely recommend in fact im changing my rating to 5 stars bc i remember how much i loved this despite the 鈥渆xtra stuff鈥澨� 馃槵 i just wanted to do a rant review bc this one feels like it needs one and here my initial thoughts in the beginning about this was that i thought it was a dark romance music book hahaha i need to banned from judging books on what the cover looks like bc boy was i way off 馃ぃ but i definitely recommend dont take my review as reason not to read it pls bc genuinely the romance will overpower it all! and u best believe i will be reading the next one!! 馃構
January 30, 2025
DNF @ 20%
tbh you couldn鈥檛 pay me enough to care..
maybe im just in a serious dark reading mood lately and this book has that comedy connotation that i wasn鈥檛 at all looking for (even though it wasn鈥檛 THAT funny simply light with a gory first chapter). plus, the 4 chapters i read were literally a challenge to finish. the writing style wasn鈥檛 even polished, very surface-level when it came to describing the scenes and the sittings which is clearly not my cup of tea, reading mainly dialogues is a torture .
鈥斺赌斺赌斺赌斺赌�
here we go 馃憖
tbh you couldn鈥檛 pay me enough to care..
maybe im just in a serious dark reading mood lately and this book has that comedy connotation that i wasn鈥檛 at all looking for (even though it wasn鈥檛 THAT funny simply light with a gory first chapter). plus, the 4 chapters i read were literally a challenge to finish. the writing style wasn鈥檛 even polished, very surface-level when it came to describing the scenes and the sittings which is clearly not my cup of tea, reading mainly dialogues is a torture .
鈥斺赌斺赌斺赌斺赌�
here we go 馃憖
April 4, 2024
i need the second book immediately. 馃槶鉂わ笍
ps. don't eat while reading this book.
ps. don't eat while reading this book.
August 1, 2024
I hope this is the last book I see that writes a TW/CW list as a list of unfunny jokes and random shit without context. Trigger warnings lists are like allergy lists. Theyre there for people who might have a reaction, so they can decide if the book is right for them. Theyre a mobility aid for mental health.
I like serial killer media when written well (check out an elderly lady is up to no good). This book is not an example of that. It is lazy, shallow, and unfunny.
In summation: boooooo. Tomato, tomato, tomato.
I like serial killer media when written well (check out an elderly lady is up to no good). This book is not an example of that. It is lazy, shallow, and unfunny.
In summation: boooooo. Tomato, tomato, tomato.
April 10, 2025
This book is perfect, I don鈥檛 even know what to say. 5+/5 literally no notes. The audiobook is even better, probably one of the best I've ever listened to.
"Hold tight, love"
Stars: 5+/5
Spice: 4/5
Tropes:
- he falls first and hard
- one bed
- hurt/comfort
- friends to lovers
- "touch her and die"/"she's mine"
Butcher and Blackbird is indulgent and decadent, reading it feels like eating chocolate cake. It has serial killers and gore mixed with rom-com mixed with kinky smut scenes. It starts off hot and just ramps up from there. The writing style in B&B pushes right up against the edge of being cheesy, in the best way. If you like a fun rom-com and you don't mind some violence and gore, you have to read this book.
Brynne made two absolutely adorable serial killers for us to get to know throughout this story. Sloane is such a badass and a little bit of a psycho, while also being lovable and relatable as a character. Rowan is an absolutely dreamy, overprotective, deeply caring MMC and his little irish accent really just takes him into perfect book boyfriend territory. There are several long time gaps in this story, which I am really grateful for. It allowed for their relationship to grow in a way that felt natural and believable. I'm always a fan of giving the two MCs a lot of time to get to know each other before it gets spicy.
The smut scenes in this book are delicious. Our main characters are a little kinky, just enough to really make things interesting and steamy. Yet, also vanilla enough to be enjoyable to a broad audience. I hope this is the kind of content we continue to see through the other two books in this series.
My only complaint with this book is that it treats time and money as unlimited resources for our MCs. Sloane and Rowan always had the cash and time off to do anything they wanted or needed. I understand why this is done for ease of story, but it is just one spot where I feel like I had to really suspend my disbelief and just roll with it.
Finally, the audiobook. I cannot say enough good things about this audiobook. Both of the VAs delivered beautifully, their acting was lovely and they just did a great job. The quality of the recording is fantastic, there's no weird background sounds or other technical issues with the audio itself. What really makes the audiobook stand out is the duet style of the reading. The actors each read all of their own voice lines, as well as their own POV chapters. So, when Sloane has a chapter it is still Joe Arden speaking the Rowan lines, instead of Lucy Rivers trying to do a Joe Arden voice. This was my first experience with a duet style audiobook and I was genuinely so blown away and so happy while listening to it. It is a nice middle ground between a regular style audiobook and a full graphic audio experience. I think I prefer it over either of them and I desperately hope that more authors take the time to get their books narrated this way. I cannot stress enough how much this added to the listening experience.
Something to note, there is a pretty important bonus chapter at the end of Butcher and Blackbird, my copy of the audiobook did not include this chapter. I don't know if it is in some versions and not mine or if you need a print copy to get that chapter. If you only listen to the audiobook, make sure to find a copy of skullduggery.
"Hold tight, love"
Stars: 5+/5
Spice: 4/5
Tropes:
- he falls first and hard
- one bed
- hurt/comfort
- friends to lovers
- "touch her and die"/"she's mine"
Butcher and Blackbird is indulgent and decadent, reading it feels like eating chocolate cake. It has serial killers and gore mixed with rom-com mixed with kinky smut scenes. It starts off hot and just ramps up from there. The writing style in B&B pushes right up against the edge of being cheesy, in the best way. If you like a fun rom-com and you don't mind some violence and gore, you have to read this book.
Brynne made two absolutely adorable serial killers for us to get to know throughout this story. Sloane is such a badass and a little bit of a psycho, while also being lovable and relatable as a character. Rowan is an absolutely dreamy, overprotective, deeply caring MMC and his little irish accent really just takes him into perfect book boyfriend territory. There are several long time gaps in this story, which I am really grateful for. It allowed for their relationship to grow in a way that felt natural and believable. I'm always a fan of giving the two MCs a lot of time to get to know each other before it gets spicy.
The smut scenes in this book are delicious. Our main characters are a little kinky, just enough to really make things interesting and steamy. Yet, also vanilla enough to be enjoyable to a broad audience. I hope this is the kind of content we continue to see through the other two books in this series.
My only complaint with this book is that it treats time and money as unlimited resources for our MCs. Sloane and Rowan always had the cash and time off to do anything they wanted or needed. I understand why this is done for ease of story, but it is just one spot where I feel like I had to really suspend my disbelief and just roll with it.
Finally, the audiobook. I cannot say enough good things about this audiobook. Both of the VAs delivered beautifully, their acting was lovely and they just did a great job. The quality of the recording is fantastic, there's no weird background sounds or other technical issues with the audio itself. What really makes the audiobook stand out is the duet style of the reading. The actors each read all of their own voice lines, as well as their own POV chapters. So, when Sloane has a chapter it is still Joe Arden speaking the Rowan lines, instead of Lucy Rivers trying to do a Joe Arden voice. This was my first experience with a duet style audiobook and I was genuinely so blown away and so happy while listening to it. It is a nice middle ground between a regular style audiobook and a full graphic audio experience. I think I prefer it over either of them and I desperately hope that more authors take the time to get their books narrated this way. I cannot stress enough how much this added to the listening experience.
Something to note, there is a pretty important bonus chapter at the end of Butcher and Blackbird, my copy of the audiobook did not include this chapter. I don't know if it is in some versions and not mine or if you need a print copy to get that chapter. If you only listen to the audiobook, make sure to find a copy of skullduggery.
March 14, 2024
4.25 猸愶笍 This book was a riot that I couldn't put down!
We're not normal people. We are monsters. But if we're monsters, we'll thrive in the dark. Together.
Summary:
Sloane and Rowan are great at what they do - murdering serial killers. When a chance encounter sparks an unlikely bond between these two, they decide to have a friendly competition. Each year, they'll meet up to hunt for the most dangerous monsters in the country. Winner gets the kill. Year after year they meet up for this game, 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?
WHAT TO EXPECT:
鉁� dark rom-com
鉁� serial killer MCs
鉁� a gruesome meet cute
鉁� annual 鈥榟unting鈥� game
鉁� friends to lovers
鉁� he falls first and hard
鉁� witty banter
鉁� nursing back to health scene 馃
鉁� 4/5 馃尪锔� (praise, cock warming, rough sex, choking, spitting, dom/sub, genital piercings)
鉁� HEA
鉁� dual POV
鉁� TW: murder, gore, cannibalism, child sexual assault (past), parental loss (not depicted), parental neglect and abuse (past). Check the author's TW before reading.
My Thoughts:
This was a delight - a weird, fucked up delight. 馃槀 It's a very original story, and regardless of all the trigger warnings above, it鈥檚 actually incredibly fun and comical. I don鈥檛 know how the author managed to write a gore filled rom-com about serial killers but she KILLED IT! (pun intended)
*I鈥檝e also listened to the audiobook and OMG is it amazing!!! The narrators do an incredible job!*
Update: Due to the serious allegations against Joe Arden (who voices the male narrator), Brynn Weave no longer supports/promotes the audiobook, nor do I. So instead, please support Brynn by reading the book.
I absolutely adored the MCs: Sloane and Rowan. These two are such interesting characters with some obvious trauma that's led them to become killers, but what I love most is that they see each other for exactly who they are and instead of being afraid or wanting the other to change, they embrace all of it and love those parts. They honestly make such a cute couple and hey, I condone their killings since they only target terrible serial killers. It's not like they're hurting innocents.
Also, the fact Rowan has a table permanently reserved for Sloane at his restaurant after meeting her one time melted my heart! Talk about obsessed.
I adored the found family/family relationships in this story. Sloane has her best friend Lark and Rowan has his two brothers who are fully aware and supportive of their killing hobby. I totally didn't expect this and found it very endearing. There's something special about relationships where they see all of you, the good and the bad, and they love you regardless.
The smut SLAYED! Not only are there a lot of spicy scenes but they were filthy and kinky. Rowan is very dominating in bed and takes just as much as he gives. I also think it's badass that Sloane has 馃惐 piercings.
I saw the twist coming but it was still entertaining. I buddy read this with a friend who didn't see the twists, so it may not be that obvious. But I promise you, regardless of if you catch it or not, you'll love the end. It's riveting and will have you at the edge of your seat!
There were only two things I didn't like:
1. I wish we got a bit more background into Sloane's past besides vague mentions of what happened to fuck her up. We can gather there was SA at the boarding school she went to with Lark, but I wasn't 100% sure, so I thought there needed to be a bit more specifics and insight into Sloane's feelings about everything that happened (including killing the teacher).
2. Sloane repeatedly says "you're the worst" to Rowan and it becomes a sort of catch phrase, which would have been fine if she didn't say it around 10 times throughout the story. Definitely overkill.
Overall, this was an entertaining book and I'd 100% recommend it if you can handle the trigger warnings. It's similar to the Mindf*ck series by S.T. Abby because of the whole female serial killer but it has a much lighter tone and a lot more laughs. I have no idea what's in store for Lark and Fionn in book 2 but I cannot wait to find out!
Favorite Quotes:
"I didn't gouge them out, Butcher. I plucked them. Delicately. Like a lady."
_______
"You know what they say, Blackbird. 'It's all fun and games until someone loses and eye.' And that's where the real fun begins."
_______
鈥淭hat woman you were watching鈥�?鈥� My fingers tighten around his throat as he desperately nods. 鈥淪he is mine.鈥� I鈥檓 sure he begs. But I don鈥檛 hear his pleas. They鈥檙e fucking useless words that won鈥檛 save him now.
_______
I refuse to lose her. Sloane is the only person in the world who can look at my monster and find a friend. And I know she needs a friend just as much as I do. Maybe more.
_______
He knows my darkest secrets. I know his. We can be monsters, and maybe we don鈥檛 deserve the same things that other people do. Happiness. Affection. Love. But I can鈥檛 seem to stop the way I feel when I look at every facet of Rowan, from his brightest light to his deepest, most dangerous dark. Maybe I don鈥檛 deserve it for the things I鈥檝e done. But I want it. I want more with him than what I鈥檝e got.
_______
Sloane bleeds into every thought. When we're apart, her absence is an entity. I worry for her. I dream of her. And yesterday, I almost lost her. Killing bounds us together, and it's a compulsion neither of us can live without. This need, and now this game between us, consumes me as much as she does.
_______
Every time I think of her, my heart reminds me I'm not as dead on the inside as I thought after all.
_______
"You're all the best things to me, Sloane. No matter how many bruises are in your heart or on your skin."
_______
"How do you still have the energy to take the piss out of me?"
"I always have the energy for that. Your suffering is my number one priority."
_______
"Before you came along, something was missing. You, Rowan. You were missing. You made it safe to feel seen. Safe to play on our terms. Safe to have fun, even though our fun might not be everyone's idea of a good time."
_______
鈥淧ick a safe word. Do it now.鈥�
I swallow. Hard. 鈥淐hainsaw.鈥�
He huffs a laugh, a burst of warmth against my core.
鈥淗ow fitting, love. Now be a good girl and find something to grab on to鈥︹€� he says, then passes one long, slow lick over my center. 鈥�...Because I鈥檓 about to destroy you.鈥�
_______
I told her I'm no angel. I don't think she believed me. But she's about to discover that I'm the devil she never knew she needed.
_______
She's everywhere, in every drop of my blood, in every spark of thought, and I want to fucking destroy her for it. To shatter her just like she's broken me. Because she brings me to my fucking knees. I want to ruin her so that she's mine, my beautiful disaster. My wild creature. My goddess of chaos.
_______
"I would kill for you, and I have. I would do it again, every damn day. I'd turn myself inside out for you. I would die for you. I don't just like you, Sloane, and you fucking know it."
_______
I know I'm not a normal person, but I don't feel like a monster. I feel like a weapon. The final justice on behalf of those who can't speak, delivering punishment for those who don't deserve clemency.
_______
"You have never been unlovable. You were just waiting for someone who will love you for who you are, not for who they want you to be. I can do that, if you let me."
_______
"You might be a psycho, but you're my psycho, and I'm yours. Got it?"
_______
We're not normal people. We are monsters. But if we're monsters, we'll thrive in the dark. Together.
Summary:
Sloane and Rowan are great at what they do - murdering serial killers. When a chance encounter sparks an unlikely bond between these two, they decide to have a friendly competition. Each year, they'll meet up to hunt for the most dangerous monsters in the country. Winner gets the kill. Year after year they meet up for this game, 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?
WHAT TO EXPECT:
鉁� dark rom-com
鉁� serial killer MCs
鉁� a gruesome meet cute
鉁� annual 鈥榟unting鈥� game
鉁� friends to lovers
鉁� he falls first and hard
鉁� witty banter
鉁� nursing back to health scene 馃
鉁� 4/5 馃尪锔� (praise, cock warming, rough sex, choking, spitting, dom/sub, genital piercings)
鉁� HEA
鉁� dual POV
鉁� TW: murder, gore, cannibalism, child sexual assault (past), parental loss (not depicted), parental neglect and abuse (past). Check the author's TW before reading.
My Thoughts:
This was a delight - a weird, fucked up delight. 馃槀 It's a very original story, and regardless of all the trigger warnings above, it鈥檚 actually incredibly fun and comical. I don鈥檛 know how the author managed to write a gore filled rom-com about serial killers but she KILLED IT! (pun intended)
*I鈥檝e also listened to the audiobook and OMG is it amazing!!! The narrators do an incredible job!*
Update: Due to the serious allegations against Joe Arden (who voices the male narrator), Brynn Weave no longer supports/promotes the audiobook, nor do I. So instead, please support Brynn by reading the book.
I absolutely adored the MCs: Sloane and Rowan. These two are such interesting characters with some obvious trauma that's led them to become killers, but what I love most is that they see each other for exactly who they are and instead of being afraid or wanting the other to change, they embrace all of it and love those parts. They honestly make such a cute couple and hey, I condone their killings since they only target terrible serial killers. It's not like they're hurting innocents.
Also, the fact Rowan has a table permanently reserved for Sloane at his restaurant after meeting her one time melted my heart! Talk about obsessed.
I adored the found family/family relationships in this story. Sloane has her best friend Lark and Rowan has his two brothers who are fully aware and supportive of their killing hobby. I totally didn't expect this and found it very endearing. There's something special about relationships where they see all of you, the good and the bad, and they love you regardless.
The smut SLAYED! Not only are there a lot of spicy scenes but they were filthy and kinky. Rowan is very dominating in bed and takes just as much as he gives. I also think it's badass that Sloane has 馃惐 piercings.
I saw the twist coming but it was still entertaining. I buddy read this with a friend who didn't see the twists, so it may not be that obvious. But I promise you, regardless of if you catch it or not, you'll love the end. It's riveting and will have you at the edge of your seat!
There were only two things I didn't like:
1. I wish we got a bit more background into Sloane's past besides vague mentions of what happened to fuck her up. We can gather there was SA at the boarding school she went to with Lark, but I wasn't 100% sure, so I thought there needed to be a bit more specifics and insight into Sloane's feelings about everything that happened (including killing the teacher).
2. Sloane repeatedly says "you're the worst" to Rowan and it becomes a sort of catch phrase, which would have been fine if she didn't say it around 10 times throughout the story. Definitely overkill.
Overall, this was an entertaining book and I'd 100% recommend it if you can handle the trigger warnings. It's similar to the Mindf*ck series by S.T. Abby because of the whole female serial killer but it has a much lighter tone and a lot more laughs. I have no idea what's in store for Lark and Fionn in book 2 but I cannot wait to find out!
Favorite Quotes:
"I didn't gouge them out, Butcher. I plucked them. Delicately. Like a lady."
_______
"You know what they say, Blackbird. 'It's all fun and games until someone loses and eye.' And that's where the real fun begins."
_______
鈥淭hat woman you were watching鈥�?鈥� My fingers tighten around his throat as he desperately nods. 鈥淪he is mine.鈥� I鈥檓 sure he begs. But I don鈥檛 hear his pleas. They鈥檙e fucking useless words that won鈥檛 save him now.
_______
I refuse to lose her. Sloane is the only person in the world who can look at my monster and find a friend. And I know she needs a friend just as much as I do. Maybe more.
_______
He knows my darkest secrets. I know his. We can be monsters, and maybe we don鈥檛 deserve the same things that other people do. Happiness. Affection. Love. But I can鈥檛 seem to stop the way I feel when I look at every facet of Rowan, from his brightest light to his deepest, most dangerous dark. Maybe I don鈥檛 deserve it for the things I鈥檝e done. But I want it. I want more with him than what I鈥檝e got.
_______
Sloane bleeds into every thought. When we're apart, her absence is an entity. I worry for her. I dream of her. And yesterday, I almost lost her. Killing bounds us together, and it's a compulsion neither of us can live without. This need, and now this game between us, consumes me as much as she does.
_______
Every time I think of her, my heart reminds me I'm not as dead on the inside as I thought after all.
_______
"You're all the best things to me, Sloane. No matter how many bruises are in your heart or on your skin."
_______
"How do you still have the energy to take the piss out of me?"
"I always have the energy for that. Your suffering is my number one priority."
_______
"Before you came along, something was missing. You, Rowan. You were missing. You made it safe to feel seen. Safe to play on our terms. Safe to have fun, even though our fun might not be everyone's idea of a good time."
_______
鈥淧ick a safe word. Do it now.鈥�
I swallow. Hard. 鈥淐hainsaw.鈥�
He huffs a laugh, a burst of warmth against my core.
鈥淗ow fitting, love. Now be a good girl and find something to grab on to鈥︹€� he says, then passes one long, slow lick over my center. 鈥�...Because I鈥檓 about to destroy you.鈥�
_______
I told her I'm no angel. I don't think she believed me. But she's about to discover that I'm the devil she never knew she needed.
_______
She's everywhere, in every drop of my blood, in every spark of thought, and I want to fucking destroy her for it. To shatter her just like she's broken me. Because she brings me to my fucking knees. I want to ruin her so that she's mine, my beautiful disaster. My wild creature. My goddess of chaos.
_______
"I would kill for you, and I have. I would do it again, every damn day. I'd turn myself inside out for you. I would die for you. I don't just like you, Sloane, and you fucking know it."
_______
I know I'm not a normal person, but I don't feel like a monster. I feel like a weapon. The final justice on behalf of those who can't speak, delivering punishment for those who don't deserve clemency.
_______
"You have never been unlovable. You were just waiting for someone who will love you for who you are, not for who they want you to be. I can do that, if you let me."
_______
"You might be a psycho, but you're my psycho, and I'm yours. Got it?"
_______
March 23, 2024
3.5馃専
I disturbingly enjoyed this (read it in one sitting) but I cannot forgive the author for the cookie & cream ice cream 馃槶 it鈥檚 ruined for me now
鈥斺赌斺赌斺赌�
Pre read ; It鈥檚 about time I jump on the train with this one
Canadian author = sign me up 鉁�
I disturbingly enjoyed this (read it in one sitting) but I cannot forgive the author for the cookie & cream ice cream 馃槶 it鈥檚 ruined for me now
鈥斺赌斺赌斺赌�
Pre read ; It鈥檚 about time I jump on the train with this one
Canadian author = sign me up 鉁�
April 19, 2025
鉁� 饾煈 饾惉饾惌饾悮饾惈饾惉
岑撫。饜鈰喡�.鈰喬€滒潣� 饾樃饾槩饾槸饾樀 饾樀饾槹 饾槼饾樁饾槳饾槸 饾槱饾槮饾槼 饾槾饾槹 饾樀饾槱饾槩饾樀 饾槾饾槱饾槮鈥欚潣刺潣潣潣潣�, 饾槷饾樅 饾槪饾槮饾槩饾樁饾樀饾槳饾槯饾樁饾槶 饾槬饾槳饾槾饾槩饾槾饾樀饾槮饾槼. 饾様饾樅 饾樃饾槳饾槶饾槬 饾槫饾槼饾槮饾槩饾樀饾樁饾槼饾槮. 饾様饾樅 饾槰饾槹饾槬饾槬饾槮饾槾饾槾 饾槹饾槯 饾槫饾槱饾槩饾槹饾槾. 饾様饾槳饾槸饾槮.鈥澨瘬帷ｐ惌┾媶掳.鈰�
Please do yourself a favour and listen to the audiobook for this one鈥攖rust me you won't regret it.
Here's what to expect:鈥�
鉃� Serial killer romance
鉃� Touch him/her and die
鉃� Accidental cannibalism
鉃� Friends to lovers
鉃� Tension and banter
鉃� Dark rom-com
Honestly if it wasn't for the astonishing audiobook version then this would've been a one star read. But the audiobook was way too fun to rate this anything below three. Would highly recommend listening to this one. 馃帶 Also, heads up to the narrators鈥� they really did a magnificent job.
My summarised ratings:鈥�
鉁� Audiobook 5/5
鉁� Plot 2/5
鉁� Spice 2/5
If you're looking for a dark rom-com that isn't heavy in terms of plot then this one is for you.
Also there were some good quotes;
饜櫄 鈥淵ou鈥檙e all the best things to me, Sloane. No matter how many bruises are in your heart or on your skin.鈥�
饜櫄 鈥淵ou might be psycho but you鈥檙e听my听psycho, and I鈥檓 yours. Got it?鈥�
饜櫄 鈥淵ou have never been unlovable. You were just waiting for someone who will love you for who you听are , not for who they want you to be. I can do that, if you鈥檒l let me.鈥�
饜櫄 鈥淎re you听听afraid of losing again, pretty boy?鈥澨�
鈥淚鈥檓 afraid of losing you.鈥�
岑撫。饜鈰喡�.鈰喬€滒潣� 饾樃饾槩饾槸饾樀 饾樀饾槹 饾槼饾樁饾槳饾槸 饾槱饾槮饾槼 饾槾饾槹 饾樀饾槱饾槩饾樀 饾槾饾槱饾槮鈥欚潣刺潣潣潣潣�, 饾槷饾樅 饾槪饾槮饾槩饾樁饾樀饾槳饾槯饾樁饾槶 饾槬饾槳饾槾饾槩饾槾饾樀饾槮饾槼. 饾様饾樅 饾樃饾槳饾槶饾槬 饾槫饾槼饾槮饾槩饾樀饾樁饾槼饾槮. 饾様饾樅 饾槰饾槹饾槬饾槬饾槮饾槾饾槾 饾槹饾槯 饾槫饾槱饾槩饾槹饾槾. 饾様饾槳饾槸饾槮.鈥澨瘬帷ｐ惌┾媶掳.鈰�
Please do yourself a favour and listen to the audiobook for this one鈥攖rust me you won't regret it.
Here's what to expect:鈥�
鉃� Serial killer romance
鉃� Touch him/her and die
鉃� Accidental cannibalism
鉃� Friends to lovers
鉃� Tension and banter
鉃� Dark rom-com
Honestly if it wasn't for the astonishing audiobook version then this would've been a one star read. But the audiobook was way too fun to rate this anything below three. Would highly recommend listening to this one. 馃帶 Also, heads up to the narrators鈥� they really did a magnificent job.
My summarised ratings:鈥�
鉁� Audiobook 5/5
鉁� Plot 2/5
鉁� Spice 2/5
If you're looking for a dark rom-com that isn't heavy in terms of plot then this one is for you.
Also there were some good quotes;
饜櫄 鈥淵ou鈥檙e all the best things to me, Sloane. No matter how many bruises are in your heart or on your skin.鈥�
饜櫄 鈥淵ou might be psycho but you鈥檙e听my听psycho, and I鈥檓 yours. Got it?鈥�
饜櫄 鈥淵ou have never been unlovable. You were just waiting for someone who will love you for who you听are , not for who they want you to be. I can do that, if you鈥檒l let me.鈥�
饜櫄 鈥淎re you听听afraid of losing again, pretty boy?鈥澨�
鈥淚鈥檓 afraid of losing you.鈥�
December 24, 2024
鈥淵ou have never been unlovable. You were just waiting for someone who will love you for who you are, not for who they want you to be. I can do that, if you'll let me.鈥�
I had way too much fun reading this, accidental cannibalism aside 馃ぃ
Quotes
鈥淚 would kill for you, and I have. I would do it again, every damn day. I鈥檇 turn myself inside out for you. I would die for you. I don鈥檛 just like you, Sloane, and you fucking know it.鈥�
鈥淧ick a safe word. Do it now.鈥� I swallow. Hard. 鈥淐hainsaw.鈥� He huffs a laugh, a burst of warmth against my core. 鈥淗ow fitting, love. Now be a good girl and find something to grab on to鈥︹€�
鈥淚 just want to be tossed around a bit. Manhandled, you know? Call me a dirty little sl*t and I鈥檓 all for it.鈥�
鈥淚 want to ruin her so that she鈥檚 mine, my beautiful disaster. My wild creature. My goddess of chaos.鈥�
鈥淣o boys allowed unless they have scales and a breeding kink.鈥�
January 14, 2024
AN HONEST-TO-GOD 5猸愶笍 BOOK
The chemistry is explosive.
The romance will make your heart squeeze painfully.
The banter will have you giggling and kicking your feet.
The one-liners and screwball scenarios are laugh-out-loud hysterical.
If you, like me, have a super dark sense of humour, you鈥檒l love this.
I cannot wait to read the rest of this series when they鈥檙e released (in 2024 and 2025 馃珷)
The chemistry is explosive.
The romance will make your heart squeeze painfully.
The banter will have you giggling and kicking your feet.
The one-liners and screwball scenarios are laugh-out-loud hysterical.
If you, like me, have a super dark sense of humour, you鈥檒l love this.
I cannot wait to read the rest of this series when they鈥檙e released (in 2024 and 2025 馃珷)
December 23, 2023
Oh my god. 4.5猸愶笍
(THIS. FUCKING. AUDIOBOOK. JFC.)
(THIS. FUCKING. AUDIOBOOK. JFC.)
March 24, 2024
3.75 stars
鉂漇omething caught your eye, pretty boy?鉂�
鉂漎es,鉂� he says, his voice pained. 鉂滸od, yes, Sloane. All of you.鉂�
This is truly a nice serial killer romcom. All the reviews were right about this thing. The banter was kinda cozy and funny. I enjoyed reading it, and it's good to get out of a slump too. It wasn't exaggerated or long, just perfect.
鈥� Rowan found Sloane in a cage where he found out she's the 'orb weaver', the serial killer he's obsessed with. They both hunt down serial killers, so Rowan suggested a yearly game to hunt them down!
Now, I was actually surprised because i thought they'd be together after a year or something, or meet every day, but that didn't happen, and they were actually friends for 4 years before confessing their love. The friendship built gradually, and it was quite fun to read their scenes. Rowan was literally the gold retriever in this relationship 馃き
鉂漀o one competes with Sloane. She just hasn鈥檛 realized it yet.鉂�
Sloane was the type who acted like Rowan's flirty behavior was disgusting and ew, while on the inside, she was screaming!!!! 馃槶 Ahh so real!!! But one thing I didn't like was how Sloane's past wasn't in detail. It was just told randomly and not even in detail, just little snippets!
I loved when he called her 'love' 馃き It's my favorite nickname!!!!
How fitting, love.
Hold tight, love.
Take my hand, love.
One more thing, love.
I didn鈥檛 quite catch that, love.
The story is interesting, and I did enjoy it. The ice cream and cannibal scenes were truly so freaking gross, and the fact that on the exact day my mom bought some ice cream. 馃槶
I thought David might be the nicer one, but nope! I'm excited for Lark's and Lachlan's book now and more so for Fionn and Rose's!
鉂漇omething caught your eye, pretty boy?鉂�
鉂漎es,鉂� he says, his voice pained. 鉂滸od, yes, Sloane. All of you.鉂�
This is truly a nice serial killer romcom. All the reviews were right about this thing. The banter was kinda cozy and funny. I enjoyed reading it, and it's good to get out of a slump too. It wasn't exaggerated or long, just perfect.
鈥� Rowan found Sloane in a cage where he found out she's the 'orb weaver', the serial killer he's obsessed with. They both hunt down serial killers, so Rowan suggested a yearly game to hunt them down!
Now, I was actually surprised because i thought they'd be together after a year or something, or meet every day, but that didn't happen, and they were actually friends for 4 years before confessing their love. The friendship built gradually, and it was quite fun to read their scenes. Rowan was literally the gold retriever in this relationship 馃き
鉂漀o one competes with Sloane. She just hasn鈥檛 realized it yet.鉂�
Sloane was the type who acted like Rowan's flirty behavior was disgusting and ew, while on the inside, she was screaming!!!! 馃槶 Ahh so real!!! But one thing I didn't like was how Sloane's past wasn't in detail. It was just told randomly and not even in detail, just little snippets!
I loved when he called her 'love' 馃き It's my favorite nickname!!!!
How fitting, love.
Hold tight, love.
Take my hand, love.
One more thing, love.
I didn鈥檛 quite catch that, love.
The story is interesting, and I did enjoy it. The ice cream and cannibal scenes were truly so freaking gross, and the fact that on the exact day my mom bought some ice cream. 馃槶
I thought David might be the nicer one, but nope! I'm excited for Lark's and Lachlan's book now and more so for Fionn and Rose's!
September 29, 2023
Whoever compared this to the mindf*ck series, needs some jail time.
January 13, 2024
thanks, i hate it.
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