Butcher & Blackbird (The Ruinous Love Trilogy Book 1)
by Brynne Weaver
REVIEW POSTED ONLINE: APR 15, 2025
Rowan and Sloane share a love for murdering serial killers. They seem to be a match made in heaven (or more likely hell) but Sloane is skittish so Rowan proposing an annual killing competition as a way to keep in contact with the hopes he'll win her over eventually.
AUTHOR: Brynne Weaver
GENRES: Romantic Comedy, Romantic Suspense
CATEGORIES: One Bed, Let's Make a Deal, Touch Her and Die, He Falls First
REVIEW
What I Liked:Despite the dark content, I did find Butcher and Blackbird funny, mostly because some part were so absurd. It's an extreme example of embracing your true self and finding a partner to love you and your faults (or inner psychopath).
What Bothered Me:There is a very nice warning at the beginning of the book so no reader goes in blind about the dark content included in the story, which I appreciated. There is a lot of death and gory detail but because Rowan and Sloane are psychopaths, most of it is glossed over as not a big deal from their perspectives.
Overall:If you like romance, are okay with dark themes, and are looking for something completely different than the norm, I recommend Butcher and Blackbird. It's perfect for anyone feeling like they're in a reading slump. Also, any fans of the tv series Dexter will likely enjoy it.
Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)
Heat Index: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 (5/5)