Scythe and Sparrow (The Ruinous Love Trilogy Book 3)
by Brynne Weaver
REVIEW POSTED ONLINE: APR 15, 2025
Rose is in a traveling circus where she performs motorcyle tricks and reads tarot. When she finds women in dire situations looking for a change she feels the impulse to provide help. Previously, she wasn't directly involved with removing the abusive men from the situation, but she finds herself wanting to get more personally involved. Unfortunately for her, she shows little aptitude in the role of a serial killer and constantly needs help from an exceedingly handsome small town doctor, Fionn, that amazingly doesn't run in the opposite direction from her messes.
AUTHOR: Brynne Weaver
GENRES: Romantic Comedy, Romantic Suspense
CATEGORIES: Small Town, Forced Proximity, Hook-up to Lovers, Dark, Touch Her and Die
REVIEW
What I Liked:As should be predicted based on the previous two books in the series, Scythe and Sparrow was absolutely nuts, but in a good way. I mean, I may not look at cotton candy the same ever again and I never liked haunted houses anyways. The tone was slightly different because Rose isn't an experienced serial killer and the situations she gets herself into are the source of the all the dark humor. Barbara, the racoon, could possibly be my favorite character, but the suture sisters are a close second.
Fair Warning:Based on the blurb, I was expecting more of a theme of Fionn having to get over the ex he left in Boston, but his growth was focused elsewhere.
Overall:Scythe and Sparrow is a must read for lovers of dark humor. It may not be the best fit for pacifists or those that are squeamish.
Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)
Heat Index: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 (5/5)