🔪 Book Review: Love & Other Killers by Brynne Weaver (Kindle Edition)
A blood-soaked, darkly romantic novella where serial killers hunt serial killers—Brynne Weaver delivers a twisted, high-stakes thrill ride that’s equal parts carnage and chemistry.
🧠 Overview
Published in August 2025, Love & Other Killers is a standalone novella set in the world of Weaver’s Ruinous Love Trilogy. While it can be read independently, fans of Butcher and Blackbird will recognize familiar faces—especially Sloane, the sardonic vigilante with a taste for justice and chaos.
Each summer, Sloane’s family of morally flexible killers hosts a deadly game: track down the most monstrous murderer they can find and take them out. This year’s target? Allan Munster, a seemingly wholesome chicken farmer with a gruesome secret. But as the hunt unfolds, the hunters may become the hunted—and someone might be watching them.
🔥 Key Highlights
- 🧨 Serial killers vs. serial killer: A fresh twist on the genre, where the protagonists are just as dangerous as their prey
- 💘 Dark romance undertones: Sloane’s emotional complexity adds depth to the bloodshed
- 🎯 High-octane pacing: At just 61 pages, the story wastes no time—every scene is sharp, tense, and laced with dark humor
- 🧠 Morally gray characters: No heroes here—just killers with codes, secrets, and grudges
“May the best team win. The players are closing in. All eyes are on Munster. But there’s a hitch in the family sport this year. Someone might be watching them.” — Goodreads summary
💬 Reader Reception
- ⭐ Goodreads rating: 4.23/5 from over 10,000 ratings
- 📖 Readers praise the novella’s twisted premise, snappy dialogue, and cinematic action
- 🧾 Some fans of the trilogy wished for deeper character development, but most found it a satisfying bonus story
- 💬 “It’s like Dexter meets The Hunger Games with a dash of romance. Fast, brutal, and addictive.” — Reader comment
⚠️ Considerations
- 📄 Short format: At 61 pages, it’s a quick read—best approached as a high-impact side story
- 📚 Series tie-in: While it stands alone, familiarity with Butcher and Blackbird enhances the experience
- 🔞 Graphic content: Includes violence, morally ambiguous behavior, and dark themes—intended for mature readers
🏁 Final Verdict
Love & Other Killers is a wickedly entertaining novella that blends dark romance, vigilante justice, and psychological thrills. Brynne Weaver’s writing is razor-sharp, and her characters are as dangerous as they are compelling. Whether you’re a fan of her trilogy or just love morally complex thrillers, this Kindle edition is a killer pick.
