A review by tabatha_shipley
The Butcher and the Wren by Alaina Urquhart

dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

What I Did Like:
+The opening chapters for each POV beautifully set up a dangerous cat and mouse game. Each character becomes instantly clear with only one quick chapter. You pick sides and develop strong feelings.
+Twists you can’t anticipate. This is always the best part of a thriller, getting surprised and caught off guard. This book does that well.
+Getting up close and personal with a bad character is not common, especially with a book this dark. The author doesn’t shy away from the macabre in this one, you’ll go along for the ride and won’t fade to black.

Who Should Read This One:
-Dark thriller fans who enjoy a cat and mouse game.

My Rating: 3 Stars
I wanted more character development but the cat and mouse aspect was well set up.