Scan barcode
A review by phoenixfaie
Scythe & Sparrow by Brynne Weaver
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Rose & Fionns story was EVERYTHING, I cried, I laughed, I cried some more.
I just want to thank Brynne and her team for providing me with an ARC to review.
All opinions are my own.
Whew... I can't believe we are already at the end of the ruinous love Trilogy, I have adored both B&B and L&L, and I adore S&S (not really a surprise though is it)
Brynne has outdone herself with this novel, I'm not sure if it's just me but I do think that S&S feels darker than the two previous novels, it still has the comedy and sass that is just "Brynne" so you will likely find yourself laughing, crying, laughing some more, feeling a little hot under the collar and needing a cold shower because Dr Kane is utterly filthy in all of the best ways 🥵🥵🫠.
S&S spans over a longer time period than B&B and L&L, so we do experience some of those events, but from Rose & Fionns perspective- like Rose meeting Sloane and "Man-guy" for the first time.
While domestic abuse isnt shown on the page it is a content warning and you can honestly feel the anger rolling off Rose when she knows that something is going on behind closed doors, I could genuinely feel the anger rising in me during certain scenes. I have to say I loved the little mention of Guilia Tofana and a brief history of Aqua Tofana.
I remember mentioning this in my L&L review in regards to Lark and Lachlan, but both Fionn and Rose have their own distinctive voices and personalities, and they really came across on the pages.
Also, it is my headcanon that Rose, Sloane & Lark have monthly craft evenings together, and you won't convince me otherwise. Do I have a reason for believing this? Not really, but i want it to be true.
I also just have to say this Trilogy is more than 3 different romantic relationships, there is a real sense of "found family" obviously the Kane brothers would go to the ends of the earth for one and other anyway but adding Rose, Sloane and Lark (and Winston, Bentley & Barbara) really united everything.
The epilogues are certainly interesting; I highly suggest not skipping them, I dont want to give too much away so soon, but I do hope we see a standalone "spin off", as I feel like the ending has the possibility.
I just want to thank Brynne and her team for providing me with an ARC to review.
All opinions are my own.
Whew... I can't believe we are already at the end of the ruinous love Trilogy, I have adored both B&B and L&L, and I adore S&S (not really a surprise though is it)
Brynne has outdone herself with this novel, I'm not sure if it's just me but I do think that S&S feels darker than the two previous novels, it still has the comedy and sass that is just "Brynne" so you will likely find yourself laughing, crying, laughing some more, feeling a little hot under the collar and needing a cold shower because Dr Kane is utterly filthy in all of the best ways 🥵🥵🫠.
S&S spans over a longer time period than B&B and L&L, so we do experience some of those events, but from Rose & Fionns perspective- like Rose meeting Sloane and "Man-guy" for the first time.
While domestic abuse isnt shown on the page it is a content warning and you can honestly feel the anger rolling off Rose when she knows that something is going on behind closed doors, I could genuinely feel the anger rising in me during certain scenes. I have to say I loved the little mention of Guilia Tofana and a brief history of Aqua Tofana.
I remember mentioning this in my L&L review in regards to Lark and Lachlan, but both Fionn and Rose have their own distinctive voices and personalities, and they really came across on the pages.
Also, it is my headcanon that Rose, Sloane & Lark have monthly craft evenings together, and you won't convince me otherwise. Do I have a reason for believing this? Not really, but i want it to be true.
I also just have to say this Trilogy is more than 3 different romantic relationships, there is a real sense of "found family" obviously the Kane brothers would go to the ends of the earth for one and other anyway but adding Rose, Sloane and Lark (and Winston, Bentley & Barbara) really united everything.
The epilogues are certainly interesting; I highly suggest not skipping them, I dont want to give too much away so soon, but I do hope we see a standalone "spin off", as I feel like the ending has the possibility.
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Domestic abuse