The Butcher and the Black Bird — Brynn Weaver | Dark RomCom Thriller (Ukrainian Edition)

The Butcher and the Black Bird by Brynn Weaver (Ukrainian edition) is a provocative, genre‑blending novel that defies simple categorization. Translated by Olga Pylypenko and published in 2025 by ArtBooks, this 416‑page hardcover (≈ 140×210 mm) pulls you into a world where creativity and killing intersect, where rivalry and affection clash in dark, unexpected ways. 

The protagonists, Sloan and Rowan, are notorious killers who have long admired each other’s creative “work” from afar. When their paths finally cross, the spark between them threatens to ignite a fierce annual contest—who can choose the most dangerous targets. As their relationship deepens beyond rivalry, past sins, hidden skeletons, and buried trauma begin to surface, rattling the balance between love and destruction. 

This novel is not for the faint of heart: it includes graphic descriptions of violence, explicit sexual content, foul language, and morally complex characters. If you appreciate dark tension, morally ambiguous protagonists, twisted relationships, and a romance that’s more sharp edges than soft petals, this book will grip you to the end.