"Seni öldürmek istiyorum," dedim gülümseyerek. "Biliyorum," dedi Rowan. "Ama önce kahve içelim." ( "I want to kill you," I said, smiling. "I know," said Rowan. "But let's have coffee first." )

If you can stomach the blood and laugh at the absurdity, Cellat ve Karakuş is a breath of rancid, hilarious fresh air. If the idea of a love scene after a dismemberment makes you queasy, run away. For dark romance fans tired of the same tropes, this is a cult classic in the making.

Cellat ve Karakuş (original: Butcher & Blackbird ) is not a book for everyone—and it proudly announces that from page one. It’s a dripping with gore, serial killers, and unexpected sweetness. Think Dexter meets The Hating Game with a soundtrack of metalcore and pop-punk.