In Inferno, Sophie is determined to put the events of Vendetta behind her and to begin to lead a 'normal' life again, but things conspire against her and she is, once again, drawn back into the world of the Falcones, and with an other mafia family looming, things are about to change for Sophie.
I absolutely devoured Inferno and was left on Saturday morning with the absolute need to immediately get my hands on Mafiosa, the final book in the trilogy, so much so that I got off the train from London and made a bee-line for the nearest book store to buy it!
Mafiosa sees the blood war from book 2 really take hold with Sophie firmly in the middle of it all (I'm doing my very best not to include spoilers in this!). Her life has changed beyond imagination and love is adding an extra complication.
I guess, by this stage, it will come as no surprise to hear that I absolutely devoured this book as well! I began reading it on Saturday evening and finished it on the train home on Sunday afternoon.
I don't think anybody could imagine how much Sophie's life changes over the course of this series. She is one seriously strong character who is desperately trying to navigate her life in any way she can. There were times when I wanted to shout at her through the pages to tell her to run, there were times when I wanted to reach in and hug her, and there were times when I was utterly hoping that she got what she most desired (oh, boy, those kissing scenes!!!). Above all, though, she is a character that readers will be able to relate to: after all, she's just a normal teenager trying to navigate her life. I have to give a shout out to Millie, who is undoubtedly the best friend in the whole world - everybody needs a Millie in their life!
This entire series is a completely compelling read that will grip and excite in equal measure. Action, danger and romance all roll into a mafia YA that gives just a hint of Romeo and Julliet. I don't think I can really convey how much I loved this series, but oh my goodness...!! It really is bloody brilliant (& yes, there is plenty of bloodshed!). The book feels real and believable in a a rather dark and dangerous way, and I just want to shout about how much I loved it!
The Blood For Blood series has left me with a serious book hangover and I shall long be thinking of Sophie and ... well, you'll just have to read the series to discover what I'll be thinking about!
