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Into the Blood by B.T. Urruela

shellysbookcorner's review

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4.0

Into the Blood picks up right where we left off in the last book. Xavier is free and is off to help his younger sister, Gabi, who got herself in trouble with a drug cartel. This book was a lot heavier than Into the Nothing. Some unimaginable things happen to Gabi but she is the true definition of a survivor! Paige meets up with Xavier along the way and it's nice to see them again. Only issue is I wanted more couple time especially after everything that happened between them in the first book. I enjoyed the new additions in the book and I hope we get another book with them.
It was good to see my man Twitch come back as well. The epilogues were good but I wish we got point of view from Gabi. I would have been nice to hear her thoughts on everything she has been through. Overall, I enjoyed this book and look forward to the next one.

3.75 Stars

*an arc was given for an honest review*

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stephaniek219's review

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4.0

I didn't plan to read this one. The characters are not my usual set, the plot waaay out of my norm. But after reading Into The Nothing, I just had to continue. And I'm glad I did. No, it still wasn't my idea of a romance, yet it is. Love runs deep, and dictates the actions of many of the characters. Bad decisions & serious consequences run rampant, but so does love.

chelseaisbooked's review

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3.0

This book didn't blow me away like the first book in this series but it was still good.
I didn't care for a rather gory chapter near the end, but it wasn't long lived.
I wanted more of Gabbi and Shane's story. I also was left wanting to read more about Paige and Xander. The ending was just not what I wanted but who knows maybe there will be a third in the series.

misskjm's review

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5.0

Though Into The Blood is marketed as contemporary romance, I found this book to be so much more than that. A continuation of Into The Nothing, in this, the second book in the series, we see Xander travel away from Truman Valley to the small town of Trinity in search of his long lost sister. As an army veteran who was treated with contempt for a situation that wasn't her fault, Gabi has found it difficult to reintegrate into society and has gotten herself messed up with the drug scene. Xander will do anything to help his sister- including break the law.

BT has taken this instalment down an even darker path than the first and it is riveting. You find yourself getting lost in the story. The characters are complex and imperfect. They are crazy and messed up and also can be funny as hell at times.

The book explores some hard issues, such as PTSD, life after the military and abuse and does so in a way that only someone who has been through these things could write about. This was another 5 star read from this author, for me. He really knows how to capture his audience.

Bring on Into The Gallows! I cannot wait!

nicspears's review

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5.0

4.5 stars

After reading the phenomenal first book 'Into The Nothing ' I was beyond excited to get my hands on 'Into The Blood' and let me tell you, I was not disappointed.
BT has yet again knocked it out the part with the continuation of Xander and Paige's story. A story which has turned out to be an explosive and all consuming sequel. I was kept on the edge of my seat as Xander embarks on a journey to help his long lost sister Gabi out of trouble as well as trying to be there for Paige as she comes to terms with her fathers death.
But with the reality of just how much trouble Gabi is in, it's up to Xander, Shane, Irish and Rock to come together and pull off the most daring act to save her.

I really did love this book. The plot flowed perfectly, the characters were very well developed and everything was thought out.

This is a direct continuation of Into The Nothing so you do need to read that first, but I will tell you, you will not be disappointed.

I've said it once but I'll say it again...keep writing the way your writing..producing the amazing stories and character your producing and you will quickly rise in the book world.
You are proving just how talented you are, BT and I seriously cannot wait to see you thrive.
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