A review by tiggerreads
Hell & Back by Julie Rowe

adventurous emotional hopeful tense fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

In a slight turn from previous books in this series, there is no involvement in an outbreak and more with direct conflict with the terrorist group that has been causing the outbreaks. This book is fast-paced from the start. Henry and Ruby have been working together for about two months when things start to ramp up with FAFO. Henry is taciturn and grumpy. Ruby is sunshiny and hard-working. She is not deterred by the grumpiness. The few secrets they are hiding has not gotten in the way of their unknown lust for each other. Just at the start of the story, they are poking at the idea that they might be interested in each other. Then, the terrorists start to make new moves and get in the way. There is definite danger banging in this book. Things moved so fast in the story, but you still didn't get lost. I wish there had been a little more time spent with Henry and Ruby as a couple. I did like that they do quite have many conversations throughout the book.