A review by sterling_sapphic_reads
For Love and Blood and Fury by J.J. Arias

5.0

Elena, the fiercely confident head of Miami’s vampire cartel, is the kind of character who owns every room she walks into—except when it comes to Zuri. Their history is tangled with passion, heartbreak, and unspoken longing, and when Zuri storms back into her life, the tension is immediate and intoxicating. Add in Marisol, a compassionate and quietly powerful healer with a lineage that’s more than meets the eye, and the result is a romance that’s as tender as it is scorching.

And oh, the spice! Arias cranks up the heat to absolutely burning, delivering some of the steamiest, most emotionally charged scenes I’ve read in a while. But it’s not just about the fire—there’s depth, devotion, and an undeniable sense of belonging between these three women that makes every moment feel earned. Each of them brings something unique to the relationship: Marisol’s sweetness and quiet strength, Zuri’s unpredictable firecracker energy, and Elena’s fierce, cocky swagger that makes her utterly irresistible. Together, they are magic.

One of the things I adore most about Arias’ writing is her commitment to sapphic love stories without the dreaded third-act breakup. Instead of unnecessary angst for the sake of drama, she gives us complex relationships that face challenges head-on, proving that love—especially a love this powerful—is worth fighting for. And while there’s no painful cliffhanger, the ending leaves just enough intrigue to have me desperate for the next installment.

For Love and Blood and Fury isn’t just another five-star read—it’s a standout, even among Arias’ already stellar collection. Every book she writes somehow manages to raise the bar, and this one? Absolutely nailed it. If you love paranormal romance, sapphic longing, and a love story that sets the page on fire, this is an absolute must-read.