Hey there! I’m back with my 6th book review, and this one is a real blast from the past. We’re going all the way back to my 12th-grade days, right when I was transitioning into college life—chaotic times, but oh-so-special. And the book that made that phase even more unforgettable? Vendetta by Catherine Doyle, the first in the Blood for Blood series.
This review is a love letter to that era, to those painfully slow but weirdly charming old computer systems I read the entire trilogy on (RIP to them 😔), and to my best friend who introduced me to this criminally underrated series. Honestly — thank you. I had no idea I could be this invested in a Mafia plot until Vendetta came into my life and knocked me sideways.
Mafia Boys, Mysterious Secrets & Pure Chaos
At its core, Vendetta is everything a YA fan didn’t know they needed. Five dangerously attractive brothers? Check. Mafia family secrets? Check. A headstrong heroine, Sophie, who stumbles right into the middle of it all? Big check.
This book had me in a chokehold from page one. It’s fast-paced, dramatic, and unafraid to get messy—in the best way. Sophie’s voice is sharp, funny, and relatable, and her gradual unraveling of the secrets surrounding her family and the mysterious Falcone brothers was chef’s kiss suspenseful.
And let’s talk about the vibes — romantic tension, thrill, danger, and that teenage heart-racing confusion when you can’t tell if you’re falling for a hero or a villain (or possibly both). Catherine Doyle seriously knew how to deliver.
Criminally Underrated (Pun Intended)
Honestly, I don’t see nearly enough people talking about this series, and it deserves the hype. If you like your YA with dark edges, swoony moments, and plot twists that keep you up at night, Vendetta is a gem. It gave me all the Romeo & Juliet but make it Mafia feels — without feeling cliché.
And the nostalgia? Ugh. Just writing this makes me want to go back to those simpler days, curled up with my creaky old desktop, devouring chapter after chapter like my life depended on it.
What’s Next
This is just the start of my deep dive into the Blood for Blood world — I’ll be reviewing the next two books (Inferno and Mafiosa) in my upcoming blog posts. So stay tuned for my 7th and 8th reviews as I fully indulge in this nostalgic reread journey.
As always, I’m posting every Friday — trying to stay consistent and slowly building this little reading corner of mine. If you’ve read Vendetta (or if this review just made you curious), I’d love to hear your thoughts! 💥📚
Until next Friday
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