Inferno by Catherine Doyle – Darker, Wilder, and Totally Addictive

Hey friends! It’s Friday again, which means it’s time for my seventh book review, and we’re continuing the throwback journey with Inferno — the second book in the Blood for Blood trilogy by Catherine Doyle. If you’ve read my last review on Vendetta, you already know how obsessed I was (and still am) with this series.

I first read these books years ago — somewhere between 12th grade and early college — and Inferno felt like a full-blown emotional rollercoaster when I picked it up. I still remember reading it on my ancient computer that wheezed like a dying vacuum. Re-reading it now for this review? It’s like unlocking a time capsule of pure adrenaline and angst.

Chaos Has a New Name

If Vendetta introduced us to the dangerous charm of the Falcone family, Inferno rips the gloves off. It’s darker, grittier, and way more brutal. Sophie is pulled even deeper into the Mafia world — and what was once thrilling now feels terrifying. You feel the shift in tone: the stakes are higher, the secrets more twisted, and the emotions sharper.

The character arcs really pick up in this one. Sophie’s world is unraveling fast, and she’s torn between who she was and what she’s becoming. And Luca? He’s no longer just the brooding Falcone — his emotional depth finally cracks through. The push-and-pull between him and Sophie still echoes in my head.

“Sometimes we’re forced into situations and left with no choice but to be stronger than we ever thought we were capable of being.”
— Catherine Doyle, Inferno

This line? Felt like the heart of the book. It captured everything Sophie was going through — and honestly, it hit home too.

More Action, More Feels, More Everything

What I really love about Inferno is how it refuses to play it safe. Catherine Doyle gives us plot, emotion, danger, and romance — all amped up from the first book. The romantic tension stays electric, but the fear and grief Sophie experiences make it all feel real.

There were chapters that made me pause just to breathe. Some twists I saw coming, but others caught me off guard completely. The pacing stays fast, the writing sharp, and the emotional stakes never let up.

And that ending? I still remember gasping the first time. If I hadn’t already downloaded Mafiosa back then, I would've lost my mind waiting.

Still Criminally Underrated

I will keep yelling about this series until it gets the love it deserves. Inferno is everything a second book should be — deeper, riskier, and emotionally richer. It raises the stakes and gives you swoony moments while never letting you forget how dangerous this world really is.

One More to Go...

Two down, one to go. My eighth review next Friday will be all about Mafiosa, the finale that completely wrecked me in the best way. Can’t wait to share how it all ends — don’t worry, no spoilers.

Thank you for reading along — and for cheering me on as I stick to this Friday review rhythm. It’s honestly the most consistent I’ve ever been with anything, and I’m loving it. Catch you next week for the grand finale! 💥📖