When I first picked up BBB, I knew I would like it because it's Claire and Madeline (Duh!). But I was also wary because MAN! do I ever hate Eagle! I'm trying not to give away any spoilers about Thicker Than Blood, but GRRR! He made all kinds of mistakes, and no smoldering eyes and rough hands are ever going to make me forget it! Having said that, I found that Eagle was making a slow transition towards redemption. 
 While I don't forgive him entirely, it's easy to see how we would all be changed under the circumstances. There isn't a single person left in their world who hasn't lost someone, whose whole world hasn't been ripped apart. Now it's all a matter of how that loss changed them. With BBB, we finally got a glimpse into who Eagle used to be. Listening to his inner voice brought all kinds of turmoil, conflicted thoughts, emotions to the surface. 
 Eagle's chapters share the book with Autumn. She's a new character, brought to Purgatory after the end of book one. I wasn't sure about their chemistry at first. They're such completely different characters. Eagle relies on his strength, while Autumn appears weak at first glance. She is completely incapable of existing in this new world. What I especially loved about this book was the time and care that the authors took in building the characters. It made their journey believable, and it tugged on my heartstrings more than I ever would have imagined. 
 Plus, NEW VILLAIN! We first met Liv in Thicker Than Blood, but she really didn't get her chance to shine until now. It's so easy to hate her! Having said that, I'm absolutely terrified that the next book might be about her. That's just the kind of torture I can imagine from these authors at this point. 
 I got to a certain point, about 80% of the way through and I found myself stopping. I simply turned off my kindle, and went to bed. I didn't stay up late into the night, as I normally would at this point. I simply didn't want to continue. I felt like shouting "THE END! THE END!" I refused to pick it up again until I had thoroughly prepared myself for what was about to transpire. STELLAR ending! PERFECT! 5 STARS!! 
 Overall, BBB was a stronger book than TTB, and that's really saying something. Claire and Madeline are growing into a stronger writing team, and I can't wait to see what they come out with next! 
 A copy of this book was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.