Broken Blood: The Hollow Blood Series

The Hollow Blood

by P. Carreira

Dark. Romantic. Unforgiving.
Broken Blood is a story of survival, obsession, and secrets that can kill.
Aria was never supposed to be special.
Just a caffeine-addicted barista with too many opinions and one personal never trust her brother’s best friend.
Life was simple... until it wasn’t.
A single choice drags her into a world she didn’t know existed, where shadows breathe, blood whispers, and trust can kill. Now Nicholas—arrogant, infuriating, and inhuman—is the only thing standing between her and a fate she can’t escape. But the closer he gets, the deeper she falls into a world of hunger, secrets, and blood-soaked power.
Her body is changing.
Her rage is rising.
And something ancient is waking in her blood.
She thought she was human.
She was wrong.

Genres: Fantasy, Dark Romance, Vampires, Romance, Dark Fantasy, Fae

566 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 31, 2025

About the author

P. Carreira writes dark fantasy romance where magic is visceral and love is dangerous. Her stories weave the sensual with the sinister, blending emotional intensity with supernatural intrigue.
Born in Portugal and now living in Switzerland, she crafts worlds where monsters bleed, lovers burn, and scars turn into power.

A lifelong reader of fantasy, she grew up searching for darker, more romantic stories—and now writes them herself: raw, haunting, and unflinching.
An incurable dark romantic, she doesn’t dream—she has nightmares, and she turns them into stories.

Reviews

[thevampireslibrary · Rating 5 out of 5]

GUYS I AM SHOUTING RN BECAUSE THIS BOOK!!! THIS BOOK!! "You don't get to touch my woman" AHHHHHHHH I absolutely bloody (lol 🧛🏻‍♀️) adored this book! It's like True Blood X The Vampire Diaries, it's dark and sexy with characters you cant help but get attached too, it has some incredible snarky witty banter that had me giggling and kicking my feet, the heavy themes are dealt with sensitivity and care, and the worldbuilding is so vast and detailed it felt completely real,  I finished this in 2 days I couldn't put it down and I can't stop thinking about it! If you love dark romance, vampires, fae, forced proximity, hidden powers, touch her and die, hidden identity AHHHHH NEED I GO ON FRIENDS

[Lauren · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF @ 50%

I can't do it anymore. I feel so bad because I powered through the first 20 chapters in a day and after she finally left the abuse it just fell down hill fast.

Things I loved:
Mostly her sassy attitude and the hate banter between her and Nick. Unfortunately I think that was probably the only thing I loved. Other than that the way the abusive relationship was portrayed was spot on to how it can be in a relationship like that (speaking from experience).

This I hated:
I'm sorry this might be a long list.
- The repetitiveness of paragraphs. I showed my group chat 1 page and even they noticed it. The exact same paragraph was written 3 times in a different way. Like the author had to over explain something to a 3 year old.
- In another chapter the words "He wrecked me" was mentioned 5 times.
- Nick's surname. Is it Saint or White? and also is his middle name Fucking? because Nicolas Fucking Saint and Nicolas Fucking White was both mentioned twice each
- The relationship between her and Nick. They hated... SHE hated him since she was 12, no mention as to why she hated him, just that she did and then instantly they are in love. Maybe it's because he was the 1st to take care of her after she escaped I don't know.
- The fact she apologised to her brother for her abusive relationship and he said nothing. I'm sorry... what?

[Marissa.Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

Why are more people not talking about this book?! Urban Dark romantasy, hidden identity, found magic, vampires, and fae! Did I mention brother’s best friend, this one is for my Damon Salvatore loving book besties! The plot twists just kept coming, the pacing was perfect, there’s some political intrigue. I cannot wait for book 2 to see the revenge arc!

[Tyler Rose · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF

I wanted to be so excited for this book, and it was fairly interesting at first. But I just have no desire to continue after 200 pages (about 40%).

Nothing is really explained or delved deep into. The FMC is told by the MMC that he’s a vampire. At first, she is like “wtf” asks like 3 questions and moves on like that isn’t a life changing piece of information about this person you’ve know your whole life? And it’s like that for all of what I read. Also very wishy-washy feelings from all the characters- one minute she hates Nick, the next she doesn’t.

They’re supposed to hate each other at first, but it’s never explained why.

An editor is also probably needed. I think having one and fleshing out some conversations would go a long way with this.

A few things I noticed which bothered me (personally - and yes, some are nit-picky):
- The over use of the description “something” - it was always “something changed between us”, “something passed on their expression”, etc. tell me what it is, please! I get not wanting to spoil everything but there are other words to use.
- A word that is used over 1,000 times in the book is “fuck” - love a good use of the word but it’s just about every other word that Nick said.
- With how often italics are used, the whole book might as well be italicized.
- One of the biggest bothers for me was we do not learn the FMC’s name until the 2nd chapter even though we are in her POV. You are introduced to Ethan and Nick in chapter 1, but don’t learn Ethan is her brother and Nick is his bestie until chapter 2 too.
- Last thing I noticed, there are a few instances where FMC called Nick by, what I assume was originally going to be his last name “Nick Saint” but then a bit later, people start referring to him as “Nick White, which continues on through the book. I assume that was just missed in the authors own editing.

[Ashley Watson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This vampire romantasy had so many things I wasn’t expecting! You get vampires and fae, sealed portals that should never be opened, and powerful female characters who rule their worlds. The MMC gives total “touch her and die” energy, which I loved. I laughed a lot and was shocked just as much. If you’re looking to satisfy your vampire craving, this one will definitely do the trick!

[iKyrst · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to read this early! - this book was utterly✨️, completely✨️ undeniably✨️ (iykyk) an experience and I enjoyed every second of it. The character building at the first half of the book really built my connection to the FMC and I love the way characters interact overall in their individual relationships. Only reason I am giving it 4 stars and not 5 is because, for me, some elements of the world building felt rushed or not fully explained. Looking forward to the next book!

[pixie.reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I was lucky enough to be an ARC reader for Broken Blood and I absolutely loved it!! 🙌 I honestly haven’t read anything quite like this before, which made it such a fun and refreshing read.

The banter and sarcasm had me hooked (and grinning way too often 🙃). I adored Aria’s character, and Nicholas quickly became another favorite. Both had such great dynamics that made the story even more addictive. ( don’t want to spoil anything so I’ll 🤐 )

Book one did such a great job setting up this world and giving just enough to keep me intrigued, but also left me desperate for more. Because seriously…that ending?! Come on 👀😆

If you’re looking for something unique, full of snark, and with characters you’ll get attached to quickly, definitely pick this up. I can’t wait to see where the rest of the series goes!❤️

[Kel · Rating 5 out of 5]

How do you even start a review for a book that had you by the throat?

Here is a list of messages that I send in real time to the Author while reading:

I don’t like this guy.

THE MOTHERFUCKRRRRR

I liked him from the beginning but now that he’s a MF VAMPIRE!!

‘Oh’

FUCK YESSSS

So something just happened.
My favorite romantasy couple of all time are Aelin Galathynius and Rowan Whitethorn and I thought nothing could ever compare.
Well girl, you just did it.
It compared and I love Nick and Aria about as much as I love them.
The whole book so far.

Also it’s around 4 am

SHADOW MOMMYYYY

YOU BETTER BE JOKING!!

You deserve this and I will try everything I can to get as many people to read your book.
For many reasons, but mostly because these aren’t just some words written on a piece of paper. Not just imagination. I felt them, I recognized them, they are real.
You wrote a fantasy book with supernatural beings, people and world’s that don’t exist, and yet, it felt real. It felt raw.

You did that.

[V · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF’d at 50%

Had the plot been remotely interesting, the characters enthralling or the writing anything but repetitive and over-explanatory… then I would have continued (literally just one of these things would have been enough).

This book was recommended to me as an “Enemies to Lovers” which… it was not, at least at the point that I got to. It was simply two mildly annoying individuals that eventually get together, but I digress.

It is meant to be a dual-pov book, but they talk and think the same, which bored me out of my mind and genuinely couldn’t tell the difference between them.

If I read “eyes flickered” / “let out a breath I didn’t know I was holding” / or ANYTHING regarding a description of a silence and how “something shifted” - IT WILL BE TOO SOON.

Read like a very long, very boring fanfic 🫩

[NadReads · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
ARC Review

HOLY HELL! WHAT. DID. I. JUST. READ?!? I’m actually unwell.
I wasn’t ready for this book, and now I don’t even know what to do with myself.
I devoured this book in a single sitting... and I regret nothing.

From the first chapter, I was hooked! The writing is sharp, emotional, and addictive. The kind of story that grabs you by the throat and refuses to let go. Every scene feels alive, and the emotions are so raw that I caught myself holding my breath more than once.
Aria is such a standout heroine. She feels painfully human, carrying her scars in ways that make her strength hit even harder. And Nicholas… he’s the kind of character who walks off the page and stays in your head long after you’re done. Together, their chemistry is unhinged and unstoppable. It’s not dragged out: it burns from the start, chaotic and consuming, and it works so well.

What really elevates this book is how it balances entertainment with depth. The darker themes aren’t just there for shock, they’re handled with weight and care, woven into the characters’ journeys in a way that makes you feel every choice. And then the romance threads through all that darkness like a live wire: dangerous, addictive, but also achingly human.

The ending?! A masterclass in how to leave your reader destroyed but desperate for more.

This isn’t just a book I enjoyed, it’s a book that made me feel everything. And that’s the mark of something truly special.

Thank you to the author for trusting me with this ARC. Congratulations on such a beautiful, painful, and brilliantly executed work. But no, I will not forgive you for leaving my heart in pieces and my soul in your hands. I cannot wait for the rest of the series and to finally uncover this “key.”

[Roxy Eslinger · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is unlike anything I’ve read before!!

The first ten chapters tell you a story of an everyday girl, Aria, just trying to get by. She lives with her older brother Ethan and is slinging coffees to pay the bills. She meets a mysterious man, Sloan and its sparks right away! He treats her like a queen and showers her with luxury! She’s immediately under his spell and comforted by his dominance. But the sparks she once loved start to burn and she quickly finds herself on the wrong side his violence. She runs from his house and right into the arms of Nicolas, her brother’s best friend.

Nicolas is her protector and brings such a beacon of light to Aria story! The banter they have will have you cackling and kicking your feet!

The next bit, well let’s just say, it’s other worldly! And damn is it an entire new world! This author builds us a place full of beautiful landscapes and people! The way she crafts vivid landscapes and palaces is extraordinary!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️

[Paulina · Rating 2 out of 5]

DNF, the writing isn’t horrible but the story lacks depth and I just don’t connect to the characters at all.

[Sonia P. - TBR Reading With My Cat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Spoiler Free ARC Review

I was honoured to receive this as an ARC. So much feelings that I am still processing and trying my best to not spoil, but when the author says to check your trigger warnings, do it. This book had me crying more than once, and if a story can make me shed tears, then it deserves all the 🌟

The banter in this book had me chuckling many times.

The spice was just the right amount.

Now, I did not know what I was expecting but who the characters are, touched those character topics I have loved FOREVER.

FMC is a mystery I can not wait to learn more about. I would also like to introduce to you my new book boyfriend Nicholas, he's mysterious, he's full of angst, and he, in my mind, is gorgeous.

This is a story that has a mix of old lore with a new twist, and I am here for it.

Can't wait for the 2nd book as it is going to be wild.

[Rachel (TheReadingSwiftie) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this! I read this as my first ARC.
It is everything that I had been looking for recently, from the characters to the locations to the plot of other-worldliness. Absolutely loved it, cannot wait for the second book!

[Angelia Marie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was selected as an arc reader for this and I was SO excited for it! I also hate posting bad reviews and will do everything I can to try and find a silver lining to redeem a book. I know how much blood sweat and tears can be put into a story and I never ever want to undermine all that hard work. That being said, I struggled with this one. I wanted to DNF it so many times. But I was like no, this is an arc, it needs its due diligence so I pushed on.

Pros:
-the plot line was awesome. I really liked where it was going and it has some serious potential. There were even a few twists that I was a little surprised by which is relatively rare for me.
-the abuse arc for fmc was solid. It felt like I lived it along with her and was really seeing it through her eyes. I think the writing there was well thought out and had a strong foundation.

Cons:
-the formatting… please please please pick one style of formatting and stick with it. As a reader it’s super jarring to go from one style to another and lose that immersive world aspect.
-repeating lines were too much. I can fully understand the emotion that our author wanted to convey, however I really think there are a lot of better ways to go about it that don’t feel like we’re re-reading the same line 3-4 times.
-“Purple Prose” okay this one might be personal preference, so please please please ignore me if you don’t think this is accurate. But it seemed like we feel into the age old trap of “show don’t tell” but we got that in the wrong spots. Show me how our characters are feeling, don’t tell me. But what I don’t need to be shown is miscellaneous detail unimportant to the plot.
-character movement. Like literally where they physically are in the universe, there were so many times where they would be in one place and then other characters would move and suddenly the first is where they were with zero mention of them moving in their space. Also tracking hands. Again, this can be personal preference but for me it disengaged me from the immersive expertise that the storyline really could have lended.
-inconsistent emotions. I understand that we had an enemies to lover vibe, but it was less enemies and more “your general presence irritates me” than true enemies. What is their motive? Why are they enemies, what do they hate each other and what caused them to overcome that obstacle? These elements were missing to give us a true E2L moment that the story really deserved.
-character development was super rushed for the plot. I think aria would have had more trauma through the entirety of the book, if not the series. Abuse trauma isn’t undone in a few weeks, it lingers, way longer than even the victim often realizes. There could have been little nuggets of this here and there through the story giving our badass fmc the ability to recognize and overcome these various trauma responses and really expand on her character and why her past doesn’t define her or her future.


Overall opinion (that genuinely doesn’t really matter lol):
It’s a great story concept. The delivery just needs a really good polish. I feel like I read a 3rd draft instead of a finished book. I truly feel like if the story was fleshed out more and some of those notes above were addressed there could be a best seller on your hands. It just needs some tender love and care, more detail in the right spots, less filler words, and a really good editor.

[Kayleigh 📖 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I Beta Read Broken Blood! What a rollercoaster of emotions! From kicking my legs in excitement to clenching my fist with fury!
The twists and turns make this book unputdownable!
The sarcasm and witty comments are top tier!
I cannot wait for the rest of the book community to be immersed in ‘The Hollow Blood series’
The ending….. what a cliffhanger!! 😮
If book one is this good… I cannot wait for the rest of the series!

[MarlyUsagi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow what do I say, going into this book I didn't know what to expect, well I didn't but didn't and it got heavy like quickly. There were moments when I had to stop reading and just sit with my feelings because oh my God????!? This book is raw and very emotion heavy, it really cusp the line of holding it together and shattering. Aria id a strong character she's bruised battered and barely holding on but she is and Nick is there to ground her to be her constant, her protector and comfort he promised revenge. He will burn the world down for her, but also he would let Aria step up and burn it if she wanted to take charge. He's obsessed with her but not in the gross controlling way shes experienced. This book is a phenomenal tale of withstanding, survival, and perseverance. Aria broke quietly not loudly but that did not stop her from continuing. That's just one part of the story because her whole world is about to be flipped upside down and everything she thought she knew is about to change, she shouldn't exist but she does. She doesn't know what that means for her, and we as readers are learning with her.

I would've read this book without the vampires, and fae but that touch just makes it even more special and stand out. From the snark and sass to the barely holding on annoyance to the soft and ugly cries and shattering silence everything in this book is felt heavily. While the world building is okay it is made up for with the emotions there are so many unanswered questions and unexplored possibilities I need more from this world heart break and all im not expecting a happy ending and that's okay not everything needs a happy ending that is if there is more planned.

Thank you for allowing me to read this book early, and anyone who is reading this review and can't decide if this book is for you please just read it you won't be disappointed!

[Booked · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book had me hooked from start to finish! The mix of sharp sarcasm and genuine emotion creates a world that’s impossible to put down! 🤤🤤🤤
I’m only not giving it 5 stars because I believe that as the series goes on, each book will top the last and this one already set the bar pretty high! 🔝🔝

✨ Congratulations to the author, and thank you for letting me beta read it. I can’t wait for the final version!!!

[GenXBookBestie · Rating 4 out of 5]

The way this book looked me in the eye, said "I see you," and led me through its emotional wreckage is unreal!
Seeing parts of your past self in an FMC can be difficult yet at the same time cathartic. The first portion of this book hit me hard, reminding me how strong we women are!

Aria is spunky and smart but feels like she doesn't belong. The journey she takes is raw and intense. With every obstacle put in her path, she is resilient and brave.
Nick. Oh, Nick. Her brother's best friend that she can't stand. Sarcastic, arrogant, and all-around thorn in Aria's side.
But is there more to him than that?
The sparks these two throw burn hot! The banter is sharp! The yearning is delicious!

Fae, vampires, old magic, portals to other realms. This first book in the Hollow Blood Series gives us a plot filled with tension, secrets, and danger. I was fully invested in this beginning to end!
When I got to the end? That cliffhanger? I had to sit and process. The fact I now have to wait to find out what happens? Rude.

**The authors note after the story had me crying cleansing tears, because, me too. I see you, too.**
⚠️There are on page instances of emotional, verbal, and physical abuse (NOT by the MMC) in this story. Please check your TW's before reading.

[Tiffani M · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you to P. Carreira for the opportunity to read this early!

I'm really struggling and conflicted. The story idea/premise is unique, and I love it; the writing is good too.

The thing I'm struggling with is...
The story definitely needs to be edited, and normally I'm not super picky about this stuff UNLESS it takes me out of the story. Unfortunately, there were quite a few times where it did. It's not just punctuation or grammar. It is parts of scenes that are repeated, but changed slightly. Almost like the author forgot they wrote the beginning of a scene, and wrote it again.

I feel like with some solid editing, this would be, at least, a solid 4 ⭐ read.

[Rochell D · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was glad to be chosen to receive an ARC of Broken Blood, and while I do see a lot of potential and promise in the story, it also has a lot of room for improvement.

I’ll start with the good: the premise of the story is interesting and I will also say that the author absolutely nails the dynamics of a toxic/abusive relationship and the aftermath.

Moving on to the dislikes: the language is repetitive (ex: this was wrecked, that was wrecked, he was wrecked, she was wrecked, we were wrecked, they were wrecked… you get where this is going). Sentences and ideas tend to repeat, but that feels more like an overlook on editing than a lack of skill. The characters are likable enough, and the banter is a bit juvenile but does feel realistic-ish.

The pacing is fast - not that it doesn’t keep the story moving along, but it does feel like certain things happen a little too fast to feel realistic.

I’d like to mention a couple other things that bugged me but they will contain spoilers. If you’d like to read this title, stop reading my review now.

*SPOILERS AHEAD*

Some of the writing feels a little too borrowed from other popular fantasy books, like when the ex boyfriend asks the current boyfriend if he’s ever noticed the little sounds that FMC makes before she… you know. And they travel to Nytheris Court, which sounds a little similar to Night Court. This also might be me being nit picky but it stood out for me.

For the majority of the book, we are led to believe that humans (including FMC) aren’t aware of vampires or fae, but once she’s in the vampire court, she muses that she’s spent her whole life thinking that vampire courts were gloomy and dark. So that just feels like an inconsistency but was likely just overlooked.

There’s also a part of the story where FMC is having a flashback and remembers the sounds of her bones breaking; however when the incident actually happened, it’s emphasized several times that no bones were broken, so again another inconsistency but likely the author just wanted to play up the dramatic effect.

All in all, it was an enjoyable read, but it could use a bit of editing and polish to clear up some inconsistencies in the plot, make the writing less redundant, and the pacing could use a bit of tweaking as well.

[Talitha de Vries · Rating 3 out of 5]

Aria feels like a lifetime of being the second choice—or no choice at all. She wants Nicholas, but he never really chose her. And then there’s Sloan, who does choose her, and she sees the red flags but pushes them aside because for once, someone picked her.

The book felt longer than it should’ve, considering what actually happens. There’s a lot of inner thought, and I could recognize the thought patterns and relate to Aria in several moments. After reading the author’s note, I understood where that familiarity came from. Still, there was a lot of overthinking and repetition, which made it drag at times.

The worldbuilding is interesting—a mix of modern life and fantasy—but if you hadn’t read the blurb, you wouldn’t know it was about vampires and fae until much later.

What stood out to me is how the usual dynamic seems reversed. Normally, the FMC is human and the MMC is the immortal one—but here, he’s the one who changes. Nicholas dies and somehow comes back because of what Aria did, with a part of her power now inside him. No one knows what she really is, or how long she’ll live—immortal, semi-immortal, or human lifespan—but it’s interesting that he transformed instead of her. At the end she offers him her blood (technically after instead of during the spicy act), creating a bond where if one dies, the other does too. So regardless of what they are, their lives are now tied together.

One thing that confused me was Ethan. He’s Aria’s brother, so if their mother was half fae and half vampire, wouldn’t he share that same bloodline? Aria supposedly has three in her: vampire, fae, and human. But nothing is ever mentioned about Ethan’s side of that heritage, which feels like a loose end. Like, did he get adopted? Otherwise he would have 3 bloodlines as well.

Also, minor inconsistency: Nicholas is called Nicholas Saint twice, but then Nicholas White later on.

It’s clear this story came from a very personal place—almost like the author was writing her feelings out—and I can respect that.

[Sammi Loves Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

Broken Blood by P. Carreira

"Because I could let the world burn, could watch it crumble into dust, if it meant she would have peace".

Aria is just a normal woman , stumbling through life with barista job,her brother and his annoying friend, until she not. Sent into hiding from forces who want to use her power, what will Aria discover about herself, her past, and what she means for the world?

This book really surprised me about the depth of the story , I was hooked. Aria is my favourite FMC of 2026 so far ! She's funny , snarky and thoroughly relatable. For anyone who's ever felt a little lost or broken, this girl is a phoenix 🐦‍🔥

Nick is the devilishly handsome boy next door, oh yeah and he just happens to be a vampire 🩸.

I was so invested in watching the relationship for Aria and Nick unfold, I love slow burn and yearning and this book has both, as well as jealousy and great banter.

"You'll miss me when I'm gone". "I'd miss herpes more"

I really like the fact that it starts in the human current world then takes us away into the fantastical, and follows Aria's journey of self discovery. Theres also lots of strong female powerhouses and the Matriarchy storyline is great 👍

Tropes
- Brother's Best Friend
- Slow burn❤️‍🔥
- Friends to lovers
- Who did this to you
- F*** it moment

Pros
- Strong relatable FMC
- Dual POV
- I LOVE the matriarchy storyline (because we really should be in charge)
- The banter is top notch
- THANK YOU for introducing me to Mr. Rodriguez 😉

Cons
- Emotional damage - this book is a phoenix 🐦‍🔥 story, and you are following Aria through her dark parts. make sure to check those TWs , but it's a

Overall rating: 4.5/5

Looking forward to ARCing on the sequel (coming soon !)

#bookstagrammer #bookrecs #fantasyreads #romantasy #friendstolovers

[Jessica Jordan-Munn · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am torn in the rating for this book. I admittedly found it difficult to get into at first. The dialogue felt harsh and sharp from the very beginning, and the “enemies” part felt like it was missing some context. The abusive relationship part was definitely hard to take in too, but I do recognize the importance of not shying away from those, since it is such a big issue IRL.

Once Aria was back home and the enemies to lovers plot kicked in, I found I settled in and started to enjoy the story. Their relationship became intimate in an unexpected way very quickly, and grew from there. I enjoyed the banter between them much more during this phase than during the “enemies” phase.

That said, there were some typos, inconsistencies, and repetitive dialogue that I found quite distracting. The most confusing part for me was how in the beginning, Aria calls him Nicholas Saint, but then later, his name is suddenly Nicholas White. There are also many times throughout the book where it feels like I’m reading the same paragraph more than once, with just a few words swapped out. I kept getting the sense of Déjà vu and flicking back to see why it felt familiar.

All in all though, I did enjoy the story. It helped to read the author’s note at the end and learn what drove the decisions with the plot. Were it not for the issues I noted, I may have rated a 4. I’m still curious to see what happens in book two regardless though, so the cons weren’t enough to deter me from continuing the series to see how it ends.

[Samantha Rodriguez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you so much to P. Carreira for the opportunity to read and review this book!

If you like romance, but you like it dark, and you also want a bit of paranormal...say...vampires?? Then you are going to want to listen up for this one.

Listen, let's talk character building. Nick and Aria are your two main characters. Aria is impossible not to like. The author does an amazing job of introducing us to Aria, molding and shaping her into someone we all feel like we actually know. Nick was also a very likable character and the chemistry between these two is undeniable. One of my favorite things for romances, is those stories that have sarcasm and banter, and this one absolutely delivered. I was constantly chuckling to myself because I could see myself responding in the same manner the characters do. It made them feel so relatable.

The world-building. Also excellent. Carreria's writing style truly immerses you in their world. It is so descriptive and imaginative that it literally paints the picture for you. It takes a skilled writer grab readers by the throat and not let them go. I want to say so much more, but I don't want to spoil anything for anyone. Just one last thing, be prepared for an ending that will absolutely wreck you, and have you screaming for the next part of this journey.

[Kimberley Evoy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Broken Blood by P. Carreira absolutely consumed me.

Set in a rich world of vampires, fae, ancient realms, and magic, the world building is nothing short of spectacular. Every page feels like stepping into another realm…lush, dangerous, and utterly captivating.

The character development is flawless. Aria goes from ordinary to extraordinary in a journey that’s empowering, raw, and real. And Nicholas? The kind of man who would burn kingdoms to ash for the woman he loves and you'd let him. Their chemistry? 🔥🔥🔥 The spice is perfectly woven into the story never forced, always earned.

This book delivers on every front:
✨ Emotional depth that hits hard
✨ Banter and humor that had me cackling
✨ Twists and turns I did not see coming
✨ A romance that aches in the best possible way
✨ And a cliffhanger that left me staring at the wall like... what now?

It’s an emotional roller coaster in the best sense: heart racing action, gut punching reveals, and moments of vulnerability that stick with you.

If you're a fan of fantasy worlds with high stakes, found power, devastating romance, and addictive pacing, you need this book in your life.

Unputdownable. Unforgettable. Utterly wrecked me. I’ll be counting the days until book two.

[Kristi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I Was Lucky Enough To Receive Broken Blood As An Arc. This Review Is My Own Thoughts.

This Book Had Me All Over The Place Emotionally But In A Good Way. One Minute Your Laughing With The Banter Between Aria The FMC And Nicholas The MMC, Then You Were Like Oh My God What Just Happened. I Was Hooked The Whole Time. A Definite You Never Know Who Some People Are Behind Closed Doors. Also That You Can Survive And Take Your Life Back.

Aria The FMC Is Just An Ordinary Girl Working As A Barista When She Meets An Alluring Man Named Solan But After A While Their Relationship Is Not What It seems. After A Tragic Night She Barely Escapes From She Runs Back Home Where Nicholas, Her Brothers Best Friend That Gets Under Her Skin Like No One Else Saves Her. A Spark That Has Always Been There But Neither Of Them Would Admit It Ignites Between Them. After Finding Out The Truth About Nicholas Her Whole World Changes. She Is Thrust Into A Whole New World. She Finds Out The Truth About Where She Comes From And Who She Really Is And It Changes Everything. This Book Does Have Trigger Warnings So Please Check Those Before Reading. Thank You So Much P. Carreira And I See You!

[Haley Mowery · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF. One star for the plot because it’s interesting but way this is written is driving me nuts 🫠

I understand using segmented prose for emphasis but it’s SO OVERDONE in this book. It was so excessive that it was genuinely distracting. This is how the almost ENTIRE book (up to 65% at least) is written:

A compromise.
A truce.
I wasn’t okay.
Not yet.
But maybe—just maybe—I didn’t have to carry this alone. Not today.
Not right now.
The silence stretched between us.
Not uncomfortable.
But dangerous.
The kind of silence that let you think too much. That let you remember too much.
Nick was still there, still close—too close.
Like he was waiting for something.
And that’s what made it worse.
Because I knew he knew.
Knew that I should have pulled away by now.
Knew that I hadn’t.
Knew that even though my mind was screaming at me to put distance between us, my body wasn’t moving.
Fuck.
I could feel it coming.
The question.
The “Are you okay?”
The “Do you want to talk about it?”
The words I wasn’t ready for.
The weight of last night pressing down on me all over again.
My pulse ticked up.
And then—
He exhaled sharply.

[Gigi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good- Not Great..

Broken Blood by P. Carreira
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This was good — not great — but definitely engaging enough to keep me reading.

There is a lot (and I mean a lot) of character building and world building. The author goes into detailed descriptions of settings, clothing, movements, conversations… everything. At times it felt a little over-communicated, like we were getting extra layers of detail that didn’t always move the story forward. Some readers will love that depth — for me, it occasionally felt like fluff.

That said, the overall storyline is interesting. The premise is strong enough that I stayed invested, and I do want to see where it goes. It wasn’t emotionally wrecking, it wasn’t life-changing, but it was an easy, quick read and fairly entertaining.

I’d call this a solid middle-of-the-road fantasy read with some spice and strong setup for what’s coming next. I’m curious enough to continue the series when book two comes out.

[Cara · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was lucky to be an ARC reader for Broken Blood and I’m giving it 4 stars!
The book did start off a little slow for me but the way P. Carreira did the character and world building, really had me invested.
Aria felt so human and real, that I could relate to her so easily. The banter between Aria and Nicholas was perfection and I loved their interactions and chemistry.
Some parts of the book did feel a little repetitive or rushed and I do think it needs to be edited, however once I got in to the twists and turns I did find it hard to put it down.
And when I got to the end and realised it ended on a cliffhanger…well now I’ll just have to be waiting until book two is done wont I!
If you love fantasy, romance and twists I would definitely recommend giving Broken Blood by P. Carreira a go!