“THE BOOKS WE LOVE, THEY LOVE US BACK.AND JUST AS WE MARK OUR PLACES IN THE PAGES,THOSE PAGES LEAVE THEIR MARKS ON US.”-Nevernight by Jay KristoffIn this life, there are:Good and bad books. With good books this usually happens:-You love them-They win a special place in the reader’s heart-The story is just too good that is impossible to forgetBLOOD TO DUST is all of the above and a lot more, this book deserves a new category.It's not a secret I love L. J. Shen work, since I first read Sparrow I became her fan. She is one of my favorite authors, honestly guys, I kid you not she's seriously cool and has a badass writing style.There was a lot of waiting for this book and excitement too. My heart knew (yes, even if hearts can’t actually “feel” or “know” for that matter) since the first teasers came out that this was going to be one hell of a ride.I wasn't wrong; Leigh delivers a totally raw, gritty and dark story! Oh man does she deliver.You're going to laugh, you're going to cry and you’re going to feel every page of this book. Every struggle of our beloved characters and every single battle won will become your own.I don't really know where to start with my review: should I talk about how awesome the story was? Should I talk about the hotness and greatness of Nate Vela (Back off he's mine!)? Or should I say that Black Widow doesn't hold a candle against our dear Pea?Here goes nothing...I won't say a lot about the story; I don’t want to spoil such a masterpiece for you, believe me, the less you know the better.The story flows effortlessly. Blood to Dust makes you feel like time hasn't passed, when in reality it just flew away, when you realize you are already halfway through the book.Mrs. Shen seriously outdid herself with this one, she keeps getting better and better with her story telling and she makes us fall in love her characters.She made a dark read full of sadness and blood an epic tale of conquering fears and reaching freedom.PRESCOTTWhy do I love Prescott aka Country Club?Easy, she's been through hell and came out stronger; she did it wearing Prada of course! You can lose everything but never lose your style.A good girl gone bad, a rebel with a cause.I admire her strength, Pea keeps going in her life even after all the bad that had happened in her life. She’s not fearless, for me that just make her even a more amazing female. Prescott could let her fears stop her journey but she confronts them with her head held up high.Through the book we get to see how she became a new woman, how with each page she gets back a little bit of her soul.BEATNate Vela you sexy beast!!!Guys!!! Beat is dream stuff! He became one of my favorite male characters ever.He's an alpha male for sure and he’s sweet as hell. Ask my poor heart, it’s so difficult to resist all this character’s greatness.TallDarkTattooedThere are not enough words to describe such a complex character. He's passionate but also demure; he’s dangerous but also vulnerable.He’s mayhem but also peace.Since he was born life has been difficult. Nate just as Pea has been through a lot. Nothing has been handed to him freely.To put it simply Nate is perfectly imperfect.So yes, Blood to Dust was amazing, everything I was waiting for and more, I loved every single part of it. I was telling myself through the entire book that crying wasn't allowed and found myself holding back sad and happy tears and also laughing like a mad woman and that right there is the magic of this author; she can evoke any kind of feelings at the most unexpected moments.BLOOD TO DUST is a must read guys, until now is my 2016 favorite read.Give it a chance, you won’t be disappointed, and if by any chance this is your first read by L. J. Shen, welcome to the madness her books are keepers.