Resurrecting Hope

Jane Anthony — 2017

Owned... That's all I was. Property to be used at Jack's discretion. A plaything for a maniacal madman hell-bent on watching me suffer. I loved him, but the longer I stayed, the more twisted his games became. I had no choice. I had to run. Hiding in small town USA, I have a new name, a new look, a new life. Quiet and safe, locked away from my tortured past. But when Hank saunters into town, he kicks up more than sawdust and dirt. He sparks desires inside me I can no longer hide; ignites a flame long since burnt out. Now as the lies begin to pile around me, my secrets slip out one by one. The past is coming. It's time for me to run again. Because despite my feelings for Hank Lawless, the devil will find me and he wants what's his. **Strong sexual themes and violence, which could trigger emotional distress, are found in this story. Certain scenes are graphic and could be upsetting to some. Please take this into account before reading.**

Reviews

Cat Imb@thereadingcat

Sep 13, 2021

I received an ARC of this book from the author viaEnticing Journey Book Promotions. Thank you Jane Anthony! What a ride this book was. I could not put this book down, I tell you! It had the perfect balance of darkness and light throughout, yet still kept you anxious about the outcome of the story. Anthony kept us on the edge of our seat for the whole of the book, and that is not easy to do. I really liked how all of Anthony's characters were different. I know this may sound weird, but hear me out. All of the characters have inherently different views and personalities. You may say: "Well obviously!", but that is something that stood out for me that is different from many other books I have read. They don't all agree on the same things, and they don't all think the same things. Anthony has given them a life of their own, and that takes talent. The themes explored in this book are, yes, heartwrenching, but also super important to have out in the open. Anthony demonstrates the psychological side of an abuse victim perfectly in my opinion from before, to during, to after. The diaries are brilliant and give great insights on Hope's past. I truly recommend this book to, well, everyone who can handle it and its subject matter.