REVIEW: In His Hands by Adriana Anders

In In His Hands by Adriana Anders is book three in the Blank Canvas series and takes the main characters on an emotional journey filled with many angsty moments. Of course, that’s what to be expected with this author. If you’re familiar with this author than you know you’re going to get a complex read filled with many layers.

Abby Merkley is a member of a church, but it’s more of a cult. When someone disobeys the church, like Abby does, they beat them and brand them, like cattle. The whole reason why Abby leaves the church is to help a little boy who needs medical care, because of course, they don’t believe in medical care. Her own mother believes in the punishment that Abby receives. The majority of the members of the church are brainwashed or afraid to speak out. Abby knows she needs to leave and sets out to do just that.

Luc Stanek is a quiet man. A French man, who grows grapes, to be precise. When Abby arrives on his doorstep looking for a job, he’s baffled. He doesn’t do well with people, but that changes rather quickly with Abby. He doesn’t hesitate to take Abby in when she shows up practically broken. But one man isn’t enough to go up against this type of evil and he has to seek out reinforcements for her.

I could not get into this story, which makes me sad because I loved the previous two books in this series. It was a bit slow moving and took me longer than normal to finish reading it. I had hoped it would pick up and the story would move into a lighter pathway, but it didn’t really do that. Yes, there was a happy ending for Abby and Luc, but I wanted better. Of course, this is only my interpretation of the story and you should totally read it for yourself. The picture the author paints of what happens in this story is very vivid, to where I saw it play out in mind, and maybe that’s why I didn’t love it. Not the type of angst I’m used to reading about. For those who enjoy slow moving stories, that really focus on the characters and their journey, In His Hands might be a good read.
 

Book Info:

Publication: August 1st 2017 | Sourcebooks Casablanca | Blank Canvas #3

He is Her Salvation

Abby Merkley has been a member of the Church of the Apocalyptic Faith since she was a child, and there’s no way out―except death. She will fight the odds to survive, but there’s no one in the world she can trust, nowhere she can run that the cult can’t find her…until her handsome, brooding neighbor takes her into the safety of his arms.

Luc Stanek craves a quiet life. But he doesn’t hesitate when a desperate woman lands, bloodied and branded on his doorstep. Soon he finds himself drawn into her chaotic world, caught in the center of an apocalyptic war…and determined to save the fierce beauty no matter the cost.