This is the first book I read by Wendy Million. I did not read the first book in the series, Retribution. But, I do not feel that it really impacted my reading, understanding and following Resurrection.
Finn and Carys have known each other since childhood. Their relationship comes to abrupt end when circumstances force Finn to walk away from her in an effort to protect her.
Fast forward 17 years. Finn and his brother have built their own empire. Carys has taken over her father’s business and each has moved on with their lives. However, business and betrayal has their paths crossing again, but this time it is Carys saving Finn’s life.
I will admit, at one point, I was not a fan of Carys. She seemed to act like a petulant child, but as I read on and learned more about her relationship with her father, mother, and ex-boyfriend, I began to understand her motives more. I also felt her regret for her actions.
As Carys, Finn, and Jay try to investigate and unravel bad business decisions made by Carys father, ex, and an employee, she realizes just how much bad behavior she ignored and secrets she was blind too. Carys comes to accept her father’s and ex’s actions are not “love”, just a means to attempt to control her. She also realizes Finn has been the only man completely honest to a fault with her. She turns to him for support, help, and love.
As they begin to make new plans for their future, Finn makes the ultimate sacrifice, but will Carys let it be the end?
This book is a deep read. Both Carys and Finn have had very untraditional childhoods which shapes them as adults. This book is about second chance love, redemption, facing betrayal, coming to terms with their pasts, and building a new future. Wendy did an amazing job conveying all the emotions Carys and Finn feel and they come to life in the pages of this book. My feelings were all over the place at times, left me feeling absolutely haunted and devastated for them. And, that’s when I know it’s been a GOOD read for me. When my soul hurts for the characters I’m reading about.
I look forward to backtracking and reading Lorcan’s book. Then getting the conclusion of Carys and Finn’s story in 2021.
“For nothing can be ill if she be well.”