To
save her, he must become the evil he fights.
Aftercare specialist Willow Metcalfe joined
Mission: Liberate Everyone to help trafficking survivors navigate the healing
process. When MiLE’s Obioma Compound is attacked by the Nigerian mafia, she’s
taken hostage. Against nightmarish odds, she and the victims attempt an
escape—and are thwarted.
A decade after leaving his beloved homeland,
Chijioke “Chiji” Okorie returns to find his sister and fight for his own
country. Believing a global trafficking ring behind her abduction and a string
of kidnappings across Nigeria, he goes undercover to find the head of the
serpent and his sister. Chiji is stunned to discover among the hostages a
familiar face—a friend’s sister, Willow. The woman he vowed years ago to marry.
The man who has interfered with her escape
attempts seems … familiar, kind—but Willow knows better. He reeks of the
warrior ethos that has devoured many a good man. Engaged in an impossible
battle and losing at every turn, Chiji is determined to complete his
missions—all of them. Even if it kills him.
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My
Review 4.5 STARS
I’ve been anxiously awaiting WILLOW’s story since
STONE came out in January. Kendig
does a commendable job expressing the horrific circumstances that these victims
are under. It is not for the faint of heart. I'm sure it must take an emotional
toll when submerging oneself into the research required to execute a story like
this. I know my own emotions were ripped during certain scenes.
Willow was not
what I was expecting but she surprised me with a strength and dignity that
comes out in remarkable ways. While she seems irrational at times, her heart is
kind, compassionate, and truly loving toward others.
Chiji has a
remarkably strong and resolute faith in God. He is a warrior in more ways than
one and is always challenging Willow, reminding her that she can trust in God.
His show of strength and abiding faith during some of the most degrading and
horrific times is what spurs her on to explore reclaiming a relationship with
Christ. And he’s beautiful. Yep. Beautiful. J
Of course, in
fiction there will always be some astonishing things taking place that might
not be quite believable but this is a potent novel that needs to be read. And
more cameos from other Metcalfes take place, best of all Canyon (of course)! I
actually teared up when he appeared suddenly in one scene. Kendig managed, once
again, to draw out multiple emotions. I highly recommend WILLOW to anyone who is looking for something with a little more
grit than roses.
I was provided an
early digital copy of the book from the author. I also purchased my own copy.
No compensation has been received.
