THE HEIR OF WOODMYST Reviewed by Cheryl E. Rodriguez for Readers' Favorite

THE HEIR OF WOODMYST Reviewed by Cheryl E. Rodriguez
​for Readers' Favorite

Robert E. Kreig’s The Heir of Woodmyst doesn’t miss a beat. This narrative picks up right where The Sons of Woodmyst left off. The White Witch is on the run, her pursuers are tracking her. She doesn’t dare to venture into the forest for the creatures are watching and waiting to attack. The faster she treks, the weaker she becomes. Could it be true? Is there a seed growing within her? She must make it to Blackrock Haven. She must seek refuge with The Sovereign. Meanwhile, the band of travelers stays hot on her snow covered trail. Falling just days behind her, they press on. Although evil, death and destruction surround them, they stay on their mission. No witch, or blizzard, or monstrous creatures of the forest will stop them. They will rescue Emily’s sister; they will avenge their fallen friends and family. They will kill the White Witch. No matter the cost, Tomas vows, they will return to their beloved Woodmyst. When love and life, home and family, women and children are at stake, your only chance to survive is to fight. Therefore, you fight until it is finished.

The Heir of Woodmyst exposes the depths and the height of conflict when good and evil collide. Robert E. Kreig writes a compelling story of survival, fantasy style. Full of brilliant and enticing word usage, Kreig has the ability to paint scenes that the reader can easily step into. Your senses are challenged and come alive, feeling the bitter cold, the overwhelming fear, the weariness of endless travel, not to mention the blood, sweat and tears of battle. The characters are fierce, relentless and courageous. They are kind and caring and equally evil and malicious. When united, whether evil or good, they are a force to be reckoned with. This type of characterization creates engaging battle scenes. Although horrific in nature, Kreig doesn’t go overboard with the gory details. As the characters evolve and grow, their true temperament is revealed. What has been cloaked and shadowed becomes obvious and, at times, diabolically clear. I appreciated the increased bond and fervor of the male characters, and the growing unity between the female characters.
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The story moves quickly, the point of view changes from character to character. As this occurs, the setting translates to their surroundings. This captivating technique makes the narrative very difficult to put down. As the plot progresses and the showdown draws nigh, Kreig throws in a few surprises. The ending brings a sigh of relief, yet an expectation that this story is far from over.

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