The folly of youthful love opens the chapters of Natasha Woodcraft’s latest installment in The Wanderer Series, titled The Wanderer’s Legacy. The story timeline predates Noah and the flood, an era of early humanity flirting with depravity.

Smitten with Lamech, son of Methusahel, Adah allows herself to become his wife. The story pulses with foreboding at the very beginning, toggling between a future and past perspective that haunts the chapters with contrasts of life with Yahweh and life without him. With thrumming poignancy, Woodcraft etches the travails of being a woman in a patriarchal society.

Heartstrings are pulled as Adah’s relatable struggles on a uniquely feminine path pack an emotional punch. While the scope of the book seems intimidating, the story is well-paced and makes the pages fly by. Once again, Woodcraft tackles tough topics with literary finesse, bringing this story to heights that impact the heart with more than entertainment. Her characters are so relatable that you shouldn’t expect to traverse the landscape of the narrative with a dry eye. The tragic plot, unfolding drama, and hope for redemption thicken the spiritual impact of the book. A wonderful addition to Biblical Fiction, this book is a must-read.

I received a complimentary copy from the author but was not required to leave a review. All opinions expressed are my own. Click on the book cover for purchase link.