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cuppajo16's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Abortion, Suicide attempt, and Pregnancy
icecreamsoldier's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
The other characters while their stories where more interesting and more developed I still had a lot of issues with them for instance this is supposed to be a book about feminism however Violet feels like “I am not like other girls” by bashing on other girls who wear skirts.
Altha on the other hand was my favorite character, and I really enjoyed her queer romance with Grace, however at the end she just gets the “seed” of a man just so that she can be pregnant and continue the lineage of women in her family (Which honestly as a lesbian woman it felt like a slap to the face). All of these stories really just made me feel as if a woman will only reach their true potential and be fulfilled through motherhood, as Altha the only queer character in the book gets pregnant, Violet who aborts her first daughter as it is from the conception of a rape even though she is very successful in her career and life she feels like something is missing and was the chance to be a mother (and it’s confusing why she could not have had another baby, since based on Kate’s story it is unclear whether the witches only the first women born, or is it all the women? What is wrong with having a boy and teaching them to be better? Or what about adoption or other sources of being a mother figure?), and Kate which the only thing she talks about is her pregnancy.
The writing at times was overly decorated ranging from cliche phrases and absurd amount of insect metaphors (we get it all these women love insects). Finally this book while I understand that is telling the stories of women abused by men it felt like it fell under the spectrum of “all men are bad” and even the ones that weren’t like Graham they are defined as like “okay”. I am not saying we should give a cookie to every man that is not an abuser however I think this problem is not a problem that could be solved by segregation of the woman but instead of teaching men to be better
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Car accident, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, and Gaslighting
Minor: Forced institutionalization
ikozakowski97's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Rape
dulcgarc's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, and Abortion
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
ilariachillea's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Abortion
capsandclauses's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Weyward is a book that I've been relatively interested in for a while, so when I saw the audiobook pop up on Everand, I thought I'd give it a trial.
This is an intergenerational novel following different members of the same family in three time periods. In the 1610s, Althea is on trial for witchcraft. In the 1940s, Violet is dealing with complicated family dynamics that become dangerous when a stranger visits. In the 2020s, Kate is fleeing from her abusive husband.
First of all, this book is really dark. Not just in atmosphere, but in content. There are some trigger warnings you must know, particularly for pregnancy, abortion, domestic abuse and rape. I wasn't sure what the ultimate message of this novel was - was it pro or anti-abortion? And I would have liked to see one of the women engage positively with a male figure. Although I really enjoyed the Althea and Kate's storylines, I really couldn't connect too Violet. She just came across as too innocent or naive. I loved the writing style and how it wrapped up and connected at the end.
Comp recommendations: The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner, Spells for Forgetting by Adrienne Young
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Abortion, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Sexism
emilypaull's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Rape, and Abortion
sjallensutter's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Rape
aao2637's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Rape, and Abortion
Minor: Pregnancy
kittywillow's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Abortion
Moderate: Rape