Reviews tagging 'Medical content'

Weyward by Emilia Hart

63 reviews

kelburke's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Car accident, Infertility, Medical trauma, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Terminal illness, Death, Incest, Pedophilia, Pregnancy, Self harm, Vomit, War, Confinement, Sexual violence, Murder, Sexism, Abortion, Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Medical content, Mental illness, Rape, and Grief

linneak's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infertility, Medical content, Miscarriage, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexism, Abortion, Alcohol, Animal death, Injury/Injury detail, Child death, Gore, Grief, Toxic relationship, Death, Pregnancy, Death of parent, Rape, Domestic abuse, Blood, Sexual content, Violence, Emotional abuse, and Misogyny

Moderate: Mental illness, Religious bigotry, Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, Adult/minor relationship, Stalking, Incest, and Infertility

skimkaye's review against another edition

reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

It was fine. I liked the subject matter but got a bit bored and felt the writing was flat. Had a good time.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual violence, Medical trauma, Sexual assault, Sexism, Physical abuse, and Medical content

Minor: Infertility and Religious bigotry

corriejn's review against another edition

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Pregnancy, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Rape, Abortion, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, and Death of parent

Moderate: Stalking, Medical trauma, Medical content, Child abuse, Alcohol, Car accident, and Confinement

Minor: Vomit, Miscarriage, Child death, and Forced institutionalization

wickeddelights's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

• 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

4.0

I enjoyed this book. It isn't the style of my usual reads, but it had a way of holding your attention and beckoning you to turn the page. The story is one that so many women have faced, and in that sense it was familiar. And yet it was a story I was glad to see to the end regardless.
I wish we could have seen a glimpse into the life of the last child in the book. To know if her fate could be better. But it still feels complete.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Forced institutionalization, Incest, Rape, Stalking, Abortion, Alcohol, Blood, Car accident, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Grief, Infertility, Medical content, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Violence, Vomit, and War

chasinggrace's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.5

I wish I could give this book a higher rating. The writing was good, and the story had potential. But the emphasis on pregnancy & rape killed the entire plot for me. I understand that the author wanted to emphasize the connection between mothers and daughters, but I think that can be accomplished in different ways. 

There are two pregnancies in this book, both the result of rape. The descriptions of assault & abortions are graphic as well. 

Look, I’m the first person to say that I don’t mind feminist books that paint men to be evil. But there are other stories to tell besides the torture, abuse, and assault of women. 

This was not a story of witches and nature as much as it was a story about the generational and societal cycles of abuse. I was uncomfortable throughout this entire book, so while it was well-written, I can’t recommend it.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Medical content, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Incest, Abortion, Blood, Car accident, Child abuse, Confinement, Infertility, Sexual assault, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, and War

booksandteawithmel_'s review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Car accident, Incest, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Abortion, Medical content, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Rape, Violence, Death, Sexual violence, Miscarriage, Forced institutionalization, Toxic relationship, Medical trauma, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Suicidal thoughts

kimveach's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I had high expectations because this was the Goodreads Choice Awards Book of the Year (2023)—perhaps too high.  It was a good book, but I felt the three good storylines were one too many.  With stories set in the 1600s, 1940s, and the present day, the story constantly jumped around.  If I had been able to read it in one sitting, it might have worked. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infertility, Medical trauma, Animal cruelty, Blood, Body horror, Chronic illness, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Bullying, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Lesbophobia, Mental illness, Murder, Sexual content, Violence, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Body shaming, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Abandonment, Vomit, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Stalking, Car accident, Child abuse, Death of parent, Gore, Alcohol, Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Abortion, Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, Animal death, Classism, and Sexism

aestass's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

This book is an inner generational story of a family of women witches from the middle age which trials to the modern day. It is very similar to “A secret history of witches” by Louisa Morgan, but with more of a focus on birds, insects, nature. The story focuses, primarily on three different weapon: Altha, Violet, and Kate. It talks about these women struggles as they try to come to terms with using their gifts, and touches on elements of abusive relationships and domestic violence. Overall, it is a heartwarming tale of resilience and about the joys of giving into one’s passions.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical content, Miscarriage, Abortion, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Car accident, Infertility, Animal death, Alcohol, Death of parent, Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, Blood, Death, and War

This book touches on many mature and dark topics in a way that is respectful and not overly graphic, but necessarily detailed in order to convey their importance.

nad_books623's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

This book was incredibly sad and beautiful. I love how the author connected these women together throughout the book. To see each women’s growth and finding freedom despite men trying to cage them is inspiring. I think everyone woman could relate to something that was mentioned today. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident, Child abuse, Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Confinement, Murder, Physical abuse, Blood, Vomit, Toxic relationship, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Death, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Medical content, Medical trauma, and Stalking

Minor: Grief, War, and Infertility