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pandoraschaos's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? It's complicated
2.0
Audiobook listen time 10:51 at 1.65 speed with 1.7 for last hour.
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SA including drugging/intentionally getting someone drunk & R*pe, & vividly described domestic violence. Suicidal ideations, miscarriage & infertility, pregnancy including unwanted, medical provider induced trauma (checking for hymen). And as someone that has Tokophobia, descriptions of child movement in the womb.
Spoilers below
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Giving it 3 stars for women empowerment. But MAN it started slow. Maybe I’ve just been reading too many series where context building doesn’t have to happen for the first half of the book… but boy howdy I almost
didn’t finish this. Within the first 5 minutes of the book, one of the characters is getting slapped by her partner. It was definitely something i had to pause for a second, which was something that happened multiple times while reading this book. And then the author added the age old toxic positivity line about DV and “not being a victim, but being a survivor” just didn’t sit right with me.
I’m guess I’m glad I finished it. But I’m gonna need a palette cleanser after this one.
Took me almost 75% of the book before I realized the connection between Altha’s best friend “whatever(maybe grace?)” metclaf and Violet’s nanny Metclaf. But if the metclaf’s knew about the Weyward’s gifts…. Why would the nanny not have told Violet about her mother?!
And to whoever edited the audiobook after the person read it… you suck. Why did I have to keep hearing the narrators breaths? 😅
Actually the more I write this review. The more I realize that I hated this book. 😂 changing it to 2 stars.
Trigger warnings
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SA including drugging/intentionally getting someone drunk & R*pe, & vividly described domestic violence. Suicidal ideations, miscarriage & infertility, pregnancy including unwanted, medical provider induced trauma (checking for hymen). And as someone that has Tokophobia, descriptions of child movement in the womb.
Spoilers below
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Giving it 3 stars for women empowerment. But MAN it started slow. Maybe I’ve just been reading too many series where context building doesn’t have to happen for the first half of the book… but boy howdy I almost
didn’t finish this. Within the first 5 minutes of the book, one of the characters is getting slapped by her partner. It was definitely something i had to pause for a second, which was something that happened multiple times while reading this book. And then the author added the age old toxic positivity line about DV and “not being a victim, but being a survivor” just didn’t sit right with me.
I’m guess I’m glad I finished it. But I’m gonna need a palette cleanser after this one.
Took me almost 75% of the book before I realized the connection between Altha’s best friend “whatever(maybe grace?)” metclaf and Violet’s nanny Metclaf. But if the metclaf’s knew about the Weyward’s gifts…. Why would the nanny not have told Violet about her mother?!
And to whoever edited the audiobook after the person read it… you suck. Why did I have to keep hearing the narrators breaths? 😅
Actually the more I write this review. The more I realize that I hated this book. 😂 changing it to 2 stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Vomit, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Abortion, Murder, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and War
chris_reads's review against another edition
dark
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Rape, Blood, and Abortion
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Incest, Violence, Car accident, Suicide attempt, and Pregnancy
Minor: Drug abuse, Xenophobia, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Murder, and Dysphoria
alexalala's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
tense
fast-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
5.0
I read this book on a whim and it did NOT disappoint. First I want to say - please check the trigger warnings. I was so excited to read this book that I didn't check them and I really regretted not preparing myself for what was inside.
Altha is a lone woman in the 17th century on trial for witchcraft. Violet is a wealthy, sheltered daughter who yearns to know more about her mother, her only connection a love of nature. Kate is a modern-day woman escaping an abusive relationship. They all share blood and a strange connection to the natural world as they try to make it through their respective times.
The pacing was very well done, I was constantly on the edge of my seat. Each narrative ended on a minor cliffhanger, but I would become totally enraptured in the next narrative instead of wishing to just get through it. The prose was beautiful, yet readable, which makes it a perfect book for most readers who are looking for sophistication and entertainment. Each woman went through a powerful, female experience that had me feeling very connected to them.
I ADORED this book. Each of the narratives was interesting and I was rooting for the women. I loved their connection to nature and their personalities. Altha in particular became powerful to me at the end of the book when we discover what she did. Violet was a girl after my own heart, and her story really resonated with my experiences. Kate was inspiring and I loved her ending.
You will like this book if you like: the natural world, witchy vibes, magical realism, feminine power, multiple POVs, and revenge.
Altha is a lone woman in the 17th century on trial for witchcraft. Violet is a wealthy, sheltered daughter who yearns to know more about her mother, her only connection a love of nature. Kate is a modern-day woman escaping an abusive relationship. They all share blood and a strange connection to the natural world as they try to make it through their respective times.
The pacing was very well done, I was constantly on the edge of my seat. Each narrative ended on a minor cliffhanger, but I would become totally enraptured in the next narrative instead of wishing to just get through it. The prose was beautiful, yet readable, which makes it a perfect book for most readers who are looking for sophistication and entertainment. Each woman went through a powerful, female experience that had me feeling very connected to them.
I ADORED this book. Each of the narratives was interesting and I was rooting for the women. I loved their connection to nature and their personalities. Altha in particular became powerful to me at the end of the book when we discover what she did. Violet was a girl after my own heart, and her story really resonated with my experiences. Kate was inspiring and I loved her ending.
You will like this book if you like: the natural world, witchy vibes, magical realism, feminine power, multiple POVs, and revenge.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Gore, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Vomit, Stalking, Car accident, Abortion, Death of parent, and Pregnancy