Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

Weyward by Emilia Hart

530 reviews

emmypetersen's review

dark emotional hopeful mysterious fast-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

5.0

This book was phenomenal. I keep starting books and then walking away at the moment, and this was the first to really grab my attention and have me glued to the story. 
This is a story of generational cycles of trauma and the resilience of three amazing women. Their stories are so powerful, and despite the slight fantasy element, are so rooted in reality and the strength we can draw through shared stories. I adore Altha, Violet, and Kate, and am so sad there’s nothing left to read on them. 

Some definite trigger warnings for this book that are worth looking up for those who are sensitive to certain subjects.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting

kwkitz's review

emotional mysterious sad 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? No

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, and War

tyreadsbooks_'s review

emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

I had a 5 star feeling about Weyward from the start. This beautiful cover is a perfect match for the story told inside. 

Three stories of three women - spanning centuries & generations - are beautifully woven together to create such a powerful narrative. I loved the parallels in each of the Weyward women’s lives & how each of them displayed immense strength, resilience & independence. 

An absolutely stellar debut novel that combines magical realism, historical fiction & mystery. This is one that I know stay with me! I definitely recommend this book for anyone looking for an impactful read, with feminine strength at the core.

I can’t wait to read her newest book, The Sirens, publishing in March 2025!

🪲 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑑 𝑖𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑙𝑖𝑘𝑒 :
•his fic - mystery - magical realism
•female resilience
•multiple timelines + POVs
•character driven plots 
•audiobooks with multiple narrators 
•connection to nature
•healers like Clare in outlander 
•multi-generational stories 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Car accident, Abortion, Death of parent, and Pregnancy

mrsw0215's review

challenging dark emotional hopeful tense slow-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Abortion, Suicide attempt, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Incest

mlynnesoc's review

dark emotional inspiring 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Pregnancy

Minor: Death of parent

kermcnally's review

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse

Minor: Suicide attempt and Death of parent

debstrain's review

dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

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

3.5

This was a slow and challenging read as I tend to prefer a faster pace and more lighthearted / fantastical plot. However, I am so glad I stuck it out as the ending was really inspiring and thought-provoking and held up a mirror to motherhood and relationships. 

I think all baby mamas should read this book 🙌

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Abortion, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Incest, Rape, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Suicide attempt, and Pregnancy

jsmulan96's review

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Infertility, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Medical trauma, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting

duesaji's review

dark emotional hopeful sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Grief, Medical trauma, Abortion, Death of parent, and Pregnancy

anna_i3's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, Car accident, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail