Reviews tagging 'Sexism'

Weyward by Emilia Hart

134 reviews

kaitlynhermansen's review against another edition

2.0

Described as an “enthralling novel of female resilience and the transformative power of the natural world,” I figured I would really enjoy this book. I truly love a book about strong, resilient women and thought this sounds like a very interesting historical fantasy. Although I enjoyed the writing style, I didn’t really gel with any of the characters and didn’t ever really get into this book. More importantly, I was not prepared for a somewhat graphic rape scene and every woman in this to experience some type of sexual, physical, or psychological abuse. I expected a book about magic- but that only comes into play at the very end of the novel and I didn’t find it to be empowering at all, but rather a last resort to scary and sad situations. The justice in this novel is fleeting- only coming after chapter and chapters of abuse.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Incest, Abortion, Blood, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Pregnancy

rshearon's review

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

this book was very good! it was well-written and exciting. and it reaffirmed my misandry (I HATE MEN). i thoroughly enjoyed the three different povs from three generations of the same matriarchal line. it was. nothing like i expected, though! i went in blind thinking it would be fantastical and witchy, and instead it was moving and tense. i was on edge pretty much the entire time. the magic aspect was more toned down than i expected, but i really enjoyed it. the themes of scorned women/womanhood in general and justice and fear and violence and power were all very emotional. it was a very sadly realistic look at generations of trauma that women have had to live through. 

for me, personally, the book dealt with topics that i generally have on my “do not read” list. this story was told brilliantly, but it was definitely a hard read for me. while i loved the FMCs and their story, it was a bit much for me emotionally. i also feel as though the entire plot was a bit obvious from about 40% in. the writing was extremely well done though and the story was beautiful; it was just hard on me personally !! will def be checking out this author again in the future!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Miscarriage, Rape, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, Abortion, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Suicidal thoughts

zgreyz's review

dark emotional mysterious 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

4.0

I really like how everything connected throughout the book.  I thought i'd be more grossed out by all the bugs but surprisingly it didn't bother me, because of the context i think.  I really liked the writing. very trauma heavy though and have some mixed feelings. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abortion, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Abandonment, Domestic abuse, Adult/minor relationship, and Incest

Moderate: Sexism, Medical trauma, Child abuse, Blood, and Car accident

Minor: Death of parent and Forced institutionalization

coreopsis's review

dark emotional mysterious sad slow-paced

• 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Death, Miscarriage, Vomit, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Sexism, Rape, Toxic relationship, Misogyny, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Pregnancy, and Death of parent

kt_schutte's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring 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? No

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Grief, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Confinement, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Blood, Death, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Rape, and Sexual content

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Vomit, Suicide attempt, and Suicidal thoughts

brashknuckles's review

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious 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? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abortion, Car accident, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Confinement, Rape, Child abuse, Body shaming, Gaslighting, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Blood, Emotional abuse, Medical trauma, Stalking, Incest, Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Sexism, Death of parent, Toxic relationship, Murder, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, and Torture

jillzaiser's review

challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

1.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abortion, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Sexism

thebookdragon_taylorsversion's review

dark emotional inspiring reflective tense 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

4.5

I’d recommend some Paris Paloma songs in the background. You’ll see. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Abortion, Car accident, Domestic abuse, Medical trauma, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Rape, and Sexism

laurenmiller100's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective

3.0

• Characters: 5
• Atmosphere/Setting: 6
• Writing Style: 6
• Plot: 5
• Intrigue: 3
• Logic/Relationships: 6
• Enjoyment: 3

This book is about violence against women and it is quite graphic in its depictions. It was very difficult to get through at times. If you are looking for a book about witches you might be better off reading a different book. The magical realism elements are definitely there. However, they’re more subtle and toward the end. Definitely check the content warnings. Graham is the best. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Sexism, Miscarriage, Abortion, Blood, Car accident, Rape, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Death of parent

taryn_g's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring 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? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abortion, Pregnancy, Sexism, Misogyny, Rape, Domestic abuse, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Death of parent, Confinement, Suicidal thoughts, and Child abuse

Minor: War and Suicide attempt