Reviews tagging 'Violence'

Weyward by Emilia Hart

385 reviews

annaleverhart's review

dark emotional hopeful 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

4.5

I loved it but this book needs a trigger warning!!!! Sexual abuse, rape, domestic violence, and incest! 

I took off half a star because of this because I was pretty shocked when in the first 50 pages it was talking about abuse in that way! I do think the author handled the subjects pretty well, however it was very shocking and a little triggering in some parts!

I thought this was an absolutely wonderful story about the way women can start over and how they can make a life for themselves even after going through horrific events! It was so moving and genuinely heartwarming to read about the resilience of women! 

Though this is a fantasy, I loved the way a lot of the book was very rooted in reality. It covered topics and events that sadly too many women had to experience and I absolutely loved reading how these women overcame it. Altha's story was less about redemption than and more about getting revenge for her friend. But I loved the way that she was able to guide the two other women centuries after her death. I loved how connected they all were, overall it was a really good book! Just a little heavy at times.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Incest, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Pedophilia

amazingamanda's review

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

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

5.0

This was a gripping book! I highly recommend the audiobook book because there are different voices used for the 3 timelines that are beautifully braided together. Please check trigger warnings, as there are several heavy themes throughout the book. This is a book for those who enjoy historical fiction, a little sprinkle of magic, women's empowerment, and love to see the patriarchy get pushed back on!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Medical trauma, Stalking, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Pregnancy

_polaris_'s review against another edition

adventurous sad fast-paced

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

3.0

I started strong but I found the story rather foreseeable and stereotypical. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infertility, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Medical trauma, Abortion, and Death of parent

Moderate: Suicide attempt

flamingorvh's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional reflective 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Rape

Moderate: Sexual violence and Violence

bastibooks's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring reflective sad

• 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: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Incest, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Medical trauma, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail

whitneyfox's review

adventurous dark inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault and Violence

mlr1122's review

challenging dark emotional inspiring sad tense slow-paced

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

3.5

This book was very good. It was very hard to read. I'm giving it a 3.5 almost solely for the fact that there is no Content Warning in the book. That is unforgivable considering the content of this book and her publisher/editor should be ashamed of themselves for not including one in the year 2023. I'm glad I read it, the story was powerful, but I'm not sure if recommend it to anyone simply because of how intense the subject matter is. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Incest, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Violence, Vomit, Abortion, and Pregnancy

Minor: Suicide attempt and War

meredithkmay's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring mysterious fast-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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Infertility, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Abandonment

Moderate: Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Stalking, Car accident, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Pregnancy

goodchivesonly's review against another edition

What is this book supposed to be about? 3 main characters and all of them have been nothing but abused by men until I quit at 53% of the book.... I couldn't continue after the

the graphic rape of a 16-year-old child

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexism, Torture, and Violence

racheldonna14's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical trauma, Stalking, Car accident, Abortion, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Alcohol