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Weyward by Emilia Hart

366 reviews

alireadsandknits's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense medium-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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Abortion, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent

isabou's review

medium-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Blood, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, and Car accident

Minor: Incest, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Murder

theresa_verry's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring 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

4.5

This book gave me all the feelings. Allowing me to confront past abuse that I have been through (though much of theirs is very different from mine) and feeling the empowerment of those who've come before me and found healing in the natural world. Checking content warnings is a must for this book as it definitely covers a lot of very dark and hard to think about topics. The resilience of women and the story of this family of women breaking free of generational trauma and always helping the future generations was beautifully woven.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Grief, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Car accident, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Pregnancy

kaileyhanrath's review

dark sad medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Incest, Infertility, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Car accident, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail

raegent13's review

emotional inspiring mysterious sad medium-paced

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

4.5

Wow.  What a very empowering book! This book is about female resilience throughout 3 different generations. The 3 women overcoming awful circumstances and trauma.  The lovely way it all came together in the end.  Definitely recommend. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Rape, Violence, Vomit, Grief, Abortion, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent

weeniereads's review

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring sad 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Blood, and Death of parent

Moderate: Miscarriage, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Pregnancy

acamp827's review

emotional hopeful reflective 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Blood, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Pregnancy

jedinoob42's review

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

While the book offers a powerful exploration of female strength and resilience, it also comes with a significant number of trigger warnings, including abuse, miscarriage, and abortion.
The narrative is divided into three timelines, following Altha in 1619, Violet in 1942, and Kate in 2019. Each woman grapples with their own unique challenges, but a common thread of female empowerment runs through their stories.
The twists in the plot are unexpected and thought-provoking. The connections between the three women are revealed gradually, building tension and suspense. However, the heavy subject matter can be emotionally taxing. The graphic depictions of abuse and violence are particularly difficult to read.
While the book's message of female solidarity is powerful, it's difficult to ignore the pervasive misogyny portrayed throughout the narrative. The actions of the male characters often leave the reader feeling frustrated and angry. It's a reminder of the historical and ongoing struggles faced by women.
Overall, Weyward is a well-written and thought-provoking novel. However, its heavy subject matter and graphic content make it a challenging read. If you are sensitive to themes of abuse, violence, and loss, proceed with caution.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Blood, Abortion, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent

_teacher_spice_'s review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical trauma, Stalking, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Confinement, Vomit, Grief, Car accident, and Gaslighting

Minor: Animal death, War, and Pandemic/Epidemic

Homage to "The Yellow Wallpaper" with an ending with fight and hope.

blt28's review

dark sad tense medium-paced

• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No

I am conflicted about this book. Part way through I almost decided not to finish it. The story itself is interesting (although there is a lot of trigger warnings) but many times I felt that the story was too stagnant. I found myself glossing over many pages, which I rarely do (particularly in part two, and particularly about Violet). I think the book could have been edited a lot better.

I also agree with another reviewer who stated they wished the witchiness was more apparent from the beginning, rather than being revealed at the very end.

While I am glad I finished it, paradoxically, I wish I never started it to begin with. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Abortion

Moderate: Alcoholism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent

Minor: Animal death, Gore, Blood, Medical content, Car accident, and Classism