Reviews tagging 'Sexual harassment'

Weyward by Emilia Hart

62 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

lexmarconi's review

dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abortion

Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Blood, Religious bigotry, Abortion, Murder, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

catsoju's review against another edition

dark mysterious slow-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

3.0

The positives

I like how easy it is to imagine the setting of the different stories. It felt like I was watching a series while imagining the scenes.

The negatives

Contradicting what I've said about feeling like I was watching a series, it did feel like I was reading through a script made for television for a little bit of suspense. The dialogue didn't blow me away, I kept thinking it felt like a Riverdale-type of script haha. 

I agree with a review I saw that although the ending screams women empowerment, it feels a bit detached from reality, especially the ones without magical powers. 

Also, I find it a bit weird that for three stories of women throughout different timelines, they all had to suffer. In my opinion, their suffering felt a bit like a plot device. But who am I to critique this, I am a man after all, and I do agree that men are trash. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Incest, Infertility, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment

amyg_42's review

challenging dark emotional tense 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? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Medical trauma, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt

intensequirk's review

adventurous dark emotional inspiring 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Child death, Emotional abuse, Incest, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Medical trauma, Stalking, Abortion, Murder, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment

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

tmartini's review

challenging emotional inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

What an appropriate time to read a book about women's suppression, abuse and torment by men. This book just added fuel to my female rage, in a good way. And inspired me to not yield. Loved it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment

isabelmargetts's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Violence

Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Abortion, and Pregnancy

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Classism

the_bookish_babee's review against another edition

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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Miscarriage, Violence, Abortion, and Death of parent

Minor: War

lindyloureads's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional informative inspiring reflective 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Grief, Car accident, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment

Minor: War