Reviews tagging 'Infertility'

Weyward by Emilia Hart

74 reviews

rstegema's review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring 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? No

4.5

This harrowing tale of three women woven together through time and space is a good reminder of the power of nature and womanhood. There are some fairly heavy themes throughout the book, so if you are looking for something a bit lighter, I would recommend reading this another time. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Miscarriage, Violence, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, and Infertility

bananaanna's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Gaslighting, Rape, Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Abortion, Sexual violence, Child abuse, and Infertility

Moderate: Alcoholism, Child death, Medical trauma, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, and Car accident

hardcover_hazel's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious 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

3.5

3.5 stars ✨

"... spun from charm and flattery, as blinding and delicate as spider silk"

Weyward mixes green witchy (not halloween witchy) vibes and feminist themes that really entralls your senses.

You follow three women across five centuries, who are all related, and who's stories entertwine.

Overall, however, there is a lot of triggers, so definitely have a look at the warnings. There are a lot of power dynamics and graphic scenes. I didn't connect deeply with the characters - not due to situations or feelings, but because there seemed to be a very strong sense of continuing a bloodline which felt a bit overbearing at times. Perfectly understandable that they need to continue it to pass on their power, but still. The plot, while intricate and very challenging to weave five centuries together, felt a bit predictable.

That being said, this book definitely gives power to the earth and femininity. The writing does call to your senses with earthy tones, which I really enjoyed.

Definitely makes you want to go squint at the sun and listen to the birds more often.

"Perhaps one day, she said, there would be a safer time. When women could walk the earth, shining bright with power, and yet live."

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicide attempt, Abortion, Addiction, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Gaslighting, Infertility, Misogyny, Murder, Pregnancy, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Violence, Car accident, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Rape, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, and Grief

amtaylor's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Infertility, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, Abortion, Death, Domestic abuse, Medical content, Physical abuse, and Pregnancy

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Animal death, Car accident, Alcohol, Cursing, Death of parent, Suicide attempt, Vomit, and Grief

celery's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense slow-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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Death, Death of parent, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Grief, Incest, Infertility, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Murder, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Sexism, Sexual assault, Abandonment, Abortion, Alcoholism, Animal death, Blood, Car accident, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Medical content, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, and Sexual content

em815ily's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious sad 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Adult/minor relationship, Suicide attempt, Child death, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual assault, Death, Murder, Sexual violence, Abortion, and Car accident

Moderate: Infertility

johnnalasswell's review against another edition

dark emotional 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Death, Abortion, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Miscarriage, Blood, Physical abuse, Sexism, Abandonment, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Violence, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship

rani's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Abortion, Pregnancy, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Confinement, Incest, Miscarriage, Death, Murder, Vomit, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Infertility, Stalking, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, and Physical abuse

murielshoreminer's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Infertility, Domestic abuse, Violence, Toxic relationship, Abortion, Vomit, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Confinement, Blood, and Adult/minor relationship

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, Rape, Medical content, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Stalking, Car accident, Alcoholism, and Suicide attempt

sarahdufton's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abortion, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Gore, Grief, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Animal death, Infertility, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Pregnancy, and Murder