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Weyward by Emilia Hart

91 reviews

wickeddelights's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful 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? It's complicated

4.0

I enjoyed this book. It isn't the style of my usual reads, but it had a way of holding your attention and beckoning you to turn the page. The story is one that so many women have faced, and in that sense it was familiar. And yet it was a story I was glad to see to the end regardless.
I wish we could have seen a glimpse into the life of the last child in the book. To know if her fate could be better. But it still feels complete.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Forced institutionalization, Incest, Rape, Stalking, Abortion, Alcohol, Blood, Car accident, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Grief, Infertility, Medical content, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Violence, Vomit, and War

chasinggrace's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad 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

1.5

I wish I could give this book a higher rating. The writing was good, and the story had potential. But the emphasis on pregnancy & rape killed the entire plot for me. I understand that the author wanted to emphasize the connection between mothers and daughters, but I think that can be accomplished in different ways. 

There are two pregnancies in this book, both the result of rape. The descriptions of assault & abortions are graphic as well. 

Look, I’m the first person to say that I don’t mind feminist books that paint men to be evil. But there are other stories to tell besides the torture, abuse, and assault of women. 

This was not a story of witches and nature as much as it was a story about the generational and societal cycles of abuse. I was uncomfortable throughout this entire book, so while it was well-written, I can’t recommend it.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Medical content, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Incest, Abortion, Blood, Car accident, Child abuse, Confinement, Infertility, Sexual assault, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, and War

ellenigrace's review against another edition

emotional hopeful tense

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Suicide attempt, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Blood, Body horror, Car accident, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Abortion, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Violence, Alcohol, Vomit, and Alcoholism

Minor: War

amalauna's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring lighthearted 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Abortion, Death, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Medical trauma, Grief, Rape, Sexism, Abandonment, Death of parent, Car accident, Confinement, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Misogyny, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, and Physical abuse

Minor: Alcoholism, Murder, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Religious bigotry, Sexual violence, Toxic friendship, Medical trauma, and Suicide attempt

kimveach's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

I had high expectations because this was the Goodreads Choice Awards Book of the Year (2023)—perhaps too high.  It was a good book, but I felt the three good storylines were one too many.  With stories set in the 1600s, 1940s, and the present day, the story constantly jumped around.  If I had been able to read it in one sitting, it might have worked. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infertility, Medical trauma, Animal cruelty, Blood, Body horror, Chronic illness, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Bullying, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Lesbophobia, Mental illness, Murder, Sexual content, Violence, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Body shaming, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Abandonment, Vomit, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Stalking, Car accident, Child abuse, Death of parent, Gore, Alcohol, Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Abortion, Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, Animal death, Classism, and Sexism

aestass's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious 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

4.25

This book is an inner generational story of a family of women witches from the middle age which trials to the modern day. It is very similar to “A secret history of witches” by Louisa Morgan, but with more of a focus on birds, insects, nature. The story focuses, primarily on three different weapon: Altha, Violet, and Kate. It talks about these women struggles as they try to come to terms with using their gifts, and touches on elements of abusive relationships and domestic violence. Overall, it is a heartwarming tale of resilience and about the joys of giving into one’s passions.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical content, Miscarriage, Abortion, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Car accident, Infertility, Animal death, Alcohol, Death of parent, Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, Blood, Death, and War

This book touches on many mature and dark topics in a way that is respectful and not overly graphic, but necessarily detailed in order to convey their importance.

etl's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful 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: Miscarriage, Abortion, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Sexual violence, Blood, Emotional abuse, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Grief, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: War, Alcohol, and Car accident

sar_willow's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional sad 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical trauma, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Rape, Sexism, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Abortion, Blood, Pregnancy, Sexual violence, Death, Domestic abuse, Infertility, Injury/Injury detail, and Miscarriage

Moderate: Abandonment, Child death, Death of parent, Forced institutionalization, Vomit, Confinement, Suicidal thoughts, Infidelity, Alcohol, and Car accident

Minor: War and Panic attacks/disorders

brigg_sy's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense 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? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Pregnancy, Murder, Miscarriage, Blood, Alcohol, Adult/minor relationship, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Sexism, Incest, Death, Toxic relationship, Gore, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Abortion, Rape, Gaslighting, and Child abuse

beatriks's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful 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? It's complicated

4.5

This was not a fast read for me, as some storylines were hard to read at moments, but the changing perspectives helped me to go on. 

I love the ending and how it all turned out. 

In terms of TW, I struggled most with

Violet’s storyline in the middle of the book.

, Major spoiler:

The rape scene you feel is obviously going to happen. Once it’s over, the tension get better.

and it helped that you discover in parallel from

Kate’s storyline that Violet had a good life in the end.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abortion, Pregnancy, Car accident, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Blood, Rape, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Alcohol, Death of parent, Violence, and Vomit

Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Animal death