Reviews tagging 'Child death'

Weyward by Emilia Hart

126 reviews

librolibra's review against another edition

mysterious slow-paced

2.0

So boring.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Abortion and Child death

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

sput90's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional 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: Abortion, Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, Child death, Rape, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, and Blood

cruncheetoes's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional inspiring reflective tense 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Misogyny, Miscarriage, Abortion, Incest, Child death, Sexual assault, and Domestic abuse

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

michaelcattigan's review

dark emotional hopeful 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? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Lesbophobia, Abortion, Sexual violence, Child death, Rape, Physical abuse, Blood, Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, and Misogyny

Minor: War

beanies's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional inspiring reflective 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? It's complicated

4.5

Perfect read for Women's History Month.

Well crafted story across three generations of women learning of their power. The trio of women were all inspiring and easy to connect to.  My only input is that I wish Altha's story had more... she was definitely my favorite character. Overall, would recommend and read again if I needed to feel empowered 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Pregnancy, Rape, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Death of parent, Misogyny, Child death, Blood, Abortion, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, and Domestic abuse

claire_a_p's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Domestic abuse, and Sexual violence

jotee76's review against another edition

dark emotional 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? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abortion, Blood, Child death, Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, Miscarriage, Injury/Injury detail, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Violence, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Medical trauma, Car accident, Misogyny, Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Confinement, Sexual assault, Rape, Pregnancy, and Death

megharris's review against another edition

challenging dark tense slow-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abortion, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Pregnancy, Emotional abuse, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Miscarriage, Suicide attempt, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Vomit