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A review by aksmith92
Weyward by Emilia Hart
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
4.0
The Weywards - a connection of women throughout time who all have something quite particular about them: they can sense and relate to nature. The bees never sting, and the spiders never bite. There is a crow that lingers around and is helpful in times of need.
Weyward was a beautiful story that was mostly about women's grit and perseverance. We follow three different women, who all seem to be connected, albeit in different times (2019, 1940s, and 1600s). We learn about the women, their lives, backstories, and their magic. It was a beautiful, yet harrowing, tale, and one I am glad to have said I read.
I loved the women because they all felt pretty different, yet still connected in the same way. Honestly, this was a tough read. We have stories about abuse, rape, sexual assault, incest, and other just awful things. But what lies at the end is a fantastic tale about women and hope. I thought the writing was atmospheric and poetic; all the sentences had a purpose; everything was connected and meant something. I love writing like this - it swept me in and kept me present in the novel.
I did feel it fell a little flat with pacing, and I was a little confused about the storyline for Altha in the 1600s in terms of timeline. Sometimes the book just didn't "wow" me, for reasons that I can't articulate too well. But overall this was a very well done novel.
I've seen some reviews saying "I don't like this because there are no redeeming men in here, or The author paints men in such a bad light!" THAT IS THE POINT friends. This is a book about slight feminine rage (in each woman's own way). It is not about the men and it's likely a lot more realistic than you think.
I thoroughly enjoyed this, including the very witchy vibes!
Weyward was a beautiful story that was mostly about women's grit and perseverance. We follow three different women, who all seem to be connected, albeit in different times (2019, 1940s, and 1600s). We learn about the women, their lives, backstories, and their magic. It was a beautiful, yet harrowing, tale, and one I am glad to have said I read.
I loved the women because they all felt pretty different, yet still connected in the same way. Honestly, this was a tough read. We have stories about abuse, rape, sexual assault, incest, and other just awful things. But what lies at the end is a fantastic tale about women and hope. I thought the writing was atmospheric and poetic; all the sentences had a purpose; everything was connected and meant something. I love writing like this - it swept me in and kept me present in the novel.
I did feel it fell a little flat with pacing, and I was a little confused about the storyline for Altha in the 1600s in terms of timeline. Sometimes the book just didn't "wow" me, for reasons that I can't articulate too well. But overall this was a very well done novel.
I've seen some reviews saying "I don't like this because there are no redeeming men in here, or The author paints men in such a bad light!" THAT IS THE POINT friends. This is a book about slight feminine rage (in each woman's own way). It is not about the men and it's likely a lot more realistic than you think.
I thoroughly enjoyed this, including the very witchy vibes!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Death, Grief, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Child abuse, Confinement, Miscarriage, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Pregnancy, Self harm, Sexual violence, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Medical trauma, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Alcohol and Blood
Minor: Sexual content