A review by catsandra
Weyward by Emilia Hart

dark tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

 Meh overall. The idea is good, though not groundbreaking, but the characters are very flat and some of the plot twists (if we can call them that) feel so contrived that are hard to take seriously. 

Some passages have strength, especially the ones relating to the characters’ thoughts and feelings about their own body and the topic of maternity. Unfortunately, most of the rest feels a bit clumsy, like it could benefit from another good round of editing. Also (and I never thought I would criticize a book for this), sometimes it seems it’s trying too hard to be a ‘feminist book’ to the point that it sounds forced and insincere.
 
Overall, I reiterate: meh. 
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