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