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sophieblanca 's review for:
Weyward
by Emilia Hart
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Weyward has an interesting premise. I enjoyed the characters, the atmosphere, the connections across time, and the descriptions of the beauty and wonder of the natural world. I listened to the audiobook, and the performance was excellent.
However, I went into this book expecting an empowering story, and it didn’t hit that mark for me. I don’t mind books that explore difficult themes—but I expected Weyward to balance its tragedies with moments of strength, and instead, it was hardship after hardship, with barely any relief.
In the end, the resolutions the main characters found—whether freedom or revenge—felt underwhelming.
It was meh for me. If you decide to pick it up, I encourage you to check content warnings first.
However, I went into this book expecting an empowering story, and it didn’t hit that mark for me. I don’t mind books that explore difficult themes—but I expected Weyward to balance its tragedies with moments of strength, and instead, it was hardship after hardship, with barely any relief.
In the end, the resolutions the main characters found—whether freedom or revenge—felt underwhelming.
It was meh for me. If you decide to pick it up, I encourage you to check content warnings first.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Rape, Abortion, Pregnancy
Moderate: Incest, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, Death of parent
Minor: Miscarriage