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ashgalwoah 's review for:
Weyward
by Emilia Hart
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Weyward was an enjoyable read, that was engaging to read, however was a bit of an easy read and felt the writing stylistically similar to a YA novel (content is definitely NOT YA as there are so many content warnings!)
I enjoyed the intergenerational stories and how the three stories built off each-other and interwove with one another.
Magical realism elements contrasted harsh, dark, and traumatic moments. Which there are many of. Trauma felt like a slight crutch of the book, but the story of Kate brought hope and conclusion to cycles of abuse.
I didn’t love the focus on birth, motherhood, and lineage. However I am not a mother. I was more drawn to the resilience and spirit of the strong women characters.
I enjoyed the intergenerational stories and how the three stories built off each-other and interwove with one another.
Magical realism elements contrasted harsh, dark, and traumatic moments. Which there are many of. Trauma felt like a slight crutch of the book, but the story of Kate brought hope and conclusion to cycles of abuse.
I didn’t love the focus on birth, motherhood, and lineage. However I am not a mother. I was more drawn to the resilience and spirit of the strong women characters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Incest, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Abortion
Moderate: Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Abandonment
Minor: Vomit, War