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A review by khaleesimod93
Weyward by Emilia Hart
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
TWs for Rape, Domestic violence, abortion, stillbirth, suicide ideation, miscarriage, and all around misogyny from ignorant men
Ok I'm having a hard time getting my thoughts together about Weyward. The book is sad and full of such pain and anger. Yet, at the same time, full of powerful women during different time periods that all connected. I can't say who I love more.
Altha's POV is just a sad testament of the ignorance of humans, more specifically men. If women didn't fit into a certain category, well she must be a witch. God forbid a woman is smarter than a man. It made me so incredibly angry to see what Altha went through. The friendship she had with a particular character made her life a little less sad. What she did for her friend, she's not guilty nor should she feel that way. We all must find ways to survive and push through.
Violet's POV is the one I resonated with most. A young girl in want of love and affection. Taken advantage of and left with the consequences. My heart broke for her innocence stolen and her light shattered. She had such strength to continue on, even when she wanted to die. I don't blame her for her actions and decisions. We all must make the best choices for ourselves. Graham's support helped Violet in so many ways. I'm so glad he stuck by his sister. And what she did to Fredrick, well hell has no fury like a woman scorned. What he did was unforgivable and he only got part of what he deserved.
It all ended with Kate. Both Altha and Violet connected to Kate's story. I hated Simon. I was so proud of Kate for running away and taking the chance Violet gave her. The forethought that Violet had to give Kate the Weyward legacy. Kate took it and created something new and different. The same legacy with hopefully a better ending for her daughter.
The ending wasn't what I expected, but this book wasn't what I expected as a whole. I think this has moved up to one of my favorites of the year. It's not happy. It's ugly, real, and horrifying. The brutality of man is at the forefront, but the strength that women have to overcome. Beautifully written and executed.
Ok I'm having a hard time getting my thoughts together about Weyward. The book is sad and full of such pain and anger. Yet, at the same time, full of powerful women during different time periods that all connected. I can't say who I love more.
Altha's POV is just a sad testament of the ignorance of humans, more specifically men. If women didn't fit into a certain category, well she must be a witch. God forbid a woman is smarter than a man. It made me so incredibly angry to see what Altha went through. The friendship she had with a particular character made her life a little less sad. What she did for her friend, she's not guilty nor should she feel that way. We all must find ways to survive and push through.
Violet's POV is the one I resonated with most. A young girl in want of love and affection. Taken advantage of and left with the consequences. My heart broke for her innocence stolen and her light shattered. She had such strength to continue on, even when she wanted to die. I don't blame her for her actions and decisions. We all must make the best choices for ourselves. Graham's support helped Violet in so many ways. I'm so glad he stuck by his sister. And what she did to Fredrick, well hell has no fury like a woman scorned. What he did was unforgivable and he only got part of what he deserved.
It all ended with Kate. Both Altha and Violet connected to Kate's story. I hated Simon. I was so proud of Kate for running away and taking the chance Violet gave her. The forethought that Violet had to give Kate the Weyward legacy. Kate took it and created something new and different. The same legacy with hopefully a better ending for her daughter.
The ending wasn't what I expected, but this book wasn't what I expected as a whole. I think this has moved up to one of my favorites of the year. It's not happy. It's ugly, real, and horrifying. The brutality of man is at the forefront, but the strength that women have to overcome. Beautifully written and executed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, and Abortion
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Suicidal thoughts