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A review by chasinggrace
Weyward by Emilia Hart
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
I wish I could give this book a higher rating. The writing was good, and the story had potential. But the emphasis on pregnancy & rape killed the entire plot for me. I understand that the author wanted to emphasize the connection between mothers and daughters, but I think that can be accomplished in different ways.
There are two pregnancies in this book, both the result of rape. The descriptions of assault & abortions are graphic as well.
Look, I’m the first person to say that I don’t mind feminist books that paint men to be evil. But there are other stories to tell besides the torture, abuse, and assault of women.
This was not a story of witches and nature as much as it was a story about the generational and societal cycles of abuse. I was uncomfortable throughout this entire book, so while it was well-written, I can’t recommend it.
There are two pregnancies in this book, both the result of rape. The descriptions of assault & abortions are graphic as well.
Look, I’m the first person to say that I don’t mind feminist books that paint men to be evil. But there are other stories to tell besides the torture, abuse, and assault of women.
This was not a story of witches and nature as much as it was a story about the generational and societal cycles of abuse. I was uncomfortable throughout this entire book, so while it was well-written, I can’t recommend it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Medical content, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Incest, Abortion, Blood, Car accident, Child abuse, Confinement, Infertility, Sexual assault, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, and War