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A review by alexalala
Weyward by Emilia Hart
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I read this book on a whim and it did NOT disappoint. First I want to say - please check the trigger warnings. I was so excited to read this book that I didn't check them and I really regretted not preparing myself for what was inside.
Altha is a lone woman in the 17th century on trial for witchcraft. Violet is a wealthy, sheltered daughter who yearns to know more about her mother, her only connection a love of nature. Kate is a modern-day woman escaping an abusive relationship. They all share blood and a strange connection to the natural world as they try to make it through their respective times.
The pacing was very well done, I was constantly on the edge of my seat. Each narrative ended on a minor cliffhanger, but I would become totally enraptured in the next narrative instead of wishing to just get through it. The prose was beautiful, yet readable, which makes it a perfect book for most readers who are looking for sophistication and entertainment. Each woman went through a powerful, female experience that had me feeling very connected to them.
I ADORED this book. Each of the narratives was interesting and I was rooting for the women. I loved their connection to nature and their personalities. Altha in particular became powerful to me at the end of the book when we discover what she did. Violet was a girl after my own heart, and her story really resonated with my experiences. Kate was inspiring and I loved her ending.
You will like this book if you like: the natural world, witchy vibes, magical realism, feminine power, multiple POVs, and revenge.
Altha is a lone woman in the 17th century on trial for witchcraft. Violet is a wealthy, sheltered daughter who yearns to know more about her mother, her only connection a love of nature. Kate is a modern-day woman escaping an abusive relationship. They all share blood and a strange connection to the natural world as they try to make it through their respective times.
The pacing was very well done, I was constantly on the edge of my seat. Each narrative ended on a minor cliffhanger, but I would become totally enraptured in the next narrative instead of wishing to just get through it. The prose was beautiful, yet readable, which makes it a perfect book for most readers who are looking for sophistication and entertainment. Each woman went through a powerful, female experience that had me feeling very connected to them.
I ADORED this book. Each of the narratives was interesting and I was rooting for the women. I loved their connection to nature and their personalities. Altha in particular became powerful to me at the end of the book when we discover what she did. Violet was a girl after my own heart, and her story really resonated with my experiences. Kate was inspiring and I loved her ending.
You will like this book if you like: the natural world, witchy vibes, magical realism, feminine power, multiple POVs, and revenge.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Gore, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Vomit, Stalking, Car accident, Abortion, Death of parent, and Pregnancy