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A review by decafdirtychai
Weyward by Emilia Hart
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Lots of content warnings, but I think the tone and presentation of the book makes this clear right away, and no pain is glorified.
A lot of potential faults of the book (e.g., the stories of the women are very similar) also work to its advantage (e.g., helps you track changes over time and the characters feel connected to their ancestors). The concern for misandry is unfounded I think; even a good man with his whole life cannot undo the harm that one awful man can do in an instant.
Not all women have magical nature protectors, but hey isn’t this also a metaphor? Isn’t it incredible to see how women can help protect each other when they’re vulnerable? And how we can help future women have a more painless and fair life than our own? And how we can teach future men to protect and not harm, breaking generational curses of hate? Isn’t that real AND magical?
So yeah. Don’t trust a man who blames you for his being attracted to you. Don’t trust a man who separates you from others or from knowledge.
A lot of potential faults of the book (e.g., the stories of the women are very similar) also work to its advantage (e.g., helps you track changes over time and the characters feel connected to their ancestors). The concern for misandry is unfounded I think; even a good man with his whole life cannot undo the harm that one awful man can do in an instant.
Not all women have magical nature protectors, but hey isn’t this also a metaphor? Isn’t it incredible to see how women can help protect each other when they’re vulnerable? And how we can help future women have a more painless and fair life than our own? And how we can teach future men to protect and not harm, breaking generational curses of hate? Isn’t that real AND magical?
So yeah. Don’t trust a man who blames you for his being attracted to you. Don’t trust a man who separates you from others or from knowledge.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Death, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy
Moderate: Medical trauma, Murder
Minor: Vomit, Car accident