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K**R
Beautiful and passionate book.
A story encompassing generations of women of the same family. How they are connected, in their struggles and self discovery. How a woman is never lonely or dependent.A beautiful journey. A must read for everyone. Not only women. Loved it.
G**T
A journey through generations, blending the realms of reality and magic with a touch of tragedy.
Weyward" by Emilia Hart is a mesmerizing journey through generations, blending the realms of reality and magic with a touch of tragedy.In 2019, we meet Kate, a woman fleeing an abusive partner, finding solace in the ramshackle Weyward Cottage. Here, she stumbles upon a family secret that's been hidden since the witch-hunts of the 17th century, a secret that binds her fate with the stories of two other remarkable women.Amidst the backdrop of World War II, we delve into Violet's life in 1942. Bound by the constraints imposed by society, Violet yearns for the prospects that have been unjustly withheld from her due to her gender. The sole link she possesses to an enigmatic past resides within a locket and the inscription of the word "weyward" etched onto the baseboard of her bedroom.In 1619, we're introduced to Altha, a young woman awaiting trial for a murder she didn't commit. Her connection to a unique kind of magic rooted in nature sets her apart, but it also makes her vulnerable in a society that fears what it cannot understand.Weyward is a wonderful homage to nature and its everlasting relationship with the human world, dominated by a poetic narration and three inquisitive and compelling ladies who set out to write their own fates.In "Weyward," you'll find a symphony of emotions, a tapestry of lives, and a tribute to the enduring power of storytelling.
B**
Poignant
The book is mysterious, poignant and secretive. It has narrated the stories of Weyward Women in different timelines. Their stories are certain to grip the readers. The more we dwell in their interconnected lives. The more we feel the poignant emotions, inner power and gain insight of their lives.
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