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Emilia Hart

Weyward

Emilia HartFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023

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Emilia Hart

Weyward

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023
Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • Multiple Eras

Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Weyward by Emilia Hart tells the interconnected stories of Altha, Violet, and Kate, three women of the Weyward lineage living centuries apart. Altha, a healer in 1619, faces accusations of witchcraft; in 1942, Violet discovers her heritage while escaping an oppressive family; and in 2019, Kate uncovers her ancestral powers as she escapes an abusive relationship, ultimately finding strength and solidarity.

Mysterious

Melancholic

Fantastical

Inspirational

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Reviews for Weyward by Emilia Hart generally appreciate its lyrical prose, rich historical detail, and strong female characters empowering themselves across generations. However, some criticize its pacing and predictability. Overall, Hart's debut is praised for its atmospheric storytelling and enchanting narrative, despite minor shortcomings.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Weyward?

Readers who enjoy Weyward by Emilia Hart are typically fans of character-driven, multi-generational narratives with a touch of magical realism. Similar to readers of The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern and The Secret History by Donna Tartt, they appreciate richly woven tales where the past and present intertwine and dark secrets emerge.

Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • Multiple Eras

Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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