Welcome to Litsy!

I‘m internally kicking myself since I‘ve had an ARC for this sitting on my Kindle for so long. This was one of the most wonderfully crafted story I‘ve read.

This story reminded me of the women in my family, and how powerful we all are.

Already one of my top reads this year! ❤️

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Thanks for the tag @Kshakal
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#wondrouswednesday @Eggs
1. When I first created my Litsy I was all about YA books and even though I don't read that genre as much as I used to I love to keep it because it reminds me of a time I fell in love with reading and the genre that started it all. 🩷
2. I love to crochet or do puzzles while I listen to audiobooks.🧶🧩
3. Weyward was the last audiobook I finished. 🎧🎵

Starting a new audiobook…

In Macbeth the weyward is associated with three witches also known as the weird sisters.This is a story of three woman through different time periods all three have different stories and all have sad abusive situations that they rise up from,they get their strength from nature and the powers they hold onto through the Weyward family of women,the power is pulled from the earth,nature and wildlife, which I loved.
#Readaway2024 book 26

You ever just feel like *all* you want to do is read, look at books, talk about books, go to bookstores…. I know, you all do. 🤗♥️📚

It‘s been one of those weeks…
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(Reading this for book group…)

“There were bees somewhere---calling out to her, beckoning. She had wandered over to the tree and found the hive, hanging from a branch like a nugget of gold. The bees glimmering, circling. She drew closer, stretched out her arms and grinned as she felt them land, the tickle of their tiny legs against her skin.”

#Insects
#SummerSouls

I absolutely loved this one! 🐝

This book kept popping up as a recommendation but I was leery. I typically don‘t enjoy fantasy or sci-fi. I do love books about history, family, and generational ties so I gave it a try. This book is enthralling. The uncanny is definitely a major character but it‘s done in a way that I enjoyed.

So good! Thrilling, magical, beautifully plotted and the prose just sings! I didn‘t know much going in and loved being surprised so I won‘t say much. But if you like witchy, feminist, nature-filled stories, pick this one up! #BOTM #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

Is there anything as lovely as reading on a rainy day?

Weaving together the stories of three extraordinary women across five centuries, Weyward is an enthralling novel of female resilience and the transformative power of the natural world. 5 stars! (Peep this awesome special edition!)

𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓬𝓸𝓷𝓷𝓮𝓬𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷𝓼 𝓫𝓮𝓽𝔀𝓮𝓮𝓷 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓪𝓶𝓸𝓷𝓰 𝔀𝓸𝓶𝓮𝓷 𝓪𝓻𝓮 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓶𝓸𝓼𝓽 𝓯𝓮𝓪𝓻𝓮𝓭, 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓶𝓸𝓼𝓽 𝓹𝓻𝓸𝓫𝓵𝓮𝓶𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓬, 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓶𝓸𝓼𝓽 𝓹𝓸𝓽𝓮𝓷𝓽𝓲𝓪𝓵𝓵𝔂 𝓽𝓻𝓪𝓷𝓼𝓯𝓸𝓻𝓶𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓯𝓸𝓻𝓬𝓮 𝓸𝓷 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓹𝓵𝓪𝓷𝓮𝓽.
~ 𝓐𝓭𝓻𝓲𝓮𝓷𝓷𝓮 𝓡𝓲𝓬𝓱

Enjoying a peaceful day

Enjoying some #hyyge a little early today, chores and a bike ride in the can. Does it have to be Monday already though? #midsummersolace

Phenomenal story. Especially as an audiobook- 3 voices. Three varying timelines was something I thought would be an issue. It was not. Those three went along together very nicely. Alva, Violet, and Kate are not so different after all. They are all of the Weyward family name. Who were affected by a man who ruined their life. The ending crescendo of their story, of Kate‘s present story, I felt deep her desires and pain.

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Three interconnected stories of women who are related, set in 1619, 1942, and 2019. The women face challenging scenarios and navigate their way through with the help of their connection to nature.

I devoured this and read it over the weekend, pausing for a bit to sleep.

A bit predictable, but in the way that was pleasing for me.

Trigger warnings for: rape, domestic violence, miscarriage, and more.

#BOTM #BOTY finalist

So good!!!!

This book felt slow to me at first, despite opening on Altha on trial for witchcraft and Kate working to escape an abusive relationship. The writing style feels cozy (as do Kate‘s circumstances for a while). However, it picked up toward the end and I was riveted. I loved the way the lives of these three generations of women echo and entangle with each other. I do wish there had been more magic, but it was wielded in a satisfying way. CWs 👇🏻

Reading on the balcony!

Listening to the sweet sounds of construction across the street 😂

I got in some extra, unplanned reading time this morning, since Magrat absolutely refused to let me get up.

I fell for the hype. I was so excited for this book, but (in my opinion), it didn‘t live up to everything I‘d heard about it. If I‘d stumbled upon this book before the hype, I may have liked it more. It wasn‘t a bad book, just “so-so”. I absolutely love the book art on the cover. I found the relationship between the 3 main characters to be a bit disjointed. I am glad I read this book, even if it bored me at times.

A great read that I gulped down in two days (in the garden in the sunshine, what a treat). Three stories about three women across three very different times, with the thread of witchcraft running through each. I enjoyed each story, more so as the connections slowly emerged. I don‘t always enjoy the back and forth style of a dual/multiple timeline, but here it worked perfectly 🐦‍⬛

In the present day , Kate flees a traumatic relationship.
In 1942, Violet rebels against her father's wishes.
In 1619, Altha is on trial for withcraft.
Three women they try to cage, but Weyward women belong to the wild.

#SpringSkies

I usually don‘t agree with most of the Goodreads Choice Awards winners & often haven‘t read a lot of the nominees, but this year I had read quite a few & these three #AwardWinner titles for Science Fiction, Fiction & Weyward for both Historical Fiction & Debut ended up on my Best of 2023 lists too.🥇🏆 👑

"Everything is made out of magic, leaves and trees, flowers and birds, badgers and foxes and squirrels and people. So it must be all around us."

#OneWordTitle

#SpringSkies

@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Really enjoyed this one. Three great stories.

I really enjoyed this pick from #BOTM. I enjoyed the way it went to different time periods to tell the story of three different women from the same family, and then how it tied all of the stories together. I enjoyed reading about their strengths and connection with the natural world. The book was very engaging, and I was always excited to read it. In addition, just look at the cover!

Next up . . . Not going to lie, drawn to the cover

#BOTM day!!

I'm currently reading the tagged book so it immediately came to mind for this prompt. So far I'm loving it! #naturalitsy #litsolace #FridayNightShare @thebookhippie

A soft pick: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
The excellent audio production, with three readers to perform the three storylines, kept me engaged while listening to this feminist tale of witchcraft magic that links women in 1619, 1942 and 2019, even though I wished for more nuance in the vile male characters and a less predictable plot.

“Kate is staring into the mirror when she hears it.“
#FirstLineFridays @ShyBookOwl

Took advantage of the absolutely gorgeous evening with a walk through the park and this audiobook ☀️🦆🎧📚

Spending a cozy evening reading with Edgar

Couldn‘t put this down. The story follows the lives of three women each with their own story to tell. Solid ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Weyward was an incredibly exciting book comprised of 3 intertwining stories taking place across the span of several hundred years. Initially I was a bit worried the back and forth shift between timelines/characters would get to be confusing; however, it never was. Each chapter was devoted to one of the main characters; meaning the stories didn't really overlap but for in succinct manners here and there where it was still clearly delineated.

Today's #libraryhaul. Went in to grab Weyward from the holds shelf. Ended up also leaving with The Lost Boys and Everyone Here is Lying. 😆📚

Fantastic! If you like audiobooks I highly recommend the audio.

Book 21📚 3.2⭐️

On the lower side for a pick only cause it isn‘t my typical genre so I wasn‘t super into it. But it was still a really cute and powerful story, told in 3 parts by 3 Weyward women throughout time.

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Anyone read Weyward? It‘s a #BOTM #BOTY finalist and I want to know if it‘s worth getting!

Choosing my top read of January was a little tough this month. I had three 5 ⭐️ reads that are each incredible in their own way. In the end, I choose Weyward. Not because it was better, more powerful or stronger writing then the other two, but because I felt a little more connection to it. #BookBracket #BookOfTheYear. FYI… I don‘t know who created the bracket, but thank you 😊

My February #Bookspin I had a great January. Hopefully, I can keep it up.
@TheAromaofBooks

Absolutely beautiful writing and story. I loved the varying timelines of the different women and how it all came together. This truly was a magical read about strong women who overcome so much in their lives. I loved this book and can definitely see why it was so popular when it came out. Definitely another top pick from me.

5⭐️ I loved this story! There are some trigger warnings, but it‘s such a powerful witchy feminist story. It follows three women who go through so much adversity but power through it. It‘s just beautiful! And while I thought the ending could‘ve been a little stronger, overall, the story was just wonderfully told. This was also my #BookSpin completing both books for #BookSpinBingo this month.

The stories of three women intertwined and decades apart but connected by blood and a history of violence and anger from their communities and the men who were supposed to live them. Dark and tragic, but full of richness and magic of these strong women. Loved this one! Book #3 in 2024

#12Booksof2023 My March favorite was Weyward, which won some Goodreads awards too.

I‘m so sorry ladies… I have been dealing with some severe vertigo for the first time ever, and haven‘t really been able to look at my phone or anything much. I received my gift, I loved it, and I am truly thankful for the thought put into it. #Yuleswap

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️absolutely stunning debut! I can‘t believe this is her first book. The author effortlessly weaves together 3 timelines. Don‘t let the cover fool you. This is a brutal story with sexual abuse, domestic violence, suicidal ideation. It‘s tough!

“Everything is made out of magic, leaves and trees, flowers and birds, badgers and foxes and squirrels and people. So it must be all around us.”

#Birds
#HumbleHarvest

Love this beautiful book!! ✨💫