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I‘m giving this a pick because it was entertaining but I did find myself snapping back at the audiobook, primarily with Kate‘s story. Her character was frustrating to me because she felt so flat at times. I think the author spent a lot of time on the drama but it detracted from the believability of the characters.

This book had me at the tag line. I knew it would be right up my street. Did not disappoint at all! I was immersed in the three protagonists stories and how they all intertwined. Really enjoyed reading, feel like I finished it too quick #pick #Weyward #EmiliaHart

I cannot recommend this enough. This is everything I look for in a book. Told through three POVs in three different timelines, these three Weyward women are all strong female protagonists. Historical fiction at its finest with a touch of magical realism; mwah! Chef's kiss!

Men hurting women. That‘s the theme in this historical fiction with a rotating POV. Altha in 1619, Violet in 1942 & Kate in 2019 all face abuse in their lives of the life of someone they love. The women have a deep connection with insects & birds. It‘s compulsively readable, but also made me roll my eyes many times with the bad choices & one-dimensional characters. I wished for more depth in relationships and less focus on the gruesome situations.

“The connections between and among women are the most feared, the most problematic, and the most potentially transforming force on the planet” Adrienne Rich
This novel weaves together the stories of three women of the same bloodline: a 17th century witch trial; a young girl growing up during the war, kept closeted in her home by her father; and an abusive relationship in 2019. It‘s often a harrowing tale but I felt invested in the characters.

“The connections between and among women are the most feared, the most problematic, and the most potentially transforming force on the planet” Adrienne Rich
This novel weaves together the stories of three women of the same bloodline: a 17th century witch trial; a young girl growing up during the war, kept closeted in her home by her father; and an abusive relationship in 2019. It‘s often a harrowing tale but I felt invested in the characters.

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Pretty good reading week even if I only finished a single short story and a novel. The Aeneid is proving to be a whole project so I'm treating it like I treated Lud in the Mist, making various notes about the symbolism and history. It's been pretty interesting. It is a lot, but I will most likely finish it this week.

📚CR:

🎧Rise of the King
🎧The Witness for the Dead
🎧The Aeneid

Meh. Magical realism just isn't my cup of tea. But I really enjoyed the characters Hart created, I liked getting to know them and liked how their stories came together.

This was a poignant and visceral novel about womanhood and the mistreatment of women with a heavy subject matter. Most of the men in this novel are so awful and disgusting that I was rooting for their demise from my very being. It follows three generations of women from the same bloodline, their lives, and their struggles.

I would recommend this novel wholeheartedly but I will also issue a warning about explicit descriptions of SA, rape, and CSA

4/5🌟
3 different timelines about 3 related women generations apart. One is tried as a witch because of fear. One is naive about the ways of the world because her father turns their home into a prison and pays an awful price. One escapes an abusive relationship until her past finds her. Each one finds the strength to seize the story of their lives and build something new.

I liked this one, but I think I had it hyped up too much in my head based on other reviews and I was a little disappointed. It was good, but not as good as I ultimately was expecting.

4/5 🌟

This is an intergenerational story of three women connected by their Weyward legacy. Through beautiful writing, it tackles tough themes like abuse, assault and resilience. The audiobook is excellent.

This was one of my few high rated books. Great female lead with her coming into her power as a women which we love to see. I loved the way this was written with fantastic imagery that sucked me right in. Gave you that feminist feeling of wanting to stand up and fight. Much love for this one 💕

Happy Jolabokaflod everyone!! Thank you so much @booklover3258 … I can‘t wait to read the book and snack on the yummy chocolate!

Thanks @MaleficentBookDragon for hosting one of my favorite swaps of the year!

#jolabokaflodswap

Day 3 of my book Advent calendar.
I‘ve actually read this one, but it was an ebook. It‘s nice to have a physical copy of this one 👍🏻

This one was so hard to finish. The writing style was too straight forward, not letting you submerge yourself into the book or imagine. The story itself did not captivate me, the plot was lacking. I was bored the whole time 🤷🏻‍♀️. Do not recommend.

Having 2 🦷 extractions done today. 😭😫 So, I'm trying to read to ignore the pain and/or discomfort. Catching up on a couple of my reading challenges or buddy reads.

@Rissreads posted the book and @Aims42 mentioned Pango. I decided to take both of their advice 😂

I‘ve never ordered from Pango books before. Usually I go with ThriftBooks. I guess there‘s nothing wrong with having more options.

School book club pick. Just catching up. Listened to it a while ago. I‘ve always loved birds. I would love to have a pet crow!

Eight books read in October. It was the month of vampires and dark academia for me. Weyward was my favorite!

@Readergrrl Thank you so much for the fantastic #HauntedHollowSwap package! I didn‘t realize the pumpkins were earrings at first, so cute! The books and bookmark are perfect! Can‘t wait to start some spooky reading. I had to include a pic of the beautiful wrapping job! You are the best!

And thank you for organizing @wanderinglynn

1st readathon for this month…totally enjoyed weyward and still devouring slewfoot… #spookyreads #audiophile #readinggoal #readinglife #witchathon @TEArificbooks

My current coffee shop camping session

Up next on audio…this was recommended by a friend. 🎧

#bookspinbingo

5⭐️
I stayed up ridiculously late last night today finish this book. I needed to know what happened to Altha in 1619, Violet in 1942, and Kate in 2019. A perfect blend of women's fiction, historical fiction, and magic realism.

It‘s spooky season - starting this witchy read.
I love this cover! I hope the book lives up to it.

Four more Word search words found! I had never heard the word conker before, so I was thrilled to find it!! #HauntedShelf #FrightClub

Next up! It seemed like a perfect October read.

#HauntedShelf @PuddleJumper #HexesandCrows @Catsandbooks #BookScavengerHunt #Leaves

This was a great read featuring strong female characters.

As it alternates between three women‘s stories — women of separate times but shared blood — the novel shows each at their lowest, most desperate moments…and then follows their ascents, each also rising up to find their strength and embrace their power (witchy and otherwise).

I found this hard to get into, but once I started to connect to the three main characters in their three timelines I didn‘t want to put this down. I love stories of women deeply connected to nature, so in that way Altha and Violet resonated with me.

Thanks for recommending this @Eyelit !

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Hey @Jadams89 - Here are your #TrappedinaHauntedHouse picks!!! Happy reading!!

@PuddleJumper

Split into three timelines we follow three women of the Weyward bloodline. Altha (1619), Violet (1942) and Kate (2019) and how their stories all entwine.

I went into this expecting strong witchy girl power vibes and in that respect the book feels like a fail to me however the storyline were enough to keep me going and while in a years time I know I won't remember this, at the time of reading it was decent enough.

1. Beer

2. Tagged. Loved it so much!

#Two4Tuesday

Soooo good, I've lost sleep time by staying up too late!
Such a well told story, in all three characters, and nicely brought together. Excellent.

I don‘t know anything about this book but the cover is so pretty and I‘ve waited 12 weeks so…

#AboutABook

6 #Published2023 books. The top 3i read & enjoyed & the bottom 3 are still in my TBR.📚

I loved this book. Three women within one family, centuries and decades apart, who all share secrets. Patriarchy and misogyny play heavy roles in their lives; each must protect not only themselves but someone else they love. Each leaves behind a record for another Weyard woman down the line to find and to survive—on their terms. TW: sexual assault, abuse, pregnancy loss.
Shown: Tanacetum vulgare, Tansy. This is the herb used in the book to⬇️

Witch. The word slithers from the mouth like a serpent, drips from the tongue as thick and black as tar. We never thought of ourselves as witches, my mother and I. For this was a word invented by men, a word that brings power to those who speak it, not those it describes. A word that builds gallows and pyres, turns breathing women into corpses.

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!)