Perfect for Alice Hoffman and Sarah Penner fans, Emilia Hart makes her mark with Weyward, an entrancing read connecting three women by the power in their blood.

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Weyward was an absolutely compelling read, following three remarkable women – Kate, Altha, & Violet – as they make their stand, highlighting the power in their blood.

Storytelling

Broken up into three parts, Hart tells the story of three women at three different periods.

The story begins in the 1600s when Altha is standing trial for witchcraft, accused of murdering her friend’s husband, setting the animals wild with her power.

This is not a linear story, going back and forth between the ladies, jumping from 1619 to 2019 to 1942. But Hart does it in a carefully constructed way that draws the reader further into the story.

Each arc is not without its stakes. Altha is on trial for murder, but how does she get out of it? Does she get out of it? These questions let the reader see how her story connects to Kate and Violet.

Kate is running away from her abusive partner in the dead of night, in a cottage left to her by her great aunt, one she barely knew.

Violet struggles with an overly controlling father who has welcomed a man into the home who means to harm her.

Slowly but surely, Hart unveils a powerful story about the women during these trying times. She delves into the time, into their history, weaving together a story that connects the women through the ages, tying them together.

But Hart does so much more. Hart showcases these women’s power, not by delving into the magical aspect of it but by highlighting their resilience and fortitude. Each story reveals more and more about who the women were and how they suffered, only to come out stronger for it, to come out with their heads held high.

Simply put, it was captivating to see the stories unfold and tie together, pulled together by their intuition and the magic that runs in their blood.

Final Thoughts

Weyward is an absolutely fantastic novel. Hart is a masterful storyteller who creates an emotional, riveting novel that will grip you.