Synopsis:
2019: Under cover of darkness, Kate flees London for ramshackle Weyward Cottage, inherited from a great aunt she barely remembers. With its tumbling ivy and overgrown garden, the cottage is worlds away from the abusive partner who tormented Kate. But she begins to suspect that her great aunt had a secret. One that lurks in the bones of the cottage, hidden ever since the witch-hunts of the 17th century.
1619: Altha is awaiting trial for the murder of a local farmer who was stampeded to death by his herd. As a girl, Altha’s mother taught her their magic, a kind not rooted in spell casting but in a deep knowledge of the natural world. But unusual women have always been deemed dangerous, and as the evidence for witchcraft is set out against Altha, she knows it will take all of her powers to maintain her freedom.
1942: As World War II rages, Violet is trapped in her family's grand, crumbling estate. Straitjacketed by societal convention, she longs for the robust education her brother receives––and for her mother, long deceased, who was rumored to have gone mad before her death. The only traces Violet has of her are a locket bearing the initial W and the word weyward scratched into the baseboard of her bedroom.
Weaving together the stories of three extraordinary women across five centuries, Emilia Hart's Weyward is an enthralling novel of female resilience and the transformative power of the natural world.
Pro:
Wow! Just ... WOW. That is how I'd describe this book to others.
It has been a long time since I've read a book in one sitting, but this is one of them I can add to the list. Word after word chapter after chapter, I couldn't put this book down. Kate, Altha and Violet are characters that will live within your book nerd soul. Seriously. It's hard to put into words just how fantastic this book is. What I can say is this:
- Please check the trigger warnings - there are some very difficult scenes, but are very important for the storylines
- Kate's storyline made me cry the most. Watching her go from broken, scared and then trying to put herself together hit me hard
- Altha ... outstanding! She's incredible and her story keep your eyes glued to the page
- Violet's story ... heartbreaking. She is someone you want to reach through the pages and protect her at every situation.
The end - and how the stories tie together - are complete perfection! This story will stay with you forever!
Cons:
I have no cons for this book. Not one. This is a five star read through and through
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