3 mysterious women over the course of 5 centuries. 3 stories with very similar paths.

Weyward is a beautiful combination of historical and woman's fiction. The Weyward women are more bonded to the natural world than most. They can feel it in their bodies, their bones, & their blood. They feel like like one feels sorrow or rage.

Kate struggles with an abusive husband.

Violet looks for answers regarding her deceased mother.

Altha has been accused of witchcraft.

I absolutely loved the way Emilia wrote each character. How each woman struggled with very different but similar issues, and found each other. It doesn't take much for me to fall in love with a witchy read. But, this one I think has become one of my favorites. Its right on par with "The Once and Future Witches". Brilliant. Great Job, Emilia.

This is a story about three different women in the Weyward family, Altha from the early 1600's, Violet from the 1900's, and Kate from 2019. Altha is on trial for witchcraft and her written account is interspersed through the book with Violet and Kate's stories. The author has done a wonderful job of tying the storylines together and making you want to keep reading to find out what happens for all three women.

I received a free copy of this book to review through NetGalley.

This was an excellent read! Could not put it down.

A story of magic and power and connection through the ages— I loved it. All three of the stories were rich and detailed and left me wanting more each time the chapter changed but I was happy to read about the next woman and her story and not frustrated to switch—no easy feat!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc

3.5 stars, rounded up

On the surface, this is a story about witches. But underneath, as many stories about witches turn out to be, it's actually a story of resilience and the way men and society treat women.

We get three story lines in this book and I enjoyed all 3:
- 1619 Altha is on trial for murder during the height of the witch trials and tries to protect the knowledge her mother passed on to her. It's based in understanding nature not magic.
- 1942 Violet feels stuck with her overbearing father. He doesn't support her love of nature, expects her to be a prim and proper lady, and most of all her doesn't talk about the mother she lost. She tries to find out more about her mother from the few small things she left behind.
- 2019 Kate escapes an abusive relationship to the old house her great aunt left her.

This was an enjoyable book and I loved how their stories fit together, men got their comeuppances, and the way the beauty of nature was highlighted.

A huge thank you to the author and publisher for providing an e-ARC via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.

Thank you to St. Martins Press for letting read an arc of Weyward by Emilia Hart. A friend recommended that I get this from netgalley. I am not a big fan of fantasy or dual timeline. Maybe that is why I thought this book was just ok. Basic concept three different women hence triple timeline are treated horribly by men. This book does have some triggers such as rape.

It's rare that a book leaves me speechless, but this one did, and I can't recommend it highly enough. It's one of those books with so many layers of meaning, and when you reach the end, you want to read it again to see what you missed. It is about the mystery of women, and what they pass down to their children.

This book weaves together the stories of three women from three different centuries, who are connected by blood and Weyward Cottage. All three women end up living in the cottage, where they find the lives that they were meant to have, which includes a deeper connection to the earth and nature, to the uncanny. To the weird.

Altha was the first woman, who was accused of witchcraft in 1619. Violet was a young girl during WWII, who escaped to the cottage after she was betrayed by someone she trusted. In 2019, four centuries after Altha lived, her descendant Kate escapes her abusive husband to the cottage.

I received a review copy from St. Martin's Press via NetGalley, and voluntarily read and reviewed this book.

I'm not one who reads alot of books about witches but this book is definitely the exception. A story that spans through 5 centuries.

This story has been beautifully woven together to create a beautiful story. I loved this book. The three ladies have captured my heart and this is a book that I will never forget.

Thanks Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for allowing me to read and review this story.

All thoughts and opinions are my own

Spanning centuries., Weyward is both the story of three generations of "witches" and an examination of the fear of independent women and the power of female relationships.

Altha, Violet, and Kate all have a secret: they have a deep connection with the natural world that gives them supernatural power. As each woman navigates the dangers of life in society where male power holds all the keys. they share knowledge and power across time to both encourage and support each other in a spiral of both love and connection, and fear and loneliness.

But will their power and connection be enough to save them all from the men who would destroy them, and any woman who dares to use her power?

Thank you to St Martin’s Press for the gorgeous promo box and gifted ARC! Also thanks to Netgalley and Macmillan Audio for the digital ARC and ALC in exchange for my honest review!

This is the story of three remarkable women who all have a wildness in their blood. Spanning five centuries, the stories of Altha, Violet, and Kate are beautifully woven together to show the resilience of women as they try to break free from oppression. In the 1600s, Altha is being tried as a witch for the death of a neighbor who was trampled by his livestock. Violet is held prisoner by her father during WWII and being forced to marry a violent man. In the present day, Kate is on the run from her abusive partner. All these women are Weywards, meaning they share special gifts that connect them to the natural world and a spirit that cannot be tamed.

This story was so magical! I keep trying to decide which storyline was my favorite, but it’s kind of like trying to choose a favorite kid. I love Altha’s story because of the witch trial plot, but Kate’s story was full of so much suspense. Violet’s story was the heaviest of the three, but I still found myself drawn to her character. There were parts where the overall pace slowed down quite a bit, but other than that, this was a wonderful read. Fans of historical fiction, feminist themes, and witchy elements will definitely want to pick this one up when it comes out!

I alternated back and forth between the physical book and the audio. The audio was great and had different voices for each of the women, which I liked a lot.

My Rating: 4.5/5

Weyward by Emilia Hart is about 3 different women in three very different time periods. In the 1600s, Altha Weyward is being tried as a witch after she's accused of causing a man's death. In the 1940s, Violet is growin up surrounded by the war when her cousin comes for a visit while on leave from the military. In 2019, Kate is fleeing her abusive husband and is hiding out at her Great Aunt's cottage that she was left when she died.
The lives of these women were so beautifully intertwined. I loved learning more about them and what connects them. The multiple perspectives was a great choice since it kept me so invested in what was coming next.

Thank you to St. Martins Press for this opportunity to read rate and review this arc which is available March 7,2023

Weyward is a book spanning centuries and told in 3 women’s POV. I was bored. The constant flopping betwixt the 3 women was exhausting and took me out of the story.

This is a great story about powerful women and their journey to find themselves in a world/society that always tries to put them down.
This story is told through tree pov: one in the 1600, other in the 1900 and one in modern time. Three women, three wayward fighting to survive and be full. The writing style was beautiful and stylized depending on the time.
At first it was difficult to dive in every story/time, because there were so much context to be given. Every Wayward deals with different conflicts from the same root: you know what I'm talking about, the patriarchal system.
I enjoyed the three stories, and I felt more emphaty with Kate, maybe because she's in the current time.
However, sometimes I felt a lack of things happening and I understand it's because we're following three perspectives, but still I think it was too low paced in the middle, the building of conflict didn't pay off at the end.
I still think is a book a lot of people can have a good time reading.

*A big thank you to Emilia Hart, St. Martin's Press, and NetGalley for a free digital copy of Weyeard in exchange for an honest review!* Weyward is available March 7th, 2023!

When Kate's great aunt Violet passes away and leaves her estate to Kate, she knows it is the perfect time to flee from her abusive partner. Finding herself in a situation she knows she must escape, she takes up residence in Weyward Cottage, located in Crows Beck.

Crows Beck holds the answers to a question that Kate doesn't know she has just yet. As she settles and builds a life for herself, she begins to discover more about Violet, and the women that came before her. At Weyward Cottage, a generational secret makes itself known. This secret all begins with a 1600's trial of witchcraft for a woman named Altha.

The characters of Weyward I found to be incredibly fleshed out and descriptive. I had a clear picture of each and had either a draw or a suspicion to them all. I felt like Emilia was really able to take us to multiple people's stories in multiple timelines, very well. I also really enjoyed the female empowerment weaved throughout the book, showing the power of women.

Also, lets talk about that cover! Holy Crow (lol) is it GORGEOUS. I know we aren't supposed to judge a book by the cover, but when cover art is not only beautiful but so highly relateable to the book, I cannot help myself. Such a stunning wrap up and round view of large themes throughout the novel.

Big round of applause to Emilia Hart, I so enjoyed Weyward and I hope you do as well! Weyward is available March 7th, 2023. Add to your TBR now!

4.5 STARS and an outstanding read! I breezed through this book because there was so much to love. For starters, I feel like I'm a Weyward myself, having always been fascinated by bugs and "one with" nature. This book felt very heart-warming. I really enjoyed reading about the lives of three women: Altha, Violet, and Kate and the progression of how their stories came together. If you're bothered or irked by "witchcraft-y" reads, this was not that. There were few parts where unnatural witchcraft "spells" were cast. That was not the focus. However, there were some confusing moments, particularly in Altha's story and how it bounced from the trial to the past leading up to the trial, which is where I nicked a half a star. But, in the end, I was able to piece it all together. I don't say this about many books, but this is one I may actually pick up and read again.

I am stingy with my 5 * as of late, but this is a 5 ! I felt the struggles on so many levels. Some just through the talks of my 91 year old great aunt … my grandma, who left her husband because of abuse when it wasn’t even “allowed” to divorce in the south. My other grandmother who stuck it out for her kids & grandkids.

I have women of all kinds in my family & this does credit to many different situations.

Thank you to Netgalley for the advanced reader cy for review !

This was a gorgeous, atmospheric debut, full of unforgettable characters, Weyward is a story that will stay with me for awhile. Three women in three different timelines, connected by circumstances they can't control and the magic in their blood each learn to navigate a harsh and unforgiving world where men hold all the power. If you like stories with a feminist bent full of history and green magic, this one is for you.

This ARC was provided by the publisher, via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.

The women in the Weyward family are connected, to the Earth, to each other, in ways they never imagined. Kate, the most recent of the Weyward women, learns about the history of her family and how similar her story is with the women from the past.

This book is so compelling and interesting. It was so sad, but yet so inspiring in how the writer portrayed the women in the different eras. I loved all the female characters in this book and the weaving and intertwined story. I legitimately could not put it down, and finished in basically a day.

Women across generations fight against abuse.
Altha - accused of witchcraft
Violet - her father and cousin
Kate - her partner
They fight for their survival, their independence - forced to do whatever they can.
Generations apart, they connect; they are bond together - fighting for their independence.

Different generations of women tell their stories of witchcraft. Loved the details about how the natural world is connected to these women. Didn't love the abuse and assaults each woman suffered.

Three POV’s-one book. The thing with multiple POV’s (for me) is that at a certain point I become divested in one or more of the characters. Three women in three separate timelines dealing with POS men. Basically, their connection with natural world isn’t understood due to patriarchy and religion. Kate must find a way to embrace this to become strong enough to escape her abusive partner. This story might be more enjoyable to those unfamiliar with this brand of feminism fiction but I think it’s a story I’ve read before with a new cast. I’d rather the book focus more on the natural magic than “men suck and can’t use their fists and penises properly!” 😩 the writing was okay and the pacing was very clunky. My concern over the women and their well being pushed me through.
Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC