Enjoying some #hyyge a little early today, chores and a bike ride in the can. Does it have to be Monday already though? #midsummersolace
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
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
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!
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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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 😊
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
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!! ✨💫
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I so related to these women who loved bugs and were considered “weird” or different. My great aunt named me “bug lady” when I was a child. Plus this cover art is gorgeous. I wasn‘t amazed at the writing, and I think I‘ll forget most of the plot and specifics about the characters, but I‘ll remember the feeling this gave me: a cottage-core, nature-loving, Secret Garden vibe. 3 Weyward women (in different times) escape terrible men in a cottage.
Who knew mixing apple cider and ginger beer made such a good drink? Throw in some bourbon and you've got the perfect #poison to finish off some last minute #scarathlon reading.
#AutumnPlease @eggs @alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @catsandbooks #BatBrigade
Read for #Scarathlon & during a bunch of readathons, noted in comments. I have had this one in my #BOTM TBR for a while so I was happy to get to read it. While not really spooky, I enjoyed this story of 3 generations of Weyward magical women.
It netted me 2880 points for #ScarathlonWordSearch + 20 points & an extra 15 for using it in a photo challenge + 1 participation point means 3016 points for Team #SpookyGhostClub 👻🖤👻 ⬇️
Iv read a few books this month which have been slightly blah 😑 and disappointing I expected Weyward to be a lot spookier than it was , more a mild psychological thriller I‘d say with past ties to witchcraft so not quite the spooky 👻 Halloween 🎃 read I was after but still an easy page turner
Women overcoming the men the have to deal with. A touch of magical realism. I liked this.
Unusually Cold 🥶 October autumnal morning here so the pumi twins and I settling back into bed 🛌 with a coffee ☕️ and my latest October read 🤓#bookspinbingo #octoberreads #spookybooks👻 #doublespin
#AutumnPlease #OutstandingOctober #OneMoreChapter
About to start this one from my #Scarathlon TBR & it seems full of #Magic plus I just love the cover. 🍃💚🌿
+6 points for Team #ScaryGhostClub 👻🖤👻
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I read this novel in just a couple of sittings and enjoyed it thoroughly! Not a cozy witch book, but also not too scary. I loved Corrag more, but Weyward was well worth the read! I liked the interwoven timelines and I felt that plot kept me well engaged and turning pages. I would recommend this novel to anyone who loves the human story behind the fantasy. 3.5/4 out of 5 ⭐️
The weather, having turned chilly and rainy, is perfect for reading under a cozy blanket. My goals:
📚Finish Weyward
📚Finish Walking with Sam
📚Start/finish 2 other October-themed reads
#OutstandingOctober