Weyward

Three women. Five centuries. One secret.

2019

Kate flees an abusive relationship and goes to Weyward Cottage which she inherited from her eccentric Aunt Violet, an entomologist.

1942

Sixteen-year-old Violet Ayres, years for answers about her deceased mother. The only thing she has of her mother’s is a locket. She is viewed as different, yet some would say she is similar to her mother.

1619

Altha Weyward has been accused of witchcraft. She knows about the natural world and will need to call upon what she knows to help herself.

Weyward is a story of three unique women who are connected in many ways. This book looks at how women are viewed, treated and lived at various times in history. Agatha lived in a time where women who were different or did not live by societies standards, were branded witches and put to death. Violet lived in a time where women were strange and different if they yearned for more or wanted to go against the current expectations of women. Kate lived in a time where she was abused by a man who feels he is superior to her.

All the women were strong, all had to deal with the expectations put on females at the time in which they lived, all had men trying to excerpt their power over them.

I listened to the audiobook and thought it was very nicely done. I enjoyed learning about the Weyward women and their many strengths and abilities. The story goes back and forth between them seamlessly. They lived in different times yet had similar experiences. I loved the focus on the strength of these magical women.

I thought the author did a fantastic job setting the stage and transporting readers to each timeline. This book felt atmospheric and historically accurate.

I look forward to reading more of this author in the future.

Beautifully written, captivating and thought provoking.

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Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.