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"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."

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Really enjoyed this one. Three great stories.

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!

Next up . . . Not going to lie, drawn to the cover

#BOTM day!!

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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Anyone read Weyward? It‘s a #BOTM #BOTY finalist and I want to know if it‘s worth getting!

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 😊

My February #Bookspin I had a great January. Hopefully, I can keep it up.
@TheAromaofBooks

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

#12Booksof2023 My March favorite was Weyward, which won some Goodreads awards too.

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!! ✨💫

Did you vote?! What were your favorites? 📚📚📚

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Here are some options for #LMPBC #GroupF. Let me know what y‘all think! @Readergrrl @BeckyWithTheGoodBooks @Endowarrior21

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.

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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.

Triple timeline and great book!

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#AutumnPlease!

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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

This is a family story told in 3 timelines. It's more about how women who are different have been treated in patriarchal society than it is about witches. But there's some of that second thing too. When our book club leader tried to pick a different book for October we basically told her why this was the correct choice. 😂 We're jerks. Good news is we also got a November book.

#BookSpinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

This was okay. I think there was a reason why I had to switch to audio to finish. I‘m also trying to get through my #BOTM books this year.

Following 3 different generations of the same family and all witches. The writing was great but no new or unique story here.

#magicalmonsters #scarathlon #littenlisten #rushathon #31by31 #spookoween #falling4books #witchathon - 6hrs to read x 10pts = 381pts (20pts for book, 1pt participation)

The stories told from 3 points of view of three women made my blood boil with rage, and my heart beat double time throughout, cheering them on towards well served justice.

Up next. Three generations of Weyward women connected by a cottage and an affinity for nature.

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Three strong women, generations apart, each of whom have a mysterious connection to the natural world, particularly insects and birds. 1619, 1942, 2019. All three women use this inherited talent to protect themselves and their loved ones in very creative ways. I loved this book!

The writing was gorgeous, the plot and world building was interesting and made sense, the characters were realistic and relatable, the narrators were amazing. But really, the writing. The way that Emilia Hart weaves the stories of the three women together and the pacing is so well done. I have a love of witch stories anyway and this one did not disappoint. There are some parts I'm going to be thinking about for a while. It just spoke to me.

Good, but it took a while for me to get hooked by the story.

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I was so put off by the first 45 pages that I couldn't read this straight through. But instead of a true DNF, I flipped forward and read bits and pieces to get the gist of what happened, and then I read the last 63 pages so at least I'd get some closure for each woman.

In some ways, this reminds me of The Women Could Fly by Megan Giddings. But in my opinion, TWCF – although imperfect – is the superior novel.

I got the covid so im stuck alone at home so I setup my reading chair for my all day readathon

Just 35 pages in, and I am already incredibly disappointed by the clichéd use of abusive/controlling men and unwanted pregnancy etc etc as the setup for a woman's journey to empowerment. Is this going to be an even worse version of The Lost Apothecary? 😔 I had such high hopes. I just combed through Goodreads reviews, and it doesn't look like it is going to get better. It looks like it is going to get worse. Ugh.

The nature of this book, with three generations of women all facing their own struggles and coming into their power in their own way, was very appealing to me, and the characters themselves really drew me in.

One warning I would offer is to check the trigger warnings - this book doesn't pull punches and hits on some tough subjects.