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Weyward by Emilia Hart
3.75
dark emotional reflective tense
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No

I enjoyed the writing in this books. It becomes clear pretty quickly that magic is just another word for generational trauma (imo at least) and how it bonds the women throughout a family, particularly in response to male violence. It's dark and heavy but manages to end on a hopeful note. I docked points because I felt it was v predictable and didn't really do anything 'new'