Get ready for a spellbinding journey with Weyward! Author Emilia Hart delivers a powerful debut that explores the enduring strength of women across generations. Through the intertwined stories of Altha, Violet, and Kate, Weyward examines themes of resilience, nature, identity, and the reclaiming of female power in the face of oppression and injustice. This book club guide will help you dive deeper into the rich emotions, mysteries, and connections that make this novel an unforgettable and empowering read.

Discussion Reading Guide

1. Weyward explores the connection between women and nature. How does this relationship evolve for each of the main characters?
2. What do you think is the significance of the title Weyward? How does it reflect the themes of the novel?
3. The novel delves into themes of power and oppression. In what ways do Kate, Violet, and Altha challenge the societal expectations of their time?
4. Were you surprised by any of the twists or revelations? How did they affect your perception of the Weyward family legacy?
5. How does Emilia Hart use nature as a metaphor for the characters’ inner lives and struggles?
6. If Weyward were to be adapted into a film or TV series, who would you cast in the leading roles and why?
7. How does the theme of generational trauma play out in the novel? How do the women of Weyward heal from it, if at all?
8. What role does secrecy play in the relationships between the Weyward women? How does it shape their fates?