Weyward

1. General Impressions 

Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

• What did you think of Weyward? How would you describe the novel’s genre?
• What was your favorite aspect of the novel (consider style, characters, plot points, etc.)? What was your least favorite element?
• Have you encountered other novels that use fantastical elements to make social critiques? How does Weyward compare?

2. Personal Reflection and Connection 

Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.

• Which of the novel’s three storylines did you find most impactful, and why? 
• How did you feel about the novel’s portrayal of its male antagonists? Did they strike you as flatly villainous figures or as round characters in their own right? If the latter, how so? If the former, do you think this detracts from the novel’s effectiveness? Why or why not?
• Altha’s journal provides Violet with crucial information and inspiration centuries after Altha’s death. Has your life ever changed substantially thanks to someone you never actually met? 
• The Weyward women have a unique connection to nature. How would you describe your own relationship to the natural world? Why do you think so many people find nature to be a source of comfort, inspiration, power, etc.