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librarianlayla's review against another edition
4.0
I was sent an eARC through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Informative and beautifully illustrated, this book gives a fantastic look at the history behind witchcraft and magic across the world. Truly interesting and a great source for those who potentially want to write fiction based on the history.
Informative and beautifully illustrated, this book gives a fantastic look at the history behind witchcraft and magic across the world. Truly interesting and a great source for those who potentially want to write fiction based on the history.
graypeape's review against another edition
4.0
A quick, interesting read, filled with information on witches and witchcraft, aimed at tween girls. There's bits of all kinds of stuff here, in easily digestible chunks- witches of the past, changing ideas about witchcraft through the ages, persecution of witches, witches in pop culture, plus sections on magical symbols and the use of herbs, crystals, and talismans. The layout is nice, with groovy artwork throughout. Sure to be a hit with young girls interested in all things witchy.
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elyseng's review against another edition
5.0
Les illustrations sont à couper le souffle.
L'histoire des sorcières est racontée de façon concise et attrayante.
L'histoire des sorcières est racontée de façon concise et attrayante.
johavandyk's review against another edition
3.0
Thank you so much to Netgalley and Quarto Publishing Group – Wide Eyed Editions for the electronic copy of this book!
This was a wonderfully informative read about witches. The authors provide readers for an overview of the history and complexities of the 'witch' and even include short, first-person, (fictional) 'testimonials' of witches such as Circe (Greek mythology), witches who were convicted during the Middle Ages and other prolific figures of the craft. There are a few spelling mistakes here and there but they do not deter you from enjoying the rich history the authors so creatively compiled.
My favourite part of the book, by far, was the illustration - fantastical, dark and hopeful, delicate and sure. These illustrations transport you to a different world and only contribute to the journey the authors take you on.
This was a wonderfully informative read about witches. The authors provide readers for an overview of the history and complexities of the 'witch' and even include short, first-person, (fictional) 'testimonials' of witches such as Circe (Greek mythology), witches who were convicted during the Middle Ages and other prolific figures of the craft. There are a few spelling mistakes here and there but they do not deter you from enjoying the rich history the authors so creatively compiled.
My favourite part of the book, by far, was the illustration - fantastical, dark and hopeful, delicate and sure. These illustrations transport you to a different world and only contribute to the journey the authors take you on.
coline_07's review against another edition
5.0
The illustrations in this book are what made me buy it, they are absolutely splendid.
yeojinqueen's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Religious bigotry, Murder, and War
Minor: Domestic abuse, Infertility, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, and Fire/Fire injury
anna_may's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you to Net Galley and the publishers for sending me a copy to review.
I loved this book. It was so well thought out, beautifully laid out with some absolutely stunning illustrations and really brought across the history of witches and witchcraft from practically day one.
My only nag was that it could have been a little bit more inclusive to other cultures - there was mention of voodoo as well as famous witches such as Baba Yaga but there needed to be more Black and POC representation in my opinion.
Overall a great book to get youngsters into reading about witches!
I loved this book. It was so well thought out, beautifully laid out with some absolutely stunning illustrations and really brought across the history of witches and witchcraft from practically day one.
My only nag was that it could have been a little bit more inclusive to other cultures - there was mention of voodoo as well as famous witches such as Baba Yaga but there needed to be more Black and POC representation in my opinion.
Overall a great book to get youngsters into reading about witches!
annarella's review against another edition
4.0
An informative and wonderfully illustrated book. I liked the style of writing and how it is organised.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine