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anna_923's review
adventurous
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
A really beautiful book, the author's passion is clear and carries across through the meticulously detailed descriptions of folklore and mythology. Truly a fascinating read!
taurus_sun25's review
5.0
This book was absolutely fascinating! I couldn’t put it down. Absolutely perfect read for my 6 day break on Anglesey! Wales (specifically Anglesey) is a place I hold very dear to me and it was just absolutely wonderful to finally learn the history behind this magical place that I’ve always felt so spiritually connected to
othersideoftherain's review
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.75
A truly fantastic guide to the magic of Wales. Sterling is a talented writer and an excellent guide. I’m so glad this book exists.
the_pagan_philologist's review
4.0
This is a wonderful book about Welsh traditions and very needed, given that it doesn't seem do be well known that a lot of arthurian myths have been influenced by Welsh mythology. Mhara Starling introduces herself with a short autobiography and goes on telling us about Welsh rites around the year, rituals and uses of plants and trees native to her land. One can easily apply a lot of rites even outside Wales and if one lives somewhere were the vegetation is similar it can be used as a green-witchcraft guidebook. The spells and rituals are quite outdoorsy. I listened to this as an audiobook and I really loved how I was able to hear the Welsh words pronounced.
beckybmckinney's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
3.0
Maybe a bit vague for what I was looking for. I was more interested in the Welsh history and Folklore than I was in the practice of witchcraft, so a problem of personal choice not writing.
I do love the authors voice. It's very much her own, so personal, confident, and welcoming.
I do love the authors voice. It's very much her own, so personal, confident, and welcoming.
lesliewatwar's review
5.0
I learned so much from this book! I felt the passion Starling had for writing the book and sharing the knowledge from the moment I began reading. She did wonderfully in weaving lore and craft.. It warmed my heart to learn about my ancestors.
Thank you NetGalley for the read.
Thank you NetGalley for the read.