A review by jlynnelseauthor
The Science of Witchcraft: The Truth Behind Sabrina, Maleficent, Glinda, and More of Your Favorite Fictional Witches by Kelly Florence, Meg Hafdahl

funny informative medium-paced

4.5

I love "The Science of..." series by Kelly and Meg. Each pop science book focuses on an aspect of mainstream media and women's roles. My favorite chapters are those about the origins (ancient and folklore) of commonly-held beliefs about witches and magic. While some of the information about medical science does fly over my head, there's so much information to enjoy and learn about surrounding witches, their roles in media, and their history. Meg and Kelly inject their own humor and reflection in each chapter as well. They also interview influencers in media and medical professionals as they dive into what makes up many of the tropes that are common place today in both witch lore and media representation. I thoroughly recommend, especially if you enjoy witchy reads and witchy horror.