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A review by nietzschesghost
Mystical Places by Sarah Baxter, Amy Grimes
5.0
The fourth book in the exquisite Inspired Traveller’s Guides series by travel writer Sarah Baxter this time focuses on destinations renowned for their links with folklore, magic, myth and mystery. This is a delightful romp through some of the most visit-worthy places in the world. From Scotland to Spain, India to Iceland, there is a diverse range of locations for the globetrotting among us and that will tickle the fancy of just about everyone interested in places that have captivating stories attached to them. For those in need of travel inspiration or additions to their bucket list, this series is unmissable as it has both of those in abundance, and Mystical Places is no exception. Each entry is concise yet considered and is written in surprisingly lyrical prose. Perhaps now more than ever, in this time of global health concern, visiting places such the 25 enchanting settings found between these pages can attempt to satisfy our wanderlust from the comfort and safety of our humble abodes.
There's an intriguing mix of prominent mystical locations and those that are lesser-known and the way the book is written and structured allows for you to dip in and out of it as you please. It would make a superb coffee table book for that very reason and the 2-3 double-page spreads dedicated to each setting gives enough of an overview to fascinate you as a reader and entice you to possibly seek out further books on the place in question should you wish to. One of the biggest selling points besides the entertaining writings is the lush and simply exquisite accompanying illustrations which complement everything else spectacularly. Amy Grimes’s artwork is undoubtedly some of the most stunning I've encountered in any book in a long while. A thoroughly entertaining, accessible and informative read from the moment you pick it up. Simply sublime and spellbinding. Highly recommended. Many thanks to White Lion for an ARC.
There's an intriguing mix of prominent mystical locations and those that are lesser-known and the way the book is written and structured allows for you to dip in and out of it as you please. It would make a superb coffee table book for that very reason and the 2-3 double-page spreads dedicated to each setting gives enough of an overview to fascinate you as a reader and entice you to possibly seek out further books on the place in question should you wish to. One of the biggest selling points besides the entertaining writings is the lush and simply exquisite accompanying illustrations which complement everything else spectacularly. Amy Grimes’s artwork is undoubtedly some of the most stunning I've encountered in any book in a long while. A thoroughly entertaining, accessible and informative read from the moment you pick it up. Simply sublime and spellbinding. Highly recommended. Many thanks to White Lion for an ARC.