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31 reviews

Yule: Rituals, Recipes & Lore for the Winter Solstice by Susan Pesznecker, Llewellyn Publications

informative inspiring lighthearted reflective slow-paced

5.0

Such an interesting read full of lore and history about those who came before us. 

The Book of Magic by Alice Hoffman

adventurous dark emotional inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

A beautiful end to a beautiful series filled with heartbreaking and heartwarming moments 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Self harm, and Suicide

Minor: Animal death, Grief, and Pandemic/Epidemic

Samhain: Rituals, Recipes & Lore for Halloween by Llewellyn Publications, Diana Rajchel

informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

5.0

Full of interesting lore and history for the sabbat and I have found many good rituals to add to my BOS 

Mabon: Rituals, Recipes & Lore for the Autumn Equinox by Llewellyn Publications, Diana Rajchel

informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

4.5

Filled with interesting lore, history and information that every witch could benefit from! I found some new rituals that I could add to the Sabbat season 

A Dance with Dragons: Dreams and Dust by George R.R. Martin

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Such a wonderful addition to the series, with many characters I loved, characters I hated and moments that still make me gasp and cry on my third reread 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Torture, Murder, and War

Moderate: Racial slurs and Slavery

Minor: Adult/minor relationship

The Love Archives by Cynthia A. Rodriguez
Did not finish book. Stopped at 37%.

I doubt because I liked the fundraiser aspect for Palestine, but as someone who doesn’t need much erotica I struggled to get through. Definitely more suited to romance and erotica fans and would still recommend 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

How to Dress Your Best: Discover Your Personal Style and Curate a Wardrobe That Actually Works by Ellie-Jean Royden

informative inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

5.0

I have been a big fan of Ellie-Jean’s TikTok channel and found they have helped me so much in terms of dressing in a way that makes me feel good after going through an unmasking and transitioning period. While some of her content is simply too feminine for my transmasc gender expression I have found ways to make it work for me and the confidence I have been given is priceless. 

The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Such a wonderful ending to a wonderful series - I enjoyed watching Jude grow into her power as Queen and each page is a new twist and turn as the intrigue continues. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, and War

Moderate: Murder

Minor: Child abuse and Torture

Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I grew up in love with this movie and starting the book series was magical. I loved the exploration into the relationship of Gillian and Sally through all its ups and downs and Gillian remains my favourite character. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death, Death, Domestic abuse, and Murder

Minor: Drug use

SMALL TALK: 10 ADHD lies and how to stop believing them by Richard Pink

funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

This is great! And really gets into the gritty aspect of how ADHD can make you feel when you’ve got no support. It left me in tears a few times because I wasn’t used to being told its not my fault.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt