I received this novel for free in exchange for an honest review through Netgalley.

Cringe. It missed the mark. I hate to say that, because I honestly appreciate the author's attempt to bring attention to a subject that deserves attention. She included a great deal of information about Australian witchcraft that I was interested in learning about, knowing absolutely nothing about it to start with.



But it felt disjointed and dry. Using the word 'Druid' also detracts from the uniqueness of Australian witchcraft, with Druidry being a very specific Pagan religion that has nothing to do with Austrialia or Australian Witchcraft. Therefore, it felt like a device by which the author intended to draw in an intended audience, which feels cheap. Australians deserve to have their practice stand on its own legs, not cower under a title for a completely different practice.

My feelings aside, it could have been better and it could have been worse. It was more information than I was aware of, but felt very generalized and scattered. It's a good start point, I suppose.

This books gives a great glance into an ancient and often misunderstood practice, this time set in Austrailia. When most people think druids, they think of Europe. Rooted deeply in nature, Druidry is close to other practices that are nature-based, and this book provides a great overview for the curious.