I can't rate this book properly because I've read just a first chapter.
However - as a Slavic witch - I definitely want to buy and read this book when it will be released because the part that I read was sooo promising! 💕

Baba Yagas book of witchcraft my madame Pamita is a good introductory book on Ukrainian witchcraft and Baba Yaga. I enjoyed the section on the magic of cross stitching and the meaning behind the symbols used.

I love history. I love fairytales. Most of all I love the promise of what this book is. With a grandfather from Lithuania, I was intrigued by this book and I adore the story of Bab Yaga. The old stories, how it changed with the introduction of Christianity, etc. The one thing that keeps sticking with me, and I hear it in my grandmother’s voice, is “Remember our magic. Our ways must not be forgotten” This is not witchcraft in the way they want you to fear, but in the ways our ancestresses lived and healed and passed on their gifts to their daughters and granddaughters.

I cannot wait for this book to be released..I want to read the whole thing and have already gotten out my embroidery and cross stitch supplies as I’m already channeling more than just my grandmother’s voice as I read this, especially since she taught me these needle skills. I feel connected to my ancestress and at peace right now. What a great way to end reading.

Not entirely sure how to review this as I did not receive a full ARC but rather a sample.

The Sample was great and makes me want to read the whole book.

Madame Pamita has written a book that is meant to be used. There are instructions for using the magic taught here that are doable by anyone interested in creative a talisman that protects, heals or more. The story is so well written that i couldnt wait to read on and discover what will happen to the little child that is the center of much of this story. I went and bought some fabric and the materials needed to begin, It was a fun project and rooted in the ages of time of most all peoples. There is so much more to this book than a needle and thread and way more is covered. This was just my favorite activity and I found it the most relevant for me now. You will love this book and its activities, I did!

Thank you to NetGalley for the partial ARC!

The ARC that I read was incomplete, not the entire book. I really enjoyed reading about/learning about Baba Yaga and the lore. Would recommend based off of what I read.

I was given a preview of Baba Yaga’s Book of Witchcraft by Madame Pamita to review. Baba Yaga and Slavic folklore are some of my favorite tales to read some I was excited to get the chance to see what how these tied to modern practices. I greatly enjoyed the format of the book that the author chose – taking a Ukrainian folk tale then following it with a section from Baba Yaga’s point of view then tying that into how this could be practiced in modern times. I think that those who practice healing and magic will greatly appreciate such a culturally significant book of magic work since there probably are not many that specifically hone in on such a widely recognized witch. It was a very clever way to pay homage to the author’s heritage but also appeal to modern witches, and I think people will greatly enjoy it.

I received the first chapter of this book from Netgalley. I have been very excited about this book since the author started posting about it on Instagram. I cannot wait for it to come out so that I can get the full book. It seems that each chapter will start with a bit of the story of Baba Yaga and Vasylyna, which is the Ukrainian version of Vasilisa the Beautiful. This is followed with wisdom from Baba Yaga, and then the author will share ways to bring aspects of this story and wisdom into your magick practice. The illustrations in this first chapter are beautiful and I hope they carry on throughout the book. The practical aspect of the first chapter deals with embroidery, which is coming up a lot for me in reading lately, and I've been wanting to try it. I really love the Slavic designs in this book.

I received a portion of Baba Yaga’s Book of Witchcraft- and what a magical book this will be! I’m so excited to continue reading it. If you’ve ever wondered what or who the heck is Baba Yaga, you’ll get those answers plus a load more on Ukrainian folklore and magic. It’s clear from the acknowledgements alone, Pamita did her research and cross-referencing - a lot of effort went into this magical book. Highly recommended!

Baba Yaga is one of the most mysterious and often misunderstood exports from Russia, and Slavic countries as a whole. With as many stories about her as there are regions where she comes from, it can be hard to nail her down. Madame Pamita has chosen to focus on the Ukrainian tradition in her new book Baba Yaga's Book of Witchcraft. With beautiful artwork, fascinating information on protective talismans and incantations, this book is already on my pre-order list as the book store as an instant buy. Each chapter starts off with Vasylyna, a young girl sent to Baba Yaga. Through storytelling and Ukrainian folk magic, this is a wonderful introduction to the world of Slavic magic, or just to get an idea of another culture.

Baba Yaga's Book of Witchcraft is available April 8, 2022.

Thanks to Llewellyn, I was able to get a short snippet of the book for preview.

Finally! An English language book on Slavic witchcraft. While the arc file was very small, I liked what I read. Eastern European folklore is rich with traditions and customs steeped in the supernatural, Baba Yaga being the most famous of all. In this book, we learn about Slavic witchiness through fairytales at the behinning of each chapter in which Baba Yaga will impart her wisdom. Not only was this creative, but it harkens back to the strong oral traditions of Slavic folktales that are still alive in the lands, architecture, beliefs, and superstitions found throughout Slavic cultures. I wasn't expecting the author to decode the symbols of the beautiful Eastern European embroidery still seen today from clothing to tablecloths. I really appreciated this because this is not a biography of Baba Yaga, but a closer look at Slavic witchcraft as a whole...something I haven't read much about.

Even though the arc file was small, I look forward to reading the rest of this book once it is published. Whether you have Slavic bones and blood or are just curious to learn more about this mystical culture, this book is a must read.

While only the introduction and first chapter were provided of what I read I enjoyed. The combination with the traditional folktale of the Baba Yaga with the spiritual and magickal workings in the book is an interesting concept that the author seems to combine well. I look forward to picking up a finished copy when it is released.

The ARC that I read was incomplete and only included a friction of the entire book. However from the looks of it if someone asks should I read this book? I would say absolutely. Many of us witches and pagans are familiar with for example Celtic, Hellenic and Norse practices, Slavic on the other hand is less talked about (at least I think so). However it is a very rich and interesting topic and this Madame Pamita definitely goes deep into it. For someone not that familiar with the belief system or even Baba Yaga for that matter, there is so much to learn from this piece of writing. I am excited to read the full book once is comes out!


Thank you to NetGalley, Llewellyn and the Author for providing this ARC!