Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me this eARC to review. Sadly the content within this book is not good for my mental health which I did not realise at the time so I am very sorry for that! I will give this 3 Stars as I couldn't review it properly. Apologies again!

This is a great reference and the lay out is attractive to look at while also keeping the information accessible. I enjoyed looking through the pages.

This is the perfect beginners guide or for fun. The pictures are beautiful and the details are extremely helpful and concise. This would be a great gift or coffee table read.

This book made it really easy to get started in crystals. There are a lot of resources and reference material for crystals but I found this title easy to follow and had a lot of useful information in one book. It did feel like an "ultimate guide".

Such a beautiful, useful book about crystals. How they work, how to use them and which ones are best used (and for what!). Great definitions too - I know my crystals and the information was laid out in an easy to read manner and contained a lot of useful information about them including how to care for them too. An ideal gift for someone just entering the fascinating world of crystals.

I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

The Ultimate Guide to Crystal's is a book I'm definitely going to looking to get in physical format after reading and reviewing the netgalley shelf version. This is such a great book and perfect for anyone starting out with using crystals for spirituality, healing (physical and emotional) and much, much more.
The photography is beautiful and the set out of the book is easy to follow and use. The information is fantastic for each and every crystal and isn't too much that it's overwhelming. I loved how the author included how the crystals relate to things astrological and included the backgrounds of them too.
This is perfect for beginners as well as more experienced or knowledgeable users of crystals too.

What a terrific book, suitable for beginners or folk who have had a love of crystals for years.
The book has been well thought out and is beautifully written and has been well researched. The photography is amazing as well. Definitely a book you will go back to repeatedly.

Thanks to Netgalley and Quatro Publishing Fair Winds for the ARC Copy. This review is my own opinion.

Firstly, a huge thank you to @netgalley and Quarto Publishing Group – Fair Winds for giving me the chance to read The Ultimate Guide to Crystals in exchange for an honest review.

This was the most helpful book one just starting to get acquainted with crystals could ask for. From basic explanations of each crystal, to their properties and how to combine them with other crystals, to explaining basic concepts such as "cleanse"and "recharge" ,to even mentions about meditating and chakra healing, this book has a little bit of everything. Everything one could ask from the very basics to some more extended knowldege, it's all in this book.

As someone who just started to collect and use crystals in my everyday life, this book was the most helpful guide I could have in my hands.
The writing was simple and understood and it felt effortless to look for what you were looking for when you had any question about anything.Nothing was taken as a given and everything was explained as if talking to someone who was just starting to know about crystals,which I appreciated greatly.
This book is all it promised to be since reading the title and so much more. The perfect guide for both beginners and people that know their crystals like the back of their hands.

I’ve been dipping in and out of this book for a few weeks. It is well illustrated with the use and purpose of various crystals clearly explained. I think that the book plus a starter set of crystals would make an excellent present for a friend.

The Ultimate Guide to Crystals is an excellent introductory guide to selecting and using crystals for healing and help. It is very informative and has a section detailing individual crystals with their uses and properties. The history and uses of crystals in general are addressed in addition to information on different rituals and benefits..
The illustrations and photographs are beautiful and make the book a visual delight. Perfect as a gift,

All About Crystals

Rachel Hancock did an amazing job on proving so much helpful information on crystals. She provides indepth background information on their properties, energies, and much more. I, particularly, love the fact that she ranks the top 15 crystals as follows:
1. Clear Quartz
2. Rose Quartz
3. Amethyst
4. Selenite
5. Carnelian
6. Lepidolite
7. Labradorite
8. Black Tourmaline
9. Citrine
10. Fluorite
11. Celestite
12. Smoky Quartz
13. Howlite
14. Pyrite
15. Sun Stone

She discusses how to cleanse, store, care for your crystals, plus different methods for changing them. The author discusses numerous ways on how to use crystals.

Highly recommend this book. It is a great go to for all your crystal information. Additionally, it is full of colorful illustrations of beautiful vibrant and dazzling crystals in rich colors. I just love it.

I've recently taken back up my crystals, and I thought since this book was marked as beginners it would help me get back into the swing of things.

It's beautiful. The photos, the information given and the easy reading style.

I really love it!

Very clear, thorough guide to the terminology and basics of the best known crystals/stones. Found this very interesting

A very informative guide to the healing properties of crystals.

Not just an encyclopedia of crystals, although it does have a sizable section dedicated to individual crystals and their properties, Rachel's guide goes into great detail about crystals as a whole; their history, their physical properties, and their many uses. Further, it gives some wonderful examples of different types of rituals and which crystals to use.

The pages are filled with information, yet don't feel too crowded. It's easy to find what you're looking for, and just as easy to leaf through and let inspiration hit you.

This was a brilliant book. It was so full of beautiful pictures. It explains everything you need to know about crystals. Their healing properties, how to use them, where to put them etc. It was all wrote in wonderful detail. I know nothing about using crystals but I certainly learnt alot reading this book. It make a brilliant reference bokk that you can refer to over and over again. As a beginner it was a bit overwhelmed. So if you already have a knowledge then this book would be perfect for you. Or like me you can always reread it in smaller sections to take it in bit by bit. I loved learning about characters healing and im going to try it out.

It was obvious the author had a fantastic knowledge of the subject. I loved every second of it and can't wait to learn from it. I have already got my first crystals.

I must say the layout of the book was fantastic with a brilliant mix of pictures to text. Also excellent step by step instructions on meditating.

So much praise goes out to the author and publishers for bringing us this amazing and so very useful book. 

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What an amazing resource! Everything one would want to know about Crystals is included and easy to find. The photos are great and each crystal is thoroughly explained with background, uses, astrological relations, and how it relates to physical and emotional healing. As someone new to crystals this was extremely helpful.

As someone who knows absolutely nothing about crystals this was way too in-depth, but I still enjoyed reading through the book amd admiring the crystals because they're very pretty.

One does not have to believe in the healing power of crystals to adore this book. The Ultimate Guide to Crystals by Rachel Hancock is a keeper because the format hits the stone to perfection and makes this book on crystals a gem.

The photos are striking and the crystals themselves would sell this book to me but what stands out is the layout and organization of the crystals. First, of course, the beautiful cover and when you open the first page are egg-shaped
crystals which are so fitting to represent a new beginning in the education of crystals and why they are so captivating. Why are we drawn to them and what does that represent? That is covered in this guide.

I am going to buy this book and put it on my coffee table and buy it as a birthday gift for all the people I love because I adore this book that much.

It's a treasure trove of information about crystals, what are crystals, crystal energy, history facts, soothing crystal vibrations, choosing a crystal, top fifteen crystals, storing crystals, crystal care, charging a crystal even crystal precautions. These are just a few of the things covered in the book. Then there is a guide on each crystal separately which is fascinating. This is a gem of a book.

I would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher Quarto for the opportunity to read and review The Ultimate Guide to Crystals by Rachel Hancock.

A nice detailed book. Plenty of images of some stunning crystals. It has lots of detailed information on how to choose, cleanse and use your crystals in a variety of different ways. Defiantly a book to have in your arsenal if you have an interest in crystals.

I have been "into" crystals long before it was somewhat mainstream.. Having read several titles on this subject, I have to say that Ms. Hancock hit it out of the park. It's colorful, and it covers anything you might want to know. Medical benefits (without making claims) and spiritual, holistic benefits. If you have any interest in crystals, I'd recommend The Ultimate Guide to Crystals. 'My highest review is when I saw that I will purchase a paper copy upon publication. This meets that level.. Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for an e-ARC of this title in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.