This book is so beautifully done as an audiobook! This is my first run with the narrator and the author and both were amazing. I'll be honest and say that I didn't expect too much from this book (mainly because my copy was an audiobook and I wasn't sure how well a book of spells and tips for hoodoo would translate) but I was proven beautifully wrong.

The Narrator: IS AMAZING. She has a very smooth, mellow voice that's soothing and clear and PERFECT for storytelling. No complaints. Zero. 5/5

The content: Not at me thinking this would just list off spells and ingredients. This is my first grimoire and I'm learning about the world of hoodoo with respect to my own New Orleansian roots so I'm totally new to everything. But I do know that NOLA is rife with a rich history that's unique to the area and this book captured that spirit via the very famous Marie Laveau's kitchen. I did wish to see a larger list of ingredient resources but there is a nice listing of resources for pure information instead. Either way, LOVE IT. 4.5/5

I wasn't really sure how a grimoire would work as an audiobook but this was very easy to listen to. Adenrele Ojo has a compelling voice that added the right tone and pace for the information being presented. What I enjoyed most about the book was the amount of history that was presented along with the information and instructions. Marie Laveau is a fascinating person and I enjoyed learning more about her very specific religious practice. Louisiana voodoo, Laveau Voudou, and New Orleans Voudou were all new terms for me as I had really only encountered Voodoo or Hoodoo. I was very surprised to learn how much Catholic influence was involved in her practice. Overall this is very informative and full of interesting history. Thank you NetGalley and Tantor Audio for the advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

5 stars.

Audiobook well read by the narrator.

This book is a true witch's treasure. While my own lineage is Ukrainian, and I am invested in maintaining my own ancestral practices, I do like to hear how different cultures approach kitchen witchery, spellcraft and the like. I picked this (audio)book up simply for interest's sake - and am so glad that I did.

The amount of clear, concise wisdom in this book is amazing. So many books of this kind are simple and shallow, owing to the current popularity and 'Instagram-ability' of witches. This book, however, is written by a practitioner with decades of experience, who pays homage to the rich history of this tradition.

Everything is so well explained, and there is a true wealth of information within these pages. Whether you are interested in the history of New Orleans' spellcraft, the difference between Voodoo and Houdou, kitchen witchery, homemade beauty secrets, or even traditional New Orlean's cooking - this book has it all.

I had so much fun listening to this audiobook, and now plan to pick up a physical copy of this book so that I can make some of the yummy recipes and try out some of the self-care and incense.

Huge gratitude to NetGalley and the publisher, Tantor Audio, for an AudioARC, in exchange for my honest review.

I thouroughly enjoyed reading this book! It's a practical guide to both voodoo and hoodoo, with homage paid to the wonderful Marie Laveau. In this grimorie, the author is very detailed with instructions and provides great examples of when and how to go about using certain spells. I appreciate the excerpts and quotes the author included, giving us an even better understanding of New Orleans-style voodoo as well as of Marie Laveau!

Thank you NetGalley and publishers for this book in exchange for my honest review!

A really well written grimoire that provides historical information and modern context. I learned a lot about voodoo and its origins.

The Marie Laveau Voodoo Grimoire by Denise Alvarado is such a detailed, immersive read. I really enjoyed the audiobook and I look forward to getting a hardcopy to reread. The rich history of the Voodoo queen was amazing and I loved how much research the author put into all aspects of the book. I really loved hearing the stories about Marie's legacy and her daily life and beliefs. The practical aspects of the book and the witchy tips are very useful and interesting as well. I like that everything is set out for easy use and research. I think this book is a great addition for any one interested in Voodoo history or practices.

Being a pagan, I have always been interested in the magickal workings of people around the world. And the Louisiana Voodoo community has really had me intrigued. There are too many times in the media, that you see Voodoo and other magickal practices being demonized. I was ecstatic to see find this book that allowed me to take a look at the life of Marie Laveau and learn about her practices.

Adenrele Ojo did a superb job at the narration. There were a few times though that were a little tedious to get through though. I think that was mainly due to it being a list of herbs and their magickal properties. So, it was read more like a bulleted type of list. But I really can't see any way around that scenario happening.

There was so much to unpack in this book. The was a lot of great research done on Marie Laveau. This was done through Marie's diaries, newspaper articles and even interviews with some of her contemporaries. Of course, the interviews were done decades ago by other people than the author. However, being able to hear actual quotes from people who truly knew Marie was incredible.

The author does say that she did not find Marie's actual grimoire. Instead, between the research that she had done, information regarding to Voodoo practices from Marie's time and the author's own Voodoo practices, she was able to conceptualize how Marie would have practiced and what recipes she may have used.

There is one major drawback to the audiobook. There are some great recipes, invocations, and instructions that would really be great to have in order to refer back to at a later date. I highly suggest getting both the audiobook as well as the physical book (or ebook). This way you can listen to the story behind the legend via the audiobook and have the other book as reference material if you are wanting to incorporate some of these practices into your own magickal workings.

I would like to thank NetGalley and Tantor Audio for providing me with a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an open and honest review.

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This book is very insightful for anyone who's interested in getting into Voodoo and for the people who have an interest in learning more about Marie Laveau and her craft. It's cohesive for beginners and has some insightful recipes for practicing witches/Vodouisants.

The Marie Laveau Voodoo Grimoire, by Denise Alvarado; the audio book really impressed me. I have a large magickal library, but I have never had an audio book. I've got to say I'm impressed. Denise Alvarado is one of the most well known experts in the practice of Hoodoo and New Orleans Voodoo. This audio book is an amazing tool, it's so full of what, how, why, and when. There are so many tips and recipes. This audio/book belongs in every witches library.

This is a very informative and detailed book. The author has done a very good job with their research and presents the information in a clear, easy to follow manner. It is written in a way that will keep you engaged and eager to learn more.

The narrorator does a good job of speaking clearly and keeping a steady pace.

Would recommend.

Many thanks to Netgalley, Tantor Audio and Denise Alvarado for a copy of the book. All opinions are of my own.

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I would like to express my gratitude to NetGalley and Tantor Audio for the early copy of this audiobook.

When I first went in, it wasn't what I expected. I expected some historical scenarios of Maria Laveau to be seen in different areas, as we have the same story here in the Philippines, but she's called Maria Labo.

As I read more, I am liking it. As a Scorpio, I always believe in the supernatural, such as seances, rituals, and the like. The audiobook recounted detailed information about them, from the ingredients and powders to be used up to how the rituals should be done.

I am rating this 3 stars as I have learned a lot from consuming it and have noted down some information that I believe will be useful to me in the future.

Very informative and well presented! The narration is very strong and brings the content to life, but I do think this book, in particular, would benefit from a physical or e-copy for anyone who plans on using it as a reference for their own practice. For anyone who finds the subject interesting but doesn't plan on using it in their practice, this audiobook is perfect!

I didn't know much about Marie Laveau before picking this up and now I'm excited to learn more after reading this book!

The Marie Laveau Voodoo Grimoire serves as an introduction to Hoodoo, Voodoo and the queen herself Marie Laveau. This book is a brilliant mixture of a history lesson, and a classic spell book.

While I read this more out of curiosity than any real desire to complete any of the spells included, I had a lovely time learning about all things Marie Laveau. My intrigue with New Orleans Magic started with an obsession with the tv show The Originals, and I’m happy to finally have some actual knowledge about the topic.

For the simply curious reader as myself, the audiobook serves perfectly, and the narrator Adenrele Ojo is the perfect narrator for this book. Anyone who might be interested in actually using some of the spells, recipes and rituals within this book would benefit from having the physical book, as it would be helpful to be able to look up a certain recipe a little easier.

This is definitely a must have grimoire both for those practicing Hoodoo and Voodoo, but also for any others practicing magic. I honestly cannot recommend this book enough!

Big thanks to Netgalley, Tantor Audio, and the author Denise Alvarado for allowing me to listen to an Audio Arc of this book.

This was an amazing audio! I learned so much and now I want to buy the physical book. I love that this wasn’t fluff and included parts of history others would stray away from mentioning because it might make readers uncomfortable. This was so interesting, and it included so much history! This is amazing for anyone interested in knowing more about the Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau. I could tell the author genuinely had a reverence while writing this. I narrator was amazing, she kept me interested and listening throughout the entire book. Seriously so interesting

This was such a cool book! I definitely need a hard copy to keep. The narrator was fantastic!! But I do think part of think part of this book is needed visually. Overall, this was so interesting and I loved it!

I listened to The Marie Laveau Voodoo Grimoire through audiobook and Adenrele Ojo's narration of is outstanding.

The book, a perfect blend of fun and information, serves as a practical guide for modern witches. The author, drawing from Creole heritage, introduces New Orleans-style magic with clear and accessible instructions. From stone, root, and bone magick to ritual oils, the book provides valuable insights for spell-crafting and magical properties for household items. You can tell the author really did her research for Marie Laveau and does a wonderful job explaining the traditions and practices associated with her.

Thanks to NetGalley for access to this audiobook in exchange for my honest review.