I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

The Witch of the Forest’s Guide to Folklore Magic is a great little guide to the magic of nature and folklore. It’s an illustrated guide too, and the pages are filled with gorgeous modern artwork.

This book is packed with facts and information about plants, herbs and even trees! There are spells and herbal remedies, and each one is accompanied by beautiful illustrations.

The Witch of the Forest’s Guide to Folklore Magic is a handy guide to have on your shelf, but I had a couple of issues with it. I found the writing a bit too dry and boring, and it’s unclear what sort of age range it’s aimed at. It’s a bit too childish for adults, but it’s a bit too old for teenagers.

I also found that a lot of the black pages had big gaps, which made the book look unfinished.

All in all, I enjoyed The Witch of the Forest’s Guide to Folklore Magic, and it is definitely a very useful and easy-to-use guide.

3.25 stars.

Having read this book I am very impressed by her knowledge and the book has been organised in such a way to demonstrate this perfectly. It has been broken down into four sections, the first being practical folk herbalism in which the author writes about the different ways in which herbs and flowers can be used e.g. as a tea, infusion or a salve to name but a few.

Additionally, there are sections on herbs and flowers, trees and the part that baneful herbs have played in folklore. Each section explains the folklore and magickal properties of each of the plants and how they can be used in a magickal or medicinal way.

Although the book is aimed at those who wish to hone their own Craft, I think this has a much wider appeal. An interest in folklore or the medicinal applications of using herbs and flowers made this a fascinating book to read. For instance, did you know that the ancient Romans, Egyptians and Greeks used the chamomile flower to illuminate the skin and to treat skin conditions? This booked is jammed pack of such interesting information and I devoured it.

The Witch of the Forest’s guide to Folklore Magick is a guide to the myths, legends and superstitions of those who use Magick in the past and present. I found it to be a great beginners guide to the practice. The book was very informative with great illustrations, the entire book was just beautiful so to speak. As someone with little to no knowledge of the practice I found it to be very helpful and would recommend it to others who are interested in the practice of Magick or want to get started.

Beautiful Cover (swoon!) and a fun book that covers different folklore and how they are applied to our modern selves. For anyone interested in the interconnected stories that turn into lore and what we now commonly use in our daily practice of "the craft" in whatever form. The pages are so beautifully presented; it made me just want to flip through and enjoy the illustrations provided. While not an in-depth book for those deeply knowledgeable, it is a great book for anyone with an interest in the subject.

Lovely book however not what I was expecting.

Pros
Informative
Lovely illustrations
Perfect for beginners
Liked the pages with the element, zodiac and planet

Cons
The chapter pages were difficult to see due to backgrounds

Some pages were upside down I.e, syrup, feverfew and elder

The pictures of flowers/herbs were messily placed I.e. some were at the beginning, middle and end of the said flower or herb. Would be best if all at the end of the section.

Struggled to see how it was related to folklore

Lovely little spot to start on if you're seeking witchy energy. Illustrations are lovely and explanations are simple. This is definitely geared towards beginners.

Easy, quick enjoyable read. Being a newer witch i found many new and interesting tidbits. I had never known that different herbs had element, zodiac and planet signs, and I found that stuff intriguing to discover. Additionally, I am a fan of mythology so I enjoyed how the author related many of the herbs, flowers and trees back to mythological roots.

For cons, since all the pictures are drawings and not pictures it may be difficult to accurately differentiate the herbs in real life. I also think it would be beneficial to include geography of where the herbs, flowers and trees can be found.

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for making this read available to me.

Less a guide to folklore and more about green witchcraft and the magic of plants with a bit of folklore sprinkled into those descriptions. Still a nice read with beautiful illustrations!

This is a gorgeous book. The illustrations are so beautiful and it really makes every entry special.

This is such a great reference book. The book is clearly organised and full of interesting and useful information. This is one you will come back to again and agin.

It's definitely aimed at beginners and feels very accessible. The writing style is engaging and comprehensive.

This would make an incredible gift for someone just diving into folklore and witchcraft.

I was interested in learning more about folklore, but this is rather a reference book about various flowers and herbs than a real folklore reference book. Interesting nonetheless, with gorgeous illustrations, but not exactly what I was expecting and hoping for.

Thank you to the publisher who provided me with an e-copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

'The Witch of the Forest's Guide to Folklore Magick' is a stunning addition to Squire's growing list of books. The beginning of the guide runs through various ways in witch herbs and plants can be used to make ointments, salves etc., with detailed intructions that are simple to follow. This sets up the reader well to then gain information about different herbs/plants and their properties, as they can consider how best to use these plants. Each plant has an exquisite summary page that contains a snapshot of information: its element, plant, magickal properties and folk names. Squire's guide is perfect for any new to incorporating herbs/plants into their lives and/or practice, as well as a beautiful reference for those with more experience.

This book is chock full of historical knowledge of famous witches (who were also healers), and the various properties of herbs as well as methods of magic. The illustrations were lovely, but I felt it was far too text heavy, and could have used more diagrams or illustrations to break up the text.

Thank you to NetGalley for giving me a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This is a beautifully illustrated book with lots of interesting information. In the days before modern medicine, people used plants and herbs available to them in nature - nature’s medicine and still today we use honey and lemon for colds, dock leaves for nettle stings or peppermint tea for digestion. There is definitely a lot to be said for natural and herbal medicine and I will be using the new information I have learnt for minor ailments.

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I've been so looking forward to this book for Lindsay and it did not disappoint! Her tarot deck and Tarot book have been invaluable guides for me, and I can't wait to add the physical version of this book to my collection in February!

Her books have the most beautiful graphics that are so clear and easy to read. And I've learned so much about herbs, flowers, and trees. While it's absolutely a book of Folklore Magick, I think it could be thoroughly enjoyed by any nature enthusiast.

A wonderful book, filled with information and love. I'd highly recommend!

thank you to netgalley, quarto publishing group and author lindsay squire for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
truly the book is beautiful. the book seems to avoid closed practices but i did not like the medicinal benefits section so casually in a book like this.

I really did like this book. It beautifully written and I love the artistic elements to the pages. The book is decided into sections of herbs, flowers and trees and gives magikal and medicinal uses for each one. With the plant ID, it shows corresponding zodiac sign, element and planet. Below it has medicinal and magikal properties. Along with easy to follow recipes for making teas, salves, tinctures and more.
Th is is a great book for beginners getting into green witching. My daughter has just begun green witching and she will get a copy of this book for some future reference and inspiration. At the end of the book, it also show plants that are deemed dangerous and should not be touched or consumed.
The only one thing about the book is a handful of pages are up side down. I didn’t not take away from the rating as it should be fixed in the final copies
Overall, this is a great book to have on any shelf

This is a beautifully illustrated beginners' guide to the craft. Squire offers wonderful insight that will help people who are just coming into witchcraft and those who have been practicing for a little while. Again, this book is visually stunning. I would recommend to anyone who wants an easy to grasp guide.

This is such a beautiful beginner’s guide. I definitely want this in a physical copy because I’m sure it’s stunning. This was full of tidbits, tricks, and tips and will come in handy for many at any stage in their practice. I will definitely use this in the future to reference back to. Thank you so much author and publisher for the ARC opportunity, it brought warmth to my soul.

Beautifully illustrated and informative! This book is a great resource for those new to the craft and those who need a refresher.

Thank you to the publisher and netgalley tor an arc of this book.

Well presented information and stunning images. An absolutely beautiful book.

Perfect for someone new to the craft to garner information or for the more seasoned practitioners to use as a reference.

I will definitely be looking into the authors other works.