The Witching Year by Diana Hellmuth

320 Pages
Publisher: Simon Element, S&S/Simon Element
Release Date: October 3, 2023

Nonfiction (Adult), Memoir, Biographies, Crafts, Hobbies

The author chronicles a year studying Witchcraft. She describes the beginning of the journey searching the internet. Next, she moves to books and mentions Scott Cunningham and Raymond Buckland. She discusses the difficulty gathering tools, herbs, and other items during the pandemic. She realizes there is a difference between Wicca and Witchcraft. She talks about the dogma of the written materials and the disconnect of community.

The book is frank and at times funny but easily recognizable to anyone searching a new path. If you are looking for a new path or enjoy reading memoirs, you will enjoy this book.

The book was archived before our group could download it. We are sure that we would have enjoyed the book judging from the reviews it has received.

I would rate this book 3.5 stars.

This was a really enjoyable mystery. I did guess the outcome, but it did not take away from my enjoyment of the story.

I really liked Bliss as a character, she could be incredibly selfish at times, but she was a very layered character and I reading from her perspective. I also did really like the romance present throughout the story.

I loved this book! No way was I expecting the humor of the characters. I thought it was going to be a regular mystery book. Boy, was I pleasantly surprised. I loved this Bliss girl, she's not taking any crap off anyone and I love strong female leads!

Clearing through old galleys and don't think this sounds interesting anymore.