The Complete Grimoire

This was an excellent, must have reference guide for those of us interested in magickal practices. The grimoire at South includes everything you could wish to learn about: meditations, recipes, rituals and definitions. I love the artwork and illustrations that were included and look forward to purchasing a physical copy for myself when the book releases.

Lidia Pradas, Quarto Publishing/Fair Winds Press and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.

I've always wanted to learn about Witchcraft, especially Tarot. The problem was that with so many sources of information, I never knew where to start. This Grimoire was perfect. It has information about every aspect of magickal practices and spells and, contrary to other books I've read on the matter, that information wasn't vague or overexplained. This way, by just reading this book, you can find out which practices are more of your interest and start learning about them.
Honestly, I can't wait to get a physical copy for myself!

An amazing guide for anyone interested in witchcraft! This was such a wonderful read. The Grimoire includes everything you could ask for, meditations, definitions, recipes, and so much more. A wonderful read for all potential witches or witchcraft curious people. Includes beautiful artwork and illustrations inside! Overall, I really liked this grimoire and can't wait to get a physical copy for myself!

This is a nice introductory compilation of information on witchcraft, and it doesn't focus too much on one path or another, which I appreciated. If you do follow a specific path, this may be too generalized and surface-level for your interests, but if you're someone who is brand new to witchcraft (or just interested in learning about it from the outside), check this out!

There are sections on so many different popular areas of witchcraft — everything from a basic overview of herbalism and tarot, to some more in-depth sections on sabbats and palmistry — and while this definitely won't be comprehensive enough to fit all of your needs (no single book is, IMO), it functions as an excellent starting point. It also features lovely artwork and some excellent cheat sheet pages that you could easily copy down into your own grimoire/BOS for quick info. Overall, The Complete Grimoire is a general, but solid overview on witchcraft practices and paths that I would recommend to any newbie.

Thank you so much to the publisher for providing me with this review copy in exchange for an honest review!

This book covers lots of ground for those new or wanting some more ideas. The methods used and ideas are positive and inspiring.I especially liked the ideas for the sabbats. Almost all of then were doable and reflected the meaning of the holiday is a way that made me want to continue around the wheel of the year with the ideas given. If you want a book that gives you lots of information and techniques then this is the one. Anyone wanting to learn more could only do well by reading this Grimoire.

I've always felt drawn towards occultism, witchcraft, tarot and all that stuff. So I absolutely needed to read this helpful grimoire for magick noobs.
The book is absolutely straightforward, informative, easy to read and understand and holds a lot of useful things to read every now and then whenever it's needed. You'll find lots of things about creating altars and working tools; deities and festivities; crystals and how to cleanse and program them; and lots of wicca-related things and spells told in a non-vague nor overexplained style and with several illustrations that adds an extra touch to the book.
The Complete Grimoire, by Lidia Pradas, holds the answer to several questions for newly introduced witches and offers the first steps in the magick path. Go out there and be your best magickal self.

This is a great book for anyone who is new or interested in wicca/witchcraft. It answered a lot questions I had when I started. With that said, this is a great overview and beginning point. If you've established or looking for something to go in-depth, this isn't the book for you.

The Complete Grimoire is a great reference tool with lots of information in terms of witchcraft. The layout is nicely done and it's easy to find whatever you're searching for. That said, it feels a bit like something for a beginner, not that it's a bad thing, as we all need to start somewhere.

The Complete Grimoire by Lidia Pradas is a comprehensive guide to witchcraft. It features tarot, recipes, mediations and many other things to do with witchcraft.

This book was interesting, and as witchcraft is not familiar to me, it was educational. It definitely felt like a beginner's book, so I think it would be good to highlight that on the title, cover, or marketing materials. The illustrations and layout were nicely done.

This is a great introductory book for any person looking to explore practicing magic, divination, spell work, or pagan/Wicca practices. If you are already practicing, this may not offer you a whole lot that you don’t already know, but it serves as a solid refresher course and/or a way to dip your toe into the pool of studies not already in your practice. This book is more of an overview, that provides enough information to get you started in the right direction, or spark your interest. It covers a little bit of everything, from the origins and misconceptions about witchcraft and non-Christian deity worship, to basic knowledge about everything from sacred herbs and tarot cards to runes, pendulums, and astrology. A great starting place, or a — you guessed it — book to help you build out your own grimoire or book of shadows.

This book was received as an ARC from Quarto Publishing Group – Fair Winds in exchange for an honest review. Opinions and thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own.

I have heard a lot of anticipation from our community on the release of this book in how informative it was both on paganism and what it means to be a witch. I was also surprisingly fascinated with the descriptive section on crystals and their powers. But what fascinated me the most was the artwork in each chapter and the pretty watercolor work. This is not usually a topic that is popular with our library but, I believe our community will find this at least very interesting.

We will consider adding this title to our Non-Fiction collection at our library. That is why we give this book 5 stars.

I can't wait to purchase a copy of The Complete Grimoire! This book is ideal for those, like me, who are interested in beginning their own witchcraft practice. The illustrations were beautiful and the writing was knowledgeable with a friendly tone. I also appreciated the breadth of information that this book contains. I can tell that once I have a physical copy, I'll be referring to The Complete Grimoire quite often!

Thank you NetGalley!

This was really interesting to read, I've learned a lot of things, and it is written with many informations for the beginners and simple tips. It also is an excellent guide since it talks about many many differents ways to be your own witch.

A lovely volume. Perfect for nonfiction collections where new age / pagan titles are possible and a nice addition for HS collections.

I loved how much information was in this book. I have gleaned several books amd have made notes similar to the introductory material contained here. This is extremely useful and I would very much recommend it to others. Also the images in the book are lovely.

This is a lovely little beginner book. It covers a variety of materials to get you started but doesn't go too deep. Lidia Pradas goes over holidays, crystals, spell tools and so much more. My favorite part is teh sections called "What I Wish Someone Told Me".These insights will be helpful since they came from the field. The art is fantastic and added a lot to teh Grimoire.
This is a good one to start with to learn more about witchcraft.

This is the best beginner witch book I have read. It is so easy to understand and jam packed with helpful information for any beginner. The artwork is absolutely stunning and really breaks up the work so it’s not overwhelming. I love the way it’s organized, it flows so well. I’m so happy to have been able to read it. Would recommend to anyone interested, whether they pursue witchcraft or not.

I really enjoyed this and found it very informational. I will definitely be using this from time to time in the future. Everything was laid out in a cohesive manner while being all encompassing for beginners. The artwork in this was stunning as well! I would buy this book for the artwork alone. And the inclusion of an index at the end is such a great idea!

The Complete Grimoire is an introductory look at witchcraft and the meanings behind practices and rituals. Created by the woman behind instagrams popular Wiccan tips - Lidia Pradas.

I really enjoyed this book and found the writing to be informative without being too overwhelming. A great beginners guide to becoming your own witch. I particularly liked discovering about the power behind crystals and tarot. The art work throughout this book by Natalia Zhdanova is absolutely stunning. I really cannot wait to get my hands on a physical copy of this book.

Thank you to Quarto Publishing Group - Fair Winds and Netgalley for the advanced copy of this book.

This is a really nice book for beginners with useful information about crystals, herbs, tarot, altars, elements, deities etc. The illustrations are stunning and I liked the tables of information throughout, plus the recipes in the Wheel of the Year section. The author’s writing style is down to earth and accessible, making the book a great introductory text.

Thank you Quarto/Fair Winds Press/Netgalley for my ARC.

The Complete Grimoire seems to be a fairly in depth look into witchcraft. The topics covered include: FAQs, First Steps, Altar and Tools, The Wheel of the Year, Crystals, Herbs, Divination, Working with Spirits and Deities, and Correspondences, Rituals, and Spells.

This appears to be focused on developing a beginner and intended to be used a reference material and not as a one time read.

The artwork in this book is beautiful and the diagrams are very helpful.

I received a free copy of this ebook in exchange for my honest review from NetGalley and the publisher.

This is in no way a "complete" grimoire but rather basic information for a wide variety of witchcraft. It's a really great book to pick up for beginners but shouldn't be the only resource you read if you're interested in witchcraft. The author's writing style was really easy to connect with as they didn't try to persuade you to practice one specific way. You can tell the author is genuinely passionate about the topic and wants to educate others.

My main issue was that throughout the teachings in this book, I was often asking myself "but how do I actually DO that?!" While this book is useful, it often felt like we were just scratching the surface. The author mentions several times that if you really want to have a full understanding of certain topics, you need to pick up books specifically about those subjects (and then fails to recommend any books to pick up).

Overall, I learned quite a bit from this book and am happy to have read it but want readers to go into it understanding that this is not "the complete grimoire" like the title suggests.

*Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for providing me with a complimentary eARC for review purposes*

This is a nice book for beginners as it includes lots of information. I loved the inclusion of tables of information throughout and the Wheel of the Year section.
It provides enough information as a starting point for further research, so not really a complete grimoire, and doesn’t lead you into one type of practice, giving you the chance to follow your instincts.

I would gladly give this book 100 stars . This is the perfect book for beginning witches . You will find everything here in completion that you need. I will refer to this time and time again for my personal practice. The author has thoughtfully included each area of practice here to start any witch on a solid practice. I enjoyed the illustrations and its easy to follow, thoughtfully designed and very enjoyable to read. This is a book to add in hard copy to your home library.


Thank you to the publisher and to Net Galley for the opportunity. I highly recommend this book.

Really interesting book for those who are new to witchcraft. It doesn't cover things in detail but opens the door for you to carry out your own research. It is also one of the most beautiful books I've ever seen and is decorated in such a way that you want to keep reading to absorb the images as well as the words. Thank you for letting me read this ARC, I really enjoyed it!

I can't wait to get a physical copy for myself.
It is basically a compilation of information on witchcraft, and it doesn't focus too much on one path or another.
so this might be really good for people new to it or just wants to know what it might be about.
However, those who are already on the path might not find this relevant to them. There is such a variety of information, in this grimoire, that you still might find something useful to your path in this book.

This was a nice and simple introduction to wicca, and a nice way to explain the practice. It was nice and simple, while being fairly detailed, and wasn’t too complex, and there were no elements of trying to gatekeep the religion.

Lovely! The Complete Grimoire is by no means complete, but it's an excellent starting point for baby witches and beginners.

It touches on a variety of topics, and offers practical and easily understandable processes, especially when it comes tobtjose unfamiliar with the tenets of witchcraft, such as candle magic, divination and altars. I loved the chapter on the Wheel of the Year, and the illustrations are charming, a little witchy a little whimsical.

Definitely recommend!
Many thanks for my ARC from Net Gally.

The Complete Grimoire by Lidia Pradas
Magickal Practices and Spells for Awakening Your Inner Witch

Excellent introduction to Magick, Wicca and Witchcraft ~ I found the book one I would love to have on my bookshelf to refer to or to gift to those newly interested in this way of life. Why? Because it was easy to understand with just enough information for a novice without being too much.

What I liked:
* The choice of information
* The writing
* Illustrations
* Charts
* Terms with definitions
* Simple succinct important items one should know
* Cautions
* Inclusiveness and acceptance of all paths
* The variety of information shared
* Emphasis on preparation and intention
* The warm way I felt while reading and when I finished
* Everything

What I did not like? Can’t think of anything at all that I did not like.

Did I enjoy this book? Yes
Would I buy it for myself or someone else? Definitely

Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Group ~ Fair Winds Press for the ARC – This is my honest review.

5 Stars

This was a great guide, as beginner myself this was everything you could want. It is bright and inviting, great set out, easily accessible, to the point and plain English, nothing confusing or complicated (sometimes some guides seem to want to exclude you the way they write them) this is just som wonderfully inviting to read. I will definitely be purchasing a physical copy for myself
Brilliant

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

It took me less than a millisecond to request a copy of this book after I realised what it was. Witchcraft?? Sign me the fuck up. And it was everything I could have hoped for. Any modern witch, baby witch, or wannabe witch should have it, honestly. It's got absolutely everything you could ever possibly need. Now, I'm not saying it goes 12 feet under in detail for every single subject, because there's not enough string on the planet to bind that book together. Instead it basically gives you a step by step guide into the world of modern witchcraft and how to incorporate it into your life. The author herself is warmly comforting in her teaching and clearly believes wholeheartedly in the craft, but still is grounded in the modern world of sciences and working towards your goals. She even has a degree in environmental science, so you know she's not completely nuts. For her, first and foremost, witchcraft is a choice made only by you, and in order to become a witch you simply have to decide to be one. I love how she talks about the presence of witchcraft in other religions, and how the two concepts are not entirely mutually exclusive - you can still be religious and a witch, or one, or the other (religions themselves may not think this, but that's from their perspective). I also love how her basis for witchcraft is always based on intent, never on skill.

Like most subjects, there is just so much I don't know about witchcraft but learned from this book, starting with the many different types of witches one can be. Also, that you can be a witch who is Wiccan, but also a witch that is not! Ultimately, the author emphasises throughout the book that witchcraft, as a whole, is customizeable to each an every witch. It's also super accessible to anyone who may have an interest. Past the concept that you simply have to declare yourself a witch to be one, you can adapt and exchange nearly everything in witchcraft if you don't have the recommended supplies or ingredients readily available. And even if you can't include any physical tools and equipment, there are still ways to participate!! Like dream interpretation! And palmistry!! There's so so much to practise that I would be surprised if there was a single person that did it all. Not only is witchcraft considerate to all practitioners, but all living creatures as well. The author is always emphasising that witchcraft is never meant to hurt anyone or anything. All your actions should be considerate whether it's human, animal, or plant (you're not even supposed to banish a ghost if a bad one shows up in a seance - just get out of there, fast).

I've always had a passing interest in witchcraft in my life, starting with the concept of witches in Harry Potter (although vastly different). I remember checking out books on it in the library and coming home with giant spellbooks that I would spend ages flipping through. I thought I was doing it casually for personal research, but then on the day I meant to audition for my local theatre group, I broke a mirror and found myself frantically looking for a spell that would reverse any bad luck I generated. Last year I even visited Salem to immerse myself in all the history there and ended up learning so much more than I anticipated about modern witches. Now after reading this book, I am even more fascinated in a world that is still considered to be bad juju. Everything about it is fascinating to me, nothing less than the fact that anyone can do it if they want to bring witchcraft into their lives. All you need is just to focus your intentions and let your curiosity lead the way. Honestly, this book should be far longer, but I still appreciate it immensely for all that it does.

An excellent reference guide to witchcraft, informative and well written.
I liked the clarity of the explanations and the style of writing. It's a great read when you want to learn something about topic new to you.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

I struggled to get this book in a format in which it could be opened, but once I finally did it was worth the wait. I enjoyed Lidia’s easy style of writing and her guidance throughout. This is a book I will refer now over and over in the future!

I really loved reading this book. I found I learned a lot from it. It was very well written and I'd read more from this author.