Book Reviews

My take on witchy fiction and mystical texts. Join in the discussion by leaving your own comments and send me recommendations of what to read next.

The Frozen River and the Power of Women Who Stand Together

by Ariel Lawhon

April 23, 2026 · 5/5

There are certain books that don’t just tell a story… they settle into you. The Frozen River is one of those for me. From the very first pages, I found myself drawn not just into the plot, but into the steady, grounded presence of Martha Ballard, a woman who moves through her world with a kind of quiet authority that doesn’t need to announce itself. And I loved her for that. Truly. There is something deeply comforting (and, if I’m being honest… a little exhilarating!) about reading a story centered on a strong, capable, independent woman who is not a young heroine finding her way… but a woman who already knows who she is. A woman my own age. A woman who has lived, observed, endured, and chosen her path with intention.

Listening to the Wild: A Reflection on Weyward by Emilia Hart

by Emilia Hart

April 9, 2026 · 5/5

Every now and then a novel finds its way into your hands at exactly the right moment. The timing feels almost intentional, as if the story itself were patiently waiting until you were ready to hear what it had to say. That is how it felt when I began reading Weyward by Emilia Hart.