Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a free e-arc in exchange for an honest review. 

Waters demonstrates his an indepth knowledge about witchcraft through 1800's - present day.
This book may not be for everyone as it is rather academic in its writing style, but the chapters are very informative. I can imagine an academic or students being able to dip in and out of this book for research rather easily.

A history of modern witchcraft and black magic through modern times. 

I found that I got bored quite easily with this one and ended up skimming quite a bit of it. The writer has extensive knowledge on the topic, however didn’t really concentrate on modern times as I was expecting. Not for me this one. 

Thank you to Yale University Press for a copy of this book.

This was a really interesting read, tracing the history of witchcraft. It’s a subject I don’t know very much about but I found this book was an informative and thoughtful read, academic without being dry and boring. 

It’s difficult for me to give an educated review as I’ve said I don’t know a huge amount about the subject but I do feel I learned quite a bit as the author covers the 1800s to modern-day in Britain. The book seemed to be well researched and trustworthy. 

I’d definitely recommend it for anyone who is curious or has an interest in the subject – although it’s worth reading just for the historical facts and details of the culture, beliefs and social climate of the times. 

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I noticed later that I already read and review this book.
This was my first review:
A fascinating and well researched read, engrossing and well written.
I liked the style of writing and how the book is organized. I learned a lot and it was an interesting read.
Recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.