This was a very interesting read. I wouldnt know who to recommend it to exactly as far as my own circle but I enjoyed the read.

A Spell in the Forest: Tongue in Trees – Book 1 by Roselle Angwin

288 Pages
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing, Moon Books
Release Date: June 25, 2021

Nonfiction, Outdoors & Nature, Religion & Spirituality, Health, Mind, Body, Spirit, Ogham, Robert Graves, Celtic Tree Calendar

This is a book about trees and the forest. The author discusses the difference between physical forests and the wildwood. The author talks about the relationship between trees. She tells how a mother tree will make room so the roots of her children will have room to grow. She also shares the importance of hub trees and even the lone trees.

She talks about the world tree and Eve’s connection with the apple. She gives the story of Ogma and the Ogham trees as told by Robert Graves in The White Goddess. She gives alternate trees for the different Celtic tree months.

The second half of the book goes into detail of thirteen trees which make up the Celtic tree calendar and is found in the poem Song of Amergin. I have used the Ogham and Celtic tree calendar for twenty-five years and found new things in this book. If you love trees, you will find value in this book.

Not a bad book..... I've read better... but would still make an interesting book in ones magical library! As a solo hedge witch, it's always interesting to read other people's spin on the subject! Really, I haven't found a great deal on trees, this is at least a pleasant read and someone else's view! Book needed a bit of editing as it meandered and got off track at times.

This looked like a lovely book, but it was archived before I could download. I’ll be looking it up in stores instead! Thanks and apologies.

This is a beautifully crafted book about the author's knowledge and (almost) love affair with trees and forests. Roselle absolutely knows what she is talking about and this really comes alive in her description of the importance and significance of trees. both to us as individuals and as mankind. This really comes alive in the section of the book about the 13 trees of the calendar year. There is so much wisdom to love and learn within these pages. Anyone with a fleeting interest in the history and folklore of forests and trees would appreciate this beautiful work too.

I loved it. Descriptive and beautifully written, it's the ideal gift for a tree-lover.

Thanks to NetGalley, the author and publisher for my ARC.

I requested a review copy of A Spell in the Forest as I am a member of an online tree appreciation and photography group and hoped to learn more about local native species. I didn’t expect to read the factual knowledge to come as part of a poetic love letter to trees.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. In particular, I was blown away by the author’s explanation within the introduction of how trees communicate with one another via a network of underground fungi. This made me look at groups of trees in a whole new light.

I would have given an extra star if there had been some more tree illustrations within the book but overall I thoroughly enjoyed this book and have recommended it to several friends. I will be buying a couple of copies as Christmas presents.

This book is a timely and crucial reminder of how critical trees are to the wellbeing of the planet and also to us as human beings.

This book just wasn’t for me - I wasn’t able to get into it before it expired, I feel like it might be something I’d like to revisit when I am in the mood for this genre, but as it was the book wasn’t able to capture my attention.

A beautifully written, highly informative book about the trees of the Ogham calendar and how to connect with them on a deeper, more spiritual level. The author goes into the history and mythology of each of the trees, and the gifts each tree has to offer. She also gives guidance on how to connect with each tree personally. Over all a wonderful introduction to anyone wanting a deeper spiritual connection to the forest and individual trees.

I loved the first section of the book, the author's connection with nature, and the trees specifically, was written so poetically and created such a visual read.

However, I became a little disconnected in the second and third sections where the topic, although still interesting, became more of a practical guide to the symbolism of the 13 trees and working with them. This isn't something I have come across before and it was interesting but it lost me slightly as it felt like a separate book to section one.

Thank you to Netgalley & John Hunt Publishing for a copy of the ARC in return for my honest review.

A very well-written novel. I think I will be purchasing a copy so that I can reference each tree and continue to learn on a more regular basis.

Despite not living on the same continent as the trees that are described in the book, I was absolutely mystified by this book. It pulled me in and made me cherish deeper my connection with every tree in my life, whether in my yard or in the forest. The imagery is lovely and the poeticism is perfect! I'm so looking forward to future titles in this collection!

A beautifully written book! I will be purchasing a copy to be able to refer back to it month-by-month in order to become more familiar with each tree and to re-read the beautiful prose about the importance of trees.

Honest Review in exchange for an ARC copy of this book thanks to Netgalley! All opinions expressed are solely my own.

Trees, nature, forests and woodlands are a part of the natural world and a part of the only connection we have left to that world due to the speed of man-kinds creations. This book separates itself into three parts and talks about thirteen different Celtic tree species and does so to a degree that you learn oh so much, including the mythological context, healing uses, and what they can represent. Now more than ever, we need to appreciate the nature that is around us and realise that the natural connection we once had with trees like the Ash tree is one we should be begging to have back. This book is an invigorating call to all those who hear the whispers from the trees or want to open their ears to them. Overall, a good GOOD book.

I enjoyed this book. It’s full of information and an amazing read. Easy to read and a topic close to my heart. I will read it again. Well done!

An addition for those to working with trees or wanting to begin to connect. Overall a good book to have a look over.

I wanted to love this one, but ultimately I found it hard to understand and the writing for me was not fully developed.

The concept in this is great, I just think the execution was missing some fine-tuning.

Thank you for the e-galley!