I loved reading "Awakening the Witchblood", by Nathan King. I found it to be interesting, engaging and very informative. I am a practicing Witch of over 30+ years, and I think this is an important book that belongs in your magickal library.

Awakening of the Witchblood is Nathan Kings first published book and to me it gives lots of information on the topic in a palatable way. Each topic that he touches upon fluidity moves onto the next. I must commend King for siting his sources as well as noting book recommendations, which I find to be helpful. If I was new to the craft this is the type of book I could sit down and take notes on. As someone seasoned I still appreciate what went into this book and felt it was a good read to return to. The tone is encouraging and each section gets to the point of the particular topic discussed. I appreciate the no fluff and let’s get straight into it way. There are 19 chapters and a lot of information covered. Some things included that can be added or even modified to your own liking are useful how to’s, recipes for incense, washes, oils as well as performing particular rites, and charms that are shared with us. There are also various belief systems and witchcraft practices mentioned in this book so be aware that this book does not follow one particular path. Touching upon multiple practices I think gives the reader a taste of what traditions the author shares with us and how they all pull from common threads be it major or in minor ways. Whether you choose to strictly follow a particular path or incorporate a mix this book leaves that up to you, the witch.

Thank you to Crossed Crow Books and NetGalley for the Arc and a chance to read and review this book.

While I might not agree with some things in this book, I think it might be a very good starting point for someone to start practicing witchcraft. I subscribe more to a Norse paganism kind of witchcraft, and the craft in this book centers around greco-Roman gods, Celtic gods, and biblical figures. This is not at all a bad thing, and could definitely work as a way to figure out what works for you. I know I started with some Greek gods, realized that they were too detached from me, in my own opinion, so I switched to the Norse pantheon, which I have more experience with.

Also some great spells, and o her stuff in there.

This was a good book. I really love books about this subject matter and learning about it. I think King is a great writer and I enjoyed this