Book Review: Rebel Witch by Kelly-Ann Maddox
Genre: Non-Fiction - Spirituality
Age: Adult
Disclaimer: I am not a witch, so I can’t totally comment on this from a craft perspective. But I am interested in different forms of spirituality and religion, especially those that fall outside the ‘mainstream’, and if you’re interested in witchcraft, Kelly-Ann Maddox has put together a really encouraging, easy to understand guide, whilst continuously reminding the reader it’s all about your own, personal journey.
This feels like an excellent starting point. It explains things clearly, and gives plenty of ‘tasks’ to help nudge you to start your journey. Maddox encourages the reader to have a go, but consider why they’re doing what they’re doing, and to think outside the box. Nothing here says you have to do certain things to be a witch, and it doesn’t keep you locked into doing things in specific ways. It puts witchcraft in a fully modern context, and doesn’t shy away from explaining why some things associated with the craft might be problematic.
The explanations behind and for certain things are engaging while laying it out clearly. Maddox never says don’t do this, but offers reasons why some witches do and why some don’t, along with regular reminders that self-care is always important and just because you’re not following the exact path as someone else doesn’t make you any less of a witch.
I’d encourage anyone interested in witchcraft to pick up this book, but I think it could also reignite a love for it for anyone who has fallen off a little and wants to rediscover it. Maddox’s language is inclusive, encouraging, and easy to understand, with an acknowledgment that everyone is different, with various comfort levels and ability, but none of that should exclude anyone from starting or continuing their witchcraft journey.
Review by Elle Turpitt
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I received this ebook from Watkins via NetGalley for review consideration.
