this book had me hooked right away just because of the title since i love reading historical fiction especially about the world wars and am also really interested in witchcraft and books about witches! this was my first time reading historical fiction in the form of a graphic novel. i thought the art in the book was so detailed and that it brought the book to life in a very vivid way, which i appreciated! unfortunately a lot of the dialogue and the story went a bit over my head, i couldn’t understand a lot of what was going on, even as a native english speaker. however, this might’ve been because i am american and this was written in 1940’s british english. i also thought the book moved quite fast so there wasn’t that much character or plot development. i think the story itself was really interesting, as were the characters, but i wish that the novel would have been longer so these aspects could be developed a bit more. overall, i enjoyed reading the book and looking at the illustrations, and i appreciated the afterword that explained the history of the events and characters as they were in real life!

Doreen Valiente, a junior intelligence officer is twenty years old and a war widow. A British General tells her he knows she’s a witch and that’s how she can best serve her country. She says no, I research folk tradition. Since she is an expert on British folklore and the occult, she is to use her connections to recruit a group of magicians to use their skills to gain advantage over the Nazi high command. First she goes to see Crowley to get him to help use magic to save Britain from the Nazis. With Crowley, Doreen gets the white witch Dion Fortune, the grizzled and gray-bearded founder of Wicca Gerald Gardner, and exorcist and con man in a turban Rollo Ahmed. Together they will go into the heart of deepest Nazi Europe. There is so much more to this story but you must read it for yourself.

The graphic novel is based on actual events exaggerated for effect. It is an exciting adventure in spy work. The art is excellent, with accurate period details, convincing likenesses, and clear storytelling. Afterwords by history professor Ronald Hutton and Paul Cornell illuminate the truths behind the story. It was fascinating to read and surprised me that a woman was allowed to do this type of work instead of being in an office typing.

I received a free ARC of this graphic novel in exchange for an honest review. “The Witches of World War II” was inspired by actual events. Hitler believed in the occult and attempted to use it to his advantage in the war. The British forces manipulated the nazis by creating a team of ‘mystics’ to infiltrate and sabotage Hitler’s forces, resulting in the capture of his deputy. I found the story fascinating, but at times the staged deception and lying was difficult to follow. The illustrations, however, were very well done.

This was an interesting read! I really enjoyed the illustration and use of a classic style, it worked with the historical content. I don’t think the story itself wA fully fleshed out but this was still an enjoyable read.

Thank you Netgalley for letting me read and review this book. The Witches of WW2 is a graphic novel inspired by a true story! This story follows a coven of witches that go on a mission to capture Hitler's second-in-command Rudolf Hess. The story is intriguing and I couldn't put it down. The art style is stunning, and I learned a lot in this graphic novel.

*thank you NetGalley for the advanced copy of this graphic novel! *

I had really high hopes for this, but ultimately had a hard time staying interested. I loved the concept and art, but the characters weren’t as flushed out as id have liked. This would have done better with installments and further development.

Fantastic and gripping story featuring unlikely heroes in WWII. I loved how researched it was, and how clear they were in the authors' note about where the distinction lies between fact and fiction. Felt like a "League of Extraordinary Gentlemen" featuring the most famous witches of the 20th century.

"Historical fiction with its roots in a true story? Sign me the fuck up."

This is so awesome. People will be talking about this books for years to come, mark my words.

Thanks to Netgalley for this advanced reading copy.

It was hard to follow the storyline and not at what I was expecting. The grpahics were classic and very pretty. I just wish it was easier to read and the story was more straight forward but that's just my personal opinion.

✨this was a weird one. it kinda felt like watching an episode of RIVERDALE out of context. I think the synopsis was super interesting, and I just don’t feel like the comic delivered in terms of history and really understanding the historical context that some of these characters belonged.

✨the art style was so classically comic, though, and that was nice to see throughout the stories. I also really appreciated the last few pages that explained the intent and the story a lot more than the comic itself did.

✨if you’re into comics and witches and retellings of history I would recommend this, I just don’t think it was for me. Thank you to NetGalley and TKO Studios for allowing me access to a digital copy in exchange for my honest review.

I received a free copy of this ARC in exchange for an honest review

Well illustrated to the point it would not be out of place with marvel or dc or even Alan Moore, I did feel that the witches of world war ii didn’t quite live up to it’s potential even though it is what it promises. Some parts are good such as the opening and the lead character of Doreen Dominy is interesting enough to carry the plot but it felt like it needed to be a much bigger story than it actually winds up being.

The Witches of World War 2 was an entertaining graphic novel about how British intelligence uses witches to beings down the Nazis. The overall premise was extremely interesting and the art was well done. The flow of the story was a bit choppy and could've been fleshed out better. This would make a fantastic series if we gave our characters more time to be fleshed out! Overall, a fun, quick read for historical fiction lovers.

So this was something I’d never experienced before, media wise, so I thought I would try it out!

The graphic is stunning. I really appreciate the amazing detail that’s gone into creating it. Whilst the story was interesting, I didn’t feel massively taken by it. I felt that certain parts were lacking and I couldn’t feel myself fully dissolve into this. However, that could also be the fact that it’s not my usual form of media, so it’s important to be mindful of that too.

Overall, I would like to read these type of books again.

I think this graphic novel had a lot of potential (hence why I requested it) but in the end, it didn't deliver. The setup of the group took both, too much time (because the story is short and it felt repetitive) and not enough time (in that it failed to get me invested in the characters) The pay-off to getting the group together was also all over the place. It never felt like we knew why we were doing what we were doing and, again, this didn't help my engagement with the text.

I appreciate that this was trying to tell a tale based on true events, but it was so convoluted and aimless. And then it wrapped up way too quickly to make anything meaningful. The art was very good even if the structure of the comic was uninspired. Unfortunately, this was a hard miss for me.

I thought this one was okay, I did not feel like any of the important aspects were explained enough for me to fully get it though. I did have a fun time reading it, but the pacing felt off and I did not feel particularly attached to any of the characters. I just do not really have any feelings about this one good or bad.

As British Intelligence learns of Germany's interest in the occult, they repurpose administrator Doreen Valiente to putting together a crack team of magicians and con artists, to try and find a way in.

Supposedly inspired by a true story, this graphic novel takes a pinch of creative licensing to get these characters together. The main cast are all based on real people who claimed to have taken magical action against Nazi occupation during the events of the second world war, from redirecting planes to having misleading visions. In this story, they join forces and fumble their way through a complex operation with their individual magical aspects and skills.

It sounds like a great time, but the execution is roughshod and often confusing. We skip time, seemingly at random, we rarely see the characters actually work together, but are often told that they have (which offpage advances the story), and although we get the 'getting the gang together for their skills' montage, they proceed to almost never use those skills again.

The art style is strong, but the plot veers constantly. Overall, a bit disappointing and forgettable.

I loved the artstyle, and the premise of the graphic novel was definitely interesting, but it felt somewhat rushed. Overall I did enjoy it though.

I loved this book. The Witches of World War II had incredible artwork and a unique take on World War II. I loved it. Definitely a must read for history buffs and fans of the occult.

The book is inspired by the true story of British occult groups (New Forest Coven and Operation cone of power) against the Nazis in World War II. The graphic novel mixes history and fiction wonderfully. I particularly appreciated the sources at the end of the collection to demystify the historical facts of the fiction.

I liked the story, but I have to admit that I was really confused with the characters and with the story. Reading the description, I expected more references to witchcraft. However, I liked the story and the aesthetics of the illustrations.

*I received this book from NetGalley in exchange of an honest review*

I did not really care for this title, and I consider that a shame. I thought it sounded so interesting, and the art drew me in. However, the entire time I read this, I just felt hopelessly lost. It felt like I was starting a story in the middle instead of the beginning. And that’s a shame because I feel like that could have been easily avoided with a simple background info page prior to jumping into the story. I can’t say I’d recommend this one, unfortunately.