The illustrations and history pair impeccably well. The history was accurate and respectful of the past. This will be a perfect gift for any witchy person in your life.

Witchcraft: A Graphic History takes us to the world of Biddy Early, a witch who lived during the early 19th century in Ireland. The book also looks at various aspects of witchcraft.

The artwork in this graphic novel is lovely. The pictures are expertly done and really aid the telling of the story.

This graphic novel is a mix of both fiction and non-fiction. One of the characters is a self-insert of the author for the narrative. It’s a neat idea. I do feel the story may have progressed more seamlessly had she not gone that route however. The fictionalised Lindsey doesn't add anything to the plot and the side story she brings detracts from the facts of Biddy's life and case. I feel we could’ve learned more of the facts had it been done differently.

The information included on witchcraft is very interesting and send to be well researched. The way it’s included in the story is fresh and didn’t disrupt the main storyline.

Overall this is a fun book with beautiful artwork, I just wish we could’ve learned more about Biddy and her trial.

Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing for giving me the opportunity to review this book.

The art in this book was fascinating and beautiful. I will recommend that readers read the dull description before reading, as the title is misleading. The story follows one witch and is not in fact a complete or diverse history of witchcraft.

I absolutely loved this book. The author definitely did her research and gave great information. I also love that she put herself into the story to move the story along and to show how dangerous it could be to be in contact with an accused witch. Even though Biddy meant no harm and only wanted to help heal those that were sick and in need of medical help that a doctor might not be able to provide the people of the town still saw her as an evil being. The art work is definitely stunning. I love the color contrasts that the artist used. It really helped tie this. book together. I absolutely loved the authors character in this book. She wanted to show that Biddy wasn't evil as everyone thought that she was. I think that the author did a fantastic job putting this book together. I would definitely buy a physical copy of this book and read other works done by this author.

Witchcraft: A Graphic History is a great introduction to witchcraft. the graphic novel does a wonderful job of finding details in Biddy's stories to act at points to discuss a wide range of introductory subjects around witchcraft. The art is also so cozy and gives the reader a great visual representation of the subjects and story.

A weird mix of history and witchcraft basics that fell flat on both fronts. The author didn’t really show why Biddy Early was chosen as the main character and why she was “one of the most important witches in the history of magic”. Instead, she felt like a vessel for explaining witchcraft practices and a bit of the history, but her own significance was not explained well. Basic witchcraft was also explained poorly — some random facts and spells that didn’t truly capture what witchcraft is about. I wish the author had focused on one aspect and explored it in depth. That said, the artwork is absolutely stunning and adds a lot of charm to the book.

I have to admit that I solely requested this book from NetGalley because of the amazing cover art. I don’t know much about witchcraft, but I know a little, and I feel like this book doesn’t quite know what it wants to be. It touches on basic concepts, such as the different types of witches, and shares a few historical facts. But the characters don’t get much development at all. As a consequence, the story feels lifeless and empty. I think this book would have been better off with a historical focus.

A beautifully illustrated graphic novel about the history of witchcraft in Europe!!! deeply fascinating and moving, would recommend to anyone interested in this topic.

This is a beautifully illustrated book and a relatively fast-paced story. I liked how historical events were interwoven with the story of Biddy Early, the famous 'wise woman of County Clare'. However, I would have liked it even more if it had delved into those historical facts a bit more.

Overall, it was a nice reading experience. I would recommend it to a younger audience, as it is not heavy packed his history,(but still very informative), so it can be easy to digest, Thank you for the advanced copy!

It's a dnf so my review may not be really representative of the actual content of the book .

Set in 1798 Ireland Witchcraft: A Graphic History" is a graphic novel that presents the history of witchcraft in an engaging visual format. It covers various aspects of witchcraft, including its historical context, cultural significance, and the societal reactions to it throughout different periods.
The graphic format makes it accessible and appealing, especially for those interested in both history and visual storytelling.
The graphic were pretty and the colour palette fit the whimsical and calm atmosphere of the story

- The author inserted herself into the story .she interacted with Biddy Early a Irish witch

- The description of the different kind of Witches were easy and clear but I have an issue. I don’t think that eighteenth century witches called themselves « Hedge Witch », or witches at all.

- Especially Hedge Witch . This term (based on my research) is believed to have originated in the late 20th century, particularly in the 90s. Beside the historical inaccuracies the description is fine « Similar to a green witch, but with a connection to the afterlife, to spirit and fairies and everything that lives in the other world. Hedge witches sing songs and dirges and play drums to achieve the trance-like state that allows them to 'cross the treeline' that separates our world from the other »

- I think that witches (in the way that they are depicted in this graphic) were just healer or herbalist . Women that lived on the edge of society thus making them witches . It was witchcraft is the most natural and earthy possible way

A fun sweet and informative graphic novel featuring some luscious illustrations. I really adored the pages filled with historical facts and legends.

Witchcraft: A Graphic History is a fascinating intro to the world of witchcraft, especially for anyone who prefers history served with a side of beautiful artwork. The illustrations are nothing short of enchanting—every page feels like a visual treat that draws you deeper into the story. Lisa Salsi’s work truly elevates the book, giving the historical content an extra layer of magic.

While it covers key events and figures, the narrative doesn’t dive as deeply as I’d hoped into the lives or practices of individual witches, like Biddy Early. She’s set up as the focal point, but we only get a brief overview of her story, which left me wanting more. Overall, it’s a solid starting point for anyone curious about the topic, though it might feel a bit light for readers looking for a more in-depth history. Perfect if you want a mix of learning and visual enjoyment.

Witchcraft: A Graphic History, by Lindsay Squire is a beautifully illustrated book about the basic history of witchcraft using fictional characters. This would be a perfect book for middle grade and up.

Such a beautiful book! The blend of weaving history with storytelling was so good and the illustrations are absolutely gorgeous. A lovely dip into the history of witchcraft and nature. ✨ Thank you Lindsay, Quarto Publishing Group and NetGalley for access to the eARC ✨

I really like the idea of conveying information in a playful way through comics and I was very interested in the topic.
To my dismay I had to find out that the title is quite misleading. If you're interested in learning about the history of witchcraft this is not the book for you. There was very little actual information about it and instead focused more on the life of the herbalist Biddy Early in a more speculative than historically acurate way.

If you're just looking for a pretty comic, it's a quick read and the whimsical art style is beautiful, but unfortunately it was also rather lacking in depth storywise.

This was a short and easy read with beautiful illustrations, exploring the themes of self-discovery, feminism, empowerment, and witchcraft practices. The book is about the life of Biddy Early, a herbalist who was accused of witchcraft and survived persecution, as well as the history of witchcraft.
It's perfect for a quick and easy read.

A nice quick read in a retro/art deco look.
The visual style of the comic matches the mood of the story.

Personally I was missing some more depth to the story. But all in all it’s very whimsical.

While the book was nicely illustrated, it didn't engage with the history of Witchcraft as broadly as one would expect for something with its title. It also didn't acknowledge the racialized history of Witchcraft.

This beautifully illustrated graphic novel explores the history of witchcraft in Europe. Fascinating and informative, it features some of the most stunning artwork I’ve seen in a graphic novel—an absolute pleasure to read! I highly recommend it to anyone interested in the history of witchcraft and the occult, especially during the spooky season!

Thank you to Netgalley for allowing me to read this graphic novel.

I love Halloween, but the "spooky" side of it. I cannot deal with anything too scary or intense. This graphic novel was a great October read. We have a lot of facts about witchcraft around the world and throughout the ages without it being boring or too dense. The art was very cute and the colors were calming, not too bright but also not too dark and scary.

I would recommend picking this one up.