A graphic novel that explores witchcraft with enchanting illustrations. In this book you learn more about the history of witchcraft, including Biddy Early, an important witch in witchcraft history.

Witchcraft is not a topic I know much about, though I've always kept an open mind about it. With that I mean that I neither believe or not believe in it and I respect anyone who does. However, I do believe that witches have always unfairly been given a bad name.

Going into this with an open mind is the best thing to do - even if you don't particularly believe in it. There is a lot of historic information as well that I've never read about before. Graphic novels like this are always a great way to learn about history. I 100% recommend this if you are interested in learning more about history or witchcraft.

However I did expect a bit more about history rather than the one fictional part of Biddy meating her apprentice. I would've liked to see her full story from birth to death and I felt like it was marketed as such.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for making it possible to read this arc. I'm very excited for the release on October 15th!

I've come across this book randomly a few months back and instantly put it onto my TBR. I was not disappointed; we are taken along the history of witchcraft by following the story of Biddy Early, who tells us all she knows about her craft. Not only is the concept unique and engaging, the illustration is astonishingly beautiful and I can see this graphic novel being perfect for beginners as well as seasoned witches alike.

I’ve never enjoyed a graphic novel so much! I’ve never really been one to read graphics but this was utterly delightful with a truly compelling story. The tale itself wasn’t only fab but it held nuggets of true wisdom too.

I loved the balance between storytelling and a non-fiction element that told you all about different types of witchcraft, historical trials and all in the witches arsenal. It was a really well written and greatly entertaining read.

The illustrations were also stunning and it’s a book I would read and reread again no problem. It’s certainly a book to have physical on your shelf. I’d love to see this beautiful story and accompanying illustrations in my hands as it would be a joy to flick through! It’s a must for all with an interest in witchcraft and its history.

Really enjoyed this, it was beautifully made perfect book to aim towards the younger generation to teach them about witchcraft. This is the kind of book I would give my child to teach them about my own craft. It’s just perfect.
Thank you for providing me this ARC.

(I received this book from the editor and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review)

This is such a beautiful graphic novel! I fell in love with the design of the characters from page one. They felt just perfect for the kind of story the author wanted to tell us. In the end, this is a story about a young witch who teaches another one, not a history of witchcraft per se. It does give you a lot of information about familiars, different type of witches, some potions, but I thought it would be more about the role of witches throughout history and less about a particular one.
Still, it was entertaining and maybe useful for people looking for a little bit of information in the topic.

A lovely quick read with lots of great artwork and an interesting and informative storyline
This is a good one for beginners who want to know the basics or for youngsters as an overview of the history of witchcraft
A good read for spooky season!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc

Thank you NetGalley for this arc. This is a beautifully done graphic novel! I’m thankful to have access to it’

“Witchcraft: A Graphic History” by Lindsay Squire is a pretty cool read, especially if you appreciate great illustrations. The artwork is stunning and really brings the history of witchcraft to life, making it visually appealing and engaging.

That said, I felt like the content didn’t dive as deep as I hoped it would. It touches on a lot of interesting points about witchcraft but often just skims the surface. I found myself wanting more detail and context, especially around the impact of witch trials and the social dynamics at play.

In short, it’s a nice mix of eye-catching visuals and a broad overview of the topic. If you’re after something more in-depth, you might be a bit disappointed, but it’s still worth checking out for the illustrations alone. A solid 3.5 out of 5 stars!

This is a super pretty graphic novel about one witch's life and persecution. I expected it to be less focused on one person, but actually liked that aspect. It is very much presented from the perspective of witchcraft is real, which wasn't what I expected. While that doesn't follow my specific beliefs, I found it really interesting and engaging.

Thanks to NetGalley, Lindsay Squire, and Quarto Publishing for the chance to read and review. My opinions are my own

Such a wonderful graphic novel and a wonderful introduction to witchcraft for anyone. Packed full of interesting information surrounded by a really interesting tale. I really enjoyed this short read.