REVIEWS
Metaphysical Studies Bookshelf Review of the Voodoo Doll Spellbook
Reviews - both good and not so good - are an expected part of the
territory for any author. It's always nice to start a new book off with a
positive review from a completely objective source, though! Here's the
first official review from Midwest Book Review I just received from my
publisher:
Wisconsin Bookwatch: June 2014
James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief
Midwest Book Review
278 Orchard Drive, Oregon, WI 53575
The Metaphysical Studies Shelf
The Voodoo Doll Spellbook
Denise Alvarado
Red Wheel/Weiser/Conari
665 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
9781578635542 $21.95
www.redwheelweiser.com
The Voodoo Doll Spellbook: A Compendium of Recent and Contemporary Spells and Rituals is a serious-minded guide based on New Orleans voodoo and hoodoo traditions, as well as incorporating spellwork from ancient Egypt, Chaldea, Greece, Africa, Europe, and author Denise Alvarado's own grimoires. Individual incantations range from spells for self-improvement, protection, good luck, and love charms, to aggressive spells that will make a couple quarrel, bind or curse an enemy, or sway a person's opinion to one's personal direction. Methodical descriptions of rituals, reproductions of chants, and guides for crafting effective hex dolls make The Voodoo Doll Spellbook readily accessible to readers of all backgrounds - but like any other form of power, Voodoo is a dangerous force, and should be utilized only with the greatest respect, caution, and need. Highly recommended especially for metaphysical collections with a focus on magic.
*This article was first published on the Voodoo Doll Spellbook blog on June 10, 2014.
Wisconsin Bookwatch: June 2014
James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief
Midwest Book Review
278 Orchard Drive, Oregon, WI 53575
The Metaphysical Studies Shelf
The Voodoo Doll Spellbook
Denise Alvarado
Red Wheel/Weiser/Conari
665 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
9781578635542 $21.95
www.redwheelweiser.com
The Voodoo Doll Spellbook: A Compendium of Recent and Contemporary Spells and Rituals is a serious-minded guide based on New Orleans voodoo and hoodoo traditions, as well as incorporating spellwork from ancient Egypt, Chaldea, Greece, Africa, Europe, and author Denise Alvarado's own grimoires. Individual incantations range from spells for self-improvement, protection, good luck, and love charms, to aggressive spells that will make a couple quarrel, bind or curse an enemy, or sway a person's opinion to one's personal direction. Methodical descriptions of rituals, reproductions of chants, and guides for crafting effective hex dolls make The Voodoo Doll Spellbook readily accessible to readers of all backgrounds - but like any other form of power, Voodoo is a dangerous force, and should be utilized only with the greatest respect, caution, and need. Highly recommended especially for metaphysical collections with a focus on magic.
*This article was first published on the Voodoo Doll Spellbook blog on June 10, 2014.