Card Deck Review: WITCHING HOUR ORACLE – Anderson
Witching Hour Oracle: Awaken Your Inner Magic Lorriane Anderson, with illustrations by Olivia Burki Rockpool Publishing (June 2023) Reviewed by Wendy Stokes (Author’s note: There is a deck published by US Games Systems, Inc., published June 2022 with the title The...
Card Deck Review: THE GOBLIN MARKET TAROT
The Goblin Market Tarot: In Search of Faery Gold John Matthews, art by Charles Newington Watkins Publishing (Dec 14, 2021) Reviewed by Wendy Stokes This tarot deck is loosely inspired by the dreamlike poem The Goblin Market by Christina Rossetti (sister of Dante...
Book Review: LATER
Later Stephen King Hard Case Crime (March 2, 2021) Reviewed by Carson Buckingham Word was, Stephen King was returning to better days with this one. Lies. This book was a retread... a lazy, predictable, unoriginal mash-up of The Sixth Sense, Ghost, and Odd Thomas, but...
Card Deck Review: TAROT OF THE ENCHANTED GARDEN
Tarot of the Enchanted Garden Diana Lang, artwork by Rossana Pala Lo Scarabeo/Llewellyn (September 2023) Reviewed by N. Richards Tarot of the enchanted garden has instantly become one of my all time favourite decks! and that's saying something! It has a mystical...
Book Review: BRIDGE OF SOULS
Bridge of Souls Greg F. Gifune and Sandy DeLuca JournalStone Publishing (August 19, 2022) Reviewed by Andrew Byers Bridge of Souls by Greg F. Gifune and Sandy DeLuca is an eerie and thought-provoking masterpiece that blurs the lines between horror and reality. This...
Book Review: I, LUCIFER
I, Lucifer: Exploring the Archetype and Origins of the Devil Corvis Nocturnum Schiffer Publishing (2011) Reviewed by Wendy Stokes Evil must be faced and named - Carl Jung. There are several books of the title I, Lucifer, so make sure you get this one! I liked this...
Book Review: SPIRITS, SEERS & SÉANCES
Spirits, Seers & Séances: Victorian Spiritualism, Magic & the Supernatural Steele Alexandra Douris Llewellyn Worldwide (September 8, 2023) Reviewed by N. Richards Steele Alexandra Douris has a real love and deep understanding of Victorian Spiritualism, ghost...
Card Deck Review: DARK WOOD TAROT MINI
DARK WOOD TAROT MINI Sasha Graham, illustrated by Abigail Larson Llewellyn Worldwide (October 2023) Reviewed by Natasha Richards Dark wood mini? Don’t mind if I do! Personally I love anything in miniature, it lends an instant magic, a faery quirkiness to anything that...
Card Deck Review: TAROT MEDIEVAL
Tarot Medieval - The Mysteries of the Initiate's Path Caitlin Matthews; with illustrations by Wil Kingham Red Feather (May 2023) Reviewed by Wendy Stokes A magnetic flip top box opens to display a comprehensive book and 78 cards. Size: 13.5 x 10.5 cm. Caitlin Matthews...
Book Review: BLUE HELL
Blue Hell Greg F. Gifune and Sandy DeLuca JournalStone Publishing (March 5, 2021) Reviewed by Andrew Byers Blue Hell by Greg F. Gifune and Sandy DeLuca, their first of three (to-date) collaborations, is an exhilarating descent into the darkest corners of the human...
Cark Deck Review: DARK LIGHT ORACLE
Card Deck Review: Dark Light Oracle Carole-Anne Eschenazi & Alexandra V. Bach (Illustrator) US Games Systems (June 23, 2023) Reviewed by Wendy Stokes Sample card above - Holy Gate, No 40 “The doors of pure happiness will soon be opened. The path was long and...
Card Deck Review: THE POE TAROT
The Poe Tarot Trisha Leigh Shufelt Red Feather (December 7, 2021) Reviewed by N. Richards Absolutely delighted to be in possession of and reviewing this most intriguing of Tarot decks from a classic "Gothic" "horror" and esoteric point of view. Straight away it feels...
Card Deck Review: TAROT OF THE SORCERESS
Tarot of the Sorceress - A Witch’s Wheel of the Year Berengere Demoncy Boxed set of cards and guidebook Rockpool Publishing (November 22, 2022) Reviewed by Wendy Stokes Sample card info: Justice. Sacred feminine. Keywords: normalisation, balance, rules, the law. The...
Book Review: THE STILL PLACE
The Still Place Greg F. Gifune and Sandy DeLuca JournalStone Publishing (September 1, 2023) Reviewed by Andrew Byers The Still Place by Greg F. Gifune and Sandy DeLuca is an enthralling masterpiece of suspense, horror, and psychological tension that will leave readers...
Card Deck Review: VLAD DRACULA TAROT
VLAD DRACULA TAROT Travis McHenry, with art by Nikita Vuimin Rockpool Publishing (May 15, 2021) Reviewed by N. Richards The 78 Card card set is a "Draculian" take on the traditional Tarot. Scholarly and intelligent, the 119 page booklet provides accurate and...
