Review: The Witching Year, Diana Helmuth (2023)

Diana Helmuth's book, The Witching Year, takes you on her personal adventure into modern witchcraft and searching for spiritual meaning. She tries out different magical practices and groups, all while keeping a sensible and often funny attitude about these less common topics.

One of the best things about The Witching Year is how Helmuth writes. She's relaxed and funny, which makes even tricky spiritual ideas easy to understand and interesting. Her writing feels natural, pulling you into her experiences without being showy. This light and smart approach creates a unique voice that keeps the book fresh and relatable.

However, the book sometimes gets very focused on the author's own thoughts, especially her constant overthinking about her spiritual journey. While it's normal to reflect on a personal path, the frequent, detailed breakdowns of every spiritual choice or idea might slow down the story for some readers. This deep self-reflection, even though it's real, can sometimes feel like a lot and might make the book's pace drag.

Overall, The Witching Year is an honest and often funny story about one woman's search for spiritual understanding today. If you're curious about modern witchcraft or exploring your own spiritual path, you'll probably enjoy this book, even with its deep dives into the author's inner thoughts.

Carolina Dean
Tired Elder