Working on a few writing projects, reading, crochetinghttps://bsky.app/profile/lshadowlyn.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/lshadowlyn.bsky.social/post/3mx2kqpwuwd2nA book about the most famous Venezuelan indigenous Spirit, by a Venezuelan author initiated in her cults. 5/5 This was an excellent introduction to a less widely known practice. Pagan Portals - Maria Lionza by Elhoim Leafar https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2026/10/04/review-maria-lionza/ #bookreview04 Oct 2026 13:59 +0000at://did:plc:lgrftwomny53tkuzd2tjvk37/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx2kqpwuwd2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/lshadowlyn.bsky.social/post/3mwnyrgkuxj265 out of 5 Corbett does an amazing job of painting a vivid, and at times emotional, story, weaving it around you as though you were standing there watching it unfold. Read my review of Stars and Souls by Brendan Corbett https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2026/09/29/review-stars-and-souls/ #bookreview 29 Sep 2026 14:06 +0000at://did:plc:lgrftwomny53tkuzd2tjvk37/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwnyrgkuxj26https://bsky.app/profile/lshadowlyn.bsky.social/post/3mviiwilazf2hOn the Horns of an English spiritual dilemma 𐂂𓄃 5 out of 5 The book itself is well organized, and the illustrations complement the text well. Read my review of Herne the Hunter by Andrew Anderson https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2026/09/14/review-herne-the-hunter/ #bookreview 14 Sep 2026 16:14 +0000at://did:plc:lgrftwomny53tkuzd2tjvk37/app.bsky.feed.post/3mviiwilazf2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/lshadowlyn.bsky.social/post/3mv3qj3lefx2b5 out of 5 My favorite chapters are probably the queer wheel of the year and queer secular holidays ones. Read my review of Lavender Witchcraft: Crafting Queer Magical Practice by Sam Wise https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2026/09/09/review-lavender-witchcraft/ #bookreview 09 Sep 2026 14:25 +0000at://did:plc:lgrftwomny53tkuzd2tjvk37/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv3qj3lefx2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/lshadowlyn.bsky.social/post/3muhoj3izjc2f5 out of 5 Pierce spins a captivating tale, with complex characters that are both flawed and growing as you watch the story unfold. The Price of Uncreation (The Faceless Chronicles book 4) by Grant Pierce https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2026/09/01/review-the-price-of-uncreation/ #bookreview01 Sep 2026 14:56 +0000at://did:plc:lgrftwomny53tkuzd2tjvk37/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhoj3izjc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/lshadowlyn.bsky.social/post/3msoa5tp4hw2j5 out of 5 This is overall a great insight into myths and magical beliefs of times long past. Definitely recommend! Read my review of Tales of the Tuatha De Danann, Volume 2 by Morgan Daimler https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2026/08/09/review-tales-of-the-tuatha-de-danann-vol-2/ #bookreview 09 Aug 2026 18:37 +0000at://did:plc:lgrftwomny53tkuzd2tjvk37/app.bsky.feed.post/3msoa5tp4hw2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/lshadowlyn.bsky.social/post/3mqytoiiffc22How to deal with the spirits who Hunt the skies 5 out of 5 I was fascinated by all the different versions and deities and animals associated with the Hunt Read my review of Pagan Portals - The Wild Hunt by Morgan Daimler https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2026/07/19/review-the-wild-hunt/ #bookreview 19 Jul 2026 13:03 +0000at://did:plc:lgrftwomny53tkuzd2tjvk37/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqytoiiffc22https://bsky.app/profile/lshadowlyn.bsky.social/post/3mqrw5igh5v255 out of 5 Y'all, the blurb doesn't fully prepare you for the wild ride this book is, or how you'll love every moment of it. Read my review of Beyond the Veil (Of Divine Duplicity book 1) by Chloe Marie https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2026/07/16/review-beyond-the-veil/ #bookreview 16 Jul 2026 18:58 +0000at://did:plc:lgrftwomny53tkuzd2tjvk37/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqrw5igh5v25https://bsky.app/profile/lshadowlyn.bsky.social/post/3mqoxdtaixr2nAs prepared as I thought I was for this book, I can tell you I was entirely wrong - nothing could’ve prepared me for how dark, or captivating, things got. The Coming of Endless Darkness by Grant Pierce https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2026/07/15/review-the-coming-of-endless-darkness/ #bookreview 15 Jul 2026 14:42 +0000at://did:plc:lgrftwomny53tkuzd2tjvk37/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqoxdtaixr2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/lshadowlyn.bsky.social/post/3mq5geqln5b2a5 out of 5 Hecate is a goddess I’ve worked with only a few times, and I was curious to dive a little deeper, this book was perfect for that. Pagan Portals - Hecate, Goddess of Magick and Witchcraft by Irisanya Moon https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2026/07/08/review-hecate/ #bookreview 08 Jul 2026 15:23 +0000at://did:plc:lgrftwomny53tkuzd2tjvk37/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq5geqln5b2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/lshadowlyn.bsky.social/post/3mq2srojs6g2nThis book balanced tension, slow burn, medium spice, and good pacing that kept you interested without feeling rushed. Read my review of The Truth-Teller's Bargain: The Oracle's Duet Part One by Camille Wolfewood https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2026/07/07/review-the-truth-tellers-bargain/ #bookreview07 Jul 2026 14:27 +0000at://did:plc:lgrftwomny53tkuzd2tjvk37/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq2srojs6g2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/lshadowlyn.bsky.social/post/3mpjps6e4vk2f5 out of 5 I learned more about Idunn from this book than I did from my college Norse mythology course and casual readings. Read my review of Pagan Portals - Idunn: Keeper of the Apples of Immortality by Olivia Church Ph.D https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2026/06/30/review-idunn/ #bookreview30 Jun 2026 19:18 +0000at://did:plc:lgrftwomny53tkuzd2tjvk37/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpjps6e4vk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/lshadowlyn.bsky.social/post/3mozr5msegb24Destiny called her. He awoke her. 5 out of 5 Strong heroine, unique magic system, and a cast of characters you won’t soon forget are what you’ll find waiting for you in Starfire’s Heir. Read my full review https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2026/06/24/starfires-heir-tour/ #bookreview24 Jun 2026 11:00 +0000at://did:plc:lgrftwomny53tkuzd2tjvk37/app.bsky.feed.post/3mozr5msegb24https://bsky.app/profile/lshadowlyn.bsky.social/post/3mnzslnjok42e5 out of 5 Although in the grand scheme of things, this only scratches the surface, this book is a decently introductory dive into Welsh mythology and deities. Read my review of Pantheon - The Welsh by Mhara Starling https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2026/06/11/review-pantheon-the-welsh/ #bookreview 11 Jun 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:lgrftwomny53tkuzd2tjvk37/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnzslnjok42ehttps://bsky.app/profile/lshadowlyn.bsky.social/post/3mnsd5mrrva2v5 out of 5 While I have a basic understanding of runes on a surface level, this book dives a little deeper without getting too in-depth. Read my review of Portals, Patterns, and Pathways by Imelda Almqvist https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2026/06/08/review-portals-patterns-and-pathways/ #bookreview 08 Jun 2026 18:35 +0000at://did:plc:lgrftwomny53tkuzd2tjvk37/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnsd5mrrva2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/lshadowlyn.bsky.social/post/3mnhycmintb2hPierce has this wonderful way of drawing you in without you realizing it, and the next thing you know you’re deep into an epic adventure The Demon's Reckoning (The Faceless Chronicles Book 2) by Grant Pierce https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2026/06/04/review-the-demons-reckoning/ #bookreview 04 Jun 2026 15:55 +0000at://did:plc:lgrftwomny53tkuzd2tjvk37/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnhycmintb2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/lshadowlyn.bsky.social/post/3mlvjfglnyj2y5 out of 5 If you are interested in witchcraft, or interested in writing about it, then this book is the perfect resource. Read my review of Witchitorium: A Glossary of Magic, Witchcraft, and Spirituality by Nixie Vale https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2026/05/15/review-witchitorium/ #bookreview 15 May 2026 14:15 +0000at://did:plc:lgrftwomny53tkuzd2tjvk37/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlvjfglnyj2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/lshadowlyn.bsky.social/post/3mlblsr3lvo2n5 out of 5 This is an excellent resource if you're curious about the use of music in magick in the Irish tradition. Read my review of Draíocht Ceoil: The Sound of Magic in Irish Traditions by Geraldine Moorkens Byrne https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2026/05/07/review-draiocht-ceoil/ #bookreview 07 May 2026 16:05 +0000at://did:plc:lgrftwomny53tkuzd2tjvk37/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlblsr3lvo2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/lshadowlyn.bsky.social/post/3mksamyfoov225 out of 5 Y'all, this is just book one in a series, and you are in for a ride! Read my review of The Shapeshifter's Gambit (The Faceless Chronicles Book 1) by Grant Pierce https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2026/05/01/review-the-shapeshifters-gambit/ #bookreview 01 May 2026 13:35 +0000at://did:plc:lgrftwomny53tkuzd2tjvk37/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksamyfoov22https://bsky.app/profile/lshadowlyn.bsky.social/post/3mk3fz4n77m2o5 out of 5 An excellent collection of short stories that will have you seeing life through many eyes before the end. Read my review of Matter Out of Place: Stories by AnnElise Hatjakes https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2026/04/22/review-matter-out-of-place/ #bookreview22 Apr 2026 11:40 +0000at://did:plc:lgrftwomny53tkuzd2tjvk37/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3fz4n77m2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/lshadowlyn.bsky.social/post/3mj2wer5hfi2n5 out of 5 This was an excellent introduction to, and quick resource for the fae, the lore, and best practices when dealing with them. Read my review of The Fairy Courts: From Folklore to Fiction by Morgan Daimler https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2026/04/09/review-the-fairy-courts/ #bookreview 09 Apr 2026 13:35 +0000at://did:plc:lgrftwomny53tkuzd2tjvk37/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj2wer5hfi2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/lshadowlyn.bsky.social/post/3miwadlvrdg2j5 out of 5 I was so excited to dive back into the amazing world Ashford has created, and this book didn’t disappoint. Of Darkness and Desecration (Harbingers of Agatharr Book 2) by Nathan C. Ashford https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2026/04/07/review-of-darkness-and-desecration/ #bookreview 07 Apr 2026 16:50 +0000at://did:plc:lgrftwomny53tkuzd2tjvk37/app.bsky.feed.post/3miwadlvrdg2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/lshadowlyn.bsky.social/post/3micbn5epxs2p4 out of 5 Overall, I really enjoyed this poetry collection, and it supports a great cause, which is just a bonus! Read my review of Locus of Control: Therapy Poems by Rebecca Herz https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2026/03/30/review-locus-of-control/ #bookreview 30 Mar 2026 18:20 +0000at://did:plc:lgrftwomny53tkuzd2tjvk37/app.bsky.feed.post/3micbn5epxs2phttps://bsky.app/profile/lshadowlyn.bsky.social/post/3mg67hjig3e2t5 out of 5 This is an excellent introduction to Heathenry, and what it is, and isn't. Read my review of Pagan Portals - Heathenry for the Solitary Practitioner by Thea Prothero https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2026/03/03/review-heathenry-for-the-solitary-practitioner/ #bookreview 03 Mar 2026 16:40 +0000at://did:plc:lgrftwomny53tkuzd2tjvk37/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg67hjig3e2thttps://bsky.app/profile/lshadowlyn.bsky.social/post/3mfzlnv5x272t5 out of 5 This was an excellent introduction to the muses, and a great resource to connect with them. Read my review of Pagan Portals - The Muses: Calling to Creativity & Inspiration by Irisanya Moon https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2026/03/01/review-the-muses/ #bookreview 01 Mar 2026 20:35 +0000at://did:plc:lgrftwomny53tkuzd2tjvk37/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfzlnv5x272thttps://bsky.app/profile/lshadowlyn.bsky.social/post/3mfrn4vauqo2bLet the ripping begin. 4 out of 5 This book transported me to another place from page one, and I enjoyed every minute deep within this dark folklore-based story. Read my review of Souls we rip by D MR https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2026/02/26/review-souls-we-rip/ #bookreview 26 Feb 2026 16:40 +0000at://did:plc:lgrftwomny53tkuzd2tjvk37/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfrn4vauqo2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/lshadowlyn.bsky.social/post/3mff2sbafzt2u4 out of 5 This was a fun, dark, new take on The Wizard of Oz. Read my review of Follow the Yellow Brick Road (A Wickedly Dangerous Fairy Tale) by Cedar Rose https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2026/02/21/review-follow-the-yellow-brick-road/ #bookreview 21 Feb 2026 16:40 +0000at://did:plc:lgrftwomny53tkuzd2tjvk37/app.bsky.feed.post/3mff2sbafzt2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/lshadowlyn.bsky.social/post/3mevxpti4jf2h5 out of 5 This story ramps up the action, and tension, right from the start. Read my review of Smoke 'N Mirrors: An Agent of STARR Gay Military Romance by Leena Metcalfe https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2026/02/15/review-smoke-n-mirrors/ #bookreview 15 Feb 2026 16:35 +0000at://did:plc:lgrftwomny53tkuzd2tjvk37/app.bsky.feed.post/3mevxpti4jf2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/lshadowlyn.bsky.social/post/3meoahbs24y2w5 out of 5 I admit, I’ve fallen in love with this series, and this latest installment didn’t let me down. If you enjoy cozy mysteries, this is a must-read! Up The Ante (A Magical Misfits Mystery Book 4) by Lina Hansen https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2026/02/12/review-up-the-ante/ #bookreview 12 Feb 2026 14:50 +0000at://did:plc:lgrftwomny53tkuzd2tjvk37/app.bsky.feed.post/3meoahbs24y2whttps://bsky.app/profile/lshadowlyn.bsky.social/post/3meefcbkjhe2fOne chance to make things right. 4 out of 5 If you’re looking for a Christian twist on an old fairy tale, you should grab this! Read my review of The Golden Chance (A Wickedly Dangerous Fairy Tale) by E.J. Powell https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2026/02/08/review-the-golden-chance/ #bookreview 08 Feb 2026 16:50 +0000at://did:plc:lgrftwomny53tkuzd2tjvk37/app.bsky.feed.post/3meefcbkjhe2f