Jovenes y brujas: Manual práctico de brujería buena para adolescentes

by Silver RavenWolf

¿Quieres ser una joven bruja? Vamos ¿sabes que tendrás glamour y poder si te vistes de negro? que encender velas y llamar a espiritus te dara un aura de misterio.l.. que la vida seria mejor si pudieras transformar a tu profesor de historia en un montón de naranjas bailarinas (o quizas, mejor limones). Bien, este libro te enseñará que vestirte de negro y tratar a la gente con encantamientos y maldiciones no te convertira en una bruja; de hecho, tampoco te llevará hasta una asamblea de brujas ni te iniciará en la verdadera Wicca. Este libro te mostrará que lo que determinará si realmente eres o no una verdadera bruja es tu manera de vivir, tu forma de tratar a los demás y el modo de incorporar las leyes Wicca a tu vida. Entonces ¿qué son las leyes Wicca? ¿Cómo puedes iniciar tu camino? ¿Cuándo puedes empezar a hacer tus conjuros mágicos? Silver Raven Wolf, una de las escritoras Wicca más populares en la actualidad, te entrega su propio cuaderno de notas sobre lo que significa realmente ser una bruja: credos y principios, tradiciones, símbolos, fiestas y rituales, entre muchas otras cosas. A partir de la información tomada de su propia experiencia vital sobre el arte de los conjuros, encontraras en este libro desde actividades para desarrollar en tu casa hasta todo lo que necesitas para convertirte en una autentica bruja y para conocer los verdaderos hechizos.

Genres: Wicca, Nonfiction, Witchcraft, Paganism, Religion, New Age, Spirituality

352 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1998

About the author

Silver RavenWolf (Pennsylvania) is a nationally recognized leader and elder of Wicca, and through her writing has been instrumental in guiding the future of one of the fastest-growing faiths in America today. The author of seventeen books, she has been interviewed by The New York Times, Newsweek Magazine, and the Wall Street Journal, and her work has been featured in numerous publications, including Bust Magazine, the Baltimore Sun, the St. Petersburg Times, the National Review, Publishers Weekly, Body & Soul Magazine, and Teen Lit Magazine.

Her many titles include the bestselling Solitary Witch, Teen Witch, To Ride A Silver Broomstick, To Stir A Magick Cauldron, To Light A Sacred Flame, American Folk Magick, Angels: Companions in Magick, Silver’s Spells for Prosperity, Silver's Spells for Protection, Silver's Spells for Love, Halloween, and the Witches’ Night Out teen fiction series. Her new book Hedge Witch is forthcoming from Llewellyn in September 2008.

Reviews

[María · Rating 2 out of 5]

Un libro con mucho trabajo detrás, información sobre Wicca, correspondencias mágicas, hechizos... Entonces, ¿por qué dos estrellas? Bueno, resulta que todo está inmerso en un tono paternalista y condescendiente. Yo ya no soy una adolescente, pero os aseguro que si hubiese leído este libro con 15 años me habrían rechinado los dientes.

Querida "Mamá Silver" como dices que te llaman, no es muy justo que escribas capítulos enteros sobre la ética y la moral en la brujería mientras conviertes tu libro en una oda para tu ego. Siendo así, no es de extrañar que muchos miembros de la comunidad pagana no recomienden tus libros. ¿Qué diría mi querida Tiffany Dolorido si te leyese? Sí, vale, ya sé que es una pequeña brujita de ficción, pero sinceramente, la adoro. En su primera aventura, Tiffany Dolorido es una joven bruja, y al ser una niña, encuentra varios personajes adultos que la tratan con condescendencia. Como aquí:

"-Zoología, ¿eh? Es una palabra muy grande, ¿no?
–Pues no, la verdad es que no. Condescendiente sí es una palabra grande. Zoología es bastante corta, en realidad. El profesor entrecerró los ojos; los niños como Tiffany sólo daban problemas". (Los pequeños hombres libres)

Da igual a quién te dirijas o su edad. No importa si son niños o adolescentes (aunque en el capítulo dedicado a los padres también te gastas una condescendencia de aúpa). Ni los niños ni los adolescentes son tontos ni necesitan tu paternalismo y condescendencia. No recomiendo este libro para iniciarse en Wicca, y no porque la información sea mala o incorrecta. Para nada, sino porque dudo que podáis leer más de dos páginas sin querer dar cabezazos contra la pared.
Ay, si la Tiffany te viera...

[Thomas · Rating 1 out of 5]

BOO! Silver's book is like Taco Bell for the soul (i.e. not good for you and gives you gas).

I bought this for my daughter, based solely on the HUGE recommendations amongst the community. I found it shallow and just awful (as did my daughter, who knew more about Wicca from us and participating in ritual on occasion than this book could ever reveal).

This is just a mass market "fluff" approach to Wicca, and really seems to have no faith in teens ability to grasp higher concepts of Neopagan Philosophies.

Not recommended at all, there are plenty of actual beginner Wicca books that treat teens as normal humans and don't feel the need to translate everything into "kewl-speak" to be understood. Silver is NOT "kewl" so her efforts come across as someone TRYING to be "kewl" and failing miserably. No actual Teen Witch I have known has ANY respect for this book, which is generally laughed at in pagan circles with knowing sighs.

[Connor · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book, like almost all Llewellyn Press books, is total crap. It's a dumbed down version of a religion that Allister Crowley thought up over the course of a very drunk weekend.

If you want to read something about real pagan religions, take an anthropology course.

If you want to be a magician, turn towards Peter Caroll and Robert Anton Wilson.

If you want to piss off your parents, start getting good grades.

[Hanaa · Rating 2 out of 5]

Let first start off my saying, I will use the word 'patronized' a lot in this review. So be prepared!

This is my first Silver Ravenwolf book, and although she's not seen in the best light, I decided to give it a try because my opinion may not coincide with others'; however, I pretty much agree with most reviews on here. Ravenwolf is an awfully patronizing person whose knowledge on the subject and even knowledge on what teens like is pretty atrocious. I don't have a huge breadth of knowledge on Wicca and Witchcraft, but seriously, bro? Even I could sniff out this shit. She speaks to teens like they are just newly born; dumbing down information and prodviding 'Teen Speak' where she thought necessary. I'm pretty sure teens are intelligent indiviudals who don't need to have something dumbed down to them. Just sayin'

Also, I must talk about her hilarious choice of spells. Oh boy, it made me laugh. She called the chapter 'spells just for you' and the majority of them are love and beauty spells. Yes, because ALL teen are superficial and only want love and beauty. Sure, it's pretty much the necessity of most teens, but if she provided something more that made teens seem less needy and her less patronizing, then I wouldn't be hating on homegirl so much.

Throughout the book she talks about what REAL witches do and don't do. I love her definition of real witches, because, you know, she knows everything.

Anyways, if you want to read this book, do it but prepare to be underwhelmed and maybe even a little offended.

[Aiyokysama · Rating 1 out of 5]

There are soooo many reason this one is on my Bad Book list.

1) It's not Wicca. Silver herself is no Wiccan so the idea that she can write about Wicca (which is an othropraxic religion that requires initiation to experience/know the Mysteries) is laughable.

2) Advising kids the lie to their parents. No. Just no. If a kid is in a situation where studying paganism would get them into trouble--kicked out of the house or worse--then put DOWN the books, put away your athame and work on your grades at school. Get a job. Then, when you have moved out of your parents house and are paying your own way, the gods will still be there and you can study/practice to your little heart's content.

3) The spells. Thankfully she doesn't go into how to POWER the spells she hands out in her book. So if people try it, it's likely to fizzle. But the kind of spells she hands out... Calling on frost giants? Are you serious?! This is a prime example of why cherry picking aspects of cultures you know nothing about is a BAD IDEA. The jotan (giants) don't like humans. If called they would cheerfully squish you. And she's telling emotionally distraught teens that frost giants are their "friends" and will help them! Give me a break!

There is more (so much more) that could be said about this book and why it should be avoided, but those three are the biggest issues in my mind.

If you read this book, do so with a HUGE grain of salt and a bottle of aspirin on hand.

[Jaqui · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book as a teenager, more than 15 years ago. Looking back, I can see that it marked an important change for me and my life. Buying and reading this was one of the most courageous things I ever did, taking the risk of my very Catholic family's wrath to begin my personal exploration of alternative religions and spirituality. Since then I've canvased everything from nihilistic philosophy and hedonism to the different branches of Buddhism, and eventually come all the way back to Paganism and witchcraft.

With much more experience under my belt, I know that this book is basically the pre-Internet version of clickbait. It offers only the barest skimming of the surface of Wicca and doesn't delve into the the deeper and more meaningful aspects of Paganism. I think that is particularly dangerous given the target audience. However, I'm thankful it was available to me at time when so few other options were, and I know it's been a door-opener for other youths looking for a path to satisfy their religious needs. So, 4 stars.

[Savannah Foley]

Researching Witchcraft in an effort to grow as a Fantasy writer... This book had a simple overview and lots of 'spells' but not much about what magic /is/, and come to think of it, very little about what Witches actually worship.

20 pages in I started feeling weird about the author's writing style... She definitely seemed to have an agenda, and contradicted herself a few times. This website pretty much summarizes what's wrong with this book: http://wicca.cnbeyer.com/ravenwolf.shtml

[Eliot · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would freely admit that when I was a teenager, this book helped reassure me. I do not come from a particularly occult-friendly family, so it was nice to be told by a respectable adult that I wasn't a bad person for what I believed. I would definitely hand this book over to any teenager who is going through something similar to that. Most of the book is about getting over that hump - being able to accept yourself for who you are, and as a teenager, that's a pretty big hump.

Adults, especially those who know even the tiniest bit about Wicca, will not benefit from this book, likely not at all. It is the most basic information you can get on the subject, presented in a way that is very friendly and easy to understand. The author uses examples from her life, and even includes some information for parents. Is it a thorough manual for becoming Wiccan? No. Is it a timeless grimoire? No. The spells are very plain, generally easy to do, no tons of memorization, and geared toward teenagers. There's nothing wrong with that. Some authors can be very dry, and very few authors write for kids.

For a young person who has had no prior exposure to Wicca and witchcraft, it is perfect and recommended, but if you intend on giving it to someone, make sure you follow up with them and give them supplemental information and books.

[Christie · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book has nothing to do with REAL Paganism or Wicca. What it is is a bunch of psycho babble from a woman who repeatedly refers to HERSELF as an insanely famous and well-thought of Pagan authority (*snort*). She writes this book both to appeal to teenagers, but also to convince their Christian parents that Paganism and Christianity aren't that different, the the point of referring to the Gods and Goddesses or Spirits as just "God", singular.
It's a HORRIBLE book that no one should take factually from an author with a superiority complex.

[kendermouse · Rating 3 out of 5]

A bit fluffy, but not horrible like some people say.

The thing so many people don't seem to get about this is that it's mostly geared toward younger readers who are coming into their curiosity about wicca from christianity, and that a lot of the other 'beginner' books have things in them that they naturally assume everyone would know, but someone coming from a fundamentalist christian type home might never have even heard of, or been told about. It fills that niche nicely.

Do I recommend that this be the ONLY book a younger person (from that type of situation, or otherwise,) read while learning about wicca or paganism? Of course not. That would be incredibly silly. There are very few (if any) subjects in this world that you only need one book to learn all about it. Even christians use more than just the bible for study. (And no, I'm not saying this is a 'bible for wicca'. If anything, it's more like those study guides christians use to understand the bible better, by putting key items into language they can better understand.)

So yeah, it's a bit fluffy, but it helps those who have been 'sheltered' from anything but fundamentalism some of the basics they might otherwise be struggling to understand.

If you're coming from a home where you were raised wiccan or pagan, or otherwise can openly ask someone for help understanding some of the stuff in other books, without fear of reprisal, then yeah, give this a miss. But for those who are the target audience I described, go for it. Get this, and another book, like True Magick, by Amber K, or one of the other beginner books. Teen Witch will get you through some of the concepts in the other one that may not make sense to you.

Oh, and regarding some of the major complaints I've seen:
1) For those complaining about the way it represents christians... yes, I've known good christians, who are tolerant, loving, etc. But I've also known the type who would mistreat someone for practicing, or being different in any way they don't approve of. It's not uncommon, and they shouldn't be lied to, and told it is.
2) For those saying it's too simple/it's insulting/it talks down to the audience- then obviously, it's not the book for you.
3) For those raising objections about her saying what a 'real' witch is and does, and how she cuts out several other paths/religions... valid, to some degree. But again, this book likely isn't for you. She's trying to explain the falsehoods behind some of the boogeyman theories that fundamentalists toss around about witchcraft and paganism, and I think she does that nicely. and really, if you're a scared kid questioning your faith for the first time, and wondering about what the right religion is for you, the things she covers are reassuring.

[Jo M · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book can be the worst thing you could taint your mind with when it comes to introducing yourself to Wicca or Paganism as a whole. Not only does Ravenwolf encourage teenagers to lie to their parents in this book, but she also uses FALSE historical "facts" to fuel her anti-Christian agenda.

I wouldn't recommend this book for my cat, let alone someone searching out a new faith system.

[Aitziber Madinabeitia · Rating 1 out of 5]

Uno de esos libros que no valen lo que cuestan y que te hacen plantearte seriamente si merece la pena la tala de bosques por su culpa.
El material aprovechable, con sentido, lógico y bien informado es.... mínimo. La mayor parte de sus datos estan falseados o son directamente mentira.
Eso por no contar que la mayor parte del volumen que ocupa el libro son recetas y más recetas para diversos tipos de hechizos que no tienen nada que ver con la religión Wicca, e incluso que a veces vulneran algunas de las normas morales de la misma.
Tampoco se salva por su lenguaje en principio claro y accesible. Es infantil y está escrito en una clave maternalista. Basa su reputación como buen libro en la popularidad de la autora, y no profundiza en ninguno de los aspectos básicos de cualquier religión.
Es gruesito, así que puede servir para calzar mesas que estén muy tocadas.

[Conure Hermary · Rating 3 out of 5]

Like her other books, she needs to be taken with a grain of salt. However, most of her work I find entertaining, although she does tend to talk down to people and there's the whole habaloo about the 'new bus driver spell' that makes people's teeth curl (One person described it as they feel it was written to make a bad driver get fired). Personally, as a practicing pagan for 20 years, I found this book quite engaging and it gave me a basic understanding of how magic works. I wouldn't give this book to someone who was brand new to Wicca, but wait until the person had some practice and experience under their belt.

[☘Misericordia☘ ⚡ϟ⚡⛈⚡☁ ❇️❤❣ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think my opinion might be a tad unpopular among the hard-core connoisseurs of the genre (and practicalities) but I liked this book. A lot.
Maybe it's because I am partial to Silver RavenWolf. I just happen to like her personality and path.
It just might be that its cover is SO gorgeous (yep, caught guilty of judging a book on its cover. A rare happening for me, which goes for the awesomeness of the said cover).
Or the availability of the material in the book. It was awesome, not grating but actually put as if for the teens' perusal.

[Priscilla Sage · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a good book to use if you're researching the subject.

[Zoe · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read this book when I was fourteen and it really did not give me a clear idea of what Wicca actually *was.* To RavenWolf's credit, she insists that readers take the time to read her few chapters on Wiccan spirituality before "jumping ahead" to the spells (aka: the "cool" part). At the same time, the book seemed to assume that any teenager picking up a book on Wicca was picking it up for the spells and the spells alone. The portion on religion did not really impress upon me how special and significant some Pagans find relationships with deities to be. Instead, they had a kind of "eat your vegetables before you get a piece of cake (book of spells)" feel to them. Some teenagers actually are interested in religion for religion's sake. That's not to say that a teenager who is more interested in witchcraft in general (without religion) is a "bad" person or anything, but there's no need to assume that a fourteen-year-old seeker cannot be sincere in his/her search for spirituality.

I read through the book patiently and found myself ill-prepared to do actual ritual. RavenWolf said that after a few practices, some people could literally see angels in their rooms. When a person knows *nothing* about magic whatsoever, it can be daunting enough to attempt a ritual without expecting something that's unlikely to occur (at least without a great deal of experience). Additionally, I found that most of the spells focused on helping teens do things that they could do themselves without magic. Most of them involved a lot of tools and items that a lot of teens probably don't easily have at their disposal. Also, can someone tell me if that invisibility spell has ever worked for anyone? I'm curious.

[Emma · Rating 3 out of 5]

As a teenager I feel I can give a review that gives an accurate description of how the way this book was intended to be received compared to how it is really received.

There's nothing particularly wrong with the information in this book, so if that's what you're after then give it a go - it's enjoyable and there's nothing wrong with adding even more knowledge to what you already know!

However, I think at times the style came across as a little patronising, maybe because 'Teen Witch' is far too much a cliche following Sabrina the Teenage Witch and all other kinds of series that follow; in reality, what teens want to know about Wicca and Paganism and Witchcraft is no different to what adults want to know. Sure, maybe it's good to give a word specifically to young people with families who aren't so accepting of 'different' views that it's okay to be a witch and is perfectly possible alone, but I think the whole 'teen' idea maybe went a little too far.


That said, this is still a worthwhile read, just be prepared to have overt references to teenagerdom in relation to Witchcraft thrown at you. I guess picking up a book called 'Teen Witch' would mean you don't really expect much different!

[Jennifer Chasse · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you go into this book thinking it is for mature adults, you will be disappointed. This book is clearly written for the 11 to 16 age group, depending on their maturity level. Which is fine, because I didn't buy this book for me. I mean really, at my age I would not buy a book for me titled "Teen Witch". I bought it to share with the younger members of my group. But I decided to read it myself first.

I like this book. It was a good way for a kid to get started without providing them too much at once. Yes, it is a little hokey. Yes, it can be a little patronizing. But you know what, at that age and at that level, that is what you need.

It has a bit of a Christian overtone, but the author clearly wrote it for teens who do not come from Pagan families. It is also a little dated. It was written in 1997. So technology has certainly changed since then. Actually, the whole world has changed since then. The author laments that teens who are interested maybe discriminated against. While that certainly may still be true, I believe that it is way less of a problem than maybe in 1997.

I thought it was a good start. I have not read other books by this author, but now I would like to find out what she writes for adults. Should be interesting reads.

[Ailyn · Rating 1 out of 5]

I read Ravenwolf's "To Ride A Silver Broomstick" first, and while at the time I thought it was decent, in retrospect it was pretty horrible. But this load of tosh takes the cake, idiotically written and condescending, lacking moral and ethical teachings (I mean, encouraging kids to lie about their spirituality from "spiritual teacher" is disgusting!), I just can't believe anyone would recommend it. Coming from a very devoted Christian family, I can firmly say that there are better ways to coexist than through lies and deceit. How about just not bringing up the subject? This is the book that really caused me to look at Wicca subjectively, and subsequently wander down a different Pagan path. Booo Ravenwolf!

[April Mossow · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've read all of Ravenwolf's books. I enjoyed them greatly. I've always been a skeptic when it comes to religion and spirituality but Wicca was always something that seemed different (I'm . Since I first read TW, I've dabbled, and something always sticks in my mind with this author's books. She has a way of dumbing it down for New Witches and the like. Not too much where its like "duh" but enough so that someone who may not be entirely familiar with Wicca would be able to understand the information.

[Chelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

I might be biased because through Silver I found my way into the Craft but I think this book (and Silver herself) is underrated! I have to admit that sometimes she likes to exaggerate a bit on the numbers and not everyone likes her tone. Still, I really like this book. Of course it's really, REALLY basic but hey... it's for teens. It's a nice introduction to Wicca, whatever one might think about the spells (I think they're adorable).

[Alexi · Rating 1 out of 5]

I went through this book with a red pen marking all the things that were factually incorrect, hypocritical, or just plain silly.

There were a lot of red-marked pages. Including the disclaimer pages at the very beginning of the book.

[Sarai · Rating 2 out of 5]

Read 20 years ago as an early teen and while being the target audience it wasn't quite what I needed (realised the shallowness even then) but was a useful stepping stone nonetheless.

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

I see so many bad reviews about this book so I really want to add my 2 cents and help the seekers to make the right choice. This book was one of my first books on witchcraft. It taught me a ton. The spells I did brought positive results. It is with it help my life changed for the better.

I read this book many moons ago. Since then I’ve learned so much more about witchcraft, magic and modern science through courses with the help of many well known witches. Yet, I refer to Silver’s work today.

There are genetic witches who are born in ordinary families, yet they have magic passed down from ancestors. The magic is in the blood. And when that happens, the magic and witchcraft finds them. Regardless of their parent’s religion. Silver doesn’t need to write about Wiccan religion or any religion at all. She refers to it because it exists and should be acknowledged.

However real magic and witches who are born as such, are not bind by rules of made up by society religions. Their powers and beings are far more ancient then any modern religion and they flow with it.

That said, if you are just curious about Wicca and want to learn it, then so it be. But if you really a witch, then Silver RavenWolf will be one of your best teachers to begin exploring the magic within.

I love her books so much!!!

Another one of her gems is a Solitary Witch. Highly recommend adding that book to your collection.

[Steve Cran]

I found out about this book from a student of mine at the school where I worked. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this work. This book is an excellent book even for adults even though it is geared towards teenagers just getting into the craft. The book also has a message for parents that asks them to allow their children the space to explore their own spirituality. Wicca teaches the reader many things about how to get into the craft but also several things that go beyond the craft. There is a spell for everything yet eveen for money spells the author says you may cast your spell but you still have to work for the money you wish to receive. The book has love spells but you can never magick someone into doing something against their will without experiencing bad results. If you are being harassed at school by bullies or having difficulties with adults there is a spell for that. Just remember that if you have a problem you must consult with an adult. A spell alone will not do the trick. It good word of advice is that it does take time to realize our goals.

Wicca is based on worship of the Goddess and the God , sometimes called the Lady and the Lord. The Goddess has three forms the virgin,maiden and the crone. The lord comes in as a baby but is also represented by a hunter. When Wiccans do spells they draw their energy from the power cone. The book also teaches about Esabat and Sabbats. Esbats occur monthly and correspond to moon cycles. While Sabbats concur with solstices. THe most famous being Samahain (Halloween) and Beltane. Witches can practice alone or with a coven. Witches that work alone are called Solitary Witches. Most covens go up to thirteen members and then stop. Reading this book the learner will bee able to annoint and sanctify an alter. Sanctify a space and seal a circle. Moon cycles also determine what kind of spell the practitioner will do. New moon to Full moons are for attracting things into your life. From the Full Moon to the waning moon is a time for banishing.

Wicca is about positive energy. It is a violation of the Wicca code to hurt or harm anyone outside of self defense. You shall not take what belongs to another person or deprive them of oppportunity so that you may benefit. They do not believe in darkness or using dark power.

Silver Raven wolf has garnered up quite a bot of controversy. Some off the stuff I read on the internet mostly points to a difference of opinion. Some people say that she has several of her facts wrong. Since I am new to this the only wrong fact I might have seen was when she called the Goddess Diana the daughter of Queen Aradia. Several sources say that it is the other way around that Diana gave birth to Aradia.Over all I thought it was a great book and it had a very positive effect on me. Something which I shall thank the author for.

[Granny · Rating 1 out of 5]

A well-meaning non-Pagan friend gave me a copy of Teen Witch for my daughter. Thank goodness I read it first! I remember Silver giving out a love spell. A love spell for teenagers? Can you imagine High School with love spells flying around?!?

Every time I think; well, maybe I need to look at Silver Ravenwolf again, I'm disappointed in her. I'm disappointed in her ethics (or lack there of), I'm disappointed in her marketing (before her books took off her website promoted the dark aspects of witchcraft, I'm sure that went over big in New Orleans. Now everything is white and pink and sweet), and perhaps most of all I am disappointed in her trashing other faiths - typically Christianity. For those of us who are trying to heal wounds, reach out, and build understanding, her hatred seems inexcusable. Be a healer, not a hater, Silver.
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Note: If you want a good book for a witchy teen, read Gwinevere Rain's "SpellCraft for Teens". The author wrote this book while she was still a teenager and it is *way* better than "Teen Witch". The chapter on ethics alone makes the book worthwhile. Yeah, Gwinevere Rain, a teenager, thought to write on ethics. Why didn't you, Silver?

[Sophia · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book trys way to hard to dumb it down for teens- no, the masses. When i was in elementary and middle school I wasnt attracted to any of this because it was popular or it could help me solve stupid problems taht most teens suposedly have. But this is seriously shallow even for an "introduction." I'm not saying that we have to follow everything down to a T that was done in the old days... hell, I have some of my book of shadows backed up on my computer. But this book is just stupid. And she makes up a lot of words and SAYS that everyone uses them, but common... no one really does. You cant make something popular just by saying that it is.

[Akina Hedoko · Rating 1 out of 5]

to be frank, by the time I got to this book I knew at 90% of what it had to teach, and with the way it was worded I would recommend it to someone a little younger than teenage.

the spells seemed a little strange, for example the "don't call me" spell.
must we really resort to magic for such a trivial matter?

can't we just turn off our phones or tell to them to buzz off?

it's pretty much a nit pick, but it really seemed odd.

even with the out of age range writing style, I still found it somewhat fun to read, I guess.

I just wasn't as impressed as I was with her book "solitary witch".

[Cyd Highfield · Rating 1 out of 5]

Given that I read it back in the day and didn't know better - it had some interesting things to read. There was some things I did walk away with that I still utilize if you squint, tilt your head, and think extra hard on.

There is nothing redeeming in this book. There is patronizing and a strong sense of "you're doing it wrong because you're not doing it with me and MY group" sort of feeling through it. It leaves a taste in your mouth that Silver RavenWolf is something you should look up to and want to emulate, which is hella scary.

Just walk away.

[Attila Benő · Rating 3 out of 5]

I bought this book as something that would explain "magic" in our modern days. After reading the book, I'm pretty much left with the information of what it's not. Which is fine: we all need to know that, and as a book for teens, it does a great job of explaining why you should not do harm to others. But it does not explain the part of what magic really IS. It's an okay book, but it's not what I would recommend to someone who wants to investigate the deeper meanings of magic.