Witch Please: Magical Musings on Life, Love, and Owning Your Power

by Sonia Lazo

Who wouldn't want to be a witch?

Witches are fierce. Witches are unstoppable. And most importantly, they are never alone.

Whether you're an advanced occultist, or simply magi-curious, this love letter to the modern witch will help you find your coven, discover your magic, and be true to yourself, always.

Sonia Lazo is a tropical witch from tiny El Salvador. She's happiest when making art and hanging out with her cat-familiar, Dougie.

Genres: Nonfiction, Graphic Novels, Witches, Witchcraft, Comics, Feminism, Magic

112 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2019

About the author

Sonia is an illustrator from small and tropical El Salvador, also currently a tattoo apprentice. She started drawing as a way to express herself and a form of therapy, sharing her work on social media and eventually creating her own brand where she sells her work as well as different types of illustrated products. Her themes revolve around the concept of magic, feminism, diversity and queer representation. She has participated in projects and exhibitions in El Salvador, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Colombia, United States, Spain, Greece, Ukraine and Dubai.

Reviews

[Dannii Elle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Actual rating 4.5/5 stars.

Just wholesome, inclusive, witchy goodness! The vibrant colour palette, the diversity of subject matters touched upon, and the diversity in the illustrations themselves, all led to this being a delightful, if regretfully quick, read. Sonia Lazo is definitely now an individual I want to be best friends with!

[Romelina · Rating 5 out of 5]

¡Que hermoso libro acabo de terminar! 🌈
A través de unas muy coloridas e inclusivas ilustraciones Sonia Lazo nos contará muy brevemente lo que significa ser una bruja moderna pero también nos habla un poco de sus brujas favoritas, históricas y ficticias. El mensaje que la autora inserta a su libro está lleno de diversidad y es justo lo que necesitaba para estos días tan grises. Lo convertiré en mi mantra. 💕

[Dana Cristiana · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars.

This book is so cute and caring! Definitely a good recommendation if you are behind your reading schedule.
The illustrations are gorgeous and colorful, the message is powerful and there is diversity!

Now I want to be a witch, too!

[Hâf · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a fun and quirky book! I really enjoyed reading this book and seeing all the wonderful illustrations. I wasn't familiar with the author/artist, Sonia Lazo, prior to being sent this book so I was able to view Witch, please! with a fresh and open mind.
I was impressed by the various topics and illustrations Sonia Lazo included within her book, showing her support and solidarity for any and all women. The illustrations were bright and beautiful pieces of art I would happily display on my walls!
Sonia Lazo is most definitely on my radar now and I would recommend this cute and confident boosting read to any witchy fans!

[fer · Rating 4 out of 5]

QUE ARTE MARAVILHOSA!! O livro é bem feel good de ler, da um quentinho no coraçao. To apaixonada na arte

[Caitlin · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book took me by surprise. I think the "musings on life" in the subtitle had me thinking that this was going to be a memoir or made something like a self-help book. But it's more of a sweet and inclusive picture book that centers around witches. In this case, the witches are really just advocating for self-love and equality and supporting one another's craft and community. So even if you know nothing about Wicca, it's a charming vibrant picture book that has good feels.

[Jessica✨ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn't find the content to be anything revolutionary or something I didn't know. The artwork was gorgeous and I adored it. Which is the primary reason I gave it four stars. It was just so colorful and magical to look at.

[cutesyreader ツ · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVES THE ILLUSTRATIONS!!!
I WANT TO BY THIS BOOK.
*INSERT IN WISHLIST*

[Nadiah Razali · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick read ! Cute and light

[Judy Barazi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Spooky season readings here we gooo!

This was a cute, quick reading filled with beautiful illustrations. The illustrator who made this book is so talented!!

[Busy_beereader · Rating 2 out of 5]

Me emocionó que fuera una escritora del Salvador y que precisamente se tratase sobre Wicca, que es un tema que hace años me llama mucho la atención, pero el contenido del libro fue un tanto decepcionante. Sí es lindo, las ilustraciones y la paleta de colores son bellísimas, pero nada más. La autora habla de todo, menos de wicca, brujería, cultura, ni nada de eso. Si bien se ve la buena intención de los textos más que brujería obtuve un libro motivacional con un intento fallido de ser feminista/ revolucionario. La autora se fue por todas las ramas y jamás dio ningún tipo de información realmente relevante, ni datos que no se supiesen, además de la poca investigación involucrada en la obra. Como dije, es lindo, pero no pasa a más que eso, un libro lindo e insignificante.

[Haliation · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.9!?

The art is absolutely phenomenal. This is an adorable book. My only gripe is it's a little bit prescriptive. I.e. Witches are [fill in blank] but it's not meant to be a how-to book. It's fun and colourful and I'm really excited to have it on my shelf. ♥

[Arvia Maharhani · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ilustrasinga bagus! Seru penjelasannya~ aku pengen jadi penyihir deh hihi

[Wardah · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun read! It didn’t go in depth about witchcraft, but it is a wonderful self-empowering book.

Final rating is 3 stars, but I really adore the illustration.

[eduarda · Rating 3 out of 5]

this is so delightful, and the drawings are very kind, especially in the small details. i will definitely be giving it as a present to my friends 🤍 :)

[Damla · Rating 3 out of 5]

Çizimler çok tatlı ama içerik o kadar dolu değil maalesef.

[Ilona · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love both Sonia Lazo's illustrations and witches, so I couldn't not love this small and cute book!

It's full of colours, bright, uplifting, and I think it's a beautiful way to celebrate diversity, witchstory, and the magic of everyday life—and, of course, the magic of art!

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The only drawback is that the font and colours used for the text will make this book hard (or even impossible) to read for some people.

[Safara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute art!!!! 🥺🥺🥺

[Aneesa]

Fluff

[Cassie Daley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this so much -- every single page had me over here gasping from how pretty the art is! The colors, the style, ALL OF IT, I loved it so much.

[Ashley Epp · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super cute witchy quick read. The illustrations are gorgeous. This was a nice switch from the heavier books I have been reading. It is informative while also being eye pleasing.

I would recommend this for people like me who have no concept of witches and their history

[♡ kitty *:･ﾟ✧ · Rating 4 out of 5]

i really enjoyed this!! the art style was super cool and it was fun getting to learn more about witches

[Daniela Iñigo · Rating 2 out of 5]

Cuando leí que era acerca de reflexiones mágicas de la vida, de amor y poder interior, me emocioné; sin embargo, el contenido no es nada de lo que esperaba :( Me pareció que el texto era un tanto feminismo blanco privilegiado neoliberal, y pues cuando vi que la autora era del Salvador, esperaba que hiciera más énfasis en la cultura latinoamericana... y pues no.

Lo que comenta de La Santa Muerte no es ni tantito de la realidad :/ Me quedo con las ilustraciones que sí son MARAVILLOSAS, pero el texto sólo me deja un sabor de boca de pequeñas frases de lo que todos sabemos de la magia interior, nada fuera de lo común.

No lo considero feminista, es más bien motivacional; ya que no muestra realmente ideas revolucionarias. Se me ocurre que hubiese sido una mejor opción que fueran como tarjetas de motivación diaria, o postales lindas.

[Sasha Elise · Rating 5 out of 5]

i didn't know this book existed but then it also has been on my tbr since january. magical

this was adorable and unlike some other witchcraft books actually very inclusive. it's a quirky little guide that should build confidence in any witch. baby witch (me!) or experienced witch.

[Lisa · Rating 1 out of 5]

Meh. This book said nothing at all, but some of the illustrations were cute.

[Bridget · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is so cute and uplifting!
I adore the art style

[nina o · Rating 4 out of 5]

obsessed with the colour and illustrations so lazo is the best

[Lucy · Rating 5 out of 5]

You will fall in love with this stunning book. On each page are lush illustrations with beautiful colours. It’s actually longer than I was expecting and full to the brim with drawings. The book is well worth purchasing for Sonia’s art alone. However, the lovely art is complemented by a sweet narrative explaining a brief history of witches and the place of the modern witch from her point of view. Supportive and very inclusive, Sonia has made the subject very accessible for anyone and everyone. Truely a piece to display with pride.

[Barbiibooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

Es una lectura entretenida. Siento que es un libro juvenil para aquellas personas que quieran o sientan curiosidad por el tema de las brujas. Las ilustraciones están muy bonitas. Me gusto mucho que la autora nos dejara varios datos sobre algunas brujas que han sido populares a lo largo de la historia.

En cuanto al idioma, para ser el primer libro que leo en inglés, entendí un 90%. Pocas cosas no entendía, pero de resto, sentí que la narración era bastante fluida y con un tono divertido.

[Cristina · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such a great little book on witches. The illustrations were charming and unique, and by the end of the book it leaves you feeling just a bit magical. My only complaint and the reason I had to dock a star was that there were 2-3 pages where the text didn't have enough contrast to the background that I couldn't read it on my e-reader. Overall, I'd highly recommend it as a fun quickie or gift for the witch feminist in your life.