Nikki Van De Car

A young aduly novel set in Hawaii and on the surface about a young girl whose family is preparing for the upcoming wedding of their gay daughter. The real protagonist is her younger sister who becomes concerned about how development is destroying the native flora and fauna. She believes in and makes contact with leprechaun type creatures apparently well known in Hawaii who are worried about the same issue. They link together to fight for their ecological cause.

4/5
Thoughtful and light.

Another beginner's book that works for any age, although it might appeal best to young adults. The illustrations are nice, great work done by Elin Manon!

I did learn some things from this book as I'm not as well versed in trees as I should be. It's a very easy read and the rituals and spells are accessible. I was slightly disappointed with the broad strokes, but that's why I'm considering it a beginner book. She notes that most of the plants and trees are from North show more America and that she herself isn't from there (she lives in Hawaii). I do understand the need for the broad and general use, but I do think she could have spoken more about her own path.

She lightly goes over the Persephone myth, the Oak King and Holly King myth, and general bits about the trees (it's good luck to catch an oak leaf).

It includes a table of contents and a wonderful index. Sadly, no bibliography or references.

It fits the general mold for beginner occult books. It's not ground breaking or revolutionary by any means, but I do appreciate the niche topic. This would be a good start for a green witch, but plenty of other more specific books will cover the same things with more detail.

I liked it. It's a great book for the library! Definitely check it out if you're new and curious. There will be plenty of interesting things inside. show less

This book is fine if you’re someone who hasn’t made tinctures/bitters/shrubs/kombucha before.

If you are, it’s pretty samey, and loads of the cocktail recipes are just classic cocktails with a couple of drops of homemade bitters added.

Beautifully presented, but not for cocktails nerds/fermentation folks or herbalists.

Simple mittens, blankets, hats & sweaters for baby