So, I got this book about a year ago and lost it, then recently found it and finished it up.

What I enjoy most about this book is Monica's writing. She has a way of describing nature through this lens of inspiration and beauty that puts you right in the magic with her. It also had some personal stories with conversation as dialog. This introduces you to her family, often her very young children, allowing you to see, for a brief moment, the world through a young child's eyes and remember that magic we tend to lose as we grow.

The book is divided in sections, separating landscapes by element. Forest and Ocean are the longest with the Forest section being the most complete and in-depth. This is likely because of her own experiences. She lives in the forest and lives a drivable distance to the Ocean. Honestly, I didn't mind the Mountain and Desert sections were short. I don't really 'vibe' with those places in nature and I don't feel like I connected to them any more reading this book (from what I remember-it's been a year since I read those two sections).

For the section on Ocean, I had previously read [b:Water Witchcraft: Magic and Lore from the Celtic Tradition|41805297|Water Witchcraft Magic and Lore from the Celtic Tradition|Annwyn Avalon|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1547005106l/41805297._SY75_.jpg|65226730], so this section offered very little information I hadn't already known. And the section on the Moon, I had also read the beginning of [b:Moon Magic: Your Complete Guide to Harnessing the Mystical Energy of the Moon|34752265|Moon Magic Your Complete Guide to Harnessing the Mystical Energy of the Moon|Diane Ahlquist|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1508662163l/34752265._SX50_.jpg|55947748], which had the same information.

It was an interesting read but wouldn't say it's mandatory. Its strength is Monica's writing, but the same information can be found elsewhere. I suppose her recipes and such are probably unique to this book. ( )