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Summary: An interesting concept with a somewhat confusing thread
Review: I've read and thoroughly enjoyed various works of Silver Ravenwolf. However, this is the first time I've read one of her fictitious works. I liked the way it started out but about a third of the way into the novel I began to get confused and would have to go back to check on who's who again. Of course being a fictitious work it offers an exaggerated slant on the rituals of the solitary - at least I've never personally known a solitary or a coven for that matter who was able to conjure up an entity with whom they were able to bond with on a very physical level accompanied with suitable fireworks of the fire and brimstone sort. The premise of the book vaguely (only very vaguely) reminded me of the love-hate relationship between Sybil Leek and Aleister Crowley, except in the case of the Belladonna and Blackthorne clans it was pure hate, no love at all. Overall I have to say I was disappointed in the book. I couldn't seem to latch onto any one particular character, including Elizabeyta, that I could say I emphatized with. I didn't care for the ending and felt that several threads were left dangling: while we could pretty much draw our conclusions with the major thrust of the story, the fate of some of the minor characters was not clear.
Rating:
Summary: An interesting concept with a somewhat confusing thread
Review: I've read and thoroughly enjoyed various works of Silver Ravenwolf. However, this is the first time I've read one of her fictitious works. I liked the way it started out but about a third of the way into the novel I began to get confused and would have to go back to check on who's who again. Of course being a fictitious work it offers an exaggerated slant on the rituals of the solitary - at least I've never personally known a solitary or a coven for that matter who was able to conjure up an entity with whom they were able to bond with on a very physical level accompanied with suitable fireworks of the fire and brimstone sort. The premise of the book vaguely (only very vaguely) reminded me of the love-hate relationship between Sybil Leek and Aleister Crowley, except in the case of the Belladonna and Blackthorne clans it was pure hate, no love at all. Overall I have to say I was disappointed in the book. I couldn't seem to latch onto any one particular character, including Elizabeyta, that I could say I emphatized with. I didn't care for the ending and felt that several threads were left dangling: while we could pretty much draw our conclusions with the major thrust of the story, the fate of some of the minor characters was not clear.
Rating: 
Summary: Modern realistic Craft at its best
Review: I've read Silver's non-fiction works, and loved them... but when I read Mountain Moon, I thought to myself that this author is going places. I would love to read more of her fiction, should she decide to write more. Thank you Silver, and Bright Blessings Be!
Rating: 
Summary: Her Fiction is Even Worse!
Review: If you were to turn this book into any English professor you
would probably get a grade of "D" for this garbage. You might
squeeze a "C" out of a Creating Writing class that you take
as part of some school's Continuing Education program. I thought
Silver CashRegister's non-fiction was written poorly, but this
is incredibly and embarrisingly bad. Dion Fortune is rolling over in her grave.
Rating: 
Summary: A novel of "real" Witchcraft
Review: It's hard to believe this novel has not received more attention from the Pagan community. After years of bad occult novels featuring impossibe situations, someone who knows what real Witchcraft is all about has finally written something that's realistic while still being very entertaining. Though it fizzles slightly near the end, RavenWolf otherwise keeps the reader hooked from page one
Rating:
Summary: Keep writing, Silver
Review: It's wonderful that someone is finally writing realistic occult fiction. Good plotting, and the use of witchcraft is great, but the characters didn't quite breathe for me. However, it's definitely worth a read. I found it to be inspirational and I'm looking forward to more fiction from Silver
Rating:
Summary: The Moon
Review: ME THINKS THOU HAST BEEN STARING AT AND SITTING "BENEATH A MOUNTAIN MOON" JUST A BIT TOO LONG.
Rating:
Summary: Fantastic story, lots of fun!
Review: OK, the writer in me agrees with some of the reviews here, most notably the "adjectiv-y" writing bothered me in the beginning. Once the book gets rolling, however, the story becomes "enchanting" enough to get past that and I found myself most interested in the charecter development, (especially Emma, cool charecter.)and the plot, added bonus of the witchcraft twist to it. some find it a little far-fetched, but if you look beyond the fantasy, (it IS fiction, after all, right?) look past the medium and see the message, the fundamental values of the pagan society are well represented. The rituals are beautifully described, offering a peek into the witches circle for non-magickal people, and for those in the craft, an example and a lesson on the extent of your gifts, and how they must be used without intent to harm. As with any book concerning the Craft, you will take from it what you need, or what you are ready to hear and learn, and enjoy the rest. The witch in me is absolutly thrilled that Silver Ravenwolf blessed us with such a fun and captivating story, I look forward to more! I am a big fan of her non-fiction, this is one Sister who "Gets it" and has the courage, kindness, and power to share her knowlege with us.
Rating:
Summary: Fantastic story, lots of fun!
Review: OK, the writer in me agrees with some of the reviews here, most notably the "adjectiv-y" writing bothered me in the beginning. Once the book gets rolling, however, the story becomes "enchanting" enough to get past that and I found myself most interested in the charecter development, (especially Emma, cool charecter.)and the plot, added bonus of the witchcraft twist to it. some find it a little far-fetched, but if you look beyond the fantasy, (it IS fiction, after all, right?) look past the medium and see the message, the fundamental values of the pagan society are well represented. The rituals are beautifully described, offering a peek into the witches circle for non-magickal people, and for those in the craft, an example and a lesson on the extent of your gifts, and how they must be used without intent to harm. As with any book concerning the Craft, you will take from it what you need, or what you are ready to hear and learn, and enjoy the rest. The witch in me is absolutly thrilled that Silver Ravenwolf blessed us with such a fun and captivating story, I look forward to more! I am a big fan of her non-fiction, this is one Sister who "Gets it" and has the courage, kindness, and power to share her knowlege with us.
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Summary: Kudos to Silver for a refreshing perspective!
Review: Silver did not set out to make this book realistic. This is a fictional novel, with fictional characters. However she, like Dion Fortune sought to include certain aspects of the magickal practices by having her characters use REAL aspects of solitary magick. While some of the reviews of this book are less favorable, they come from the aspect of those who know the Craft from perhaps a somewhat limited perspective. This book was not designed to be a real account of a real character, however I can tell you that every bit of what Elizabeyta did is very real from the perspective of Solitary Witchcraft, from the preparation and execution of ritual in the magickal circle, to conjuring divinity for specific purposes, to the use of herbs and oils for protection wards, to the drawing down of the Morrigan to fight the evil forces of the Blackthorn clan - these are all things which Witches do throughout the course of their lives. Having been born an instinctual Witch and having practiced a blend of Scottish/British Witchcraft for a number of years, I can vouch that nothing about the magickal practices used by the main character of the book was fantasy. Those that think so need to broaden their perspectives and do a little more homework. Silver RavenWolf, like Dion Fortune, attempts to teach by telling a story, rather than providing a how-to manual. Sometimes when we have had enough of how-to books, this book can get the magickal juices flowing again and provide a fresh perspective on the subject. This book teaches that magickal practices of The Craft are performed by everyday people like you and I, and the magickal results happen for those same people, very much real and in tune with the signs of the times. Silver RavenWolf... give us more!
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