Book Review: The Hedge Witch & The Musical Poet by M J Mallon
From the very first page of The Hedge Witch & The Musical Poet, I knew I was holding something special in my hands. M J Mallon has this incredible gift for weaving together poetry and flash fiction in a way that feels both otherworldly and deeply personal. As someone who already adores her work, this book felt like a beautiful extension of her unique, magical voice.
Each piece—whether poem or story—resonates with an energy that’s hard to describe. It’s part mystical, part raw emotion, and completely captivating. I found myself pausing after each entry, just to let the words sink in. The imagery is lush and evocative, full of nature, magic, and human vulnerability. There’s a quiet power in the way Mallon writes, and it pulled me in over and over again.
What I especially loved was how the book blends the spiritual and the everyday. The hedge witch isn’t just a fantasy figure—she feels real, like someone you might stumble upon in a forest clearing or meet in a dream. And the musical poet? That voice sang right to my heart.
M J Mallon’s writing is brave, lyrical, and full of soul. She has this rare ability to touch on themes of transformation, healing, and self-discovery without ever losing her sense of wonder. This book isn’t just something I read—it’s something I felt.
If you’re someone who loves poetry, flash fiction, and stories that shimmer with magic and meaning, The Hedge Witch & The Musical Poet is a must-read. I can’t recommend it enough—and I can’t wait to see what M J Mallon shares with us next.
About M J Mallon
M J Mallon was born in Lion city, Singapore, a passionate Scorpio with the Chinese Zodiac sign of a lucky rabbit. MJ spent her early childhood in Hong Kong and her teen years in Edinburgh, enthralled by her parents’ stories of living and working overseas. Her experiences sparked her current desire to travel and see the world from her two favorite places, Edinburgh and Portugal. She often returns to her old home in Cambridge, the inspiration for her YA Fantasy series, The Curse of Time. Standing by the world famous Corpus Christi Clock in Cambridge, watching it in awe, she ponders what might happen next!
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Thank-you for reading.
Much Love and Light,
Brenda Marie Fluharty
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