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A review by ahartfullofbooks
Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
An excellent blend of research and magic set at a home for pregnant girls
prior to Roe V. Wade.
Hendrix is skilled at writing strong female protagonists that feel like real people, and he’s done it again in this one. I loved the relationships between these forgotten girls based on real American history.
Hendrix does a great job setting the scene historically while weaving in the supernatural with witches in the woods and teen girls experimenting with the craft and the consequences that come with mucking around with powers beyond their understanding.
I really enjoyed this one but the plot did get a little slow and drawn out at points which is why I didn’t give this one a full five stars, but I definitely enjoyed it and would recommend it!
prior to Roe V. Wade.
Hendrix is skilled at writing strong female protagonists that feel like real people, and he’s done it again in this one. I loved the relationships between these forgotten girls based on real American history.
Hendrix does a great job setting the scene historically while weaving in the supernatural with witches in the woods and teen girls experimenting with the craft and the consequences that come with mucking around with powers beyond their understanding.
I really enjoyed this one but the plot did get a little slow and drawn out at points which is why I didn’t give this one a full five stars, but I definitely enjoyed it and would recommend it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Pedophilia