A review by booksthrilljessica
Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix

3.0

This was my first Hendrix book, and unfortunately, it didn’t resonate with me. I was excited to dive in, especially with all the hype and the intriguing synopsis. I was expecting something with a "The Craft" like vibe, but it just didn’t hit the mark. The book's premise tackles the injustice faced by young pregnant women who are pressured by societal norms and family expectations to give up their babies. However, the witchcraft element felt tacked on, almost as if it was there to add intrigue but wasn’t fully explored. When it was explored it was done only by some of the girls at the detriment of the others. Fern, in particular, was hard to connect with, her indecision and lack of clear direction made her feel insignificant to the overall story other than being the main character or narrator. Even though the book ends with a so called HEA, it felt rushed and forced, leaving me unsatisfied.