Witchcraft for Wayward Girls Summary & Review – Grady Hendrix

Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix transports readers into the heat of summer in 1970, where a group of pregnant teenagers are sent to a mysterious home for wayward girls.

Now, picture this: you’re fifteen, pregnant, terrified, and thrust into a situation where every moment is controlled by adults who claim to “know what’s best for you.” And there’s Miss Wellwood, the stern overseer of this sanctuary—or is it a prison?

Witchcraft for Wayward Girls
Witchcraft for Wayward Girls

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Witchcraft for Wayward Girls Summary by Grady Hendrix

Fern, our protagonist, is thrust into this strange, controlled environment, where she meets her fellow pregnant girls: Rose, the rebellious hippie who dreams of escaping to a commune with her baby; Zinnia, the aspiring musician who’s convinced she’ll return home and marry her baby’s father; and Holly, the quiet fourteen-year-old who’s been sexually abused for years and is now pregnant under horrific circumstances. But there’s a catch. Everyone is keeping secrets, and it’s not just the pregnant girls.

The real kicker? Fern stumbles upon a librarian who gives her a book about witchcraft, and suddenly—bam!—the girls start discovering their own power. But hold on! It’s not all sunshine and spells; the power they find comes with a cost. And no, we’re not talking about a late-night phone bill. This kind of power can tear things apart just as easily as it can heal.

Now, let’s pause for a second. Is it just me, or does this sound like the perfect setting for a witchy coming-of-age tale? I mean, it’s basically a dark, twisted summer camp for pregnant teens.. How could this not go wrong?

But here’s the question that keeps popping up: Can a group of oppressed girls, pushed to their limits, really make a use of the magic of witchcraft without paying a price? Of course, there’s always a catch when it comes to witchy power, right? But what price will the girls have to pay? And will it be worth it?

Fern’s journey is filled with twists, turns, and more than one graphic birthing scene (yep, you read that correctly—this book isn’t shy about showing you the details). And, let’s be real: nobody’s excited about reading multiple detailed birthing scenes, especially when one of the girls is fifteen and another fourteen. So, the question is: does this push the boundaries of discomfort, or is it simply the author trying to shock the reader into understanding the harsh realities these girls face?

And then there’s Miss Wellwood. Oh, Miss Wellwood. What’s the deal with her pregnancy at fifty? Is this just another tale of “the cycle of trauma” or something more? Spoiler: Miss Wellwood’s tragic backstory is a little…odd.

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Book Review: Witchcraft for Wayward Girls

Witchcraft for Wayward Girls is an unexpected mix of gritty reality and witchy wonder, where teenage girls with questionable pasts discover their own power. The book gives the idea of control—societal control over women’s bodies, reproductive rights, and the way those in power use fear and manipulation to keep others in check. But here’s the kicker: Who’s really in control when the oppressed realize their own strength? And why does the price of power always seem to involve a lot of blood?

With a dash of witchcraft and a side of trauma, these girls are about to break free in ways that will leave you wondering, What would I do with that kind of power? The characters are raw, the emotions hit hard, and the magic—well, it’s not all it’s cracked up to be. But the real question is, will it be worth the cost?
My Rating of Witchcraft for Wayward Girls - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4

Who should read it?

  • Mature readers (18+)
  • Topics of Dark horror, occult, and social commentary
  • Includes graphic content: Includes intense birth scenes, abuse, and disturbing imagery

Quotes from Witchcraft for Wayward Girls :

“We were all running out of time, and none of us knew what the hell to do with it.”

“Power can destroy as easily as it creates, and it’s never given freely. There’s always a price to be paid… and it’s usually paid in blood.”

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About the Author:

Grady Hendrix is the author and novelist of American origin famous for his novel Horrorstör which is bestselling novel in 2014.

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