Witchcraft for Wayward Girls
Award History
| Award | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads Choice Awards – Horror | 2025 | Winner |
About This Book
Set in 1970, three young women confined to an unwed mothers' home discover a book of spells hidden in the walls and begin practising witchcraft to reclaim power over their lives and bodies. A feminist horror novel drawing on the history of homes for 'wayward girls' and the dark magic of women's solidarity.
About the Author
Grady Hendrix is an American horror novelist, screenwriter, and film critic. Born in South Carolina, he is one of the most entertaining and prolific horror writers of his generation, known for blending genuine scares with dark comedy, pop culture obsession, and feminist themes. His debut novel Horrorstör (2014) was designed to look like an IKEA catalogue; his subsequent novels include My Best Friend's Exorcism (2016), We Sold Our Souls (2018), The Southern Book Club's Guide to Vampire Slaying (2020), The Final Girl Support Group (2021), How to Sell a Haunted House (2023), and Witchcraft for Wayward Girls (2025). Read more →
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