A review by thatweirdbookgirlie
Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix

dark emotional hopeful reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

It is only by failing that magic works. The alchemists knew they were unlikely to turn lead into gold, but they also knew that in their attempts they would make profound discoveries. Nothing in magic is gained by aiming straight for it. As in life, it is the failures that prove to be most valuable because it is in failure that you learn anything useful, about the world or about yourself. 

This is one of those books that show that sometimes the scariest things are those that are based in real life. This story follows a group of pregnant unwed girls in a home, where they are waiting to give birth and give up their children for adoption. This story is less about the witchcraft and more about what it means to be a woman struggling under patriarchy. 
Also I appreciate the librarian being the coven leader
although in this story the witches are the bad guys and she turns out to be a bit evil.


Thanks to the publisher Berkley and Netgalley, and the folks at NYCC for bringing Hendrix to sign ARCs as well! ( I finished the digital galley and the signed physical book will hold a permanent spot on my shelf. )
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