All opinions below are my own. I truly enjoyed the wild ride that was Witchcraft for Wayward Girls. Grady Hendrix has a way with horror and suspense that is perfect for new and old fans.

This story follows Fern, who has exchanged her real identity for a fake flower at the Wellwood House, and the friends she makes as she stays at the boarding house for unwed pregnant girls. Fern and her friends feel helpless and like their futures are inescapable, they will do anything to take control over their lives. Control come in the from of the librarian and her spell book she gives specially to Fern. But soon the girls realize nothing comes without a price.

I enjoyed this mysterious horror story about girlhood and pregnancy more than I expected. I am an avid mystery reader, but am new to delving into horror, this was a great stepping stone. I almost expected more outright horror to begin, and right as I was wondering when the "horror" would begin I was blown out of the water. It was creepy, unnerving, and uncomfortable in all the best ways. The gradual build of body horror was also well done and well paced. This book is perfect for horror and mystery fans, as well as female rage fans.

Thank you NetGalley for giving me the chance the read this ARC. Thank you to Berkley Publishing House for the ARC.