A Discussion on Witchcraft for Wayward Girls

Hey Bibliophiles! Today AJ (AKA creepin.it.thrill) is coming back on the pod to help me emotionally digest the book she lovingly, aggressively made me read. Goodreads 2025 Horror winner, Witchcraft for Wayward Girls.This episode is extremely spoiler heavy, so please consider this your warning. We talk about the reality that Grady Hendrix, a man, somehow manages to write women with nuance, rage, tenderness, and respect. We get into why a story set in the past feels a little too close to home, how it doubles as a warning label for our potential future, and why this book should be required reading regardless of gender.Also, for the record: the real magic and horror here isn’t witches. The magic? Is women. The horror? Reality.