Horror
Witches of Wellwood
2025·625 pages
Grady Hendrix’s *Witches of Wellwood* follows Fern, a pregnant teenager sent to the oppressive Wellwood House in 1970s Florida, where unwed mothers face strict control and secrecy. Alongside other girls with their own dreams and fears, Fern discovers an occult book that awakens a dangerous power within them. Their newfound strength comes at a chilling cost, testing the boundaries of freedom and sacrifice.
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Grady Hendrix’s *Witches of Wellwood* follows Fern, a pregnant teenager sent to the oppressive Wellwood House in 1970s Florida, where unwed mothers face strict control and secrecy. Alongside other girls with their own dreams and fears, Fern discovers an occult book that awakens a dangerous power within them. Their newfound strength comes at a chilling cost, testing the boundaries of freedom and sacrifice.
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"Superb ... a perfect horror for our imperfect age.” – The New York Times AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER They were never girls, they were witches . . . . They call them wayward girls. Loose girls. Girls who grew up too fast. And they’re sent to the Wellwood House in St. Augustine, Florida, where unwed mothers are hidden by their families to have their babies in secret, to give them up for adoption, and most important of all, to forget any of it ever happened. Fifteen-year-old...
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Implied sexual encounters resulting in teen pregnancies; no explicit scenes. Scenes of sexual coercion and assault in institutional setting.
Violence & gore
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Frequent graphic horror violence, including body horror and ritualistic killings.
Profanity
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Recurring use of strong profanity and crude language throughout.
Substance use
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Minor depictions of alcohol consumption in a cautionary context.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation.
Religious content
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Brief references to Christian rituals contrasting with occult themes.
Magic & witchcraft
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Pervasive occult rituals, spellcasting, and demonology central to the plot.
Occult / demonology
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Occult elements present as part of the fantasy magic system.
Political content
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Strong feminist messaging on women's empowerment and systemic oppression.
Self-harm / suicide
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Fleeting mentions of suicidal ideation amid despair.
Abuse & suffering
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Central depictions of child abuse, institutional cruelty, and emotional suffering. Scenes of sexual coercion and assault in institutional setting.
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