NextBookAfter Witchy Rebellions, Misfit Covens & Twisty Magic

Books Like Witchcraft for Wayward Girls

Readers fell hard for Grady Hendrix's wickedly fun mix of horror and humor, where teenage rebellion meets supernatural empowerment in a nostalgic 1970s setting. The compulsive page-turning comes from clever twists and creepy thrills that never let up, while the sharp satire on control and conformity gives real bite to the escapist fun. What kept fans hooked was that perfect balance—genuinely spooky moments paired with feel-good empowerment that makes you want to cheer these witchy outcasts on.

Books With More

Magical Power-Ups and Rebellion

You loved watching ordinary girls unlock forbidden magic and transform into forces to be reckoned with, brewing potions and casting curses that turned the tables on controlling adults. These next reads will give you that same electric thrill of watching underdogs claim their power, spell by spell, with each page delivering satisfying magical transformations and escalating supernatural showdowns.

The Go-To Read
Hex Hall cover

Hex Hall

by Rachel Hawkins

  • Teen witch reform school = Wayward Girls' institutional rebellion vibes
  • Sophie levels up from spell-fail to powerhouse witch energy
  • Forbidden magic & potion-brewing that actually hits the page
  • Humor + horror + taking down controlling adults = chef's kiss
Buy on Amazon
The Under-the-Radar Pick
Undead Girl Gang cover

Undead Girl Gang

by Lily Anderson

  • Teen witch resurrects three dead girls to expose murderers & fight back
  • Mila's spellwork levels up from messy potions to chef's kiss curses
  • Zombie squad + dark magic = ultimate revenge against controlling adults
  • Horror-comedy chaos w/ empowering magical glow-ups that hit different
Buy on Amazon
The Wildcard Pick
The Babysitters Coven cover

The Babysitters Coven

by Kate M. Williams

  • Teen babysitters = secret coven fighting demons w/ escalating spells
  • Fumbling beginner magic → curse-slinging power-ups (total level-up vibes)
  • Potion-brewing rebellion against demonic adults = chaotic empowerment energy
  • Horror-comedy blend delivers same forbidden magic thrills as Hendrix
Buy on Amazon

Books With More

Twisty Supernatural Reveals

You loved how Hendrix kept you guessing with hidden grimoires, demonic pacts, and puzzle-like clues that turned every chapter into a treasure hunt of horrors. These recommendations deliver that same thrill of piecing together supernatural mysteries, with explosive revelations that reward your careful attention and keep you turning pages late into the night.

The Go-To Read
The Witchery cover

The Witchery

by S. Isabelle

  • Teen witches decode forbidden grimoires & cursed lineages at magical academy
  • Demonic wolves + warlock curses = explosive supernatural reveals you won't predict
  • Each spell hides puzzle-like clues that reward eagle-eyed readers (treasure hunt vibes)
  • Fast-paced mystery unravels w/ horror-comedy edge & empowering girl gang energy
Buy on Amazon
The Under-the-Radar Pick
A Wicked Magic cover

A Wicked Magic

by Sasha Laurens

  • Teen witches unleash dark entity via botched love spell gone wrong
  • Hidden grimoires & demonic secrets reveal like Hendrix's puzzle-box horrors
  • Each chapter drops clues building to explosive supernatural confrontations
  • Fast-paced occult treasure hunt rewards readers who connect the dots
Buy on Amazon

Books With More

Misfit Covens & Fierce Friendships

You loved watching those wayward girls forge unbreakable bonds through secret rituals and rebellious solidarity—that electric sense of belonging when outcasts become sisters. These reads deliver that same magic: crews of misfits who find their power together, turning isolation into collective strength with plenty of banter, loyalty, and midnight scheming along the way.

The Go-To Read
When We Were Magic cover

When We Were Magic

by Sarah Gailey

  • Teen witch squad accidentally kills a boy & covers it up together
  • Found family vibes through spell sessions, secrets & chaotic loyalty
  • Misfit girls turn prom disaster into empowering rebellion against consequences
  • Horror-comedy banter meets midnight scheming—outcasts become unbreakable sisters
Buy on Amazon

Books With More

Retro Witchy Vibes and Period Details

You loved how Witchcraft for Wayward Girls transported you straight to the 1970s with its authentic occult touches, vintage spellbooks, and groovy rebellion. These next reads will sweep you into richly imagined settings where period details and witchy atmosphere create that same irresistible, nostalgia-soaked escape.

The Go-To Read
The Rules of Magic cover

The Rules of Magic

by Alice Hoffman

  • 1960s NYC witches discover their powers & fight a family curse
  • Vintage grimoires + astrology vibes = total retro witchy nostalgia
  • Siblings rebel w/ forbidden magic through the groovy '60s-'70s
  • Humor meets supernatural scares in this bingeable empowerment arc
Buy on Amazon
The Under-the-Radar Pick
We Ride Upon Sticks cover

We Ride Upon Sticks

by Quan Barry

  • 1989 field hockey team makes a pact w/ witchcraft for wins
  • Salem witch history + '80s nostalgia = total atmospheric immersion
  • Vintage spell rituals & occult artifacts channel '70s rebellion energy
  • Horror-comedy blend keeps pages turning like Hendrix's witchy chaos
Buy on Amazon

NextBookAfter participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. The site earns from qualifying purchases made through affiliate links.