The Wicked Deep
The Wicked Deep
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2018
Book Brief
310
Novel • Fiction
Sparrow, Oregon • Present Day
2018
YA
14-18 years
Super Short Summary
The Wicked Deep by Shea Ernshaw is a young adult novel about a small town haunted by the vengeful spirits of three sisters who were wrongfully executed for witchcraft. Each summer, these spirits return to seek revenge by possessing local girls and drowning boys in the harbor. The story centers on 17-year-old Penny, striving to break the curse.
Mysterious
Dark
Melancholic
Fantastical
Suspenseful
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Shea Ernshaw's The Wicked Deep is praised for its atmospheric writing and captivating premise about vengeful witches. Critics commend the book's immersive setting and eerie ambiance, though some find the plot predictable and the characterization lacking depth. Despite minor flaws, it remains an engaging read for fans of dark, mystical tales.
Who Should Read The Wicked Deep?
Fans of atmospheric and spine-tingling YA fiction will relish The Wicked Deep by Shea Ernshaw. Ideal for readers who loved Hocus Pocus and Practical Magic, this dark, evocative tale of witchcraft and revenge appeals to those who enjoy richly woven narratives that blend mystery, romance, and the supernatural.
310
Novel • Fiction
Sparrow, Oregon • Present Day
2018
YA
14-18 years
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