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The Wicked Deep

Shea Ernshaw
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The Wicked Deep

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2018

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Shea Ernshaw

The Wicked Deep

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

310

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Sparrow, Oregon • Present Day

Publication Year

2018

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL830L

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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.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

45,663 ratings

69%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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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 this

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.

4.1

45,663 ratings

69%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

310

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Sparrow, Oregon • Present Day

Publication Year

2018

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL830L

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