The Wicked Unseen, Gigi Griffis
The Wicked Unseen, Gigi Griffis
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The Wicked Unseen

Author: Gigi Griffis

Narrator: Elena Rey, Jorjeana Marie

Unabridged: 8 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/20/2023

Synopsis

The new girl in town is having trouble fitting into a community that believes there’s a secret Satanic cult conducting rituals in the woods. When her crush goes missing, she starts to wonder if the town’s obsession with evil isn’t covering up something far worse. Perfect for fans of Fear Street!

From the moment Audre arrives in rural Pennsylvania, it’s clear she won’t fit in. After all, her nose ring, her horror movie obsession, and her family’s Ouija board collection aren’t likely to endear her to a town convinced there’s a secret Satanic cult conducting rituals in the nearby woods.

When the preacher’s daughter and Audre’s crush, Elle, goes missing on Halloween weekend, the town is quick to point fingers in Audre’s direction. With the cops busy harassing her family for being nonbelievers and everyone else convinced demons are to blame, Audre realizes she might be the only person who can find her friend.

But the deeper Audre digs, the weirder it gets. Has Elle fallen victim to a Satanic ritual, or is the town’s obsession with the occult covering up something even more sinister?

About The Author

Gigi Griffis writes edgy, feminist historical stories for adults and teens, including The Empress, a Netflix tie-in. She’s a sucker for little-known histories, “unlikable” female characters, and all things Europe. After almost ten years of semi-nomadic life, she now lives in Portugal with an opinionated Yorkie mix named Luna and a fancy blender that cost more than her couch. Her main hobbies are righteous anger, swearing, and gazing lovingly at the dog or the blender. The Wicked Unseen is her YA debut.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Debra

Remember the Satanic panic of the late 80's and 90's? Gigi Griffis draws on that panic in this gripping and hard to put down YA LGBT horror mystery book. This book was both clever, riveting, and a homage to the 90's. Sixteen-year-old Audre is the new girl in town that sticks out like a sore thumb! Sh......more

Goodreads review by Jessica

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. *** Ok, wow. This is a hell of a debut novel. Drawing from the Satanic Panic, "The Wicked Unseen" is a religious horror that'll keep you on the edge of your seat. Not only is it interesting and dangerous and violent, but it has heart. Ce......more

Goodreads review by Sarah

The Wicked Unseen is the story of a missing sixteen year old girl, a potential “satantic” cult, sapphic romance, and how extreme and abusive some highly religious people can be. How far would these people go to prove themselves to God and get into Heaven? Audre has recently moved to a rural town in P......more

Goodreads review by Laura

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. Audre moves with her parents and younger sister to a small town, where Elle—one of the first friends she made after moving—goes missing. Elle’s father is a minister who preaches about the dangers of demons. Elle’s church youth group w......more

Goodreads review by Coffee&Cliffhangers

The Wicked Unseen by Gigi Griffis Audre is a city kid who moves to a rural town with her family and finds herself struggling to fit in. She meets a girl named Elle and is immediately smitten with her. But when Elle goes missing and Audre's family becomes entangled in a secret satanic cult she is dete......more

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Praise for The Wicked Unseen:

Featured in Gay Times' list of "LGBTQ Books to Read Right Now"! 

"[Y]our next favorite thriller novel."—Teen Vogue

"This queer mystery is for all the fans of Fear Street!"—Autostraddle

"You’ll definitely want this one on your radar."—Paste

"The Wicked Unseen is so engaging and captivating...If you’re looking for a new YA horror, this one needs to be on your summer TBR."—Culturess

"A spooky story you can’t set down. If you love escaping into an engrossing mystery, this much-anticipated debut novel is just the thing."—Brightly

"The gentle queer romance enhances this novel that explores Satanic panic. An absorbing mystery."—Kirkus Reviews

"In her debut novel, Griffis nimbly weaves together horror tropes and social commentary...At times discomforting and chilling, and at others thrilling and empowering, The Wicked Unseen will be a popular addition to mystery and horror shelves."—Booklist

"Hair-raising. Griffis captures the reality of this 1980s and ’90s cultural moment with eerie resonance, and brisk pacing paired with clever mystery elements deliver. "—Publishers Weekly

“This book is religious horror and queer teens who are forced to navigate it at its finest. A fantastic love letter to the classic 90s slashers and a triumphant debut.”—Jessica Lewis, author of Bad Witch Burning

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