The Wicked Deep is an incredible and haunting tale about three sister witches, long ago sentenced to death for what they were. Each year, they get their revenge on the town by inhabiting the bodies of three young girls and wreaking havoc for the townsfolk. But this year, there is a new visitor in town, and Penny is determined to not let anything happen to him. But at what cost?

This is hands down my favorite book of the year, and one of the 5 books I would hope to find with me on a desert island. I was completely immersed in this story because of Shea's beautiful and atmospheric world weaving. Once I started, I could not put the book down and finished it in just a few sittings. I won't say much more, because everyone should have the pleasure of experiencing this novel for the first time without spoilers. But I am almost sad that I will never again have that experience, though I will reread it many times to come.