The Ex Hex

The Kiss Curse | Book Review

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About The Book
In Erin Sterling’s follow-up to The Ex Hex, fan favorite Gwyn teams up with the handsome Wells Penhallow to confront a mysterious coven of witches. As Gwyn’s powers fade, they must uncover the witches’ intentions and restore her magic before it’s too late.
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My Rating

If you’re looking for a witchy romcom with the perfect blend of witty banter and romance, this is a great read for you. This companion novel to The Ex Hex (also by Erin Sterling), which followed Vivi and Rhys, focuses on Gwyn and Wells.

Gwyn, Vivi’s cousin, is a strong-willed and opinionated witch. Wells, a serious, no-nonsense warlock, is Rhys’s brother, who you may remember as Vivi’s ex-boyfriend from the previous book.

One of my favorite parts of the story was how well the pairing worked. Gwyn brings out a more laid-back side of Wells, and I loved how she always teased him. He kept up with her sarcasm, which was awesome. As a result, the story was filled with witty banter throughout.

“The best magic is always a little risky, right?”

The book contains some spicy scenes that I loved. While there isn’t a ton of smut and most of the romance scenes are the “fade to black” type, the chemistry between the characters made the scenes even better. This is definitely a “he falls first” type of romance.

In addition to the romance, the plot was amazing. I loved the storyline and all the fun magical moments. It gave me the cozy fall vibes I look for in a witchy romcom. The pacing of the story was good, and I liked how everything wrapped up.

Overall, this was a ten-out-of-ten read. It’s a great frenemies-to-lovers magical romance, and I think many people will enjoy the story. I mean, it’s a witchy tale with my favorite trope—no wonder I liked it!

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Until The Next Chapter,
Bunny

The Ex Hex | Book Review

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About The Book
Vivienne Jones, a small-town witch, must team up with Rhys Penhallow, the man who broke her heart, when his return to Graves Glen triggers a series of supernatural disasters. They have to work together to save the town and break the breakup curse while trying to ignore their undeniable chemistry.
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My Rating

If you’re looking for a cozy, witchy romance, then look no further. This is a second chance romance about a witch and a warlock that must work together to break a curse that has thrown their town into magical chaos.

In the book, we follow Vivienne, who is a college professor and witch. Vivi is the sensible type of girl, and hasn’t really given into her witchy side. I loved her relationship with her family. Her aunt and her cousin are her best friends and support system.

Rhys is Vivi ex-boyfriend and warlock that returns to town on his father orders. He’s very charming, and acts before he thinks. His personality is very go with the flow and I liked the contrast between his more easygoing demeanor and Vivi’s somewhat more methodical personality.

“Never mix vodka and witchcraft.”

I loved how Vivi’s teenage self is coming back to bite her in the book. Because, a harmless joking curse she put on Rhys after their bad breakup is the cause of all the town’s misfortune. I liked seeing Rhys and Vivi work together, and realize how much their past relationship meant to them.

Unfortunately, this was a second chance romance book, and although I liked the characters and the plot, I am not a fan of second chance romances. The fact that Vivi and Rhys were still carrying that baggage for each other, even after 9 years, is ridiculous. Neither of them were in a relationship or have even had any meaningful relationships.

Overall, the writing and storyline saved the book for me. I was completely engaged the entire time reading it, and I loved all the witchy Halloween vibes. The ending was so good, and it instantly put me in the fall mood. So, I would recommend this book for anyone looking for a good fall magical romance.

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Until The Next Chapter,
Bunny