When Josh Henderson inherits a crumbling British manor, he expects to roll up his sleeves and begin the daunting task of major renovations. What he isn’t prepared for is the village of Good Winter’s resident coven- particularly the flame-haired Essie who has an icy touch and a preference for dunagarees. Perhaps even more surprising, is that unlike the rest of the villagers, Josh can actually remember the witches and their eccentric, shapeshifting home, ‘Beldam House.’ The chemistry between Essie and Josh is undeniable, but will an ancient evil, ancestral trauma and past relationship baggage snuff out their budding romance?
Hex Appeal is a fun and witchy romp that kept me on my toes. The relationship dynamic between Josh and Essie was heartwarming, unique and oh-so-karmic. I especially appreciated that most of their drama came from the external challenges that they faced, rather than petty and immature manipulations. Kate Johnson really nailed the whimsical details, rendering Hex Appeal both charming and memorable. I only have a couple minor quibbles. Namely, I would have enjoyed hearing more about the village and its inhabitants. Additionally, the intimate scenes were slightly awkward at times- let’s amp up the magic, baby.
If you’re looking for a sweet and lighthearted meet-cute this spooky season, give Hex Appeal a try. Talk about the perfect pick-me-up palette cleanser between dark and spine-tingling horror novels. Hex Appeal is a fresh and magical rom com with a quirky sense of humor. Craving something festive and uplifting this Halloween? Here’s your winning ticket.
My Rating: 3.5/5 Stars
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*A special thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I’m just about to be done with the books I’d planned on reading during Halloween time, so this one seems like a good option 🙂