Reviews

The Hexologists by Josiah Bancroft

bobshmob's review against another edition

3.5

The plot and world were both fun, definitely one of the more interesting and well planned fantasy plots I’ve read recently. I did find it a bit too twee and overwritten though.

msnoir85's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

ababb's review against another edition

3.0

"People who tell you not to be afraid of things are usually the first to get eaten by tigers. Fear helps us prepare. I say, gather your supplies, arm yourself, and make the dark afraid of you."

adundon's review against another edition

4.0

3.5?

solseit's review against another edition

4.0

Immersive world, wonderful magic system (and great use of hexes in action scenes!) and pretty relatable characters! I think the re-read of this book will put a bigger smile on my face!

arnold68081's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

tankhalessi's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

What a lush and creative fantasy. Bancroft's characters are precocious and engaging, even those ambivalent to fantasy couldn't help but root for the Wilbe couple. A fun, adventurous story that is unique for the genre. think Basil of Baker Street but in a fantasy world. I ate this up and cannot wait to read more Josiah Bancroft!

ryan4092's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

amberdbailey's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

elliehoeb's review against another edition

I'll get to it later