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evesdown's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
nyxshadow's review
3.0
une histoire adolescente somme toute classique, assez simple et plaisante à lire.
Ne casse cependant pas la baraque.
Ok, c'est parce que je suis difficile en jeunesse ^^ 3.5
http://www.nyx-shadow.com/2011/10/hex-hall-t1-hex-hall-rachel-hawkins.html
Ne casse cependant pas la baraque.
Ok, c'est parce que je suis difficile en jeunesse ^^ 3.5
http://www.nyx-shadow.com/2011/10/hex-hall-t1-hex-hall-rachel-hawkins.html
foregoparable's review against another edition
3.0
i've read this book back then at 2014-2015 i guess. i chose to re-read the book because all i can remember that this book was remarkable. turns out, the euphoria wasn't the same. i like it, for sure, but maybe because i can tell the plot lines or because i don't have any comparison to the book back then cause i haven't read much books (i still am, tho) that made me feel 'ok' with the book.
anyway, like i said before, i like it. the plot was so light that it didn't left me with a big empty hole inside my chest. but the bad thing is, the book was so light that it's not attached to my soul as a reader. it's just like one of those good books on my shelf. it's just ... 'okay'. sometimes okay is enough, sometimes it isn't. but this time i guess okay is enough.
3 stars are enough.
anyway, like i said before, i like it. the plot was so light that it didn't left me with a big empty hole inside my chest. but the bad thing is, the book was so light that it's not attached to my soul as a reader. it's just like one of those good books on my shelf. it's just ... 'okay'. sometimes okay is enough, sometimes it isn't. but this time i guess okay is enough.
3 stars are enough.
wholewheatgrain's review against another edition
5.0
Hex Hall was an amazing book!The plot is so unlike any other book!Who would've out Warlocks,witches,shapeshifters,faeries and vampires in one book?Hawkins would! :D
jscarpa14's review against another edition
5.0
***NOTE MY REVIEWS OFTEN CONTAIN SPOILERS***
Sophie Mercer is not normal, she a witch that just can’t seem to fit in anywhere. When she attempts to help a crying girl get her ideal prom date and the spell goes horribly wrong she’s shipped off to a boarding school for Prodigiums like herself called Hecate Hall. Unfortunately she doesn’t fit in any better there either. When girls start being attacked and some die her only friend is accused of committing the crime. Sophie knows she didn’t do it, but can she discover who did before it’s too late for them both?
Okay so I completely loved this book. The characters were well developed and multifaceted. The plot line was excellent and it was so fast paced that I finished it in just a couple hours. I mean sure there were a few things I didn’t like, little plot twists with the characters that I’d prefer had never happened, but they were definitely surprising twists and it was more that I hated seeing bad things happen to the characters rather than anything actually being wrong with the book.
Rachel’s character is easy to relate to and what I loved about this book is that while Hawkins did make her different than all the other characters, stronger in ways, she didn’t actually make her better. Usually the hero or heroine in stories like this learns they’re different, special and more powerful because they’re there to serve some fated higher purpose and save everyone. Rachel has a twist similar, but not something that makes her the fated ideal hero.
I enjoyed seeing the multiple sides to the characters, the plot was highly engaging. Even though the boarding school for supernaturals plot line has been done before, her take on it I felt was surprisingly original and a delight to read. It was interesting to see the sheer variety of supernatural creatures she included in this book. I enjoyed seeing the distrust between the different species of Prodigiums because it reminded me of racism you see in everyday life because for most part it seems born of a lack of understanding for that which is different.
One of the other intriguing things she employed which I like was the difference in the way the Prodigiums are raised. It’ almost as if what makes them magical prevents them from moving forward with the times as they employ old fashioned practices like betrothals. While the practice is on the barbaric side it goes to further display how much their world is based on tradition and just one more thing to illustrate how their culture is very different from ours.
This review is a little shorter than most that I write because the few things I’d rather not have happened are definite plot spoilers that I can’t share and otherwise all I can think of is gushing praise for the book. This is one of those young adult paranormals that transcends ages and shouldn’t be missed. A definite must read.
Sophie Mercer is not normal, she a witch that just can’t seem to fit in anywhere. When she attempts to help a crying girl get her ideal prom date and the spell goes horribly wrong she’s shipped off to a boarding school for Prodigiums like herself called Hecate Hall. Unfortunately she doesn’t fit in any better there either. When girls start being attacked and some die her only friend is accused of committing the crime. Sophie knows she didn’t do it, but can she discover who did before it’s too late for them both?
Okay so I completely loved this book. The characters were well developed and multifaceted. The plot line was excellent and it was so fast paced that I finished it in just a couple hours. I mean sure there were a few things I didn’t like, little plot twists with the characters that I’d prefer had never happened, but they were definitely surprising twists and it was more that I hated seeing bad things happen to the characters rather than anything actually being wrong with the book.
Rachel’s character is easy to relate to and what I loved about this book is that while Hawkins did make her different than all the other characters, stronger in ways, she didn’t actually make her better. Usually the hero or heroine in stories like this learns they’re different, special and more powerful because they’re there to serve some fated higher purpose and save everyone. Rachel has a twist similar, but not something that makes her the fated ideal hero.
I enjoyed seeing the multiple sides to the characters, the plot was highly engaging. Even though the boarding school for supernaturals plot line has been done before, her take on it I felt was surprisingly original and a delight to read. It was interesting to see the sheer variety of supernatural creatures she included in this book. I enjoyed seeing the distrust between the different species of Prodigiums because it reminded me of racism you see in everyday life because for most part it seems born of a lack of understanding for that which is different.
One of the other intriguing things she employed which I like was the difference in the way the Prodigiums are raised. It’ almost as if what makes them magical prevents them from moving forward with the times as they employ old fashioned practices like betrothals. While the practice is on the barbaric side it goes to further display how much their world is based on tradition and just one more thing to illustrate how their culture is very different from ours.
This review is a little shorter than most that I write because the few things I’d rather not have happened are definite plot spoilers that I can’t share and otherwise all I can think of is gushing praise for the book. This is one of those young adult paranormals that transcends ages and shouldn’t be missed. A definite must read.
poinssetia's review against another edition
3.0
Al principio, cuando mencionaron magia y escuela para niños prodigios inmediatamente me hizo pensar en Harry Potter, pero esta historia es muy diferente, aunque el uso de la magia y de todas las criaturas mágicas es en esencia al que estamos acostumbrados, la forma en como todos conviven, los personajes y argumentos son muy diferentes para una historia de fantasÃa paranormal.
Empezare por decir que tanto protagonistas como antagonistas se alejan de los estereotipos, aunque no de las personalidades ya conocidas y familiares de los años de estudio, el hecho de que la protagonista no conozca todo sobre este mundo permite estar dispuesto a descubrir todo con ella, y al principio esto hace un poco difÃcil distinguir el bueno del malo, a excepción del origen de Sophie, que fue para mà bastante claro desde el momento que ella descubre el origen de sus poderes, pero el desarrollo de la historia y el como los personajes interactúan entre si rompe el molde de las historias adolescentes que incluyen magia.
La narración engancha dese el principio, dando a conocer los hechos sin recurrir a descripciones innecesarias y manteniendo la atención en la acción principal y en cómo será resuelto todo el dilema de la protagonista y su mejor amiga, también hay una que otra sorpresa a lo largo de la historia, a pesar de esto algunas cosas fueron bastante obvias pero no como para perder interés, el final es bastante sorprendente y deja las puertas abiertas con gran interés a su continuación.
Empezare por decir que tanto protagonistas como antagonistas se alejan de los estereotipos, aunque no de las personalidades ya conocidas y familiares de los años de estudio, el hecho de que la protagonista no conozca todo sobre este mundo permite estar dispuesto a descubrir todo con ella, y al principio esto hace un poco difÃcil distinguir el bueno del malo, a excepción del origen de Sophie, que fue para mà bastante claro desde el momento que ella descubre el origen de sus poderes, pero el desarrollo de la historia y el como los personajes interactúan entre si rompe el molde de las historias adolescentes que incluyen magia.
La narración engancha dese el principio, dando a conocer los hechos sin recurrir a descripciones innecesarias y manteniendo la atención en la acción principal y en cómo será resuelto todo el dilema de la protagonista y su mejor amiga, también hay una que otra sorpresa a lo largo de la historia, a pesar de esto algunas cosas fueron bastante obvias pero no como para perder interés, el final es bastante sorprendente y deja las puertas abiertas con gran interés a su continuación.
hlizmarie's review against another edition
3.0
It was just okay. A very light, quick read and didn't have the depth of some of the other YA I've read lately. Most likely forgettable.
get_wrecked_mate's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
I stand by it!!!
catiebug's review against another edition
5.0
While I love all kinds of mythical creatures, witches are definitely my favorite. I think the idea of the magic and just the history of them is so cool and interesting.
I love that Hawkins took the idea of a boarding school for mythical creatures and made it her own by having Hex Hall being about all kinds. She opened it up and created this world where all of them co-exist and it's so cool and interesting to see.
Sophie is one of those characters you immediately love. Her wit and sarcasm makes for very interesting narration because of the snaky humor. I wish I could have her as a best friend. I felt kind of bad for her because there was so much about her life that was hidden from her that she slowly begins to uncover.
The plot of Hex Hall is fast-paced, full of suspense, mystery, and some action. While it was a bit predictable at times, it didn't make it any less interesting because there were times where it wasn't and just the way everything had been revealed and come together was intriguing.
Hawkins' writing was simple and easy to follow along with which I love because a lot of books are just overwhelming with information and it is sometimes confusing and hard to follow.  From the very first page I got so caught up in the story and before I knew it, it was over and I found myself wanting more.
I love that Hawkins took the idea of a boarding school for mythical creatures and made it her own by having Hex Hall being about all kinds. She opened it up and created this world where all of them co-exist and it's so cool and interesting to see.
Sophie is one of those characters you immediately love. Her wit and sarcasm makes for very interesting narration because of the snaky humor. I wish I could have her as a best friend. I felt kind of bad for her because there was so much about her life that was hidden from her that she slowly begins to uncover.
The plot of Hex Hall is fast-paced, full of suspense, mystery, and some action. While it was a bit predictable at times, it didn't make it any less interesting because there were times where it wasn't and just the way everything had been revealed and come together was intriguing.
Hawkins' writing was simple and easy to follow along with which I love because a lot of books are just overwhelming with information and it is sometimes confusing and hard to follow.  From the very first page I got so caught up in the story and before I knew it, it was over and I found myself wanting more.