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takarakei's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I didn't really understand the world building, or like why there was a college with witches and the MC is a witch but she like doesn't really know what she's doing. I know that getting stronger powers is kinda part of the storyline, but it felt a bit flimsy to me.
Also WHY did the narrator NOT USE AN ACCENT. It's one thing to have one narrator for dual POV (ugh), but HE'S WELSH! AT LEAST DO AN ACCENT! MISSED OPPORTUNITY!!!!
3/5 🌶️
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Misogyny
amandaredinger's review against another edition
3.0
Minor: Death of parent
renpuspita's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
The Ex-Hex have some of my favorite catnip, the one that got away and second chance. The main characters are pretty much charming, with Vivi try to deny her attraction to Rhys (not gonna work, we all know it) and Rhys that still can't get over Vivi even after 9 years. I did enjoy their banter, although the star of this book happen to be the side characters, Vivi's cousin Gwynnevere. Gwynn's dialogue always crack me up and I liked that she always supportive to Vivi together with her mother, Elaine. Sisterhood or witch coven for the win! The Penhallows brothers seems interesting too, with the oldest Wells is grumpy all the time and the middle brother, Bowen is eccentric as hell. Rhys seems like the charming ones here.
The story is pretty much light and entertaining, perfect for a light and one-sitting read. The romance is pretty well written and I liked that it's low of angst. Both Vivi and Rhys were adult although sometimes they act too horny, but hey, that what 9 years separation did to you. But, I liked with what Sterling write for them, no drama, no big misunderstanding that need groveling scene (that somehow the way its written is mostly meh and not enough), the love declaration is pretty on point and the conclusion for how Vivi and Rhys manage their relationship despite their big difference (Vivi is already rooted in Graves Glen, Rhys is as free as they come) was satisfying. The sex scenes were steamy and sometimes have its humorous moment as well without too much cringe (at least, for my taste.)
I recommend The Ex-Hex if you want to read a witchy but cozy paranormal romance book and the Halloween setting is pretty much fit. The next book is about Gwynn with one of Penhallow brother, Llewellyn or Wells. In this book Gwynn's ex is a woman so, maybe she's a bi? Anyway, Gwynn is my favorite characters with her witty and sarcastic remarks and pretty much sunshine, while Wells's personality is rivaling the Grinch itself, so...yeah, The Kissing Curse is pretty much grumpy x sunshine, lel.
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Minor: Death of parent
taryn_g's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Death of parent and Alcohol
microbemom's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Blood and Alcohol
hannahmichele5's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent
chasingpages1's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Cursing, Infidelity, Violence, Blood, Car accident, and Murder
theinstabookworm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
While I wasn't a fan of the number of times Rhys felt aroused in Vivi's presence and eventually started rolling my eyes a lot, I still did really enjoy this. It's not the greatest romance story of all time, but if you're looking for a fun, easy romance read this spooky season, I recommend it.
Minor: Death of parent
lizy's review against another edition
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Death of parent
bookcheshirecat's review against another edition
4.0
“You almost ran your ex-boyfriend over with a car, and then left him lying in the literal dirt on the side of the road. It is such a big deal, you absolute queen.”
➽ The Ex Hex is an entertaining, paranormal Romance about Vivienne who accidentally puts a hex on her ex-boyfriend. Nine years ago she was dumped and swore to get revenge. In a silly, drunken daze, she put a hex on him ... even though she didn't have the materials to create any big harm. Turns out her curse is much more serious than she expected. The second Rhys Penhallow comes back to their hometown Graves Glen, things start going haywire. The Hex has now affected the entire town and if they don't do anything soon, all the magic will become volatile. Vivi teams up with Rhys in order to stop her curse, but refuses to fall for him again. I really liked the second-chance romance and how both of them become reluctant allies against an out-of-control Hex. Vivi's been hurt in the past, but Rhys never managed to get over her!
Minor: Death of parent