The Ex Hex: Never mix witchcraft and vodka . . . a spellbinding TikTok-sensation rom-com! (Graves Glen)

The Ex Hex is a simple witchy good time and an extremely easy read as the characters were engaging and the plot was entertaining. There were definitely aspects that I wish had been given more attention but overall, this was a delightful read and I'm already looking forward to getting my hands on the second book!"Never mix vodka and witchcraft."Obviously, that's what our main character Vivi and her cousin, Gwyn immediately went on to do after Rhys Penhallow broke Vivi's heart that summer they were 19. Oh, it was all a joke and accidental and they didn't actually curse him... Right? Well, fast forward nine years later, Rhys has returned to Graves Glen to recharge the ley lines and everything goes incredibly, horribly, very quickly wrong, not just for him but for the whole town. So, that long-ago curse definitely stuck! 😂 What ensues is all manner of hijinks as Vivi and Rhys, with a bit of help from Gwyn and aunt Elaine, try to reverse the curse in order to save the town from impending doom.This is absolutely the perfect witchy book for the spooky season. The air is crisp with the chill of autumn, the whole town has put their gears in full throttle in preparation for Halloween, and with the addition of possessed toys, accidentally talking cats, haunted houses, angry ghosts and vengeful spirits, it's easy to feel completely immersed in all the spooky autumnal vibes. But as spooky as some scenes were, the story was well-balanced with heartfelt moments between family and plenty of hilarious situations and witty dialogue that will have you cackling as you read—at least, I know I laughed more than I expected to when I started this! The writing is infused with so much humour and it made this all the more enjoyable to read.The second chance romance between Vivi and Rhys plays a significant role in the story and it does slightly eclipse the main "reverse the curse" plot, especially towards the end, but I really enjoyed their ever-present electrifying chemistry! From the moment they meet again it's clear that the magnetic pull they share has never faded and even after all these years, their mutual attraction hasn't dulled one bit. Through the dual perspectives, it was fun to see them try to deny and resist their feelings and it certainly upped the sexual tension until they inevitably cave and the clothes go flying (not literally). I loved how googly-eyed Rhys became around Vivi—it was cute and sweet and if you love a soft-hearted hero who would do anything for his love, Rhys won't disappoint! I will say that I don't think there's much character depth or progression although there was room for it, which is why I felt the ending was a bit of a letdown. Other than our MCs, I also loved Gwyn and her close relationship with Vivi. Gwyn was an absolute riot and I love her cheeky snark, quippy banter and her casual witchy bad self, and I might've developed a bit of a girl crush. I'm so excited that the second book is about her cos I defo want to see her get her HEA! 🥰The reason why I'm not giving this book a full five stars is that I wished the ending had been less rushed and that certain elements had been better wrapped up. There were a few family-related revelations that were introduced and don't get the proper attention they deserved. I do wonder if maybe this storyline will continue in the second book as Gwyn is also family, but either way, it all ended a little too quickly, IMHO. There were also certain threads of the story that were left unresolved, such as the situation between Rhys and his father. It was so open-ended and it felt very odd that the author didn't bring some kind of conclusion to their situation.Overall though, The Ex Hex was a pretty Fun and entertaining read and I'm glad that I finally picked it up!

For a while now, I've been wanting some Autumn themed books that weren't horror or thriller based. You know what I mean - like how Christmas books are basically romance but with snow. I wanted Autumn/Fall leading up to Halloween. The pumpkins are implied but not the whole story.And whilst The Ex Hex is absolutely witchy - it delivered on the Autumn feels.The Ex Hex tells the story of Vivi - 9 years ago she had a summer thing with one of the Penhallow boys and he broke her heart. Vodka drunk, she did want any teenage witch would do. Together with her cousin, they hexed him! But years later, they had no idea of what the impact would be.Small town romance with a spooky twist, I absolutely adored this book and will be on the hunt for the second book next Autumn. Apparently there's even going to be a third!

Perfect October read. Romance, spells and curses.Vivi and Rhys have a chequered past after a summer romance 9 years ago.In the present Rhys is sent back to Graves Glen by his scary witch father, with the intention of charging the magic that helps to run the town. Unbeknownst to either of them, in a hex gone wrong, Rhys has been cursed.The race is on to break the curse before it's too late.I loved Aunt Elaine and Sir Purrcival, and I hope we get to find out more about Gwen and Jane in the sequel.Remember, never mix witchcraft and vodka.

I must say before reading this one I had my hesitations. I’ve never read anything quite like this before but I really enjoyed it! The supernatural element isn’t overwhelming at all, it’s just so intriguing. Admittedly I love tvd (the vampire diaries) but I thought it might be different in written format. It’s not.I’m very into the characters, literally no one’s shocked. There are some boss ass women in this story, yayy female empowerment!!The romance wasn’t my favorite part, that said it’s still good. I would describe it as a second chance story with some complicated dynamics. And it’s not to slow burn.I would definitely recommend this one, it’s a really good fall read for the romance lovers! I’ll definitely be getting the sequel.

Well this was certainly a fun, flirty and steamy read! A lot of us agreed that we loved the prologue and could easily imagine our little group attempting to ‘curse’ someone after a few too many glasses of wine! We couldn’t wait to see what the fall out from the curse would be.When Rhys returns to Penhallow it soon becomes clear that things are not going right for him and it doesn’t take Vivienne too long to figure out why that might be. We found the different mishaps he faced quite amusing and honestly didn’t blame Vivienne for leaving him at the side of the road.When these two characters become reacquainted it is clear that the chemistry is there and we knew it wouldn’t be long till their feelings came to the surface. Erin Sterling has certainly added some steaminess to this story, which was a pleasant surprise. Rhys and Vivienne clearly belong together and you want to see them succeed in the story, especially when the curse takes a turn for the worst.Helping Vivienne along the way are Aunt Elaine and her cousin Gwyn, not forgetting Sir Percival either! We loved her witchy family and the strength they gave her, Gwyn was certainly protective over Vivienne and more than happy to give Rhys a piece of her mind.Set in a small Georgian town, this book is not going to scare or spook you but it will make you feel witchy and cosy. It was a fun read for the spooky season and a few of us are looking forward to reading the sequel.