Hex Hall: a book recommendation
5 out of 5 stars.
After a commenter (Thanks, Laura!) suggested Rachel Hawkin’s Hex Hall, I promptly got my hands on a copy. And oh boy! I read the whole book that same day — it was FANTASTIC. And now I’m stuck waiting for the sequel… Le sigh.
After a love-spell-gone-wrong, Sophie gets sentenced to a reform school for witches, faeries, and shape shifters. But it’s not Sophie’s fault she got the spell wrong — she knows nothing about magic thanks to growing up with her non-witch Mom. Now she’s stuck with all these other paranormal delinquents, and a coven of super model witches have decided Sophie is their newest enemy. some über creepy ghost is following her around.
When Sophie’s magical ignorance lands her in “detention” with her crush Archer, Sophie thinks maybe it won’t be so bad. But then a series of brutal, deadly attacks start happening to the witches, and Sophie could be next. And worst of all, Sophie’s only friend is the number one suspect…
Okay, I’ll just reiterate that I LOVED this book. It was a little rushed at the climax, but I didn’t even care… I loved the school so much, and holy crow, Archer… ::drooooool::
Sophie’s voice is sarcastic, and she manages to find humor in even the crappiest situations. I really enjoyed being in her head, and I can’t wait for book 2, Demonglass.
If you’re in the mood for quirky fantasy, humor, and excitement, then definitely read this!
You tell me: Have you read Hex Hall? Or any other books similar that you’d recommend?
-S.
December 3, 2010 @ 9:13 am
Darn it! My friend offered to give this book to me, but I opted for a different one after reading the Good Reads page – the whole “supermodel witches” turned me off immediately (you know what I mean?). But if you liked it, I trust your judgment; let’s see if he’ll be willing to give me another. 😀
December 3, 2010 @ 10:09 am
Yay!! So glad you liked it! I already have Demonglass pre-ordered. Can’t wait!
December 3, 2010 @ 1:47 pm
I’ve read Hex Hall, and really enjoyed it. 🙂 I’m looking forward to Demonglass as well!
December 3, 2010 @ 4:23 pm
Love that book. I did not see who was the killer. And the tragedy-ish ending. (squeals…puts in a manly grunt to cover it up)
And it had a romance that I didn’t roll my eyes at the boy!
December 3, 2010 @ 5:30 pm
This is already on my to-be-read list. I’ve nothing but good things about it.
December 3, 2010 @ 5:51 pm
Jules: Yeah, the super model witches is not what the story is about. At all. 🙂 I hope you like it and don’t hate me for recommending it!
Laura & Holly: Yes to Demonglass!! WOO!
Tymcon: I’ll keep your squeals secret. Promise. And I love that you loved it, btw.
Meredith: Yes! Read it! It happens in the South, yay!
December 3, 2010 @ 11:21 pm
Since falling in LOVE with A Native Star thanks to your recommendation, Susan, I’ll have to add this to my ever-growing pile of TBR! Hell, it can skip to the top of the list.
And, let’s be honest, can you ever go wrong with a boy called Archer? I think not. Thanks for the review! 😀
December 4, 2010 @ 5:37 pm
I haven’t read it, though I’ve heard a ton about it. I don’t know why I haven’t made more of an effort to get my hands on it – maybe because if I was just judging by the synopsis, I wouldn’t pick it up. However, I’ll get on it soon enough!
May 30, 2011 @ 4:25 am
Yay, excited! I’ve read Hex Hall and ordered Demonglass the other day. Waiting for it to turn up in my mail box!
May 30, 2011 @ 8:58 am
Oooh! Let me know what you think!! 😀