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sarinaslibrary's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- 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
4.5
I absolutely adored The Ex Hex, so of course I has to get the little spin off to it.
It was fun, a little bit spooky and spicy - A perfect cozy witchy book for October which I love! I love how Gwyen is an actual good strong woman who is stubborn but doesn't let that get her into stupid situations like most strong woman characters do, which greatly annoys me.
Wells is such a fun male to read and I love how he became his own person and stood up to his Father, instead of using the useless excuse of "while his actions were bad, his means are good". I love children standing up against their parents, we need more of that.
The only thing I did like was the whole 'Baby Witches' gang, to me they were annoying - maybe it's because I find younger people annoying most of the time?
It's not as good as The Ex Hex, but it's still a fun read to cuddle up with.
It was fun, a little bit spooky and spicy - A perfect cozy witchy book for October which I love! I love how Gwyen is an actual good strong woman who is stubborn but doesn't let that get her into stupid situations like most strong woman characters do, which greatly annoys me.
Wells is such a fun male to read and I love how he became his own person and stood up to his Father, instead of using the useless excuse of "while his actions were bad, his means are good". I love children standing up against their parents, we need more of that.
The only thing I did like was the whole 'Baby Witches' gang, to me they were annoying - maybe it's because I find younger people annoying most of the time?
It's not as good as The Ex Hex, but it's still a fun read to cuddle up with.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing
Moderate: Violence, Sexual content, and Alcohol
Minor: Torture, Blood, and Kidnapping
nadiaherondale's review
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I keep being obsessed with Erin Sterling and the magical world she has created with both The Ex Hex and The Kiss Curse. Definitely a book that feels like a warm hug (although I gotta say I liked Rhys and Vivi a little bit more). One thing I absolutely adored is the lack of the third act breakup, the author knew how to create a conflict and tension without the need of separating the characters which to me shows maturity because I feel like sometimes in romance books the breakup just before the ending is too forced and creates unnecessary drama . I also wanna highlight the Baby Witches, they were adorable and a great addition to the cast of characters, I definitely wanna read more about them. And finally, I have my fingers crossed about a potential third book with Bowen as the main character, I just don't wanna abandon this series yet.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Blood
msradiosilence's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? No
4.0
Tldr; Gwyn and Wells are hella cute, and I really hope the next book isn’t Bowen and Gwyn’s mom…
Read my full review at: https://www.rainyreader.com/single-post/the-kiss-curse/.
Read my full review at: https://www.rainyreader.com/single-post/the-kiss-curse/.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Cursing, Death, Violence, Blood, and Sexual content
savvyrosereads's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Out September 20, 2022 [Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review!]
Rating: 4/5 stars
The sequel to The Ex Hex (which centered on the relationship between Vivi and Rhys) finds Vivi’s cousin Gwyn running her witch shop, Something Wicked, mentoring young witches, and butting heads with Wells Penhallow, Rhys’ older brother and newest Graves Glen resident.
I thought The Ex Hex was super cute and loved the witchiness, so I was excited for the sequel, and The Kiss Curse didn’t let me down. In fact, I think I liked this one even more, as I was instantly drawn to Wells (and already loved Gwyn from her appearances in book one). The banter and enemies-to-lovers vibes were immaculate, and, as always, Sir Purrcival the cat fully stole the show.
I did want a bit more resolution (and also more magic!), as things seemed to wrap up too quickly and easily, which was also my opinion after The Ex Hex. That said, these books are fun, fast, adorable, and perfect light-hearted spooky season reads, and if that’s the vibe you’re seeking, look no further!
Recommended to anyone, but especially if you like: enemies-to-lovers; witchy romance; light-hearted spooky vibes.
CW: Kidnapping; mentions of blood/torture.
Rating: 4/5 stars
The sequel to The Ex Hex (which centered on the relationship between Vivi and Rhys) finds Vivi’s cousin Gwyn running her witch shop, Something Wicked, mentoring young witches, and butting heads with Wells Penhallow, Rhys’ older brother and newest Graves Glen resident.
I thought The Ex Hex was super cute and loved the witchiness, so I was excited for the sequel, and The Kiss Curse didn’t let me down. In fact, I think I liked this one even more, as I was instantly drawn to Wells (and already loved Gwyn from her appearances in book one). The banter and enemies-to-lovers vibes were immaculate, and, as always, Sir Purrcival the cat fully stole the show.
I did want a bit more resolution (and also more magic!), as things seemed to wrap up too quickly and easily, which was also my opinion after The Ex Hex. That said, these books are fun, fast, adorable, and perfect light-hearted spooky season reads, and if that’s the vibe you’re seeking, look no further!
Recommended to anyone, but especially if you like: enemies-to-lovers; witchy romance; light-hearted spooky vibes.
CW: Kidnapping; mentions of blood/torture.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping and Sexual content
Moderate: Blood and Violence
decklededgess's review
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-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
trigger warnings: manipulative parents, sexual content, kidnapping, blood mention, torture mention, alcohol
You ever read about two characters who are desperate to deny they’ve got feelings for each other so they make up excuses for why they find reasons to kiss that aren’t “im hot for you?” yeah that’s Wells and Gwyn. They are FOOLS and I love them with all my heart.
The mystery is also really well done which tracks because Rachel Hawkins/Erin Sterling also writes thrillers. I loved the balance between the romance and mystery plots. I also loved the brothers, the college age witches who trail Gwyn everywhere she goes, the talking cat, and just the vibes of the town in general.
The smut also does not disappoint 😌
You ever read about two characters who are desperate to deny they’ve got feelings for each other so they make up excuses for why they find reasons to kiss that aren’t “im hot for you?” yeah that’s Wells and Gwyn. They are FOOLS and I love them with all my heart.
The mystery is also really well done which tracks because Rachel Hawkins/Erin Sterling also writes thrillers. I loved the balance between the romance and mystery plots. I also loved the brothers, the college age witches who trail Gwyn everywhere she goes, the talking cat, and just the vibes of the town in general.
The smut also does not disappoint 😌
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, and Sexual content
Minor: Torture and Blood
lewnie's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you to NetGalley for this review copy in exchange for an honest review!
Thank you to NetGalley for this review copy in exchange for an honest review!
Described as Practical Magic meets Gilmore Girls, which I think is a perfect description. This is definitely perfect for those of us who loved Halloweentown as kids but now as adults are looking for something a little more relatable….and spicy.
Gwyn Jones is happy in Graves Glen. She, and her mom, and her cousin Vivi are now powering the town with their magic, her shop is thriving, and she has started to mentor a group of “Baby Witches”. The only problem is Wells Penhallow. Wells has returned to Graves Glen to start over and open a witchy shop of his own. But after going up against Gwyn, he realizes he might be in over his head. When the arrival of a mysterious new coven coincides with the disappearance of Gwyn’s magic, Wells and Gwyn team up to discover what the town is up against now. Can they deny the chemistry between them?
The good: This was so fun and a perfect holiday read. I definitely like the grumpy-sunshine dynamic over the lovers-to enemies- to lovers of the last book. I think that Gwyn and Wells are delightful. And honestly, I would read an entire book about Sir Purrcival.
The bad: I wanted a little more relationship development between Gwyn and Wells to be honest. This book was face-paced so I get it, but it felt a little too like ‘insta-love’ for my taste. I liked the bi-rep, however we are definitely missing any other representation. I also think there are a couple small plot holes that I don’t want to spoil, but they don’t necessarily detract from the story overall.
Overall: This was a fun, fluffy, comforting holiday read. I think this was even better than the Ex-Hex and would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a cute witchy rom-com.
CW: sexual content, blood, swearing, alcohol
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Blood
Moderate: Body horror and Kidnapping
Minor: Alcohol
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