Reviews

Best Hex Ever: A Novel by Nadia El-Fassi

slewis0819's review against another edition

funny medium-paced

3.5

 I'll give this one 3.5 stars. This book was cute and cozy, and I loved the characters. I found the plot to be an adorable premise and I loved the little side romances. There was just something off with the spice as you get into the story. Maybe it read a little forced? 

jamiebrito's review against another edition

Unfortunately, I was not able to get into the writing style. I also found the characters a bit grating. Thank you to Netgalley and Random House Publishing Group Ballantine Dell for an arc of this.

difficultwomanreads's review against another edition

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Review to come.

lovefromhannah's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

THIS BOOK IS EVERYTHING I DIDNT REALISE I NEEDED

mbb90's review against another edition

lighthearted fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

Hexed kitchen witch Dina falls for museum curator Scott during a weekend getaway in the English country side for their friends’ wedding. 

This was cute and I loved the witchy baking and Dina’s Moroccan heritage. I really liked Dina’s friendship with Immy and Rosemary. The spice was good too but I didn’t like the insta lust. For me it was way too strong and too fast. There wasn’t enough getting to know each other first. For a big chunk of the book it’s only physical attraction and lust. 

I do plan to check out Nadia El-Fassi’s next book in this interconnected series though. 

Thank you Netgalley and Dell for this eARC

daily_leelee's review against another edition

3.0

I thought this book was a cozy fall read, but didn’t love it. I enjoyed it although found parts incredibly slow or fast that made the pacing feel off. I really enjoyed Scott and Dina as characters but their insta love and rushed relationship was hard to follow. 

I really enjoyed following the kitchen magic and the rich heritage of magic passed down through her family. The book gave off a cozy vibe as I read through it and would be wonderful to read in the fall. I wished that there had been more involvement of Scott’s work around his symbols and protection exhibit in figuring out Dina’s curse. 

Overall really enjoyable and would recommend. 

nikkicrayray's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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? Yes

5.0

mollyopenshaw's review against another edition

emotional hopeful

3.5

This was a really well developed cosy fantasy romance; and a different take on the hidden-witch narrative.

I really enjoyed the pacing and the characters, it felt authentic and developed. 

The food descriptions were beautiful and all of the different teas were a joy to read about- I think the detail in this book is exquisite.

I think this fits perfectly alongside dislikes titles like The Very Secret Society for Irregular Witches.

chloehanrattyfairbairn's review

4.0

A spicy, cosy witchy rom com, this will be perfect to read in October time. The characters were well rounded out and the romance was cute if a bit insta-lovey.

sorayanadiab's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing tense medium-paced

5.0