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4.13 AVERAGE
4.13 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
slow-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
Honestly insanely tame compared to the other ones and had good characters and plot. Lots of yearning. Good one to finish off the series.
When Emily McIntire wrote Hexed, a masterful retelling, She Finally showed us why the author is a master reteller of stories. When Emily McIntire wrote Hexed, a deliciously spellbinding novel, She Finally proved that she can deliver an enthralling and completely bewitching novel. With its potent mix of magic, forbidden passion, and slow burning suspense, Hexed is a five-star winner that casts a compelling spell on readers.
McIntire's writing is lush, evocative, and effortlessly immersive. Each sentence hums with tension and emotion, enveloping readers in a world that is both fantastical and real. Her prose flows between poetic introspection and sharp-tongued dialogue, achieving a balance that makes the story cinematic yet intensely intimate. The pacing is measured, each chapter a perfectly crafted spell—slow enough to linger over, fast enough to surprise.
At the heart of Hexed are two unforgettable heroes: the enigmatic and fiercely independent villainess, and the morally compromised, irresistible hero whose motives are forever clouded. McIntire doesn't just write characters—she builds them from scratch, giving them flaws, desires, and depth that make them inescapably real. Theirs is a chemistry that sparks off the page, a seductively slow-burning relationship that simmers with tension and flares into bursts of raw emotion.
The unfolding of the plot is a master class in suspenseful narrative. McIntire weaves the story with turns and emotional reversals, never lulling the reader into a state of complacency. Power, identity, and redemption are treated with subtlety and delicacy, all in the service of maintaining the seductive tone that controls the novel. As secrets come out and loyalties are tested, Hexed breaks out of its genre beginnings to be something remarkable—a character-driven tale in which the stakes are as much emotional as they are magical.
In Hexed, Emily McIntire has constructed a tale as dark as it is brilliant, as sensual as it is savage. Villains will love this new addition to the series, and newcomers will be captivated by her timeless blend of myth, sensuality, and storytelling artistry. In short, this book is enchanting.
McIntire's writing is lush, evocative, and effortlessly immersive. Each sentence hums with tension and emotion, enveloping readers in a world that is both fantastical and real. Her prose flows between poetic introspection and sharp-tongued dialogue, achieving a balance that makes the story cinematic yet intensely intimate. The pacing is measured, each chapter a perfectly crafted spell—slow enough to linger over, fast enough to surprise.
At the heart of Hexed are two unforgettable heroes: the enigmatic and fiercely independent villainess, and the morally compromised, irresistible hero whose motives are forever clouded. McIntire doesn't just write characters—she builds them from scratch, giving them flaws, desires, and depth that make them inescapably real. Theirs is a chemistry that sparks off the page, a seductively slow-burning relationship that simmers with tension and flares into bursts of raw emotion.
The unfolding of the plot is a master class in suspenseful narrative. McIntire weaves the story with turns and emotional reversals, never lulling the reader into a state of complacency. Power, identity, and redemption are treated with subtlety and delicacy, all in the service of maintaining the seductive tone that controls the novel. As secrets come out and loyalties are tested, Hexed breaks out of its genre beginnings to be something remarkable—a character-driven tale in which the stakes are as much emotional as they are magical.
In Hexed, Emily McIntire has constructed a tale as dark as it is brilliant, as sensual as it is savage. Villains will love this new addition to the series, and newcomers will be captivated by her timeless blend of myth, sensuality, and storytelling artistry. In short, this book is enchanting.
This was probably my second favorite in the series. I really enjoyed the Mafia theme and I liked how the Little Mermaid retelling was done. I felt like the characters were very one dimensional and not very deep, and the sex is way too much for one book, but overall I was entertained.
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-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
4 ⭐️ - really enjoyable story with super fun references to The Little Mermaid. I’m glad the fmc was not an Ariel caricature.
I’m a huge fan of ocean/water imagery and this had plenty (obviously).
Stonefish pets were an excellent touch.
I enjoyed the lack of annoying tropes such as miscommunication and being unreasonably angry at your partner after a big reveal. I think when fmc’s secret was revealed it was handled perfectly, with reasonable reactions on both sides and ultimately, quick and logical forgiveness.
Bas and Gio were excellent side characters.
I do think it would’ve been fun to read about the mmc discovering all the awful things Aria did as a teenager and beyond, but it was only implied in the end.
It’s fine - it’s in the past and it’s not always required to rehash eeevery trauma for the sake of the plot. Just would’ve been entertaining to read the reactions and Aria’s attempt at defense.
Also, if I have to read the words Solar Plexus ever again, I’ll lose it
I’m a huge fan of ocean/water imagery and this had plenty (obviously).
Stonefish pets were an excellent touch.
I enjoyed the lack of annoying tropes such as miscommunication and being unreasonably angry at your partner after a big reveal. I think when fmc’s secret was revealed it was handled perfectly, with reasonable reactions on both sides and ultimately, quick and logical forgiveness.
Bas and Gio were excellent side characters.
I do think it would’ve been fun to read about the mmc discovering all the awful things Aria did as a teenager and beyond, but it was only implied in the end.
It’s fine - it’s in the past and it’s not always required to rehash eeevery trauma for the sake of the plot. Just would’ve been entertaining to read the reactions and Aria’s attempt at defense.
Also, if I have to read the words Solar Plexus ever again, I’ll lose it
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-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:
Complicated