Reviews - Hawt Flash | The StoryGraph

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This book immediately piqued my interest because it features an older female protagonist, a demographic often overlooked in fantasy fiction. I found myself completely invested in her journey, from navigating the messy complexities of her divorce to reconnecting with her children (forgotten memories). The unfolding layers of her magical identity, coupled with the shocking revelation that her great-great grandmother is still alive, created a narrative tapestry rich with suspense and unexpected turns. It's a story that truly keeps you guessing at every corner. While the book does lean heavily into setting the stage for the sequel, acting almost as a prolonged prologue, I ultimately felt that the comprehensive world-building and character development were essential. Every detail, every revelation, felt deliberately placed, laying the crucial groundwork necessary for a deeper understanding and appreciation of the events to come in the next installment. Without this extensive setup, I suspect the sequel wouldn't be nearly as impactful.

pselden's review

5.0

funny lighthearted mysterious 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: Complicated

Rarely do books I see advertised live up to the hype. This one lived up to the promise! 🌟

jenngreads's review against another edition

3.0

I kept seeing this book in my feeds and advertisements. There were lots of good things to say about it. So, I bought it. It was a quick read, that almost didn't happen. The opening paragraphs left me heading back to the synopsis to make sure i had purchased the right book. I had. I finished this read in about 3 hours. It's entertaining, with decent character development.

My reason for 3 stars is more about how it ended. I am all for books in a series that are heavily linked. But, I do like for each book to be complete. The ending clearly demanded you purchase the remaining books for the synopsis to make sense. It's definitely a cliffhanger. However, I am not sure I loved the storyline enough to buy the remaining books.

mirispark's review

5.0

This is a great read. Katie and her friend Frankie are up to some serious high jinks after Katie discovers she needs a divorce! Add a little hereditary magic that Katie didn't know about, and some fabulous chocolate, and you are in for a wonderful read between hot flashes!

I'm looking forward to reading book two.

angij's review

4.5

adventurous

I enjoyed this so much more than I thought I would. How cute is the title? It took me awhile to relate Hawt Flash to hot flash. I think it was Frankie that made me realize it. I wish I knew what Zoya was up to.

jolenemacinjax's review

4.0

We Can All Agree Turning 50 Should Have Some Perks

The first book in the Aura Cove series was intriguing. It is not, to me at least, unputdownable.. it is a good story with a delightful premise but has some overdone situations as well. By that I mean the lady turned 50, she discovers her husband cheated on her, turns out all through their marriage, and files for a divorce with the best woman divorce lawyer in town. That was great as the dud is a lawyer too.

Along with three grown children, a wacky best friend (gotta have one of these), and her ever supportive grandmother who tells her she gains special powers now that the has reached 50 but she will have to watch out for her great-great mother( who still looks 40) who wants her newly developing powers.

The first book ends on a cliffhanger...has strong female characters

onyxwolf's review

4.0

If only turning 50 really did bring about magical abilities! Well, outside of the ability to no longer give AF about what people think ;-)
It's a fun read and a good concept, though some parts are rather immature and more like a revenge fantasy for someone much younger than 50. Still, I've already bought the next book since it ended on a bit of a cliffhanger.