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thaliareads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book was just as fun as the first one. I really enjoyed Gwyn and Wells as the main characters. Also, more of Sir Percival was exactly what I needed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence and Kidnapping
Minor: Alcohol
Overall, other than the spicy scenes, this book didn't seem to have too many content warnings. Alcohol is briefly mentioned because Wells used to run a pub. The other two warnings relate to an incident in the final conflict of the book. While it was clearly described it wasn't graphic in nature.annelihghh's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Blood, Torture, Alcohol, Cursing, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Grief
green_amaryllis's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Blood and Kidnapping
Minor: Violence and Alcohol
annahamburger's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing, Violence, Confinement, Alcohol, Blood, and Torture
Minor: Blood, Misogyny, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, Sexism, and Murder
lauramparis's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Alcohol, Death of parent, Kidnapping, Blood, and Fire/Fire injury
sarinaslibrary's review against another edition
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
msradiosilence's review against another edition
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
wallenne's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Super fun, lighthearted, Halloween-y romance! It's got bi and nonbinary rep, in fun characters who I liked!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Alcohol
anapthine's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Thank you Net Galley and Headline for giving me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I enjoyed this book much more than the first book, The Ex Hex. This book follows Gwyn, the cousin of Vivi, who owns a shop in Graves Glen that is very successful. Wells, Rhys’ older brother, moves to this town and opens up a shop that sells the same things across from Gwyn’s. This creates a rivalry between the two. One day, a love spell manages to find Gwyn and Wells, and it makes the whole situation complicated. On top of that, Gwyn is losing her magic. This was very well written and perfect for Halloween.
I enjoyed this book much more than the first book, The Ex Hex. This book follows Gwyn, the cousin of Vivi, who owns a shop in Graves Glen that is very successful. Wells, Rhys’ older brother, moves to this town and opens up a shop that sells the same things across from Gwyn’s. This creates a rivalry between the two. One day, a love spell manages to find Gwyn and Wells, and it makes the whole situation complicated. On top of that, Gwyn is losing her magic. This was very well written and perfect for Halloween.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Death of parent, Kidnapping, and Alcohol
decklededgess's review against another edition
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