A review by arys_library
The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling

adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing 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? Yes

4.0

This was such a cute book! I loved the Harry Potter references. The relationships between the main character Vivi and her family felt like the relationships in Practical Magic. So this book was very comforting and nostalgic for me. 

I think the author did a great job at blending magic into a romance book, personally I would have liked to see a bit more exciting tense magical scenes, but that’s just me and my high fantasy expectations. 

Spoiler below!!



I feel like the happily ever after ending was a little rushed and too perfect and easy. I would have liked to see more conflict or emotion throughout the characters in the ending. I also wish Rhys and Vivi brought up the fact that Rhys was engaged 9 years ago more. It was only mentioned once or twice after they reconnected, and it was so brief. An engagement is a big thing and it was kind of shrugged off. But other than those things, I loved it!
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