I wanted something fun and seasonally appropriate and this book gave me just that. It was fun!

I am a sucker for a witchy story involving a found family. I adored the found family vibes from this book, all of the witches were just such good characters. I liked them all, even Essie’s mum who could be a bit…abrupt but it sort of felt a little justified under the circumstances.

The magical world felt really well explained. I understood the rules and the stakes. I feel like that is so absolutely imperative in a magical book, I need to know if there are repercussions.

Essie was a wee lamb. She deserved way better than Josh who was limp lettuce personified. You know, the old bag of salad leave at the back of the fridge that was Josh. He was boring, he was unbelievably passive, and he was annoying. The time to ask questions is not when you’re facing death, make a mental note to ask later. After survival. I hated Josh, he was such a strange love interest as he had almost no personality but he had a cool sister. I know I hated Josh but the other characters more than made up for him being super dull.

The twists were really enjoyable and I found myself wanting to know what was going to happen. You know it’s a good book when you want to keep going. I read this for some reading sprints because I was not going to bed without closure.

The setting of a quaint little village in England was such a perfect setting. I loved Bedlam House, I love an almost sentient building. That’s a bit of a scamp and likes to join in with the fun

There was a moment, half way through the book where I felt that it was going in a specific direction. In the direction of one of my most hated tropes and I would have been so disappointed if it did…but a twist happened and it didn’t go where I thought it was going.

This book had spice. I thought it was a clean romance book at first, which it totally fine. Although, around the 70% mark, that all changed! This was no longer the sweet romance I thought it was. It got steamy and as is tradition, I performed a dramatic reading of the sexy bits to my partner who struggled to make out the words through my cackles.

This book make me cackle with laughter which felt right for an October read. It was fun, it was lovely, I whizzed thought it and it was really enjoyable. This book made me very happy. Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I LOVED this book. It was a great combination of paranormal and romance without being too over the top with either of them. This was a super fast read and had enough twists and turns to keep me guessing and enjoying the overall storyline. I really hope there is a sequel to this because I felt like I could read several more books in the same "universe". Overall, a fantastic 5 star read just in time for Halloween!

Thank you, NetGalley and HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter for sharing a digital ARC with me in exchange for an honest review.

Josh has just moved from America to England where he will move into an inherited estate. However when he arrives there are tenants living in and they own him .... 300 years' worth of rent. This is where Josh and Essie meet.
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This book was a freaking ride! I loved Essie and Josh so much and getting to see them slowly fall in love with each other. The book itself was quirky and chaotic a was giving all of the fall vibes. The small town setting amazing and so refreshing and comforting. The atmosphere was what made this book for me, I loved all of the descriptions that made me want to go to small-town England and hang out with some witches. I desperately need this book to be made into a series (even a duology) I feel like there could be more world-building and a deeper dive into our characters and their world and powers.
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overall this was such a warm cozy read perfect for the month of October.

This was a fun read! Essie is a witch living in Good Winter, Essex with obligations. Josh is an American who moved toGoodwinter to escape an unfufilling life and to fix up he house he inherited from his father. Their meeting is chance, sparks fly, and magical adventure and misadventure ensue.

I really enjoyed both the main characters and the supporting cast. This book has an endearing humor. The homage to the history of the persecution of witches in England is well done. There are nice surprises in this one.

*I received a copy of this book on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for this opportunity*

Whimsical, magical, and just a little confusing (but what good witchy book isn't?), HEX APPEAL is a delightful addition to any spooky season TBR pile.

Life has thrown Josh Henderson, former lawyer and American, a pretty steep curveball when he finds himself the landlord of several decrepit properties in Good Winter, England. Struggling to find a new life in his new country, he's swept up into the whirlwind of Essie Winterscale.

Essie, her own life practically one big curveball, has found herself secluded in her childhood home of Beldam House. And while the house and her family are magical (literally magical), she can't help but feel like her existance is held together by nothing more than a threading shoestring and a spell.

What follows is a crazy story that involves goats, time traveling, steamy kisses in the rain, and amnesia. In a similar vein to The Ex Hex, Johnson taps into the massive desire for a modern witchy stories. Is the plot confusing at times? Yes. The story's pacing was a bit off, and it felt like there were too many plot lines for a single book. However, at it's heart this story is charming and a wonderful choice for a light read!

Hex Appeal was another fun witch book! Kate Johnson did a great job developing these characters and the storyline. I look forward to reading more from her in the future!

Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for providing me with an arc for an honest review!

Bedlam House helps those who need it Essie Winterscale has always been told. But those who visit never remember. That is until Josh Henderson stumbles into town, fresh from a breakup and looking to renovate the home his father left to him. Essie and Josh find instant chemistry but family secrets and generational lies might just be enough to keep them apart.

Hex Appeal is broadcast as Encanto meets Hocus Pocus and you can definitely see the connects throughout the book. A house that shifts to the needs of its inhabitants, centuries old curses. But overall, the synopsis might have been the best part of the book.

This book was a cute, fun, Halloween book and I enjoyed reading it. But I found the characters one dimensional and the overall plot under developed. I couldn’t connect to the story or its characters like I had hoped to based on the description of the book. The romance felt a little sudden, which is fine, but just didn’t make sense for me. And I generally don’t like miscommunication tropes or relationships built on secrets and lies.

Overall, this is a cute, fun October read but it just didn’t satisfy me like I had hoped that it would.

It was the perfect book for this time of year. Set around Halloween, witches, mystery, demons, magic, but also just fun, humor and a little bit of smut. It was a really fun book.
The only thing that really lowered the rating for me was because of the way the male mc talked about the female mc her weight and body in the beginning.
But after that, the story itself was really good and fun. And it was a really quick read too. It also made me want to continue reading, because it was just so fun.

It was the perfect book for this time of year. Set around Halloween, witches, mystery, demons, magic. But also just fun, humor and a little bit of smut. It was a really fun book, a fun read and quite good. The only thing that really lowered the rating for me was because of the way the male mc talked about the female mc her weight and body in the beginning, and the way the smut scenes were described? That just wasn't for me. Really annoying, really blunt and just too much for me. But then again, the story itself was really good and fun. And it was a really quick read too. It also made me want to continue reading, because it was just so fun. So if those small things didn't happen, it would've been way way better!

If you're looking for a romcom witchy read..Hex Appeal is a definite read for Halloween, It’s a cute. & spooky with great writing style. Kate truly does great in how she portrayed each character. As much as I enjoyed Essie and Josh's romance, I would love for this to continue into a series which follows the side characters - overall id highly recommend this fun read for October.

Thanks to HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter & Netgalley for allowing me to read and review this digital ARC

I usually don't read books like this but I'm glad I had the opportunity, especially around this spooky time of year! I enjoyed reading about Josh and Essie and their adventures fighting against a monster. This was a quick and heartwarming read that I highly recommend!

This book was a great choice for this season.
It provided exactly what it promised, after reading the description I got excited and I was quickly invested in the plot of the book.

Hex Appeal had great characters and the pages were filled with chemistry and energy. Essie and all the side characters were so funny and so enjoyable to read about. I'm so happy I got a chance to read this arc from Kate Johnson, and I look forward to reading more from her.

A true Ecanto meets Hocus Pocus.
Essie is a confounded witch trying to come to terms with the new American boy next door.
The witch's house in this story is its own character.
There is a lot of exposition in the beginning of the story, but it picks up closer to the middle. A good halloween read for those who enjoy something a bit mischievous and a lot of fun.

I went into this thinking it was going to be a fun, witty, witchy read. I was not disappointed in that aspect. It read as a fun witchy book which is perfect for spooky month! I enjoyed the plot, and the characters, but I needed the characters to be more fleshed out. I do also think a lot was happening, I think it would have been/be great as a series. I don't think it would have been so crammed full.

If you're just looking for a light witchy read, then this is the book for you!

I'm not really sure that the synopsis of the book did this book justice to be honest. I mean they say it's like Encanto and Hocus Pocus and we'll no, no it's really not sorry. I'm a massive Disney nerd and that was one of the things that drew me to it in the first place. I couldn't wait to jump in.

Putting all that aside. The book was ok. It felt a little bit disjointed however. But I liked the premise, but I didn't like the third person aspect as I felt it a little hard to relate to.

I really hope it was just me. sorry

The 3rd person perspective made the book difficult to follow. Characters really didn’t have depth and there wasn’t much to love. Unfortunately, this was not for me.

This book was so fun and perfect for fall. HEX APPEAL has a house with a personality all of its own (think Disney's Encanto) which made for fun mayhem and sometimes trouble for characters, such as going back in time. This story is whimsical, witty, and humorous, making it a delight to read.

Big thank you NetGalley and to the publisher for the chance to review this book pre-release. This book was the perfect blend of Practial Magic, Encanto and Hocus Pocus all rolled into one, and I absolutely LOVED it. Great bingable autumn read for those who need a little magic in their lives. A more formal review will be available on my IG/TikTok and Goodreads.

When an American attorney moves to England, he attempts to find all his rental property to update his finances. Essie's coven has their home spelled to keep wanderers away. They develop a growing relationship that is intriguing. There's a magical house that changes to meet needs and the need to bring on winter to keep evil away. Such a fun book and adventurous tale!

Kate Johnson's Hex Appeal is a clever witch rom-com and the perfect read to kick off the spooky season. Essie Winterscale is a witch who lives in Essex's wondrous and mysterious Beldum House, where she lives with a group of other witches, including those who weave the future and those who specialize in fertility. stake. Essie's talent is her ability to freeze, but she primarily uses it to chill wine. There's something about it, and it's not just his beautiful face, but the fact that he seems to be immune to the wards used by witches, causing others to forget about them... and their abilities. He is keen on collecting rent, which has not been done since the 18th century, but he soon finds himself drawn to Essie and her mismatched companions. As the book unfolds it becomes clear that their relationship may be due to destiny and family secrets. It was a great read. I loved all the residents of Beldum House and felt their skills were very well thought out and put to use in the story. House is pretty much a character in itself, so maybe that's where some of the Encanto comparisons come from. I liked the paranormal plot which added a nice dimension and worked well for the plot as a whole. I really enjoyed this book and would definitely recommend it. I have read and reviewed his ARC courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions are my own.