I usually love a regency romance that blends in a little bit of magic. Hex and Hexability was certainly that, and the magic was definitely enjoyable, but outside of the magic, I just felt like it didn't really sparkle.

Lady Tiffany Worthington is not like other girls. You know this because she thinks a lot about how different she is and how much trouble she has fitting in and how boring her sister in law is. And indeed, she's so much not like other girls that she's a witch, which she learns from a mysterious aunt who tracks her down during her London season. Meanwhile, she's also in a tizzy about a mysterious pirate/businessman who's actually a duke. Also there's a sea monster terrorizing the shipping lanes and a war building in France.

At a surface level, this book was generally silly and enjoyable fun, but if I spent too long thinking about it, I got a little frustrated. Some things were too little explained, others too obvious. The romance suffered from too much circular thinking and retreading of the same "do I like him or did he lie" pattern. The magic was fun and Aunt Esme and her coven were delightful, but Tiffany was kind of annoying (see the emphasis on how little like other girls she was). The ending was dizzyingly overstuffed and the big reveal didn't really feel like the payoff it was supposed to be.

I think there was some potential here, but it ultimately didn't quite hit.

3.25/5

I really enjoyed this installment to Kate Johnson's series - Tiffany and Santiago were brilliant characters and I loved the way Tiffany's powers manifested and were mastered throughout the story.

Having read Hex and the City last year I knew I would enjoy Hex and Hexability too, but actually I was pleasantly surprised that it did not fit my expectations! I thought it would be a light, seasonal read - which it is - but Kate Johnson’s first take on a historical novel did not disappoint and I loved the regency romance x witch vibe! Santiago was an excellent MMC, quietly observing and protecting those around him who are most vulnerable, and I enjoyed seeing his swaggering piratical veneer crumble as he fell further in love with Lady Tiffany. I also loved seeing Tiffany come into her own and out of the claws of Elinor, and the found family she discovered with Esme, Madhu, Billy and the gang.

All in all, an enjoyable, witchy novel that’s perfect for spooky season. A big thank you to the publishers and Netgalley for the e-ARC.

This was thoroughly enjoyable, I absolutely loved Tiffany and Santiago. The story was magickal, I loved the era too and the mannerisms. The group of witches were great too, and their talents. Just a great book.
Kate will definitely be a go to author for me.

Thank you to netgalley, the author and the publishers for an e-arc copy in exchange for an honest review.

This was such a fun read. The setting is set very well giving Bridgerton vibes, but with witches and more drama. The characters are funny, diverse, and quirky. The romance is a slow burn with tons of miscommunication. I would recommend.

Absolutely love Kate Johnson's books. Pure coziness and a little magic. I throughly enjoy this series.

This book had me hooked with its mix of romance, adventure, and a touch of witchcraft. At the start, Tiffany is an unwilling debutante who wants nothing more than to be independent and avoid marriage at all costs. Watching her grow and learn that life isn’t so black and white was such a satisfying part of the story. I also appreciated how it touched on the misunderstandings that arise from our own biases and assumptions.

It has a bit of a Bridgerton-with-witches vibe but without the problematic consent issues (I have strong opinions on that scene in the first Bridgerton book!). Overall, it’s a delightful blend of Regency-era charm and magical intrigue.

I was intrigued by this book after reading the blurb- regency romance but make it fantasy, sign me up! I, like many other romance fans, have been suffering from Bridgerton withdrawals. So when Hex and Hexability promised Bridgerton vibes, I needed to read it immediately! This was such a fun story, and I really enjoyed the characters. We had mutual like-to-dislike, a mysterious sea creature, and a rugged duke/pirate returning from exile! There was a lot to enjoy in this story, but I would say the ending was not as strong as the beginning. I felt that Tiffany and Santiago’s final argument was unnecessary and I don't believe it added much to the story. I also felt that some of the conflicts our characters were facing wrapped up a little too easily in the end. Still, I overall enjoyed this book, and I look forward to reading more from Kate Johnson.

3.7 ⭐
1 🌶️

🐙 Historical paranormal romance
🐙 Cute cost funny
🐙 Easy read
🐙 Fast paced

This was a fun twist on the historical romance genre with introduction of paranormal concepts and humour. I've enjoyed this authors other work a lot and this was a wee bit different.

Just an easy, light read for fall!

This one was just okay for me. I felt like the plot was a bit rushed and not fully fleshed out. I also felt that way with the relationships between Tiffany, her family, and the witches.

But, all in all, I thought Tiffany and Santiago were sweet, the story was cute, it was entertaining enough to keep me going (it got better as it went along), and it just felt like a cozy, witchy read!

I loved this just as much as the first. I think the author can do no wrong and it’s a perfect book for Halloween.

A cozy witch mystery romance with bridgerton vibes.
Super fast cozy read. Characters ❤️ pacing was a little off but overall I loved it.

This is the second book I’ve read by this author and I’ve really enjoyed them both!! I love the regency/paranormal feel. It’s a perfect fall read! I love the chemistry between the MCs. I just don’t understand why the ending was such a departure from what Tiffany felt the entire book? But great read and very entertaining. I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving a free copy.

like… it’s kinda plainly written and the pacing is all over the place and nothing really made any sense and there’s also a semi-telepathic giant squid as the main villain… but… BUT…. it was fucking FUN. it was campy and fun!!! instalove I’ll look away from u again and pretend u never happened to be like yeah pirate dukes!!! secret magic reveals!!! so up my alley!! ive read books from this author before as well, and she's absolutely improving with her books as she goes. the plots are getting deeper, the writing is actually getting better, and i'm actually now looking forward to reading more.

This is a very hard to categorize book - part fantasy, part rom com, part Regency romance, it’s a little of all of these and it all adds up to a a very entertaining story! There are witches, time travel and a Duke that looks like a pirate in this book, but at its heart, the most endearing heroine I’ve come across in a while. I love the way the book highlights the importance of pursuing the life you want, celebrating individuality and not being limited by other people’s expectations. Wonderful!

Thank you to NetGalley and One More Chapter for the advance reader copy.

I really enjoyed Hex and the City and was excited to read this book.
This is a quick and easy read - there’s regency drama and witches with great main and side characters.

Like the previous book I read this one was an easy read.

I had previously read and enjoyed Kate Johnson's other paranormal romance books, so I was excited to see she had a new book. I was especially looking forward to this one because I have recently gotten into historical romance. This was as good as her other books with a great setting for the story, taking place in Britain during the regency period. The characters were likable and the plot engaging. My only complaint was that the main characters were slow to get together and kept fighting, which got tiring. But, I will say I am just not a fan of that trope and still really enjoyed the book. Will be recommending to friends and patrons. (Thank you to Netgalley and One More Chapter for the ARC)

Tiffany hates that she only matters in the context of her proximity to men: her father's daughter, her brother's sister, and some day her husband's wife. She wants to be her own person and exist on her own terms and if she has her way, she'll never marry--a possibility that grows once she meets her great aunt Esme, who is unmarried and lives with a group of women. Women who are witches. Suddenly Tiffany can't keep pretending that she's imagining making pictures come to life; she's a witch, as well. And after saving a handsome pirate, Santiago, with her witching, she begins to wonder if maybe marrying him wouldn't be so bad--he's outside of society, and therefore she might be allowed to be her own person in the marriage. While she's torn between her feelings for him and her desire for independence, something keeps terrorizing the waters around them. With Santiago's help, Tiffany and the witches do what they can to keep the "beasty with the squirmers" away.

Hex and Hexability is absolutely delightful. It's the perfect blend of historical and fantasy, and the romance is very swoony. I utterly adored it.

"Bridgerton meets The Ex Hex this witchy season with this oh so spicy romantasy Regency romcom!

'Do you want to see what witches can do?'

Lady Tiffany Worthington has always had a special talent for making the world around her come to life - whether she wants it to or not - but it's only with the arrival of her mysterious great aunt Esme on the eve of the Battle of Waterloo that she learns she's a witch...and that the magic she's long feared is actually a gift to be embraced.

Now, as she's exposed to a side of London she never knew existed, one with sea creatures, magical portals, time travel, and a handsome duke from a faraway land with a dashing scar that makes him look like a pirate, Lady Tiffany discovers that despite what the ton might decree, there is no limit to what she can do...or who she can be."

REGENCY MAGIC! MUPPET ARM FLAIL!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing this eARC.

Hex and Hexability is a regency romance which follows newfound witch Lady Tiffany Worthington as she becomes entangled with a mysterious pirate who is also a duke.

This was a fun little witchy romance! There was a lot I didn't expect -- like killer squids and time travel -- but overall I thoroughly enjoyed this lighthearted romp. it was cozy and charming, perfect for a weekend read going into spooky season. While I do think that some of the conflict felt a little ridiculous -- these characters LOVED to make the most asinine assumptions about each other!! -- I found the book overall to be incredibly engaging and entertaining. Definitely a must-read for folks looking for something a bit more whimsical to scratch that regency romance itch!