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Hex Hall (Hex Hall #1)
by
Rachel Hawkins (Goodreads Author)
Three years ago, Sophie Mercer discovered that she was a witch. It's gotten her into a few scrapes. Her non-gifted mother has been as supportive as possible, consulting Sophie's estranged father-an elusive European warlock-only when necessary. But when Sophie attracts too much human attention for a prom-night spell gone horribly wrong, it's her dad who decides her punishme...more
Kindle Edition, 337 pages
Published
May 28th 2010
by Hyperion
(first published March 2nd 2010)
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Jul 24, 2010
Kristi (The Story Siren)
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4 of 5 stars
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I've wanted to be a witch forever. Long before anyone uttered the words Harry & Potter. You see, there was this awesome movie called Teen Witch. Have you seen it? Well the girl finds out she is witch, turns her little brother into a dog, gets to meet a famous singer AND snags the most popular boy at school. All because she had magical powers. I so wanted to be a witch.
Perhaps that is why I loved this book so much, or maybe it's because Hex Hall is a laugh-out-load, fast paced and easy read....more
Perhaps that is why I loved this book so much, or maybe it's because Hex Hall is a laugh-out-load, fast paced and easy read....more
Reviewed by Laura for Book Chick City. Rating 7/10 on the blog.
The cover of this book is oddly deceiving. When I first looked at it, I wasn't sure if the book would be for me. As it looked a little bit too YA for my taste. How could I be so wrong?
This book is hilarious! Full on, laugh out loud funny. It's like a cross between Harry Potter and Mean Girls meets Sabrina.
Sophie is a witch. Having never met her father, she has been raised by her human mother and has had no magical education. But when...more
The cover of this book is oddly deceiving. When I first looked at it, I wasn't sure if the book would be for me. As it looked a little bit too YA for my taste. How could I be so wrong?
This book is hilarious! Full on, laugh out loud funny. It's like a cross between Harry Potter and Mean Girls meets Sabrina.
Sophie is a witch. Having never met her father, she has been raised by her human mother and has had no magical education. But when...more
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OK, I originally gave this 3.5 stars.. but I have decided just to give it 4 stars.
“I’m experiencing some teenage angst, Mrs Casnoff,” I answered. “I need to, like, write it in my journal or something.”
Initial Final Page Thoughts.
Wow, I read that book in about five hours…. I probably should get some food. Laughter is the only sustenance I need.
High Points.
Groundskeepers.
Sorry, what was the question?
Sophie. Jenna. Boarding school. MAGICAL BOARDING SCHOOL FOR DELINQUENT PARANORMALS. Ghosts. Flirt...more
“I’m experiencing some teenage angst, Mrs Casnoff,” I answered. “I need to, like, write it in my journal or something.”
Initial Final Page Thoughts.
Wow, I read that book in about five hours…. I probably should get some food. Laughter is the only sustenance I need.
High Points.
Groundskeepers.
Sorry, what was the question?
Sophie. Jenna. Boarding school. MAGICAL BOARDING SCHOOL FOR DELINQUENT PARANORMALS. Ghosts. Flirt...more
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Hex Hall is a delightfully entertaining and fun read. After the intensity of Shatter Me, reading this book was a perfect choice to slowly return me to the land of »normal«. But that's not to say that Hex Hall is all laughs and fun. There were some pretty intense and scary moments in this book too, but the witty banter is what really stuck with me.
I laughed out loud many times at Sophie's humorous remarks. She's very easy to like and care about. What I love the most about her is how she doesn't...more
I laughed out loud many times at Sophie's humorous remarks. She's very easy to like and care about. What I love the most about her is how she doesn't...more
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I've had my eye on this book since first seeing it in the First Reads list, but I didn't buy it right away. Something about the cover seemed too cute, and I didn't want to shell out the money for a hardcover only to be disappointed.
But then Trin read it and gave it a great review.
As Trin said, it's novels like this one that I look for when reading YA fiction. It's a great story, with fun characters, and it was funny. Hawkins is a gifted writer that knows when to be absurd and when to be serious....more
But then Trin read it and gave it a great review.
As Trin said, it's novels like this one that I look for when reading YA fiction. It's a great story, with fun characters, and it was funny. Hawkins is a gifted writer that knows when to be absurd and when to be serious....more
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Jun 18, 2012
Judith (Judith'sChoiceReads)
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3 of 5 stars
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Summary:
Three years ago, Sophie Mercer discovered that she was a witch. It's gotten her into a few scrapes. Her non-gifted mother has been as supportive as possible, consulting Sophie's estranged father--an elusive European warlock--only when necessary. But when Sophie attracts too much human attention for a prom-night spell gone horribly wrong, it's her dad who decides her punishment: exile to Hex Hall, an isolated reform school for wayward Prodigium, a.k.a. witches, faeries, and shapeshifters....more
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Also reviewed at: Lady Jayne's Reading Den
4 Stars
Hex Hall wasn’t quite Hexcellent, but was certainly enjoyable!
(...And lovely cover ^_^)
Sophie Mercer was sent to Hecate Hall a.k.a. Hex Hall, a reform school for delinquent “Prodigium” (Witches, Warlocks, Shapehifters, and Fairies) after she performed a love spell at the prom, for a classmate, that went terribly wrong,...more
Also reviewed at: Lady Jayne's Reading Den
4 Stars
Hex Hall wasn’t quite Hexcellent, but was certainly enjoyable!
(...And lovely cover ^_^)
Sophie Mercer was sent to Hecate Hall a.k.a. Hex Hall, a reform school for delinquent “Prodigium” (Witches, Warlocks, Shapehifters, and Fairies) after she performed a love spell at the prom, for a classmate, that went terribly wrong,...more
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To be precise: this book is a 4 star for execution, meaning it is fast paced, interesting, decently written.
It is a 1 star for originality though, being a total copy of Evernight in my opinion. Could it be any more obvious? While reading I had already started to think that I exactly pictured Hex Hall exactly like Evernight school, then thought well at least Sophie is a witch not a vampire like Bianca and Lucas... wait, no it's Archer and he is a bloody HUNTER too!! No way. I wanted to throw the...more
It is a 1 star for originality though, being a total copy of Evernight in my opinion. Could it be any more obvious? While reading I had already started to think that I exactly pictured Hex Hall exactly like Evernight school, then thought well at least Sophie is a witch not a vampire like Bianca and Lucas... wait, no it's Archer and he is a bloody HUNTER too!! No way. I wanted to throw the...more
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This was a book that I was highly anticipating even before I knew what it was about. I loved the title and couldn't wait to get my hands on it. I finally got my copy. I devoured it in about a day, and absolutely loved it.
Hex Hall was an exciting read with a mystery involved. It also has a wonderful "vampire, witches and werewolves oh my" factor, faeries too. Ms. Hawkins has created a fun, and vibrant world. The twists and turns of the story will keep your turning the page. There was a bit of a c...more
Hex Hall was an exciting read with a mystery involved. It also has a wonderful "vampire, witches and werewolves oh my" factor, faeries too. Ms. Hawkins has created a fun, and vibrant world. The twists and turns of the story will keep your turning the page. There was a bit of a c...more
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Hex Hall
Four Stars: I recommend this book, it is a fun, quick, pleasant story.
Hex Hall is a nice book for a light, relaxing read. It focuses on a young sixteen year old witch named Sophie as she begins her education at Hecate Hall. Hex Hall, as the students affectionately call it, is not your ordinary school. Instead it is a school populated with an assortment of witches, warlocks, werewolves, shape-shifters, faeries, a few ghosts and one vampire. Set in a strange old house in Georgia, Hex Hall...more
Four Stars: I recommend this book, it is a fun, quick, pleasant story.
Hex Hall is a nice book for a light, relaxing read. It focuses on a young sixteen year old witch named Sophie as she begins her education at Hecate Hall. Hex Hall, as the students affectionately call it, is not your ordinary school. Instead it is a school populated with an assortment of witches, warlocks, werewolves, shape-shifters, faeries, a few ghosts and one vampire. Set in a strange old house in Georgia, Hex Hall...more
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Fun! This book really grew on me. It took several tries to get past the first couple of chapters, but once Sophie finally gets settled in at Hex Hall things start moving along. The witchy battles are pretty cool, there's good build-up of the mystique behind the school and behind Sophie's past and powers, and the author does a nice job with creating a variety of different characters with distinctive voices. I especially liked BFF Jenna and the super cute and witty Archer, and Sophie herself turns...more
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I love a book that can make me laugh. Although I am not feeling the Team Archer vibe after this book I will say that as far as romance this series has potential. The characters are all entertaining and keep you guessing. Best "witch" book I've read in awhile.
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Recommended by: Numey
Recommended to(Throw the book at the faces of): People who still thinks Mortal instruments was great, girls who crushes boys in books than than read book, Who are ready to waste 4 hours ,fan girls who often dream paranormal creatures really existed. And whoever don't tell it was me who suggested this book.
Review in a sentence: You should have killed me instead.
Review starts
I felt attraction towards this book because of it's cover. A pretty young girl in uniform stands by th...more
Recommended to(Throw the book at the faces of): People who still thinks Mortal instruments was great, girls who crushes boys in books than than read book, Who are ready to waste 4 hours ,fan girls who often dream paranormal creatures really existed. And whoever don't tell it was me who suggested this book.
Review in a sentence: You should have killed me instead.
Review starts
I felt attraction towards this book because of it's cover. A pretty young girl in uniform stands by th...more
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Reason: author behaving badly in the Krokos Vs Kira debacle.
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*4.5 stars*
I'm not really that into YA books anymore, but holy hell I LURVED this one. Sophie is just HILARIOUS!
“Now, Sophia, would you care to tell me why you're here by the pond instead of reporting to your next class?"
"I'm experiencing some teenage angst, Mrs. Casnoff," I answered. "I need to, like, write in my journal or something.”
Sophie Mercer is always landing herself in trouble. With witch-like (view spoiler) powers that...more
I'm not really that into YA books anymore, but holy hell I LURVED this one. Sophie is just HILARIOUS!
“Now, Sophia, would you care to tell me why you're here by the pond instead of reporting to your next class?"
"I'm experiencing some teenage angst, Mrs. Casnoff," I answered. "I need to, like, write in my journal or something.”
Sophie Mercer is always landing herself in trouble. With witch-like (view spoiler) powers that...more
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Jan 15, 2013
Snuggles with Rainbows
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
teens, chicks, fantasy lovers, people who like to laugh
Well this was a fun read. I started it on the bus and finished it that day on the way home. It was quick and painless. Good stuff!
But that’s all it was. It was a one-time thing. I enjoyed it very much as long as it lasted. However, it didn’t impress me nor did it leave me with anything to ponder.
Wow I sound bitter…and cranky. Someone missed their nap-time, BIG TIME. I just feel that this book could have been a whole lot better. Hawkins has already proved herself to be a decent novelist [the wri...more
But that’s all it was. It was a one-time thing. I enjoyed it very much as long as it lasted. However, it didn’t impress me nor did it leave me with anything to ponder.
Wow I sound bitter…and cranky. Someone missed their nap-time, BIG TIME. I just feel that this book could have been a whole lot better. Hawkins has already proved herself to be a decent novelist [the wri...more
No, tuhle knížku jsem začala číst proto, že recenze na ni byly docela dobré, obálka se mi líbí a vidíte jak je tenká? :D To se dá sfouknout za den :D Tak jsem začala číst... Myslím, že buď se do knížky zamilujete, nebo ji prostě nepřijdete na chuť. Nic moc mezi tím. já jsem se asi zařadila do té první skupiny, protože se mi tahle knížka prostě líbila :D
Musím říct, že byla tahle knížka opravdu vtipná, a já se místy dusila smíchem :D To je jedna z věcí, která se mi opravdu líbila, protože jsem se...more
Musím říct, že byla tahle knížka opravdu vtipná, a já se místy dusila smíchem :D To je jedna z věcí, která se mi opravdu líbila, protože jsem se...more
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This book's a little like Harry Potter meets Evernight.
And refuses Vampire Academy.
I mean, the little witch going to a school full of supernatural beings. And ghosts strolling around. Harry Potter is the first thing that came into my mind.
Then after a while the differences started showing up: there’s not only witches and warlocks at Hecate, but also faeries and werewolves and shapeshifters. (and vampires?)
Plus, the plot is totally different and the dangers Sophie has to face are outside the sch...more
And refuses Vampire Academy.
I mean, the little witch going to a school full of supernatural beings. And ghosts strolling around. Harry Potter is the first thing that came into my mind.
Then after a while the differences started showing up: there’s not only witches and warlocks at Hecate, but also faeries and werewolves and shapeshifters. (and vampires?)
Plus, the plot is totally different and the dangers Sophie has to face are outside the sch...more
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Jun 02, 2012
Jasmine Rose
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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Why, oh why haven’t I read this book before?
It’s no secret that I’m very finicky when it comes to my paranormal reading choices. I find a lot of them to be pretty similar, especially when it comes to the lovey part of the story, but Hex Hall isn’t one of those copycats. I loved the originality of this story. Yeah, there’s a boarding school where paranormal creatures go, but that’s really where any similarities with other paranormals stop.
I loved all the mythology (that’s probably not the right...more
It’s no secret that I’m very finicky when it comes to my paranormal reading choices. I find a lot of them to be pretty similar, especially when it comes to the lovey part of the story, but Hex Hall isn’t one of those copycats. I loved the originality of this story. Yeah, there’s a boarding school where paranormal creatures go, but that’s really where any similarities with other paranormals stop.
I loved all the mythology (that’s probably not the right...more
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Aug 05, 2011
Jianne
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Readers who enjoys sarcasm and want a fun read!
One word defination: Fun
Hex Hall is a fun, enjoyable and simple read. For a debut novel, which IMO doesn't always turn out well, Rachel Hawkins left a great simple, memorable laughs and never-ending giggles to my face after reading it. She totally nailed it, hit the bull's eye and found the reader's soft spot. I'm breathless. It wasn't that edge-of-you-seat, R-rated book, but the joy it brings to the reader is beyond words.
Hex Hell share some similar content towards the famous and legend Harry P...more
Hex Hall is a fun, enjoyable and simple read. For a debut novel, which IMO doesn't always turn out well, Rachel Hawkins left a great simple, memorable laughs and never-ending giggles to my face after reading it. She totally nailed it, hit the bull's eye and found the reader's soft spot. I'm breathless. It wasn't that edge-of-you-seat, R-rated book, but the joy it brings to the reader is beyond words.
Hex Hell share some similar content towards the famous and legend Harry P...more
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RATING: 4.5 Out Of 5
So let’s just say that any book that includes star wars, Looney tunes, harry potter, Buffy and other pop culture references, sounds good to me!
Not only that but this book was incredibly funny. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it, more for the humour than the story, though that was very good too. So in short this book is about paranormals pretty much, although in this novel they are referred to as 'prodigium' and there is an ancient secret society known as L'Occhio di Dio (The Eye...more
So let’s just say that any book that includes star wars, Looney tunes, harry potter, Buffy and other pop culture references, sounds good to me!
Not only that but this book was incredibly funny. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it, more for the humour than the story, though that was very good too. So in short this book is about paranormals pretty much, although in this novel they are referred to as 'prodigium' and there is an ancient secret society known as L'Occhio di Dio (The Eye...more
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HEX HALL was a fantastic, mindless read that took my mind off of pressing issues that I'd rather not discuss. :)
Meanwhile, back at the ranch . . .
The first half of HEX HALL was the kind of book you want to read at the beach. The second half was the kind of book that made your heart pound and your palms sweat, but you didn't care because your eyes were glued to the pages and three hours could've passed while you were immersed within the pages.
It was that good.
The only thing that upset me about it...more
Meanwhile, back at the ranch . . .
The first half of HEX HALL was the kind of book you want to read at the beach. The second half was the kind of book that made your heart pound and your palms sweat, but you didn't care because your eyes were glued to the pages and three hours could've passed while you were immersed within the pages.
It was that good.
The only thing that upset me about it...more
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Ok, I CANNOT believe this is a debut novel! It was so funny, interesting, and suspenseful. It makes me wonder why, after all the good reviews I've read about this book, I didn't read it sooner.
The world of Prodigium was very entertaining to read about, from the werewolves to the faeries, to the vampires to the shapeshifters. And then, of course, witches. The main character, Sophie, was witty, sarcastic, and pretty refreshing. And I'm not just saying that because she's a witch. The situations she...more
The world of Prodigium was very entertaining to read about, from the werewolves to the faeries, to the vampires to the shapeshifters. And then, of course, witches. The main character, Sophie, was witty, sarcastic, and pretty refreshing. And I'm not just saying that because she's a witch. The situations she...more
Nov 17, 2010
Stacia ~ Mistress of Mediocrity
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
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3.5 stars as whole. The first half was entertaining but nothing exceptional. I decided to round up and give it a 4 star rating because the last 50 pages were a lot of fun and quite unexpected.
In lieu of a normal review, I have decided to veer from my usual wordy analysis of the book and instead leave you with some of my favorite passages :
"The guy next to her, he's the vamp," Jenna said through a mouthful of pie. She pointed to a really good looking guy in his thirties with black curly hair. "L...more
In lieu of a normal review, I have decided to veer from my usual wordy analysis of the book and instead leave you with some of my favorite passages :
"The guy next to her, he's the vamp," Jenna said through a mouthful of pie. She pointed to a really good looking guy in his thirties with black curly hair. "L...more
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Okay, if I could -- I would give this book 3.5 stars. It's not a bad read, not at all, but it's one that promises more comedy and satire than actual drama and suspense. I'm going to be honest: it's actually a bit like The Princess Diaries (KINDA) with a supernatural twist. This is also one of those books that SCREAMS movie tie-in somewhere down the road. It's actually one of those books that you could imagine would be really humorous as a movie (particularly the opening scene at the dance with S...more
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My main impression from the book is that it's meant for the very bottom of the age spectrum it's being marketed for. I'd say 10-14 years old because the writing is extremely simplistic. Of course, there's a lot of dead teenagers flying around so it's a weird mix of older, more mature themes and fairly immature writing. The world building is so-so. There wasn't a lot of depth here despite being charming in a general kind of way. Female Harry Potter, Sophie Mercer is not, but still fanatic Potter...more
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Lu juste après le mollasson Firespell de Neill, Hex Hall n'en semble que plus extraordinaire, une merveilleuse bouffée d'oxygène donc un bon 3,5 bien mérité.
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Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins is a funny and humorous book with a sudden twist that is entirely different from the norm of YA books. The story itself is about a teenage 'witch' named, Sophie Mercer, who gets into all kinds of trouble on her first day at the reformation school for the unnatural beings, called Hecate Hall. I absolutely love how Sophie's character is so witty, sarcastic, and she's not afraid to say what she thinks without being too straightforward. One her first day, she meets her cru...more
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Feb 28, 2011
oliviasbooks
rated it
2 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Lovers of paranormal boarding-school romances and mean girl sagas
Meh-meh. I really think that a bEarding-school story would have been far more orginal than this "followed-all-baking-instructions-for-paranomal-young-adult" boarding-school girly-girl, let's-kiss-the-presumably-hot-and-bad-but-taken warlock, "three-mean-girls-shall-you-be" witchy-washy is.
Please pat me on my back! Finishing this with only skipping half a page now and then took almost all my witch-power for today.
Please pat me on my back! Finishing this with only skipping half a page now and then took almost all my witch-power for today.
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“Good luck explaining to God that you used to spank one of his heavenly beings."
Mom gave a startled laugh. "Sophie!"
"What? You did. I hope you like hot weather, Mom, that's all I'm saying.”
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Mom gave a startled laugh. "Sophie!"
"What? You did. I hope you like hot weather, Mom, that's all I'm saying.”
“I heard the man and woman cry a warning as I frantically racked my brain for some sort of throat-repairing spell, which I was clearly about to need. Of course the only words that I actually managed to yell at the werewolf as he ran at me were, 'BAD DOG!'
Then, out of the corner of my eye, I caught a flash of blue light on my left. Suddenly, the werewolf seemed to smack into an invisible wall just inches in front of me....
"You know," someone said off to my left, "I usually find a blocking spell to be a lot more effective than yelling 'Bad dog,' but maybe that's just me.”
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Then, out of the corner of my eye, I caught a flash of blue light on my left. Suddenly, the werewolf seemed to smack into an invisible wall just inches in front of me....
"You know," someone said off to my left, "I usually find a blocking spell to be a lot more effective than yelling 'Bad dog,' but maybe that's just me.”
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