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Hex Vet #1
Hex Vet: Witches in Training
Have you ever wondered where witches' cats go when they pull a claw? Or what you do with a pygmy phoenix with a case of bird flu? Nan and Clarion have you covered. They're the best veterinarian witches of all time—or at least they're trying to be. When an injured rabbit with strange eyes stumbles into their lives, Nan and Clarion have to put down their enchanted potions and face the biggest test of their magical, medical careers. Hex Vet: Witches in Training is an original graphic novel suitable for kids of all ages! From popular web cartoonist Sam Davies (Stutterhug), this book explores a truly spellbinding story about sticking together and helping animals at all costs. Perfect for fans of The Tea Dragon Society and Steven Universe!
80 pages, Paperback
First published December 18, 2018
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Sam Davies
18 books27 followersComic artist and illustrator in Oxford, UK. I enjoy monsters, ocean dwellers, soft creatures and sad ghosts. author of the Hexvet series for boom and the long running silent webcomic Stutterhug~
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March 20, 2022
A comic for young children that isn't very good. It lacks any depth or characterization for the two main characters. The book is littered with grammatical and spelling errors that made it to print. The art is subpar. There's only enough content here for a first issue not an entire graphic novel. Only by putting one or two panels on a page did it make it to 80 pages. It's almost like everyone involved just went, "Pssst! It's for kids. Who cares?" and put very little effort into it.
September 11, 2020
This is the adorable first instalment to the Hex Vet series.
I loved this wholesome, sweet, and fun, witchy read and thought that the pastel colour palette, used to illustrate it, matched the overall tone perfectly. There were a plethora of fantastical beings included, which ranged from the adorable to the adorably terrifying, and a range of quirky adventures and mishaps surrounding them. This also included mentions of a few harder hitting topics and take-away messages were sprinkled throughout, which added depth and bitter-sweet moments that I appreciated. I'll definitely be revisiting this one, again!
I loved this wholesome, sweet, and fun, witchy read and thought that the pastel colour palette, used to illustrate it, matched the overall tone perfectly. There were a plethora of fantastical beings included, which ranged from the adorable to the adorably terrifying, and a range of quirky adventures and mishaps surrounding them. This also included mentions of a few harder hitting topics and take-away messages were sprinkled throughout, which added depth and bitter-sweet moments that I appreciated. I'll definitely be revisiting this one, again!
March 20, 2022
I would say this was a waste of time, but it was so short that it took me practically no time at all to read.
The main problem in this lay in the fact that the plot was incomplete. I know when it comes to most graphic novels you can cite short page numbers as the reasoning behind rushed plots, but a rushed plot is still better than half a plot! The content of the plot in this was alright and I actually found myself quite engaged during the chaos of one of the scenes, but it was what was missing from the plot that was the issue: a serious lack of characterisation, a lack of worldbuilding, and a lack of a complete and rounded mystery. Without a conclusion, both the mystery and the overall graphic novel felt half-hearted and random.
On top of that, there were countless spelling mistakes which was disappointing not only because this was a graphic novel for young children, but also because it made me made me wonder what exactly the editor was doing—it's not like there were loads of pages for them to proofread!
The main problem in this lay in the fact that the plot was incomplete. I know when it comes to most graphic novels you can cite short page numbers as the reasoning behind rushed plots, but a rushed plot is still better than half a plot! The content of the plot in this was alright and I actually found myself quite engaged during the chaos of one of the scenes, but it was what was missing from the plot that was the issue: a serious lack of characterisation, a lack of worldbuilding, and a lack of a complete and rounded mystery. Without a conclusion, both the mystery and the overall graphic novel felt half-hearted and random.
On top of that, there were countless spelling mistakes which was disappointing not only because this was a graphic novel for young children, but also because it made me made me wonder what exactly the editor was doing—it's not like there were loads of pages for them to proofread!
April 20, 2020
This was such a cute story! Even though we didn't see a lot of magic from the vet witches, it was still nice to read about them and see them interact with the magical creatures in order to understand what was wrong with them and how they could help them feel better. Also, I loved the colours that were used.
March 22, 2019
A fun little children's graphic novel about veterinarian assistants/witch's apprentices Clarion and Nan dealing with a magical contagion in the supernatural beasts under their care while the vet is away on a house call.
I must admit my opinion is probably skewed due to a fondness for tsundere characters like Nan. But I also liked the diversity in the cast, and the odd bigfoot art style grew on my as the story progressed.
I must admit my opinion is probably skewed due to a fondness for tsundere characters like Nan. But I also liked the diversity in the cast, and the odd bigfoot art style grew on my as the story progressed.
October 16, 2018
I like this sweet story for a wide range of age groups. The deeper messages about acceptance and looking past the surface/ignoring gossip was well couched in mystical creatures and witches-in-training. It is short, sweet, and heartwarming. Bugbear was my favorite.
December 27, 2024
very demure. very cutesy.
February 20, 2022
Very cute, and a quick read. Gives just enough information to care about the world and characters while not getting too dragged down in a complicated plot. Art is great and I loved all the magical animals.
May 11, 2020
Short and sweet!
This one is only 80 pages but man is it fun! Two trainee's at a magical vet are left alone for the day with an hypnotic bunny. The art is great, the colors are very vibrant and I really like how much story you get for something so small. Honestly I think this story is for anyone who likes witches or magic, not just kid's. In fact, I think some of the info might be too subtle and go over thier heads, but not that it's unreadable, it's just extra info. There is a second one and it's much longer, excited to see what happens next!
This one is only 80 pages but man is it fun! Two trainee's at a magical vet are left alone for the day with an hypnotic bunny. The art is great, the colors are very vibrant and I really like how much story you get for something so small. Honestly I think this story is for anyone who likes witches or magic, not just kid's. In fact, I think some of the info might be too subtle and go over thier heads, but not that it's unreadable, it's just extra info. There is a second one and it's much longer, excited to see what happens next!
October 23, 2018
I loved this graphic novel with its clever cast of characters including mythical creatures, imagined animal maladies and its own social order. I can't wait to read more about these apprentice witches!!
June 18, 2019
oh no I liked this so much
August 6, 2021
A delightful and fun book about two apprentice veterinarians (and all that can go wrong in a day XD).
I have had my eye on these two books (yes, two, look forward to the review for book 2, coming soon) for a while now and finally had the time to read them. I just love book featuring magic and animals so EEP!
Meet Clarion and Annette. I took an instant liking to Clarion, but it took me a while to like/get used to Annette. I know, I know, I shouldn’t judge people by how they look, but I definitely did, because Annette looked so angry and frustrated 99% of the time. I am thankful we did get some more insights on her and that is also why I started to like her. See that her outside look is just like the MC from Toradora. XD
I just loved the magical vet setting and I loved seeing the girls do their best in their training. I was so happy with how Clarion wanted to give that bear a chance instead of following orders. That had me smiling and made me like this girl even more. I loved how at first it was really just vet and training, but then when the doctor (loved this character) and the nurse (unsure about this one) leave things get so much more exciting and I found myself going through the book even faster. I won’t spoil a lot, but it involves a bunny with a certain ailment making a whole mess of things. I loved seeing the girls work together and become closer and maybe even friends.
I just ADORE the colourscheme that was used. The art was also tons and tons of fun. OK, again, it took me a while to get used to Annette due to how she was drawn, but other than that the rest was wonderful.
All in all, there is still tons of things to explore, like Annette’s family, but also more animals. I cannot wait!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I have had my eye on these two books (yes, two, look forward to the review for book 2, coming soon) for a while now and finally had the time to read them. I just love book featuring magic and animals so EEP!
Meet Clarion and Annette. I took an instant liking to Clarion, but it took me a while to like/get used to Annette. I know, I know, I shouldn’t judge people by how they look, but I definitely did, because Annette looked so angry and frustrated 99% of the time. I am thankful we did get some more insights on her and that is also why I started to like her. See that her outside look is just like the MC from Toradora. XD
I just loved the magical vet setting and I loved seeing the girls do their best in their training. I was so happy with how Clarion wanted to give that bear a chance instead of following orders. That had me smiling and made me like this girl even more. I loved how at first it was really just vet and training, but then when the doctor (loved this character) and the nurse (unsure about this one) leave things get so much more exciting and I found myself going through the book even faster. I won’t spoil a lot, but it involves a bunny with a certain ailment making a whole mess of things. I loved seeing the girls work together and become closer and maybe even friends.
I just ADORE the colourscheme that was used. The art was also tons and tons of fun. OK, again, it took me a while to get used to Annette due to how she was drawn, but other than that the rest was wonderful.
All in all, there is still tons of things to explore, like Annette’s family, but also more animals. I cannot wait!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
April 30, 2019
I borrowed this off a recommendation from NerdBurger and I want 100 issues of this series. I love the color palette, story, characters, and plot. It centered around a veterinary practice run by witches. This means that not only cats were being taken care of, but dragons, snakes, and magical creatures too! I loved how unique the two main witches were and how they used their strengths to solve their predicament. I adored it and I could read tomes of their adventures together. It was truly magical.
July 15, 2019
soooo cute <3
It's the story of two witches who are apprentice vets. They have to take care of the magical vet's office while he's on a housecall delivering manticore triplets. All goes pretty well until the cutest little bunny with strange glowing eyes hops in....
love the drawing style, love the story. It's just too short, I want more! And not only because it's about a magical bunny!
It's the story of two witches who are apprentice vets. They have to take care of the magical vet's office while he's on a housecall delivering manticore triplets. All goes pretty well until the cutest little bunny with strange glowing eyes hops in....
love the drawing style, love the story. It's just too short, I want more! And not only because it's about a magical bunny!
April 13, 2021
this was so cute and so worth buying. omg. i want to see their journey from novice to full on witches and all of the cute magic animals!
September 5, 2020
Well, I now have a deep desire to adopt a Bugbear. They're just so cuddly and deadly! This was fun, if a bit more leaning toward the children's side of middle grade for my personal tastes. Then again, I'm not the target audience, so. Still, the writing was good and there was enough subtext going on that I still felt engaged. Also, the whole premise was so delightful I didn't particularly care.
The plethora of mythical creatures was a massive plus. Frankly it's a good thing I don't have access to mythical creatures because I'd just adopt every single one I came across on impulse. Adorable feathered, scaley, and furry babies that could kill me the moment I turn my back and look cute and ferocious while eating my liver is an identified weak point of mine. Also chocolate.
The art was great, and I'm quite intrigued about the lore surrounding Nan, the Doctor and Dark Magic. I like Nan a lot; the end scene of her deciding to go to the market with Clarion absolutely sold her to me - that expression... just beautifully created.
This is a quick read filled with racial diversity and magical creatures with a few background/character secrets hopefully to revealed in future books. Try it if only to lay eyes on the glorious Bugbear species, one of whom is soon to be residing happily in my dark and cozy closet, just as soon as I figure out this trans-dimensional jumping spell....
The plethora of mythical creatures was a massive plus. Frankly it's a good thing I don't have access to mythical creatures because I'd just adopt every single one I came across on impulse. Adorable feathered, scaley, and furry babies that could kill me the moment I turn my back and look cute and ferocious while eating my liver is an identified weak point of mine. Also chocolate.
The art was great, and I'm quite intrigued about the lore surrounding Nan, the Doctor and Dark Magic. I like Nan a lot; the end scene of her deciding to go to the market with Clarion absolutely sold her to me - that expression... just beautifully created.
This is a quick read filled with racial diversity and magical creatures with a few background/character secrets hopefully to revealed in future books. Try it if only to lay eyes on the glorious Bugbear species, one of whom is soon to be residing happily in my dark and cozy closet, just as soon as I figure out this trans-dimensional jumping spell....
November 12, 2020
Ever wonder who takes care of all the magical creatures you read about in fantasy? Well, the answer to that is veterinary witches. This first volume takes you through the day of two apprentices who are learning from the doctor and nurse of the Willows Whisper Veterinary Practice. When an unexpected birthing situation comes up, the apprentices are left to take care of the animals. The only issue is, one of them has a virus that is starting to infect the other. It’s up to them to protect the animals and keep things under control!
I absolutely loved this. The creatures were so precious and I really enjoyed that the story felt like a realistic situation that could happen. I’m sure a vet has had to run off for an emergency delivery of cows or horses and the volunteers and students were left to take care of the animals. The only difference is that they are magical animals and they deal with potions. Fully of whimsy and a bunch of different life lessons, this is a great read for any audience.
I absolutely loved this. The creatures were so precious and I really enjoyed that the story felt like a realistic situation that could happen. I’m sure a vet has had to run off for an emergency delivery of cows or horses and the volunteers and students were left to take care of the animals. The only difference is that they are magical animals and they deal with potions. Fully of whimsy and a bunch of different life lessons, this is a great read for any audience.
June 16, 2019
This is a very short book (barely 80 pages) aimed at young readers. Clarion and Annette are both trainees at a magical veterinarian's office. On the day they are left in charge of the place, all hell breaks loose in the form of a rabbit with hypnotic powers. Before the pair have even realized it's escaped its cage, it already has a griffin, a python and a fox under its control. With some quick thinking, luck, and an unlikely ally they are able to get things set right. It's a sweet story with very cute art but I found the length somewhat unsatisfying. I can tell it's the first of a series- I will probably wait until there are two or three more books out before I pick it up again so I can read a bigger chunk in one sitting.
February 4, 2020
Short and sweet with magic and mayhem thrown in! I enjoyed the nods to bigger storylines that could show up in future books and the unexpected reactions of some of the animals. Annette is definitely my favorite; I’d love to read more about her!
April 28, 2020
Read April 2020
That was cute! Just wish it was a little longer..
That was cute! Just wish it was a little longer..
September 11, 2021
Spencer rated this book 4 stars.
February 23, 2020
Welcome Back!
This was my first (and currently only) read for Februwitchy! This is a readathon that lasts for the whole month of February hosted by Asha (over on Twitter), I saw the post about the readathon in January and knew instantly that I wanted to participate. But there are like a bajillion readathons and reading events this month so I have not read as much as I would have liked to for this one. However, I have been able to participate in the weekly sprints on twitter which have been a lot of fun. This month is my first month really actively participating in any readathons or book club groups and I am really enjoying it. Previously I would always see announcements or invites but I never really joined. I always wanted to but I never did, I honestly do not know why because I have been loving doing these and making new bookish friends and just having other people to talk to about my feelings about books. This particular graphic novel I have wanted to get around to for a little while now. I saw it on Hoopla and favorited it for when I had more loans, then this readathon came up and I knew it was the perfect time!
SPOILERS AHEAD
In this graphic novel, we focus on two apprentice vets working at a magical vets office! In this issue, Nan and Clarion must deal with an animal who has come into the vet's office and has an unknown issue. The animal infects other animals and the girls are left to handle this and a bugbear on their own (while the vet and the assistant) handle some other vet related crisis in town!
I loved this! It was adorable, the art style was amazing, and the story was cute! I did not know if there were more in the series but when I clicked on the series title in Hoopla it said they owned another! So I immediately used another loan to get the second one (this will be my next read for Februwitchy. I hope they continue the series after these two, they are quick, fun, and adorable reads! I am giving this graphic novel five stars on Goodreads! Definitely give it a try if you are looking for a quick fun witchy read!
This was my first (and currently only) read for Februwitchy! This is a readathon that lasts for the whole month of February hosted by Asha (over on Twitter), I saw the post about the readathon in January and knew instantly that I wanted to participate. But there are like a bajillion readathons and reading events this month so I have not read as much as I would have liked to for this one. However, I have been able to participate in the weekly sprints on twitter which have been a lot of fun. This month is my first month really actively participating in any readathons or book club groups and I am really enjoying it. Previously I would always see announcements or invites but I never really joined. I always wanted to but I never did, I honestly do not know why because I have been loving doing these and making new bookish friends and just having other people to talk to about my feelings about books. This particular graphic novel I have wanted to get around to for a little while now. I saw it on Hoopla and favorited it for when I had more loans, then this readathon came up and I knew it was the perfect time!
SPOILERS AHEAD
In this graphic novel, we focus on two apprentice vets working at a magical vets office! In this issue, Nan and Clarion must deal with an animal who has come into the vet's office and has an unknown issue. The animal infects other animals and the girls are left to handle this and a bugbear on their own (while the vet and the assistant) handle some other vet related crisis in town!
I loved this! It was adorable, the art style was amazing, and the story was cute! I did not know if there were more in the series but when I clicked on the series title in Hoopla it said they owned another! So I immediately used another loan to get the second one (this will be my next read for Februwitchy. I hope they continue the series after these two, they are quick, fun, and adorable reads! I am giving this graphic novel five stars on Goodreads! Definitely give it a try if you are looking for a quick fun witchy read!
January 26, 2019
Really cute art (LOVE the character design), definitely something I'd recommend to readers who are really into graphic novels like Ghost, who are looking for something that feels similar and comfortable but also introduces them to something new. I was really happy with how much worldbuilding was fit into quite a tight story, and it definitely left me wanting to know more about the history of the town, the characters, and how magic (and magical education) works in this world. Also, can I just mention again - the character design is awesome, and all of the monstrous creatures they're taking care of are so dang cute.
February 27, 2019
2.5
Cute premise but there was only enough story to fill a single issue of a comic series, not a full graphic novel. Each character has a single personality trait and the adult witches are drawn in a weird stunted style so they can to fit inside the panels with younger characters. Several spelling errors also made it into print.
How to Treat Magical Beasts: Mine and Master’s Medical Journal Vol. 1 is a much stronger version of the same story.
Cute premise but there was only enough story to fill a single issue of a comic series, not a full graphic novel. Each character has a single personality trait and the adult witches are drawn in a weird stunted style so they can to fit inside the panels with younger characters. Several spelling errors also made it into print.
How to Treat Magical Beasts: Mine and Master’s Medical Journal Vol. 1 is a much stronger version of the same story.
June 1, 2019
I loved the concept of the witch apprentices learning to take care of magical creatures at a veterinary clinic. The mischief that takes place when the apprentices are left alone when the witch doctor leaves on an emergency was a lot of fun. I also thought the art was cute and I liked how the images told as much of the story as the dialogue. After reading some graphic novels with a bunch of cramped dialogue Ive come to realize I prefer the ones with minimal writing.
May 13, 2020
A quick, very cute read. The creator did a great job with giving me just enough character background and world building details to make me intrigued, but not so many that they bogged down the story or pace. My only hang up is that some of the art was so simple and the coloring so similar between objects that it caused me to pause to figure out what it was.
I would definitely read more of this comic.
I would definitely read more of this comic.
August 24, 2020
This graphic novel was cute but just did not hit the mark for me. It was really short so it made the characters feel very underdeveloped. I hope the next graphic novel in the series has a bit more backstory.
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February 7, 2019Overall I liked this, but wow, could no one at the publisher have proofread? So many errors in such a short book. :(
September 25, 2020
This was so cute
January 3, 2019
This was very enjoyable, and I hope that more books will release in this series soon.
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Nan and Clarion are witches-in-training at the magical vet. They do simple tasks like manning the reception desk and feeding the magical creatures. So, they never expected a magical problem of this magnitude to befall them while the magical vet and her partner are away helping a local farmer. But, they combine their skills (and, get a little help from an unexpected animal friend), and overcome the problem at hand.
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Nan and Clarion are witches-in-training at the magical vet. They do simple tasks like manning the reception desk and feeding the magical creatures. So, they never expected a magical problem of this magnitude to befall them while the magical vet and her partner are away helping a local farmer. But, they combine their skills (and, get a little help from an unexpected animal friend), and overcome the problem at hand.
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