The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling - Restarting October 8th 2023

[Ashley W]

New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hawkins, writing as Erin Sterling, casts a spell with a spine-tingling romance full of wishes, witches, and hexes gone wrong.

Nine years ago, Vivienne Jones nursed her broken heart like any young witch would: vodka, weepy music, bubble baths…and a curse on the horrible boyfriend. Sure, Vivi knows she shouldn’t use her magic this way, but with only an “orchard hayride” scented candle on hand, she isn’t worried it will cause him anything more than a bad hair day or two.

That is until Rhys Penhallow, descendent of the town’s ancestors, breaker of hearts, and annoyingly just as gorgeous as he always was, returns to Graves Glen, Georgia. What should be a quick trip to recharge the town’s ley lines and make an appearance at the annual fall festival turns disastrously wrong. With one calamity after another striking Rhys, Vivi realizes her silly little Ex Hex may not have been so harmless after all.

Suddenly, Graves Glen is under attack from murderous wind-up toys, a pissed off ghost, and a talking cat with some interesting things to say. Vivi and Rhys have to ignore their off the charts chemistry to work together to save the town and find a way to break the break-up curse before it’s too late.

[Maddie]

Thanks! I'm excited!

[Ashley W]

Maddie wrote: "Thanks! I'm excited!"

Me too. The cover gives me Bewitched vibes.

[Maddie]

Yes! I hope it's a cute quick one, it looks it! The font's nice and big haha

[Maddie]

Starting today!

[Maddie]

16% (view spoiler)[This is fun! Much more magical than I thought, it's got depth! And I love me some Welsh <3 (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

40% (view spoiler)[I'm pleased I don't own this book, I'm not loving it yet. It doesn't make sense that 3 months 9 years ago made such an impact.. (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

60% (view spoiler)[This is such a quick read! I like this ghosty setting now. But Rhys' curse doesn't make sense.. (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

82% (view spoiler)[Idk how people stand up to others, especially adults, like that (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

86% (view spoiler)[Ohhhh wow it's not just her curse!? (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

89% (view spoiler)[Now it starts... -_- Miscommunication. And when I start crying the last thing I want is people around, let alone hugs. I hate crying in front of people (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Finished (view spoiler)[This really didn't grab me like I thought it would, glad I didn't buy it! It felt like not much happened, but that's usually what happens when I fly through the audio in a few hours (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Chapter 5
(view spoiler)[ I started this one like a week ago, got to page 5, and can't remember why I put it down, but anyway. lol I really like the dynamics between Vivi and Rhys. There is tension still, but she clearly wasn't going to give into him. I really like the idea of old magical families and I hope we get more about that. (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Ashley wrote: "Chapter 5
[spoilers removed]"

Haha hopefully you're enjoying! I loved the first part of this book with the magic information

[Danique]

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Date changed. Restarting September 9th, 2022. Happy Reading ☺

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[EdenB15]

Can i join this one

[Danique]

Of course! :)

[EdenB15]

hi hope u guys dont mind but im feeling rlly in the mood to start this and ive also got work on friday so am unable to startthen

[Danique]

EdenB15 wrote: "hi hope u guys dont mind but im feeling rlly in the mood to start this and ive also got work on friday so am unable to startthen"

Sounds good!

[Danique]

Chapter 6
(view spoiler)[I don't remember what this is about once again lol. I'm loving it already, Vivi is a powerful witch it seems, which I love. It reminds me of Not the Witch you Wed!!

Can't believe they cursed him like that lmao rip Rhys. Woooop switching POV’s love that. Rhys’ actions were so terrible though damn. He definitely still seems stuck on her. LOVING Gwyn and Elaine omg, the chemistry between the three of them is so great.

Can’t believe she just left him there lmao, loving that. Do feel bad for Rhys though lol his curse is clearly in full effect. (hide spoiler)]

[Danique]

Chapter 12
(view spoiler)[Lmao he really is cursed, but I didn’t think they meant for him to nearly die every time damn?? She’s clearly some powerful witch then if she was able to curse a Penhallow. Doesn’t seem smart to go charge the ley lines together, and also quite random? But alright. Oh man they fucked up help. At least he knows she cursed him lol. Loving the chemistry between Rhys and Vivi so far, and love the curse too😂 Talking Purrcival is very realistic, definitely think my cat would say that lmao. (hide spoiler)]

[Danique]

Chapter 24
(view spoiler)[Damn that kissing scene was out of nowhere, but hot. And then the ghost whut. Rhys is so obsessed with her and I’m loving it lmao. They’re lucky the potion didn’t do something worse damn, they have to fix this asap but idk how.

The haunted house was creepy damn, I wonder if Rhys’ father was cursed as well? I feel like she was talking about the necklace that Rhys wears or something, it’s just such a random thing?

They had sex omg finally!! Loved it, loved Rhys’s confession and honestly just love them overall :’) (hide spoiler)]

[Danique]

Finished
(view spoiler)[Why do I suddenly feel like Amanda isn’t even with the department omg.

Fuck yeah she indeed wasn’t omg. Oh lol apparently they didn’t have sex last time?🤣 They did now though, cute. Poor Aelwyd.. Can’t believe that guy took all credit for her magic, Rhys’ father clearly knew though. The whole possession thing was a bit too much for me but okay.

Uh seriously suddenly they break the curse in like 2 sentences? That’s just odd. The ending was really cute though, I’m glad he’s staying. Still think they had amazing chemistry, although the ending felt a bit rushed all of a sudden. Did enjoy it though, it was quite a quick and easy read (hide spoiler)]

[Kay-Mika]

Maybe I shouldn't have highlighted the love confessions and sexy times last time I read it 🤭

[Kay-Mika]

Danique wrote: "Chapter 12
[spoilers removed]"

The skulls in the shop were just too funny🤣
Creepy but funny

[Danique]

Kay-Mika wrote: "Maybe I shouldn't have highlighted the love confessions and sexy times last time I read it 🤭"

Lmao love that 😂 It was all so cute though :’)

[Danique]

Kay-Mika wrote: "Danique wrote: "Chapter 12
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The skulls in the shop were just too funny🤣
Creepy but funny"

Yes omg I laughed out loud multiple times while reading this 😂

[Kay-Mika]

Chapter 2
(view spoiler)[Rhys's father had a tendency to say "England" as thought he meant a sordid pit of debauchery, and not for the first time, Rhys wondered if his father's idea of what his life must be like was not actually far more better than Rhys's actual life (hide spoiler)]
🤣 What does Simon think Rhys is doing. Orgies every night? XD

[Kay-Mika]

Chapter 3
(view spoiler)[ I love how they include magic in their everyday lives. Rhys with his traveling company and sometimes for his own conveniences (and who can blame him for that? I would do it, too) . And Vivi, using it for sniffing out cheaters and re-hearing her cold tea . (hide spoiler)]

[Kay-Mika]

Chapter 6
(view spoiler)[ I just noticed it: when it is Rhys's POV it is mostly Vivienne and when it is Vivi's its always Vivi. (hide spoiler)]

[Kay-Mika]

Chapter 11
(view spoiler)[[...] the whole thing with Led Zeppelin." I have questions (hide spoiler)]

[Kay-Mika]

Chapter 18
I love the autumn feelings this book gives me

[Kay-Mika]

Danique wrote: "Finished
Why do I suddenly feel like Amanda isn’t even with the department omg.

Fuck yeah she indeed wasn’t omg. Oh lol apparently they didn’t have sex last time?🤣 They did now though, cute. Poor..."

The story with Aelwyd and Gyfford (?) doesn't sit right with me.
But, I have to agree with you. The whole curse breaking feels a bit rushed, also the ending is really cute.

[Kay-Mika]

Danique wrote: "Chapter 12
[spoilers removed]"

I love Purrcival XD

[Jenn]

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[christene_littlelibrary]

I have to read earlier than the date my audio was about to expire. Lmao This book is perfect for the szn. The ambiance and the mood is so witchy and romantic.
25% (view spoiler)[Lesson number one you should never break a witch's heart you never knew when you were cursed at. This is so cute and funny at the same time. The feeling of facing your totga again... So eager to find out what really happen to them 9 years ago. (hide spoiler)]

[christene_littlelibrary]

50% (view spoiler)[ stupid ghost! That scene at the libraryyyyy. It's so obvious that they still like each other. Will they be able to return the magic the way it is? Or Will Rhys finally reach out to his father? (hide spoiler)]

[Cinthia]

I'm going to join this one.. I will get it from the library today.

[Cinthia]

Did not make it to the library on time. It's Saturday so they closed at noon... I woke up at 1pm ;( I'll get it monday

[christene_littlelibrary]

75% (view spoiler)[ I knew it at the moment when Vivi went inside the ley lines they were connected to the descendant. the sexual tension between this two! (hide spoiler)]

[christene_littlelibrary]

100% (view spoiler)[ Finished! Was not really happy how the conflict was solved but glad that they both find their happiness with each other after 9 lost years being apart. (hide spoiler)]

[ellen]

Just started and am really enjoying that it is perfectly matching for the season. Fall has begun where I live and the older magical families and the starting lore of the town are giving me all the witchy vibes I want for a seasonal read. I really like the dynamic between Vivi and her cousin, Gwyn.

[ellen]

Chp. 12: (view spoiler)[Purrcival is the cutest cat name. I have a strong suspicion that my cats if they were given the power of speech would also just yell "TREATS" over and over as well. I do really hope that Purrcival picks up more complex language and is more like Salem from Sabrina the Teenage Witch and gives smart advice and quips. (hide spoiler)]

[ellen]

Chp. 15-17: (view spoiler)[ I love it when supernatural beings can not believe in other supernatural beings. LOL. The witches are skeptical about the existence of ghosts?! I wonder if werewolves are a myth to them as well. Liking that the stakes have risen with this hex. (hide spoiler)]

[ellen]

Chp. 29: (view spoiler)[ Poor Piper. She doesn’t seem like the evil, power hungry witch as she was described early. Trying to find out the truth about the theft and murder of a fellow witch isn’t adding up to what the school claimed. I wonder if the school is aware of the history of the town and what really happened and might be working with Simon to keep it covered up. (hide spoiler)]

[ellen]

Christene Paula✨ wrote: "100% [spoilers removed]"

Agree. (view spoiler)[ I was very happy that they were able to find a life with each other that didn’t mean them abandoning their own pursuits and jobs but creating them together. It was a nice and neat ending that was satisfying. (hide spoiler)]