Funny, insightful and clever, I read this book through my fingers at times, knowing Jessie was about to make a terrible mistake! Would absolutely recommend.

rounded up to 3.5 stars

I love a good witchy book.

Twice Hexed was twisty and magical.

Dark at times, I loved how I suspected more than one character of wrong doings.

It was spellbinding! (see what I did there)

Will there be a book two?

I was so excited to be back with the characters from Hexed, and Twice Hexed didn't disappoint! It's a coming of age story with a witch as its main character, so plenty of magic throughout, it's witty and fun and packed with feminist vibes that felt so needed for both young and older readers, and definitely the sort of book teenage me would have adored.

It might deal with topics such as bullying, sexism and misogyny, but it's handled in a sensitive way, whilst keeping the fun and laugh out loud moments.

Highly recommend this for young adults and adults alike! Definitely one that should be in every secondary school library.

A fab book about Jesse, who after book 1 (which I didn’t read YET but wasn’t needed as this book fills in the gaps), is getting used to being a witch at a school of non witches and learning to enjoy her friends and school life. There’s not a lot of witchiness at the start of the book, but I smiled and settled in for the fun as her mum introduced her daughter (and Nonna- who is absolute perfection) to her new partner, who doesn’t know he’s in a house of witches. Enter Sloane, a new girl to the school, who knows a little something and has Jesse questioning her family’s methods and her friendships.
Warm, funny, then dark and powerful, I loved the imagery and technicolour aspect of this book. It is young adult, and has to be taken as such, as in it’s more for teenagers, but I absolutely still couldn’t put it down. Thanks to the publisher for the book in return for an honest review.
4.5/5

Julia has done it again with Twice Hexed.

Creating not only a witty and fun witchy coming of age story, but packing it with feminist vibes and lines that especially today pack a punch.

Julia has the incredible talent for creating entertaining and fun reads, which never once shy away from important topics, from bullying and sexist behaviour to the double standards in society. I firmly stand by my belief that Julia’s books should be in every school and read widely but not just young adults but adults too.

I loved the first novel Hexed, so I was so excited when a second one got announced and it did not let me down. So relatable, I Really enjoyed it. Reading about all the teenage issues, including exam stress, friend drama and boy issues. It was full with normal teenage drama, added with witches. How could you not enjoy it?

I again enjoyed this second instalment of the Hexed Series! Tuffs has this way of writing really relatable characters with families that you can literally look at and reflect on their experiences (not necessarily the witchy ones) and see them in your own life.

I enjoyed the addition of Sloane in this book, I thought the learning to cope with someone else and the peer pressure aspect was well done.

Just another enjoyable read, perfect for teens that have not long started secondary school in my opinion, I wish I could have read this back then!

I really loved Hexed and was super excited to read it's sequel.

I loved being back with these characters and all the magic however this one just fell a bit flat for me. I saw how Sloane's character was going to impact the story from the beginning and just didn't enjoy that aspect of it.

Whilst I didn't enjoy this one as much as Heced I would still read more book set in this world with these characters.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Jess is back and she's in trouble. This time it isn't just new powers she's got to deal with. New girl Sloane is on the scene and she is baaaad news.

I loved how these books take normal teenage issues and add in magic. The first book was sexism and bullying. This time it's friendships and mean girls. It was perfect the way that Sloane was introduced and started throwing up red flags straight away. It's a familiar story and with a bit of dark magic it gives it just that hint of the supernatural.

I said in my previous book that it was a bit predictable and how that was actually quite nice. And this one is much the same. Toxic new girl comes and starts separating the main character from her friends. It was relaxing as I read it, because I knew that it would all turn out okay in the end. I knew that Jess was good at heart and will do the right thing.

The only thing I wasn't keen on was the animal death, but that does come hand in hand with dark magic, so I was prepared for it. I was also a bit disappointed because it looked at the start like they would talk about the actual issues men face (toxic masculinity for example) and expand on the feminist message, especially with Sloane being so anti- man, but they didn't.

After reading the first one I couldn’t wait to check out the second. This one has just been released and centers around a new girl ‘Sloane’ who has started the school and come to the island.

The book has lots of teenage drama that then gets a bit dark. It takes a while to get going and then ties up very quickly at the end. I enjoyed this but not as much as the first one. It’s a book I would have loved to read as a teen. A witchy feminist based story focuses on the Isle of Wight (bonus points as location I know quite well and near me).

Thanks for my ear.! It was great to be back with these characters. I’ll be honest, I wasn’t sure I needed a sequel because I felt quite satisfied with the ending of Hexed, but I really enjoyed this one!

Thank you so much to the publishers for providing me with an eArc of this book in exchange for my review!

I've got to be honest, when I requested this book I didn't know it was a sequel. I just read the blurb and thought that the storyline was right up my street! But I did enjoy the story even without reading the first book.

I will say, I despised Sloane. From the beginning, I didn't like her, (or the other friends), and it made the relationships then a bit lacklustre. And I also felt there was just a bit too much unnecessary cursing, it felt out of place a lot of the time.

I loved Nonna though. She was amazing and oh how I wish I could get a hug from her in real life! (Or drink one of those fancy potions!)

The book ended in a way that a third one could be made so I'm curious to see if that happens and what comes out of it.

Overall, the story was enjoyable and the pacing was good. I felt that some of the characters lacked a bit, which is unfortunate since when reading a book I'm all for the characters and their growth through a story!

I loved the first book and this was just what I wanted from the second! Thrilling and fascinating read, would definitely recommend.

Jessie and her friends are now in Year 11. Some elements of their battles last year remain apparent, but they are looking forward to the year. Jessie, however, is starting to feel frustrated by how slowly she is allowed to learn her craft, and concerned that her status as new girl last year will always leave her feeling on the outskirts of her friendship group.
When Sloane, a new student, arrives Jessie makes an effort to try and befriend her. Unfortunately, Sloane is reluctant to join the others and keeps pushing Jessie into situations she’s less than comfortable with.
What we can see early on, but which takes Jessie an age to work out, is that Sloane is also a witch. A powerful one. One who needs Jessie’s help, even though it’s at great personal cost.
A rather angsty read as Jessie spends most of the book actively pushing away the people who care for her, realises her mistakes and then gets everything sorted with minimal fuss. Not quite as brimming with humour and possibility as book one, but it offers potential for another visit as we need to know whether Sloane returns.

[Actual rating - 3.5/5]

(Thank you to Netgalley and Hachette Children's Group for an eARC in exchange for an honest review)

I really loved the first book, Hexed, so was super excited to read the sequel. I loved the all the characters in the first book and loved them again in this one! The family dynamics and all their interactions felt real and genuine and reminded me of my own family (minus the witch part). The plot was fast paced and made for a quick, enjoyable read, though the big plot twist near the end was quite predictable.

I loved seeing Jessie’s powers grow and the cool things she can do as well as the development she had over the course of the book. The only issue I had with her was that in the first book she was a strong character and a force to be reckoned with but in this one, she kinda just followed along and didn't have the same impact.

Overall, I had a good time reading it and loved most of the characters but it wasn’t as good as the first book.

'Twice Hexed' was the perfect blend of teen angst and witchy goodness. I sped through it and it reminded me of just how much I loved the previous book in the series - just the right amount of cheese. I am going to need a third book as I need to know the location of Sloane asap!

Thank you for the review copy!

Review posting on 2nd May

What I say: I enjoyed the first book in the series, Hexed, so was excited to read Twice Hexed to see what happened next to Jessie and her friends.

The story is picks up some time after the events of Hexed and Jessie is trying to find her feet as a young but powerful witch and navigate the difficult world of being a teenager who is still relatively new to town. Oh the drama!

When new arrival Sloane reveals to Jessie that she is also a witch, Jessie finds herself drawn deeper into the world of witchcraft. Jessie is tempted to use her powers for personal gain and revenge. Will she give in to temptation?

I appreciated how the story explores the intense pressure of exams put on teenagers, whilst struggling with social rules and teenage drama.

Jessie certainly goes through her share of ups and downs in this story. There were times when I wanted to shout at her and others when I wanted to give her a hug. The secondary characters are a hoot. I enjoyed seeing the group of friends pulling together and growing as young women together.

Twice Hexed is a fun and enjoyable story about the troubles of being a modern teenager, with the added twist of a bit of magic.

4 Stars in my Sky!

I loved Hexed, so I was super looking forward to the sequel - and it didn't disappoint! A fun continuation of the story, with a new girl to contend with, but friends and boyfriend this time. I love the witchy-ness of these books, and would love to read a third, however it felt like a nice place to end with this one.

Jessie is back for a new term at school, and now she's got some surprise witchy company! Though it probably doesn't turn out to be as much fun as she would have hoped. Jessie has a lot to learn this year about just how much power she actually has.
Unfortunately I didn't think Jessie was as strong-minded or badass this time. She seemed so easily swayed by whoever she was talking to at the time. I did enjoy the really wonderful magic she performed. I loved the study trick, it was amazing and I would have loved to be able to do that when I was at school.

Now this is how you do a sequel! Packed full of twists and turns, the voice of Jessie really feels like a true depiction of a teenager - plagued by angst, wanting to do the right thing by her family and friends yet constantly frustrated at life not going her way. Which is all pretty universal, except Jessie is also a witch..! It's a pretty un-put-down-able read, as Jessie seems to collide from one drama to the next - which makes for incredibly compelling reading.