This book is really funny and so not what I normally read. It was so good I’m going to see what the author has written before. I thought it was really fresh so would recommend.

Oh, buckle up, my fellow readers, because Hex and The City is a wild ride that will leave you bewitched! Kate Johnson has concocted a delightful and enchanting adventure filled with chaos, magic, witches, mystery, romance, and one heck of a heroine with magical hair that would give Rapunzel from Tangled a run for her money. I mean, who doesn't love a protagonist with magical locks?

Let's dive right into the magical world of Poppy Thistlefoot, a witch with a knack for jewelry design and an uncanny ability to attract chaos wherever she goes. Working at the Hubble Bubble Magic Shop, where real magic is a big no-no, Poppy accidentally sells a cursed pendant to none other than Axl Storm, the dashing and oh-so-charming celebrity magician. Cue the sparks, both magical and romantic!

What follows is a rollercoaster of events as Poppy and Axl find themselves knee-deep in trouble, trying to reverse the curse they unwittingly unleashed. From mischievous spells to unexpected twists, Hex and The City keeps you on the edge of your seat, wondering just how much chaos two people can stir up. Spoiler alert: the answer is A LOT!

One of the things I loved most about this book is the seamless world-building. Despite this being the second installment in the series, I had no trouble diving right into the story without having read the first book. Kudos to Kate Johnson for making it accessible to new readers like me! I instantly connected with the characters and their magical shenanigans, and I found myself rooting for their success throughout.

The romance between Poppy and Axl is positively swoon-worthy. Their banter, the electric chemistry, and the playful dynamic had me grinning like a Cheshire cat. I'm a sucker for a good love story, and this one hit all the right notes. The author really knows how to keep the romantic tension simmering while the chaos ensues.

While I adored this book from start to finish, there were moments when the pacing felt a tad rushed. I would have loved a bit more time to savor certain scenes and delve deeper into the magical world. However, this didn't detract significantly from my enjoyment, and I still devoured every page with gusto.

In conclusion, Hex and The City is a fun and lighthearted read that deserves all the MAGICAL stars! Kate Johnson's whimsical storytelling and lovable characters will sweep you off your feet and transport you to a world where chaos and magic collide. So grab your cauldron, gather your familiars, and get ready for a wild adventure that will leave you spellbound. I can't wait to see what magical mischief Poppy and her gang get up to in future installments!

Thank you NetGalley and HarperCollins UK/One More Chapter for granting me access to this book in exchange for an honest review.

Hex and the City is a witchy rom-com. It takes place in London and follows Poppy, who is a chaotic quirky witch with magic hair. Her insta-love intrest is Alex, a mortal stage magician. There's a coven of sassy older witches, and a fat cat familiar. For a book with short chapters, It was really packed and kind if confusing at times because there was so much going on. Time travel, childhood trauma, fighting a ghost mummy, a cursed pendant and an evil witch. All around, a whimsical, light hearted read.

I just couldn't connect with these characters. I thought the MMC was just off-putting and the FMC was chaotic but not endearing. The concept was great and felt like it had potential but it's not for me.

I loved this book! What a wild and crazy ride with some magical realism (and witchcraft!), a whole lot of steamy romance and a terrific happily ever after.

The characters were compelling and I found myself rooting for them to be together. The twist was a good surprise and it made for a juicy read. Highly recommend!

I will post about it closer to the book's pub date on my social media channels.

I absolutely loved this book. I love anything Cozy, Witchy, and having a sex in the city vibe to boot? YES PLEASE!

I love Poppy's character so much! I knew I would love the writing, as I read Hex Appeal and loved it as well! I loved the chaotic nature of Poppy, and the twist and turns of the book. I ended up reading it in two days! I will be purchasing it to add to my book collection when it's released for sure!

Kate made this book so hard to put down with her writing style, and the characters were lovable. The book is fast paced, the characters are sexy cool and fun, and the magical adventure is fabulous!

Thank you to the author, the publisher and Net Galley for the e-arc!

Had to manually post to goodreads, It states on Netgalley unable to find the ISBN on goodreads

Thank you NetGalley and Harper Collins One More Chapter for providing this arc to me in exchange of a truthful review.

“Hex and the City” is a witchy romcom where we follow Poppy, a witch that one day creates a cursed pendant that ends up in the hands of the famous Axl Storm, a super hot magician. While trying to get the pendant back Poppy actually gets to know Axl and through various adventures maybe even find love?

I loved the premise of this book being a Rapunzel retelling with witches and I definitely saw the inspiration from it. Rapunzel is one of my favorite princesses so any retelling I can get my hands on I’ll read.

The book was extremely easy to get through, I loved the writing style and it was such a good and funny rom com. I wasn’t super keen on the romance at first because it was a bit insta-lovey, but by the end of it I was totally on board with it.

Poppy was such a relatable mc and super easy to like. Axl as well was quite a good male mc. At first he portrayed himself a certain way that made sense with his career, but I loved his growth and him being open about his feelings and insecurities through the story.

The coven was hilarious, Iris, Fiona and Sylvia were such supportive, but sassy characters. Poppy’s parents also grew on me; I wasn’t super keen on them at the beginning, but in the end I totally got on board especially with Poppy’s mom.

I definitely didn’t expect so many adventures, I thought it was just going to be a cute rom com, but it definitely packed some action as well which was super fun and exciting to read about.

I definitely recommend this book if you’re a fan of Rapunzel, witches, romcoms or if you’re looking for a book with similar vibes as “The ex hex” or “go hex yourself”.

I loved it. It’s cute, it’s witchy and it’s all the funny you want in a book! Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for early access to this book in exchange for my honest review.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was a funny magical romance that had comfort vibes. I loved the characters and the story. It was easy to read and follow. I fell into the story and was happy to keep reading. This book kept me hooked and excited to keep reading. Cannot wait for more work from Kate Johnson!

3.5 stars

Hex and the City DELIVERED!

This book is the perfect cosy autumn read and I loved it. Poppy is a brilliantly messy witch who left chaos in her wake. After getting drunk, angry as her ex, she places a curse on a pendant.

In comes swoonworthy Alex, buying a sympathy gift for his never-going-to-be-his-girlfriend cast member, picks the pendant... and of course, chaos ensues.

Hex and The City is going to be a great read for anyone who loves cosy witchy romances.

This was such a charming, whimsical read that perfectly combined witchcraft and romance. I loved Axl and Poppy’s relationship- they were a perfect match for each other.

First off, thanks to netgalley for providing me an ARC!

Everywhere Poppy seems to go, trouble follows.
However, our story starts when she gets drunk and accidentally curses an amulet that gets sold to THE Axl Storm, local celebrity and actor. Poppy goes to try to retrieve the amulet and ends up on a wild adventure/chase with Axl. Their attraction is intense, so intense that it sends them back in time! Even Poppy sentient hair can't keep itself off of him!
But as the chase comes to a close, comes to find out Poppy's upbringing isn't exactly what she has been told...

Overall, the story was fun. It just felt very chaotic, which may have been the point, but as I was reading, it didn't feel cohesive. It's a fun, quick read, and I would recommend it to someone who likes silly romances.

Thank you to netgalley and Harper Collins UK/One More Chapter for sharing this arc in exchange for my honest opinions.

5 ⭐️
1.5 🌶
Third person
Dual POV
Witchy romance

When Poppy (Rapunzel) accidentally sells Alex (Manbun) a pendant they she may or may not have drunkenly cursed, a whole host of mayhem ensues. Can they work together to control the chaos?

This book was so fun! Magic, witches, romance, time travel, Kings Of Leon (iykyk) and sentient hair. What more could anyone want or need in a story! I was so immersed in this story and need some fan art immediately! There was a few twists and turns that I absolutely would not have been able to guess, which was very refreshing. Whilst this is a romance, and there are a few open door scenes, there is also a great plot that was super exciting, and a dose of humour throughout.

This is my first book by Kate Johnson and I will absolutely be reading more!

So happy to get the ARC on Netgalley because I read and loved Hex Appeal and couldn’t wait for the next one!
This was a really cute story about Poppy who’s a witch and learning some other things about who she really is and Alex who’s a stage magician and is running from who he used to be. I liked them together and liked seeing their relationship grow even though they didn’t know each other long at all. Also the other witches in Poppy’s life are great characters as well. This was a great follow up to Hex Appeal and I’m a sucker for witchy rom coms so I hope there’s more to come! And I believe this comes out in September so it’s the perfect book to add to your witchy/autumn/spooky/October TBR.
(This can be read as a stand-alone if you didn’t read the first yet)

I can totally see myself reading this book while sipping a Pumpkin Spiced Latte while enjoying every single word on the page.

This book was a super light and fun read and something perfect to snuggle under the cover with. It follows Poppy, a witch who accidentally sells a cursed item she did not intend to sell, so she tries to get it back. However, chaos follows her wherever she goes.

This is a perfect rom-com where the plot is just as important as the romance, each in perfect balance. Overall this book was chaotic (in a fun way), unexpected, and funny.

One last thing Poppy, the protagonist. Has literal magic hair!!! Which is so cool!

Thank you, NetGalley and HarperCollins, One More Chapter, for this fantastic ARC!

not my favorite and was hard to get into. but eventually I pushed through. Great concept and story line. just hard to get into at first.

I love a good witchy story like this. I think I made the mistake of trying to read this when it is made for audiobook. The story was a little slow in the first third. Then I sorta got confused. The humor was funny but the writing was choppy. Also it’s an insta chemistry situation and I needed more.

This one wasn’t for me! (DNF at 35%). The beginning to this story was hard to follow, other than the repetitive theme that Poppy is a hot mess express. The plot is still intriguing, and after reading reviews from other readers, I may be compelled to pick this one back up in the fall and try to finish it!

I actually had a bit of a hard time getting into this one at first. There was just so much going on in the beginning with Axl (or Alex) sleeping with all his coworkers, Poppy with all the chaos surrounding her and her hair which has a mind of its own and then the ghosts. But about 1/3 of the way in I started to really enjoy it. It's a fast paced, lighthearted, feel good story, full of magic and mayhem.

Thank you, NetGalley and HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter for sharing an digital ARC with me in exchange for an honest review.

Poppy is a modern day witch trying to make it through life. When she sells an accidentally cursed pendant to a famous stage magician (with no actual magic), she’s desperate to get it back.

The story is told in the third person but we get both Poppy and Alex’s perspective (so it’s clear from the beginning who the love interest is). They’re cute but it is very insta love, which isn’t my thing.

There is also so much going on in this story. It seems like it might be resolved in the first 25%, but obviously that can’t happen. Everything wraps up nicely at the end and it makes more sense, but with so much going on in the magic aspect, I feel like we lost a little bit of the romance.

Overall, it’s a cute witchy story. It’s funny and not predictable.