Poppy lived her entire life being an outcast and different and only discovered she was a witch and had magic when she left home for uni. She now lives in a house with her coven, works at a magical shop, and is just trying to keep the chaos that surround her under wraps. In a moment of weakness while drunk she accidentally curses a pendant, and then later sells it to celebrity illusionist, Axl Storm. What ensues is nothing short of chaos with outside forces pulling the strings, bur both Axl and Poppy find a way together to overcome anything thrown at them

A witchy rom-com is always a fun time. I really enjoyed Poppy as a main character, I love the found family dynamic of her coven, and her journey of discovery. What did not work for me was the romance or chemistry between Axl and Poppy. Also the plot and big bad were a little over the top but fun.

I wasn’t quite sure what to expect going into Hex and the City, although I had seen mostly good things about Kate Johnson’s previous novel, Hex Appeal, so felt like I was probably in for a fun read and I feel like the book delivered just that.

I thought Poppy was a great character – I loved her AND her hair. The chaos that seems to follow her made for some really fun moments during the book. I also liked that we got some depth and introspection from her, and that she and her leading man, Axl, were both vulnerable during quieter moments throughout the story. I ended up liking Axl more than I expected – he was such a classic case of someone putting up an arrogant front but actually being kind of marshmallow-y inside.

The other main cast members, Poppy’s housemates/coven, were wonderful as side characters and I would actually love to get their back stories or more books in their universe. It kind of gave me vibes of Blue’s home in Maggie Steifvater’s The Raven Cycle and I’m so here for weird old homes filled with witchy ladies!

As alluded to above, there was a mix of frantic fun with quieter more thoughtful parts throughout the story and I thought the balance was pretty good. I enjoyed the plot, which was a bit wacky but in a way that felt just perfect for Poppy and her chaotic life, and there were some twists towards the end that I didn’t see coming.

I’d recommend this for anyone looking for a quick and mostly light romance read that combines a bit of magic with a bit more spice this spooky season.

Initially Poppy was so chaotic, which isn’t usually my thing, I can find clumsy characters quite irritating; I also found all the talk of calories on Alix’s point quite tiresome however it didn’t take long to get over both of those things. This was a very cute book, I loved the witchy storyline and the romantic connection was a joy to read. There were some parts of the story which were hilarious. It was a great read for this time of year.

This was sooooo much fun. And FINALLY some God-fearing parents who are supportive and not completely crazy or against their child. I loved this book.

A really fun inbetween read. I always love books like this. They're always just so fun to read! I liked the characters and the setting and it was just funny to read!

Quirky and fun. The writing is captivating and fast-paced with lots of humour. Easy to read with laugh-out-loud moments, this is the perfect withcy rom com for spooky season!

This was a delightful and “magical” read with such fun characters. I loved the humor and didn’t want it to end. This is a great series.
Many thanks to Harpercollins UK and to Netgalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

3.5 ( rounded up) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you so much to Harpercollins UK and NetGalley for an e-arc of this book.

This was a nice fun read. A witchy romance with a good plot and interesting magic.

Sometimes these light fantasy romances don’t have a solid world or magic system but I thought this did well in still just being a light read, and not a heavy fantasy book, but having an interesting and engaging magic system.

A fun witchy read for the fall. Unfortunately, it didn't really hold my attention as the book went on. So much happened so quickly, and it was one thing after another. I wanted more emotion between Alex and Poppy, and I wasn't getting it. And Poppy's hair was kind of creepy.

I loved this cozy witch fantasy romance!! Poppy was a sweet character and I’m OBSESSED with her sentient hair. And despite Axl’s name, I was picturing a young Tommy Lee the whole time. Hope to see these characters in the future with all the fun mayhem that surrounds them. Also, time travel is always a winner!

This book was not for me at all! I didn't really like the characters and the writing was so cringe it put me off. This book almost put me on a reading slump. The premise sounded interesting enough for me to have requested this book, but that was it.

Rom-coms are a hit or miss for me, there is typically no in-between. I can see other people liking this novel, but it just wasn't for me. The main character got on my nerves from the very beginning and the love interest was not very appealing to me.

I wanted to like this book so bad! It had such a cute title that I was sure it would be a fun, witchy book to read during Spooky Season, but it just wasn't hitting right. It was trying too hard to be funny and cute that it just felt sort of cringy. I marked this as a DNF at the 30% mark. I just couldn't finish it.

I loved both main characters and their happily ever after. If you’re looking for a witchy Halloween read, this is it!

Thanks to NetGalley and Harper Collins UK, One More Chapter for the chance to read this book.

A witch with hair like Rapunzel, a hot illusionist, and a cursed necklace. What else do you need for an enjoyable weekend read!? Why not add in some decades old witch drama for a little spice!
Poppy is relatively new to magic and has been living and learning with an older witch. Unfortunately, she seems to have a knack for chaos, and it trails her wherever she goes.
After a few too many drinks and an unpleasant sighting of the ex who recently broke her heart she accidentally curses a necklace in the shop where she works and doesn't realise until it's sold to Alex, a very attractive celebrity magician. They are drawn together, trying to undo the chaos caused by the necklace. Their chemistry is intense, but they have a lot to overcome to get their happily ever after.

This was a great book - amusing and full of drama and action to keep me enthralled.

Fun cute little story, Perfect for Halloween with all the hallmark feels. The writer, writing was out of the world amazing. I love the world building

Hex and the City by Kate Johnson was pure spooky season perfection! I picked it mainly based on the cute title but it was everything! There’s fun magic, a cute love interest, and exciting setting of London! This one should definitely be on your October TBR!

Even though Hex and the City follows “Hex Appeal” as the second book in the “Hex …” universe, this story can be read on its own.

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Wherever Poppy goes, chaos tends to follow. So it happens that she sells Axl Storm, a famous illusionist, an accidentally cursed pendant. Now she has to get it back, which proves more difficult than expected.

If not for my falling asleep because I was just too tired that one day, I would have read this book in one go. It was that entertaining and easy to get through, and exactly what I needed at the moment.
The book's written in dual POV; the story and characters are absolutely charming (I laughed out loud a few times!); also, there are some spicy scenes, if you're looking for those.
All in all, the book's a good time.

I just have two gripes with it:
The ending feels kind of rushed—not in a “the actions are quick, and therefore the story feels fast-paced” sort of way, but as if there wasn't enough time to include the edits for the last 25% of the story and make it more intelligible.
And the second one, even though the characters feel somewhat real, they aren't fully fleshed out (I won't elaborate, it's a bit of a spoiler), and that's something I just can't overlook.

3.5 stars!

Super sweet book! It was the perfect read for this time of the year. It had romance, magic, witches, ghosts,… everything you need to be prepared for the spooky season. I never got bored while reading this book, there was always something happening.

Prepare to be enchanted by 'Hex and the City' a whimsical and delightful tale that introduces us to Poppy, a charming witch with a unique magical gift - hair as enchanting as Rapunzel's.

However, the real magic begins when Poppy inadvertently sells a cursed pendant to the dashing celebrity magician, Axl Storm. As chaos unfolds, readers are in for a magical ride filled with humor, romance, and sparks.

'The Witch's Mischief' is a spellbinding story that combines the allure of the supernatural with charming romance. It's a delightful journey into a world where fake magic meets real magic, and readers will find themselves thoroughly entertained by the mishaps and mayhem that ensue.

Hex and the City starts out like a lot of witch books. You have the weird misfit witch who struggles with magic. Poppy is the same way. Chaos follows her everywhere- especially when she curses an amulet that ends up getting sold to Axl Storm who is known for his magic shows.

Overall Hex and the City is a nice fall read. The humor is on the dry side and like most cozy reads the love story dives in from the moment they meet.