This was disappointing. Poppy is a "quirky" witch that is followed by chaos. She is just immature and not so bright. Alex is a magician/illusionist with self esteem issues and yet objectifying his body is a huge part of Poppy's attraction to him. It had too much going on. The instant making out after barely knowing each other after a pretty intense situation happened was unappealing. The villain was also super gross for their actions.

*witchy
*time travel
*magic

This story follows Poppy and she is a witch with long rapunzel hair. She made an oopsie and sold a pendant to someone she shouldn't have.

The storyline is funny, lighthearted and entertaining. It also comes with a few twists and turns. The writing is done well and the flow seemed as it should.

This is not my typical genre so I did feel a little off kilter, but I did enjoy it nonetheless. Ultimately, it will be somewhat forgettable to me but I enjoyed it in the moment.

I received an advanced copy for free and am leaving a review voluntarily

This was an average fall read. Started a bit chaotic. Lots of information crammed into a few chapters. I did even out and became enjoyable. I did like the family dynamic of her friends but just didn't feel the chemistry between Poppy and Axl.

I thoroughly enjoyed Kate Johnson’s Hex Appeal so had no doubt that this book it tick all the boxes.

There were some parts of the story that you had to suspend belief for a moment to appreciate, I’m looking at you time travel to the Great Fire of London chapter.

I loved the characters of Poppy and Alex and their relationship blooming was very sweet.

Big love to Poppy’s parents for accepting her for all her unique qualities and never once trying to change who she was.

Most definitely looking forward to more books by this author.

This was a genre I recently got into and loved reading this book. I like the witchy vibes in a real-world setting - it is a good place to start tp ease into fantasy.

Poppy is a witch who accidentally curses a necklace that a handsome magician buys then it ensues chaos and wild things keep happening to her and the magician.

This book was a great time, I liked the characters and the real life problems amongst the fantasy. The chapters were really long and the story was a little slow at times but over all I enjoyed it. I loved the cameo of characters from the first book.

These types of books are becoming my favourite! It was laugh out loud funny and a proper rom com complete with witches and magic - I loved it!
It was wholesome and sexy, gave the right amount of each and just had cosy vibes. I read it in one sitting as it kept me smiling page after page. It was an idyllic escape from reality!

I was really intrigued by the blurb. I was excited to read about witches, curses, and a magic shop, but, unfortunately, it took me quite a while to get into the story and start to enjoy it. I enjoyed the magic and time travel and, halfway through the story, I also started liking the characters so that I rushed through the end to see how it would end. All in all, this is an entertaining paranormal romance and I liked how the characters and the story developed in the end.

The way I loved these characters!! This book had me laughing out loud. It was the perfect Halloween read!!

This was so fun! This paranormal read was about Poppy, a witch with long rapunzel hair. She’s new to magic and the love interest is a celebrity magician. This one felt so magical and perfect for the witchy fall season!

Hex Appeal was one of my favorite witchy romance books last year, so I was beyond excited to get the ARC for Hex and the City from @onemorechapterhc! This latest installment didn't disappoint, and I loved every minute of the characters' wild adventures!

Just give me all the witchy romances set in this world!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my copy of this novel!

In Hex and the City, we meet Poppy - she might be a witch, but things never quite work out as they should for her, and she’s never been quite as powerful as the other witches she knows. When she meets the magician Alex, hiding behind a facade of his own, she starts to explore more of her powers and uncovers a plot to change the world as she knows it.

This was a fun, easy going read that was perfect for the October season or when you’re just after a witchy read. I liked Poppy as a character, and loved the other witches she’s surrounded with - they were great fun! The romance was also perfectly pitched, and I enjoyed the

For a witch novel though, I found the magic elements themselves a little disappointing, and some of the ‘look how British this character is!’ was a bit on the nose.

If you’re on the lookout for a kind-of-witchy romance before the end of the year or next spooky season, this wouldn’t be a bad shout - I’ll be looking for the other book in the series next year!

I really enjoyed this! I got way more into the witchy drama of it all than I thought I would! Poppy is a witch, but not a very good one… Everything always seems to go wrong, especially when she meets stage magician Alex, whose show and life she sends into chaos. The romance between Poppy and Alex is so addictive, as well as the character development they both go through in this story! It’s so easy to become immersed in this witchy community. It’s lighthearted, but also pretty dramatic and spicy. I enjoyed Hex Appeal so I was a little disappointed to not get an update on Essie and Josh with the appearance of other character from Bedlam House!

What to expect:

- witchy drama
- found family
- he falls first
- reformed playboy

When I started Hex and the City, I was worried that it was too shallow for my tastes. Poppy and Axl's personalities were "a lot" in the first few chapters. Thankfully, it all gelled into a fun, magical romp, and I ended up really enjoying their chemistry and romance. I give this book a solid 3.5 /5. I recommend it to anyone wanting a witch-themed romance novel.

This is such a fun engaging witchy romance. I thoroughly enjoyed it and it was so quick to read.

This book made me jealous I couldn’t visit Ivy cottage. There were so many lovely secondary characters. Malkin the cat was amazing.

Poppy is very chaotic in all the best ways. Poppy and the book are very quirky and I loved it.

This felt like a story for all the girls who has been told they were too ‘weird’ and then found someone who loved them because of it all.

The perfect book to read in autumn with a hot drink. This was the first book I’ve read by Kate Johnson but I’ll definitely be reading more and recommend you do too.

I read this over the Fall and it was such a fun book to read while the leaves were falling!

It was way more quirky than I was expecting in the best way and my only complaint was the lack of spice.

This author was new to me and I hope to read some of her previous books!

Another amazing read by Katy! The characters are loveable and the story line had me hooked from the start to finish

A fun seasonal read, perfect for fans of a good rom com and the characters were well drawn and likeable - without being too stereotypical!

This was fun and flirty and exactly what I would have been in the mood for in September/October...I'm kicking myself that I didn't end up able to get to it on my TBR until late November.

I loved Hex Appeal, and this was a fun, fast paced, quirky and often times hilarious continuation of the adventures of the London witches that I have come to love so much!

1. As I explored Hex and The City, I couldn't help but wonder what kind of witch I would be. My affinity for the medicinal and healing arts seemed like a perfect fit. It made me smile just thinking about it! 😂

2. Hex and The City is a captivating tale filled with thrilling time travel adventures and a mischievous magical mane. It's a non-stop entertainment ride!

3. While Hex and The City is a great choice for a light-hearted autumn read, certain parts may require more attention. It's a book that deserves to be experienced in its physical or digital form, as the plot intricacies may be confusing in an audiobook.

4. Huge thanks to HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter, and NetGalley for the advanced reader copy of this book. Although I received it for free, all my thoughts and opinions are my own.