A cozy witch mystery romance set in the Regency era.
A fun cute engaging story with many different characters.
Just a fun read.
Voluntarily reviewed.

3.5 ⭐️

This historical romance brings whimsy to an otherwise incredibly depressing time for anyone but wealthy white men. Set around 1814-1816, it highlights how depressingly little women had in society, how someone with “golden” skin is an oddity worth gossiping about, and how much the English looked down on the French for having more “liberal” views on human rights. The Bridgerton time period was wretchedly awful. This story seems authentic to the time with our MCs being exceptions to society’s rules providing us a generally entertaining story to follow. I liked Santiago the most in the story. He’s the most interesting, the most well rounded human, and has a solid right/wrong compass even with him being a pirate/smuggler/vagabond. Lady Tiffany is so sheltered and purposefully kept ignorant of all things outside of society by her guardians that she’s basically a 13 year old in woman’s body - her character development was fun. Overall, a good read. Pacing is a bit on the slower side, as I feel most historical reads are. There are some long chapters as well.

Thank you to NetGalley, Kate Johnson, and One More Chapter for this eARC.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for my copy of this

This book was really well written and the plot and characters were excellently developed yet unfortunately it just wasn’t for me. I can definitely see how people love this book and I would recommend it if you’re looking for a little historical magical realism

This fast and fun read kept me entertained from beginning to end! Kate Johnson does a wonderful job of bringing a story to life! The characters are amazing, and I loved seeing Tiffany realize she is more than her ability to be a wife and mother and find a place where she can not only fit in but thrive. The magic was amazing, I loved the characters, and the plot was super cute, along with a swoon-worthy romance! At least once they realize the actually like each other. I can't wait to see what Kate Johnson is going to come out with next.

A Regency rebel, Tiffany wants nothing to do with any of the norms she is expected to comply with. When her aunt Esme turns up and she learns she is a witch, so many things make much more sense. Then the dashing Duke, Santiago, drops into her life. Will she compromise her ideals for the handsome Duke with the piratical leanings?

If you love historical fiction like Bridgerton, etc, this is for you! I'm not a huge historical romance fan but there was enough paranormal goings on to keep me interested. The world building isn't super strong but it's cohesive and there aren't any bits that made me think I had missed something.

Our MC's are likeable and relatable and the easy way Santiago accepts the truth of Tiffany's talents was really nice. They have flaws and vulnerabilities like real folks and that makes them much more appealing. The banter between them was sparkling and there was plenty of humour.

Billy, De Groot and Esme were all wonderful secondary characters.

Dnf. This is all my bad cause I was thinking this was going to be a cute, simple read which is what I’m in the mood for.

A fun romcom with a blend of regency romance and a witchy FMC. It’s cute, cozy and easy to read.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This was just so fun. A pirate and a proper lady? I read this quickly, not because it was fast paced but because I liked seeing this feminist version of a Regency lady find her way. And with witches!

Was this the next great British novel? No. But it was really fun. Adventure and fantasy and romance. The main character, Tiffany, was mostly real. She’s obviously young and unnaturally beautiful, but she’s a witch. She’s a bit of a Cinderella and her talents are mysteriously useful. It’s not annoying though. I was rooting for her. She discovers herself in this adventure, solves a mystery and learns that it’s never all or nothing. You can be more than one thing.

Was this accurate historical fiction? No, so laughably far from it. If that’s what you’re looking for, look elsewhere. This is the spooky version of a beach read. And sometimes, we all just need a little fluff.

Witches, pirates, Oh my ! As soon as I read the synopsis for this I knew I had to read it, I wasn’t disappointed at all , a wonderful blend of romance and historical fiction with a twist of the paranormal too, I think it’s my dream read. I loved the humour in this , it was such a fun read as well as the romance, I loved the character diversity and it’s such a fantastic book it deserves 6 stars

Bridgerton season one with a sprinkle of My Lady Jane

If the ”historical” in “historical fantasy romance” isn’t generally your jam, rest assured that the frequent jumping between two characters’ perspectives will keep you from getting bored.

“Hex and Hexability” is definitely not your typical witchy romance; it's action-packed and set in a (more) oppressive and prejudiced world. Not a cozy fall read, but a fall read nonetheless.


Thank you to One More Chapter and NetGalley for the ARC!

If you're a fan of Jane Austen, and enjoy books with a sprinkling of magic realism, you will love Kate Johnsons latest!

It has everything you'd expect from a romance novel, with a few magical twists and turns and just the right amount of spice. It's a lovely little palate cleanser for fans of high fantasy, who still want the magic, but with lower stakes and less complex world settings. This is not to say it's a boring book, the opposite in fact, with beautifully descriptive world building, cozy atmosphere and a simple magic system akin to Halloweentowns 'Want Something And Let Yourself Have It!'.

The characters all compliment each other well, our main characters Tiffany & Santiago giving us the perfect slow burn romance. I particularly liked the character diversity, with race, trans & sexuality all represented in a delicate and subtle manner.

I've really enjoyed this book and will definitely be adding the rest of Kates books to my never ending TBR!

I love Sense and Sensibility, but I didn't love what the author did to Elinor's character here. I feel like overall I enjoyed it once I got past that, but it felt very long and drawn out. Especially the conflict at the end really annoyed me since we already had a discussion about it. Final thoughts was this book was okay and fun at times.

Thanks to NetGalley for an arc in exchange for an honest review.

I don't think this book was for me - I like the concept of regency witchy romance, but I just couldn't get into it. It could just be the mental space my brain is in at the moment, but I wasn't being drawn in.

3 stars because I HAVE to give a star rating and I don't want to impact the average; the writing was good, and the story was great, I just was not here for it at the moment!

DNFed at 20%. I may come back to this in the future!!

Thanks to HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter, and NetGalley for the free ebook in exchange for an honest review!

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC!

Kate Johnson’s Hex and Hexability is a cute Regency/Bridgerton romance with a magic intertwined. The story follows Tiffany, a witch disinterested in marriage, and her dynamic with Santiago, a rugged pirate sort Duke.

While Tiffany’s circle of witches adds intrigue, their roles could use more depth. The romance between Tiffany and Santiago is enjoyable, marked by playful banter and genuine respect, though the slow build-up tested my patience. Additionally, the plot twist near the end felt out of place.

All that said, I liked it especially for this time of year, and will read more by Johnson!

I was delighted to be granted the chance to read Hex and Hexibility. Kate Johnsons earlier novels have been truly excellent, and this one meets the mark.

A magical twist on era of the moment, Regency written with style and flair. Overall this novel is fantastically well written, captivating throughout. The characters are well developed and engaging. Kate's heroines are all brilliant.

A very fun, enchanting read!

Loved it. The whole thing was just a joy to get to experience. I was pulled into the story immediately and it just kept going until I was sad to see those words (in my head) of The End.

This book had definite Bridgerton vibes with a twist of magic. The book moves quite quickly, you meet Tiffany, Santiago and her great aunt Esme early on. It had me gripped from the start, wanting to find out more about them all. I really enjoyed the regency era, the balls and the activities the ladies did like going to dressmakers or going for strolls around the park. It was a lovely story of magic and mastering magic, I love the process Tiffany went through to learn about her magic skills. It was also a very cute love story, super gushy a real comfort but exciting read.

I loved Hex Appeal and was so eager to jump into Hex and Hexability by Kate Johnson.
This was smart, fast pacing, humorous and also heartwarming fantasy.
Such a fun witchy book perfect for the fall season. There's spice, romance, magic, and some fun twists and turns.

Hex and Hexability is an absolute delight and a slightly bonkers Regency romp.

I've been in love with the witchy world that Kate created, since she introduced it to us in Hex Appeal. Her witchy rom-coms are always delightful and bonkers, and Kate always takes her readers on a wild ride. Each book in this series is unique and fresh. I was particularly excited to read this book because it is set in the Regency era, which is different from the previous two books that are set in our time. I was curious to see how Kate would take this contemporary witch world she had created and transport it into the Regency era. I love it when an author tries something new and isn't afraid to push those boundaries. I honestly love what Kate did in this book; she took this Bridgerton-like story and put a quirky, fun, witchy twist on it. If you are a fan of India Holton's books, you will definitely enjoy this story. They have very similar quirky vibes to them.

This was an interesting and different read for me. I liked how there were several main plotlines in this story. First, Lady Tiffany finds out she is a witch and learns more about this hidden witchy world. Then you have Lady Tiffany and Santiago's growing relationship with these very stereotypical Regency vibes. And finally, you have this mysterious monster that is plaguing the sea and rivers. These are very different plotlines, and Kate does a great job at weaving them together and creating an entertaining story. It blows my mind at how cohesive this story was. Things could have gone terribly wrong, and this could have been a chaotic hot mess, but it wasn't. Everything had a purpose and helped to move the plot along. The witchy world was a lot of fun in this book. There were times when I wished they played a more prominent role in the story or in certain scenes. But overall, I really loved spending time with all these fabulous witches.
Fans of Kate's previous books will be delighted to see characters from previous books in this book. It was so great to get to see these characters that I've come to love in a new light and watch them live in the Regency era. Lady Tiffany is a different sort of heroine. She was raised to be a Lady in London society. Those restrictions and rules that High Society has placed on women are firmly set in Tiffany's head. Tiffany's main struggle in this book, is this internal and external battle to be her own person. She doesn't want to be defined by what London society thinks a Lady should be. She doesn't want to be her future husband's property. Santiago is a dashing hero who is trying to figure out how to function in London society. This book has this real reverse Pretty Woman feel to Santiago's journey. He has been a pirate most of his life and has no idea what any of the rules in High Society are.

The romance in this book was slow burn… very slowly slow burn. I liked Tiffany and Santiago together. It's always great watching two completely opposite-attract characters interact with each other. Their difference usually creates some delightful and spunky banter, and also, someone always seems to be befuddled or baffled by the other. There are definitely some major Regency vibes to Tiffany and Santiago's relationships. I can tell that Kate has done her research and knows what makes a good historical romance amazing. She got those perfect swoony moments right: a chance encounter in a garden (check), caught in a comprising position (check), hidden touches (check), and a ballroom dance scene (check and check). There is some miscommunication and mistrust between these two, which are the main hurdles they must overcome to get their HEA. Watching these two interact was a lot of fun!

Hex and Hexability is a swoonastic witchy Regency romance romp, and I can't wait to see what Kate writes next.

A witch historical rom-com!!!!! What's not to like? These two characters were so different and yet they were a joy to read,the proper English girl who doesn't know she is is witch and a pirate that recently inherited a dukedom, I really did enjoy this book and would definitely recommend it. However my one critique would be that I could have done with out the time travel. Little hard to focus on and I did get lost once or twice at the end but otherwise a fantastic book