4.25/5
Cute, chaotic, funny story. Kate Johnson has done it again for a fun time romance read! Bridgerton vibes are for real in this book with witches and more drama. Regency formality with touches and stares and tension! I would say it's a slow burn for a stand alone romance with a bunch of miscommunication. The characters are funny, diverse, quarky and have tons of personality. The magic is kind of those who have it only have a super specialized style. And the setting is built very well. The only thing that lowers the score is how chaotic and out of the blue her plots get sometimes. Nevertheless it is a fun read!
Thank you NetGalley and One More Chapter for the opportunity to read this e-arc! I had a blast and this is my honest opinion.

Absolutely enchanting and impossible to put down even at the end! I want more Tiffany and Santiago! More!

This book was everything and so much more!

I loved the chemistry and banter between Tiffany and Santiago. They complimented eachother so well and made the story more fun. I wasn’t sure how much I was going to love this book since historical romances isn’t usually my thing but it was perfect. The fantasy mixed with the bridgerton-esk style was exactly what I needed!

Dare I say it’s the best book I’ve read so far this year? 🤭

Right book, wrong time. I love the witchiness of Kate Johnson’s other titles but struggled a bit with how authentic this one was. I find myself checking out when the words are difficult to read or understand. That being said, I loved the MCs. I loved their banter and their attempts to not love each other. I do feel like I was kept a bit at the surface of who they were and only got glimpses into their true selves which had me feeling a bit robbed but loved the idea of the whole book.

I thought this was a good book. I liked the originality of the book as well as the inclusion of magic. It was fun to read a book that was part historical fiction and part cozy witch read. Add in a touch of romance and this book becomes a winner. I really enjoyed the author’s writing style and would definitely read more from her in the future. I would definitely recommend this book.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for an e-ARC in exchange for my honest review!

This is a total popcorn read: entertaining, lighthearted, funny and very digestible. The characters are great, from our FMC - an unwilling woman in society who has no idea she's a witch - to the dashing MMC - a pirate who's entering society for the first time after a change in fortune. The supporting cast are loveable and add layers to the story. There's a mystery to be solved, and they fall in love along the way. What more could you want from a romcom?

This is by far my favourite of the author's books to date and I very much hope we see more set in this world and time period!

Title: Hex and Hexability

Author: Kate Johnson

Rating: ★★★★

Ever wondered what happens when Bridgerton meets The Ex Hex? This is what happens! buckle up for a wild, witchy ride with Hex and Hexability by Kate Johnson. This Regency romcom is sprinkled with magic, romance, and enough spice to keep you hooked from start to finish.

Lady Tiffany Worthington has always had a knack for making things happen—whether it’s the right colour of gown or the wrong type of chaos. But when her enigmatic great aunt Esme arrives just before the Battle of Waterloo, Tiffany discovers that her talent is more than just luck; she’s a witch! It turns out that her long-feared magic is actually a dazzling gift waiting to be embraced.

As Tiffany is thrust into a hidden world of sea creatures, magical portals, and time travel, she encounters a dashing duke with a scar that makes him look like a swashbuckling pirate. With every turn, Tiffany learns that the constraints of high society are no match for the limitless possibilities of her newfound powers—or her burgeoning feelings for the enigmatic duke.

This book is a delightful blend of Regency charm and fantastical fun. Kate Johnson weaves together a narrative that’s as enchanting as it is humorous, with a romance that’s both sweet and sizzling. Tiffany's journey of self-discovery and magical mishaps is irresistibly entertaining, and the chemistry between her and the duke is electric.

For anyone looking for a charming escape filled with romance, wit, and a touch of witchy wonder, Hex and Hexability is your perfect spellbinding, halloween read. Grab your favourite cozy spot and let this delightful tale whisk you away to a world where love and magic go hand in hand. Highly recommend for a magical dose of Regency romance with a modern twist!

Thank you to The Publisher HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter | One More Chapter, the author Kate Johnson & Netgalley for an advanced reader copy (ARC) in exchange for my honest review.

An amusing historical novel, blending fantasy and romance, “Hex and Hexability”, by Kate Johnson, features likeable and relatable characters that feel real despite the witchery.
I loved how Santiago and Tiffany are comfortable with each other since the beginning, their light disagreements and banter, and the basic honesty that marks the relationship.
The easy acceptance by Santiago of Tiffany’s abilities/peculiarities and the admiration, respect and even awe he manifests is compelling, too.
Even people not that much interested in fantasy will like the natural way witchery happens, with lots of humor and a bit of mischief.
These characters have vulnerabilities and fears, overcame their circumstances, and are stronger and more human because of that.
I appreciated the caring and sweetness between the leads, mixed with desire, yearning and sensuality.
There are great secondary characters, too, and I was particularly fond of Billy.

Thank you Kate Johnson, HarperCollins UK and Netgalley for this free ARC in exchange for a review.

I was put off by the rape joke told by Billy, which Santiago laughed at. At lease he doesn’t traffic people though. That would have made me stop reading. This made me a bit wary of reading the rest, but I did.

This book was fairly entertaining, though aside from bonding for a minute over their similar backgrounds, the romance seemed forced. Their miscommunications were annoying. I also don’t like it when romance becomes the main storyline in a book which isn’t advertised in the romance genre.

It was annoying that when they’re captured in the tower, she’s preoccupied with something he said. As if that’s more important than being prisoners.

More details about the other characters and how magic works in this world would have made this novel a bit better.

I loved the premise of this story, Pride and Prejudice/Bridgerton vibes with witches? I'm in.

However, I struggled a bit with the first 30-40% of the book as it was a bit confusing and we're introduced to characters and their situations without being given much depth to them.

But I began to enjoy the book at the 50% mark and liked the growth of Tiffany and Santiago's relationship, while superficial, it was a fun read. I really enjoyed seeing them navigate their feelings for each other while also navigating regency society together. There is quite a bit of miscommunication between then, so if you like that trope, this is for you. This is a quick read and overall my favourite aspect was the characters in regency society and how our fmc deals with being a witch and being expected to marry as it is what society expects of her. While there isn't much depth to the story and characters, if you'd like a quick and fun read, this is for you.

Thank you Netgalley for this arc in exchange for my honest review.

I don’t typically read historical novels, but I made an exception for “Hex and Hexability” by Kate Johnson and was not disappointed! Lady Tiffany has been spending her first season in society trying to avoid any men taking a fancy to her. At one ball, she accidentally makes the chalk drawings on the ballroom floor come to life and runs into a mysterious newcomer called Santiago while trying to avoid detection.

“Hex and Hexability” contains magic and monsters, but also romance and mystery. Tiffany and Santiago are both attempting to navigate Society while also dealing with their pasts. I enjoyed the banter between the protagonists. Tiffany’s great aunt and her witchy companions were also highly entertaining. The book lost a star for the left turn near the end of the book that caught me off-guard and took me out of the flow of the story. Overall, this was an enjoyable, quick read and I will be looking to read other novels that Kate Johnson has published.

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins for the ARC. My review is honest and voluntary.

Hex and Hexability is a quick, darling read!

Kate Johnson is a great author and I found this ARC via a post from their social media.

Happy to receive a copy to review.

A quick fluffy read that was quite enjoyable.
I’d say the only similarity to Bridgerton would be the era it is set in.
The connection between the main characters was very superficial and light and the writing style was fine.
I loved the front cover of the book but the contents fell a little short.

I was looking for a quick summer read, and Johnson delivered: Hex and Hexability is a sweet witchy romance with found family at the center. The romance itself didn’t really do it for me (he likes her chest, she likes the fact that he looks like a pirate, and that’s love?), but, individually, Tiffany and Santiago were both likeable, believable characters whose efforts to make a tolerable life within the strictures of Regency England proved more compelling than the larger conflict of a magical sea monster mystery. My favorite part of the book was Esme’s house, with its magic, strong women, and rejection of class hierarchy.

Perfect for Bridgerton lovers who want to spice up Regency London with a bit of witchy romtasy. Lady Tiffany Worthington learns to manage her magic gifts with help from her great aunt Esme and discovers a world filled with love, adventure, and healing. Adored it!

The book was a decent read although I would not compare it to Bridgerton in the description. Regency era with some sea monster elements and witch craft. Regency with light lovecraft? I wish the book ending had spent more time looking at the squid and how it was happening. It came across as too neat and coincidental that they went to rescue the mother and happened to find the squid at the same time.

This was a fun read. Esme and the group of witches were my favourite part. They all had such personalities! I want to be either part of the Thursday Murder Club or friends with these ladies.

***A sort of spoiler but not really**

At some point (68% in) it felt like it was the first Bridgerton book. A Duke, a duel with an older brother, sexual frustration. It was basically the same at that point until about 85% in. Then it went back to witches and magic (yay!)

**End of spoiler**

I like the magical parts best. Some of the magic made no sense, but I ignored that and just took the book as a fun, magical period romance (with a pirate).

I would be interested to read more by this author especially if it included the other witches in the book.

This was so fun! I've enjoyed Kate Johnson's contemporary romances (with a touch of witchy magic), but I may have liked this Regency "romantasy" even more. Lady Theophania (though she prefers Tiffany) has made her debut and is being pushed by her stern, image-obsessed sister-in-law (who has basically raised her since she was a young child, abandoned by her parents), to be demure and agreeable and make an advantageous match. Unfortunately, Tiffany has two problems: one is that she has a terrible tendency to somehow make images come to life, and two is that she meets a very unacceptable pirate looking dude at one of her first balls of the season and has a strong attraction to him. Tiffany's suddenly revealed "great aunt" Esme and her group of brilliant, unconventional female friends take her under their wing, revealing that she is actually a witch. Tiffany, Esme, her coven, and the handsome rogue who is not actually (just) a pirate after all, become involved in protecting London (and beyond) from a mysterious and magical sea monster. A very fun read with lots of adventure, humor, and a solid enemies-to-lovers romance.

A witchy and sweet historical romance with lots of drama, a few laughs, and some very interesting characters.

This book is a slow burn into minimal steam but such a very very sweet happy ever after. The underlying plot with mystery, great friendships, found family, and a little bit of enemies to lovers was enough to have my overlooking one of my biggest turnoffs in romance novels... Lack of communication.

I knocked this back in a few days and it was a nice easy read that has inspired me to go back and grab more by this author. So glad I was granted an A R C to introduce me to this author. I'm happily voluntarily leaving this review.

3 stars rounded up. This was just alright! Nothing spectacular or super memorable but it wasn't bad either. It dragged a bit at times and the poor communication between main characters didn't help. Thank you Netgalley for the ARC!