A delightfully witch-y regency romance, full of interesting characters and swashbuckling adventure! The only downside was the occasional desire to shake our heroine, and also give a few others a stern talking to for NEVER SPEAKING CLEARLY TO EACH OTHER! Miscommunication trope is very infuriating to me. Still highly recommended.

ARC provided by Netgalley, thanks to the publishers.

I was given a copy of Hex and Hexability by Kate Johnson to review through NetGalley.

I love Jane Austen, but her writing can sometimes be too wordy for my goldfish brain. This book, however, is Austen-esque with a touch of magic. To be honest, it took me three or four pages to get into it, but once I did… magic. (Ha!)

Hex and Hexability follows Lady Theophania, or Lady Tiffany as she prefers, as she navigates her life in 1815 London. Her sister-in-law, Elinor, has made it her top priority to get Tiffany married. Tiffany, on the other hand, wants nothing to do with marriage, especially after seeing how miserable her brother and Elinor are.

An unexpected twist no one was prepared for, Tiffany discovers she has the unique ability to bring art to life. After accidentally animating a drawing at a ball, a mysterious great-aunt appears and helps Tiffany understand her newfound power. Enter Santiago, a man who may or may not be a pirate, who witnesses the magical events at the ball and becomes intrigued by Tiffany. Despite their frequent clashes, they find themselves working together to understand a crazy series of events happening in the area and also to help Santiago blend in with other gentlemen in her society.

The story was sweet with a hint of spice. The tension was palpable, with many assumptions leading to craziness that had me yelling at the characters. And not just him, they both had dumb moments. You get a glimpse of both of their backstories that will make you very sad and a little mad. Honestly, you get all the feels with this book. I will definitely be reading more from Kate Johnson.

Hex and Hexability will be available to purchase on September 12, 2024.

This. Was. So. Fun! I’ll have to check out the authors other worlds because I throughly enjoyed this story. Magic mixed in with Bridgerton basically. Hell yes this was my cup of tea definitely was so excited for the ARC and it did not disappoint. Tiffany has the proper amount of strength for a woman at that time period and watching her discovery and learn to actually live was such a treat. I love the duo point of view you a really get to know Santiago which is a huge bonus cause it’s basically two stories in one.

Thanks to NetGalley, and One More Chapter for the eARC of this book for an honest review.

Love, acceptance, humor and magic with a regency twist. This was an easy read, although it did leave some questions unanswered with regards to how magic works in this world but I’d recommend giving it a go

This new entry into Kate Johnson's excellent 'Hex-verse' is a bit different: a historical romance, complete with Regency Society drama, Napoleonic war and a dash of piracy along with the witchcraft!

Tiffany (I love that the author went there!) and Santiago have great chemistry, and I love that their respective journeys of self-determination reflect each other, despite the apparent differences between the two. I feel like the author had a tricky job in treading the line between historical accuracy and not being too slavish to it, and I think she nailed it. This has the flavour of a Regency romance but with the fun of a modern romcom and interesting things to say about identity, belonging, prejudice and gender roles.

You don't have to have read Hex and the City or Hex Appeal (although I'd definitely recommend them): they sit in the same universe, with a cameo from one particular character, but no prior knowledge of the magic system or world is assumed, and this can be read as a standalone too.

A perfect autumnal read!

A regency romance and witches, all in one book?! Yes, please. Hex and hex ability has just this if that’s something that you enjoy. This was a fun read.

I enjoyed the premise - a witchy story in regency England. The idea was fun and I loved the blend between historical fiction and paranormal.

However, the story felt a bit disjointed for most of the plot. There wasn’t much explanation on how magic works in this world and never clarified what most of the witches in the book could actually do. There was also some pacing issues where it felt like a lot of the story was crammed together and not fleshed out as well. Also, a lot of characters were introduced quickly and it was hard to feel interested or invested in any of the side characters.

Lastly, I liked the slow growth of Tiffany’s and Santiago’s relationship and the pride and prejudice vibes. Yet, still didn’t seem like a lot of chemistry in the end and they seemed to have a lot of miscommunications and assumptions about each other that got tiring very quickly.

I liked it but I think needed a bit more fleshing out of the characters and some of the major plot points.

Thank you to Netgalley for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

Lady Tiffany is a witch who doesn't want to marry or even be a part of Society really. Being in Society is difficult, as her magic may slip out and bring objects to life. When she meets her long lost aunt, she will have to make the decision of what she wants to do with her life. She will also have to decide if she wants a handsome pirate to be part of it.

This was different being historical paranormal and regency all in one. The romance was fairly straightforward and although I enjoyed the characters, I did not feel too attached to anyone. It was overall enjoyable to read, but a little too predictable.

Thank you NetGalley and One More Chapter for the Arc in exchange for an honest review.

I felt that this book was really well written and created. It had not only the regency romance that I adore as well as the supernatural. I love me a slow burn romance and this definitely brought it with Tiffany and Santiago. I felt that this story definitely deserves a 4 star rating out of 5. I will check out other books that this author writes for sure in the future.

Witchy ladies? Regency London shenanigans? Mysterious pirate-type MMC? Sign me up!

Tiffany has such an interesting form of magic that I'm not sure I've seen before, and I enjoyed Santiago's backstory and POV! (I love a dual POV in romance.) At times, it felt like there were a lot of moving parts, and it was hard to reconcile them all with each other, but things get wrapped up in the end.

Thanks to NetGalley, HarperCollins, and One More Chapter for an eARC of this book for an honest review.

This was a really fun, magical (literally lol) regency romance book! The primary romance plot line was a solidly good time- Tiffany and Santiago really felt fleshed out, and I experienced their characters growing, both individually and together, throughout the book. Now that I've finished the book, I miss them! Their chemistry was great, and I really believed their budding love story. The side characters were also quite fun and interesting and there were some nice background sub-plots. Overall, I also thought there was good diverse representation in the characters. And I liked and related to Tiffany's hesitations around falling in love as she grapples with the patriarchy and historical cishet relationship norms of the time setting. Santiago was a great male lead who was considerate and reasonably communicative.
The secondary fantasy plot was also a good time. For the most part nothing really surprised me, and the foreshadowing throughout the book seemed fairly transparent to me, but I don't think this book was trying to be a mystery with surprising plot twists.
Overall, I really enjoyed this and will now go back into this author's back catalog! I recommend this book for lovers of cozy, witchy romantasy and/or regency romance with modern sensibilities.

Thanks Netgalley for the E-Arc.
I love cozy books and i love bridgerton, and this delivered on both vibes.
It was a cute, fun, easy read

Such a lovely read! Cosy and heartwarming with fantasy and romance all combined. Definitely recommend to fans of the author! Another great one from Kate Johnson!

Hex and Hexability by K. Johnson is the third book in this series. The previous books are Hex Appeal and Hex and the City : Review:Hex and the City by new to me author K. Johnson, is a witty and fun rom/ com.
Poppy is a witch with many talents, hair like Rapunzel, works at a magic shop.
Nope, she's clumsy like a smurf, is a mess most of the day, is a terrible cook on a good day, you get the picture.
And to top it off, she sells a cursed pedant to a celebrity magician, gorgeous Axl Storm.
So what can go wrong ?? Everything, every little thing is.
An entertaining well written read, 4 beautiful stars.
But back to the most recent one, Hex and Hexability. The book is published by One More Chapter Harper Collins UK too.
Blurb: Essie Winterscale lives in a huge and ever-changing house in the village of Good Winter in Essex. She lives with witches of various ages, one of whom is still a bit salty.
All Essie ever wanted was to have a normal life but in the end she found herself drawn back to Beldam House because she just can’t stop her witchiness.
Into this coven of chaos stumbles gorgeous, clueless Josh, their new landlord – and he’s just discovered his tenants haven’t paid rent since the 1700s. As Josh is drawn further into the lives of the inhabitants of Beldam House, Essie is determined to keep him at broomstick’s length. That is, until a family secret, lying hidden for centuries, puts Josh firmly under her spell…
I greatly enjoyed reading this witty and fun story.

Kate Johnson did a great job with ‘Hex and Hexability’ as her first historical fiction! This novel had everything; regency romance, the supernatural; found family, and a touch of spice!

The chemistry between Tiffany and Santiago was an electric slow burn that kept me invested. I loved the witchcraft storyline placed in the regency era; very unique and alluring.

Great read; looking forward to more from this author!

Thank you to Netgalley and HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter for the ARC of this novel; all opinions are my own.

It is Lady Tiffany Worthington's coming-out season, but she has no desire to find herself a husband and become his property. Tiffany's only concern is with getting through the season without accidentally making too many inanimate objects come to life. But then she receives a letter from a great aunt she never knew she had, and suddenly Tiffany starts to realise that her abilities are a gift, and her destiny is her own to choose...

There is far more to Hex and Hexability than this spoiler-free summary, as a Regency romance plot is peopled with delightfully unconventional characters, and combined with a fantastical world of magic and monsters. I always appreciate a good romance, and this one has plenty of tension and spice in its enemies-to-lovers storyline, all the while using a realistic Regency setting to think through issues that persist in today's society. I loved the way Kate Johnson used a fairly straightforward romance plot to guide the reader through the incredible world she creates, complete with witchcraft and time-travelling and a reasonably large cast of characters. This meant that I never lost track of who was who, or what was happening, and I loved the combination of familiar and unexpected. I gulped down Hex and Hexability in one day, torn between savouring the story and wanting to find out what happened next.

Hex and Hexability is the third standalone witchy romance by Kate Johnson, following Hex Appeal and Hex and the City, all of which exist in the same universe but can be read in any order. I hope there are many more to come!

Lady Tiffany Worthington, who has always had an uncontrollable knack for animating her surroundings, discovers she's a witch when her great aunt Esme arrives before the Battle of Waterloo. This revelation introduces her to a hidden, magical side of London teeming with sea creatures, portals, time travel, and a dashing pirate-like duke who helps her learn to embrace her powers and defy societal expectations.

This was such a fun and easy read that I just sat and read it all in one go! Regency-set paranormal romances/romantasies are my holy grail and this one definitely didn't disappoint. The mix of the witchy plot and the romance development was perfect. There's no filler in this book and always something interesting happening so I just flew through it!

I loved all the characters. Everyone was distinct and interesting and I loved the group of witches and the found family vibe. I was immediately invested in Tiffany and Santiago's relationship and I loved the slow burn!

If you love a witchy romance, and particularly if you like regency romances too, this story is a perfect mix of the two and is super fun! I haven't read the previous two Hex books by Kate Johnson but this worked perfectly as a standalone and I know I'll be picking up the previous two Hex books in the future!

Disclaimer: I received an ARC from NetGalley but this is my voluntary and honest review.

Hex and Hexability was the cozy witchy read I needed. Kate is such an amazing writer and really brings you into the story. Loved this addition to her previous books!!!

Hex and Hexability is the third novel in the 'Hex ... ' series by Kate Johnson and each of the novels work perfectly well as standalones (though i recommend that you read the series in order and enjoy all of the hexing). The first novel is Hex Appeal and introduces us to Essie Winterscale and her family (found family mostly) as they try to live in harmony with the non-magical world around them. In Hex in the City, our protagonist is Poppy, a witch with hair that Rapunzel would envy and magical powers that are usual chaotic. And in Hex and Hexability, the storyline is firmly historical. Our protagonist is one, Lady Tiffany Worthington, a witch who is unaware of her powers and our pirate, who may prove helpful ... or aid to her woes. Add in a cast of crazy characters and you have another a funny, magical romance, the type of lighthearted read that lifts your spirits and makes you feel good.

Regency with a twist and perfectly done. This was a fantastic read, inventive, fun, original and very true to regency history, which I loved. Georgette Heyer meets Deborah Harkness. I've read all three of Kate Johnson's witchy books and she's surpassed herself with this one. No one writes such brilliant independent heroines quite like she does or rakish heroes with an understanding side.