Member Reviews
The Ex Hex series is one of the cutest Witchy/Halloweeny series I’ve read so far. It has characters that aren’t forgettable with unique plots. The Wedding Witch was no exception.
When we first met Tamsyn in The Kiss Curse, I was not a fan of hers. I was actually disappointed when I found out this would be her book. Fortunately, Tamsyn redeems herself in this novel. We find out why she adopted this lifestyle, and seeing her work and converse playfully with Bowen made her a great addition to this series.
I can today enough good things about Bowen. He’s super smart and introverted, and his best friend is a ghost. He hired Tamsyn to find a list of antique witch artifacts, which is how this book starts.
Now I’m going to give you my pros and cons without giving away spoilers (so yes this will be a bit vague).
What I loved:
1. We get to see our previous Ex Hex couples in the beginning chapters and at the end. I loved the camaraderie between the brothers. I wanted more of this, but I was happy it was included.
2. The plot was easy to follow and filled with side characters that progressed the storyline.
3. Bowen and Tamsyn were just perfect for each other. They honestly complimented each other, and all those Welsh nicknames were super cute. (I don’t care what Elspeth said, Potato Flower is adorable!).
4. This book was hilarious. It can take a bit to get me to actually Laugh Out Loud, but this book did it.
What I questioned/Disliked:
1. Bowen admits his true feelings in the middle of the book, but I didn’t find it believable yet. I thought this could use some more time, since most of his communication with Tamsyn was still virtual.
2. I thought everything was wrapped up too quickly and easily at the end. Where did Carys go when Bowen and Tamsyn went on the journey?
I really enjoyed this book. It was a quick read and was easy going, so if you’ve been stressed out you can totally decompress with this novel.
*An ARC was received in exchange for an honest review.
Enjoyed this one as much as the first two! Bowen and Tamsyn had great chemistry. I'll admit I didn't remember her character from the first two but I didn't forget him. Loved the concept that they got thrown back in time and have to make sure things still happen and people still get together. Loved how everything tied into the end. I hope we get to see more characters stories in this world!
Okay, maybe I just need to accept witch romance books are not for me. This book fell short compared to the other two in the series. It felt like a lot was attempted in a short book and too many characters were involved. The spicy scenes were cringy and feel like an immature teen was writing them. The rest of the story feels like it was left behind once the sex scenes started. They’re supposed to figure out how to get back to the present before time runs up but end up having sex every few pages while everyone else solves the problem for them.
Everything came together in the end but I was over the main two characters. The Declan storyline kind of fell flat at the end and the reunion was lacking.
I appreciate the opportunity to review this early and will recommend to anyone looking to finish the series.
I LOVED this book. I’d read the original two books and enjoyed them, but not nearly as much as I enjoyed this one. Easily my favorite of the three. The two main characters had incredible chemistry, and the plot felt like we were on a high-stakes vacation.
Stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice:🌶️🌶️
🎄: Book is set during the holidays
🎄:Magic
🎄:Time Travel
🎄:Boss/co-worker 💕
I have read The Ex Hex and The Kiss Curse and this has to be my favorite. I enjoyed their communication via texts and emails. I thought the time traveling added a fun element which was unlike the other books. I enjoyed it due to the fact that something “magical” happens in each book and in this case, they had to find a way to get, “back to the future”.
I also enjoyed the steamy scenes and they were definitely my favorite out of the series 🥵 Bowen is 🫠
This book definitely helps fill the witchy vibe void during the holidays.
Thank you NetGalley for my first ever ARC!
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3.5
kind of a bumpy start jumping back into the world of graves glen - i’m not good with names to BEGIN with, and could quite remember which brother was which, and what their discerning features/roles were.
this book moved VERY fast imo, idk if it was just short or what, but i appreciated the speed. the only thing that kind of made me go hmmm was bowen being in love with tamsyn what felt like pretty early, but i guess there was like a year or so time jump. just a thing in some books that sometimes makes me side eye.
i REALLY liked tamsyn as a character, she was quite funny.
#netgalley
I have been waiting for this one and I can truly say it was worth it! It's Bowen Penhallow's turn for a story and I am here for it. Bowen has a secret- back in college his best friend, Declan, disappeared, only to reappear to Bowen as a ghost. Bowen has been trying to figure out a way to bring Declan back, which now involves Tamsyn. Tamsyn has been a procurer or magical artifacts for years, but has worked for Bowen in his quest for the last year. They both end up at the witch wedding of the year in Wales and, after a spell goes terribly wrong, end up back in 1957. This story was so much fun! I love the banter and the time travel and the off the charts chemistry. I can't wait to see what Erin Sterling writes next!
Definitely going to read the first 2 books before rereading this again, but it was witchy worthy! I’ve grown to like a little more cozy witchy and this was a good addition!
Oh how much I love Bowen and Tamsyn! Their story could have been three times longer and I would have read it just as fast. The magic was more than I could have asked for. Almost a 5 star for me but I would have loved more description of the characters and I would have loved just more of the story overall. A definite re-read for me!
This series owns me. I loved the first two books and this one did not disappoint. The slow burn build up was so, so good. Can’t wait to reread near the holidays!!
Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for this arc ebook in exchange for an honest review.
Another feel-good romance from Erin Sterling with a witchy twist. Always enjoy reading these stories! It is especially interesting to get to learn more about some of the ancillary characters from her previous novels. This can be read as a stand alone, but I'd recommend going back and reading The Ex Hex and The Kiss Curse first!
This was a lovely end to this witchy trilogy. We follow Bowen and Tamsyns love story and how they travel back in time to make his grandparents fall back in love in order to sort the future. A quick, sweet read but the ending felt a little too rushed. 3.5 stars
didn't get into this book as much as the first two in the series but I did love the witchy magic and the time traveling
This book was fun. I was wishing and hoping that Tamsyn and Bowen
I love the time traveling idea and the powerful women witches
Thank you NetGalley for the arc
Wanted to love it so much more but came away with mixed feelings!
This was a cute final book with the oldest Penhallow brother (Bowen) and Tasmyn, a finder of magical items, teaming up at a wedding to steal a powerful piece of jewelry. The two make an adorable pairing, and I couldn't help but root for them. In this book, the two have been working together for the past year leading up to the main conflict, and a magical mishap leads to the them ending up in 1958.
While the premise of the book was undoubtedly cute, the entire plot feels rushed and *too* low stakes (even for a cozy read). I think part of this is because a lot of their interaction that their dynamic is based on happens online. On top of that, these low stakes feel even lower because the change in setting in being sent to the past doesn't feel too different from the present.
Overall, a 2.5 but rounding up to a 3
Thank you Netgalley, Avon, and Harper Voyager for the ARC!
This book was very cute. I've loved all of Erin Sterling's books, she is an auto-buy author for me. The cozy aspect of her books is what hooks me every time, the perfect setting for this book would be the day after Halloween, right when you are starting to get into the Christmas spirit, but you're a little bit sad that the spooky season is over. This book follows our main characters Bowen and Tamsyn. Bowen is an anti-social witch who prefers spending his time in his cabin, meanwhile, Tamsyn is a mortal, who spends her time collecting magical items for buyers. We also meet Tamsyn in the last book The Kiss Curse. I thoroughly enjoyed the time traveling aspect to this book, and I loved the banter between our two main characters. The only issue I had is that it felt to insta-love, but it's a quick read so I understand why that was done.
Overall, great read and super quick!! I love Erin Sterling's work; I hope we get more witchy romances from her in the future!
I read this straight through, it is fun and sweet and a real page turner! It’s slightly less drama than the other books in the series, which sounds weird as our main characters are literally trapped in time and could disappear forever, but they are clearly a team from the day they meet so it is very us against the world instead of angst. Which is why I call it sweet, though it does have some heat. It’s like hot honey on your chicken and waffles, a perfect combination.
Honestly, I don't have much to say about this one, other than that I'm happy to be done with it. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't particularly compelling. I wish I had read the synopsis a bit more carefully, because time travel isn't something I tend to enjoy. I got a bit too stuck on the logistics of how their interference with the past was going to affect the future, and that really took me out of the book. I think people will enjoy this, it just wasn't for me.
The beginning had me hooked, with a spooky and festive setting that promised a fun read. About halfway through, I found myself getting fatigued with the characters. There are many things I can appreciate about this book: the love at first sight trope, the magic, and a bit of time travel. But overall, this one fell a bit flat for me. I loved the first two books in this series, so I had high expectations going in and was unfortunately left wanting more! Can't wait to see Erin Stirling does next.
Thank you Netgalley, Avon, and Harper Voyager for the ARC!
I feel like I've been waiting forever for this book. This was a very quick read--fun and mildly enchanting. There wasn't enough character development and the romance, though plenty spicy, felt rushed. I loved the antics of Bowen's grandparents and Emerald. Big thank you to NetGalley for an ARC
Who doesn't love a fast paced, witchy romance???
This was the perfect witchy romance to add to the The Hex series. I can't wait to re-read this in October.