I got an advance reader copy of Hate Hex through NetGalley, and I absolutely binged it. I would rate this book a 4.5/5 stars. I am manifesting a second book about Dom and Trixie as they continue to dive into their futures. The main character and her roommate had hilarious and fun interactions. The romantic tension between the two main characters also kept me turning the pages. If you’re looking for a great rom-com, I definitely recommend this one.

This was a super fun and quick read! If you're looking for something paranormal but on the cozy side, be sure to check this story out. It follows Trixie, a witch who hates magic and is a taxi driver, and Dominic who's a 300+ year old vampire that Trixie hits in the face with a wine cork.

I love that Trixie had a normal job, and especially one you don't see in romance books too often. With the rise of rideshares, you'd think it would be more common. Dominic is still your typical rich and handsome vampire who just can't get the FMC out of his head. What starts as some light hate, quickly turns to love. I love the amount of humor in the book and the side characters, especially Emmy, were pretty fantastic as well. The plot was pretty easy to follow and I liked the fact it wasn't an "end of the world" story, but something more localized and personal.

The book is open door, but I'd still say it's about a 1 on the spice scale as the intimate scenes aren't descriptive. If you're someone who enjoys closed door, or low spice, this is perfect for you! I haven't read this authors other paranormal books but I had no issues following along, this was a true stand alone.

A spellbinding blend of laughter and longing! Hate Hex, dazzles with the witty banter and irresistible chemistry between enemies-turned-lovers. The writing effortlessly combines supernatural charm with laugh-out-loud humor, making it a delightful read from start to finish.

Hate Hex- I received an ARC of this via @netgalley (thank you so much!) and it was a super fun, pretty quick read! Trixie is a witch living in NYC, in a place called The Hollow, which is essentially a supernatural area hidden from humans. She’s driving a taxi, trying to make ends meet, while suppressing the magic of her bloodline. Her world starts to fall apart when she receives an eviction notice because our MMC, landlord, and vampire Dominic Kent, is selling the building. This starts our hate to lovers and a brief hex-off between our two characters. Their hex-off is pretty short lived because of a bigger threat to what’s going on around them, but I found it amusing and a lot of fun. They have a small group of lovely characters included in the story as well. Grandma Betsy was an absolute delight and I wish we had seen more of her mischief, along with Trixie’s roommate Emmy who is that friend that every book character needs- level headed, intelligent, kind. I found Trixie very relatable as she tries to navigate the world and heal from her past. There was definitely a bit of predictability, but I will say the ending wasn’t what I expected. It’s closed door, with only kissing on page. Overall I would probably give it about 3.5 ⭐️ and think fans of The Ex Hex would enjoy this (I would recommend it to people looking for a fun, fast, non-heavy read)

This was such a fun read! The author really excels at keeping dialogue going without making what is suppose to be a good back and forth exhausting.

I love how Trixie(average witch) has a normal job, though not a common job it just makes her so much more relatable and gives her an instant edge. Dominic is how you would expect a vampire to be if that makes sense but the pace in which the plot moves along is good for the word count and it doesn’t seem too forced as things are rationalized along the way. The duo point of view is done well and you don’t easily lose track or feel like you’re being interrupted when switching views.

Super cute and funny banter, Grandma Betty was also my fav character she is a perfect addition to the cast.

Thank you NetGalley for the free eARC, the review is my own thoughts and feelings regarding the book.

I was in the mood for a light book, so I thought this title would fit. And, boy, did it! This book is such a delight, and to be honest, this particular genre isn’t my go-to, so it was a surprise to me just how much it did. Trixie is a tortured soul, but we don’t know how much until a little way into the book. Dominic is a wonderful foil for her, and they battle each other until they don’t. I don’t want to spoil it too much, but this is a wonderful, light-hearted, romance that really gets you right in the ticker. This is a great book for those who love paranormal romance with a dash of the paranormal. Highly recommend. I was provided a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.

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I enjoyed this book, it was an easy read. Trixie Gardens is a witch who is suppressing her powers. You find out through the story why she has issues with them.

She meets Dom, a rich, good looking vampire who falls head over heels almost immediately. They aren't really enemies or rivals because she is annoyed with him but it doesn't seem to have real anger behind it.

Trixie was a little annoying at times, she kept complaining that he was selling her building and she couldn't afford to live anywhere else. However, when he mentioned money she got angry that he didn't understand it wasn't just about the money. Even though that's all she kept complaining about, over and over.

It was a light hearted and enjoyable read.

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This book is a perfect palette cleanser for if you are in a book slump. Its funny, witty and good enemies to lovers tension.

Trixie is a witch who’s trying to love normally and she has constant conflict with the owner of her building, dominic who’s a vampire. Dominic is selling the building and Trixie is quite upset and chooses a hex as a way to teach him a lesson, to say this backfires is understated. There’s also a dangerous situation in Dominic’s life that shakes things up and puts a lot on the line for him and everyone close to him.

Cute and short paranormal romance. I thought it would be a little dark, but it was actually more light-hearted and fun to read. Basically no spice (just kissing), and plot went by pretty fast. Dom is more of a grump, but he fell first and harder for Trixie, who was initially annoyed with Dom's demeanor/behavior. The rivals-to-lovers trope implied in the synopsis is actually short-lived - their romance is more of a growing romance between 2 different magical species. It was cool to imagine a world where different magical beings live together (presumably with humans) in New York City. Not a lot of surprises in this book/pretty predictable in my opinion, and everything is wrapped up nicely in the end.

Thank you to LaManna Books and NetGalley for the ARC!

I received a copy of Hate Hex by Gina Lamanna for review through NetGalley, and I couldn't be more excited to share my thoughts on it.
Trixie Garden is a taxi driver in the magical district known as the Hollows. Down on her luck, she has secretly sworn off magic—a risky move, considering the deadly consequences if the Circle discovers her repression. Things take a dramatic turn when she bumps into her handsome but grumpy vampire landlord, Dominic Kent. He’s selling the apartment building, which holds her only cherished memories of her mother.
Dominic Kent is a 300-year-old billionaire, determined to capture his criminal brother and erase any connection to him, including the apartment building where Trixie lives. Despite his mission, Dom finds himself inexplicably drawn to Trixie. When Trixie starts a hex war to teach Dom a lesson, they are thrust together as danger looms and they are both nominated by The Fates to be Circle members.
I adore wholesome paranormal romance, especially when it comes with a good dose of humor, and Hate Hex delivered on both fronts. I connected with Trixie far more than I anticipated; her backstory truly resonated with me. Dom, being a rich vampire, was initially harder to relate to, but his growing love for Trixie throughout the story became palpable and endearing. Without giving away any spoilers, I’ll just say the ending left me hopeful for a sequel—I can’t wait to see more of their journey.

Thanks to publisher and netgalley for this arc!

✅witch fmc
✅vampire mmc
✅hex to romance
✅hex off
✅slow burn
✅supernatural politics
✅dual pov
✅closed door very light spice
✅he falls first and harder

This was cute supernatural book a bit too slow burn for my tastes and not spicy at all but enjoyed it anyways especially Dom I loved him so much! It made me LOL a few times too and I was intrigued by the magical politics I'd never read or seen a setup like this. I mean you had me at vampire x witch hex to romance. It def wasn't enemies to lovers though more insta connection with her being rightfully annoyed with him and then not at all lol.