Hex Hall (Hex Hall Series #1) by Rachel Hawkins

ISBN-13: 9781423121398

Publisher: Hyperion

Publication date: 2/1/2011

Pages: 352

Series:Hex Hall Series, #1

Overview

Three years ago, Sophie Mercer discovered that she is a witch. Her non-gifted mother has been supportive, consulting Sophie’s estranged father—a warlock—only when necessary. But when Sophie attracts too much human attention for a prom-night spell gone horribly wrong, it’s her dad who exiles her to “Hex Hall”, an isolated reform school for wayward Prodigium, a.k.a. witches, fairies, and shape-shifters.

By the end of her first day, Sophie has three new enemies, a futile crush on a warlock, a tagalong ghost, and a vampire roommate. Worse, Sophie soon learns that an unknown predator has been attacking students. As a series of blood-curdling mysteries converges, Sophie prepares for the biggest threat of all: an ancient secret society determined to destroy all Prodigium, especially her.

Review

I really like this book - there's a bunch of wit and sarcasm that suits my taste perfectly. Although I was never a big fan of witches (really, though, who am I to say one paranormal group is better than another?) Hawkins brings a lot of originality and surprise with her story. The romance is a bit lacking but the suspense overall awesomeness more than makes up for that - not to mention, there's no telling what will develop in the second book of this series. I will say, and this goes for all parents of supernatural beings, it's pretty crappy not to tell your children what they are/what they're capable of/the reason they will be persecuted by other supernatural beings. It's getting beyond old.

The ending is a great combo of bowtied excellence and cliffhanger. Lots of things are wrapped up for the reader, but there are also a lot of things that are left unsaid or undealt with...I can't wait to read the next installment in this series! This is worth the read, guys!

Rating: 4/5

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When was the last time you did something for the first time?

Иван Дорн - Стыцамен

Holy, moly....where have I been while Russia was still making music?! And I am now an official fan of Ivan Dorn...there are other songs that I like of his as well (так сильно, тем более) but this one, pronounced Stitsamen, really gets stuck in my head. Enjoy....I'm off to stalk Dorn via Google like the faithful fan I am.