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Book Review: Hex Hall – Rachel Hawkins


hexhallHex Hall
Author: Rachel Hawkins
Series: Hex Hall #1
Genre: Young Adult, Romance, Fantasy
Release Date: March 2, 2010
Publisher: Hyperion Disney

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Summary:

Three years ago, Sophie Mercer discovered that she was a witch. It’s gotten her into a few scrapes. Her non-gifted mother has been as supportive as possible, consulting Sophie’s estranged father – an elusive European 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 decides her punishment: exile to Hex Hall, an isolated reform school for wayward Prodigium, a.k.a. witches, faeries, and shapeshifters.
By the end of her first day among fellow freak-teens, Sophie has quite a scorecard: three powerful enemies who look like supermodels, a futile crush on a gorgeous warlock, a creepy tagalong ghost, and a new roommate who happens to be the most hated person and only vampire student on campus. Worse, Sophie soon learns that a mysterious predator has been attacking students, and her only friend is the number-one suspect.
As a series of blood-curdling mysteries starts to converge, Sophie prepares for the biggest threat of all: an ancient secret society determined to destroy all Prodigium, especially her.

 
First Sentence: Felicia Miller was crying in the bathroom.

My Review:

I don’t know how many times I’ll say this, but I love, absolutely love Rachel Hawkins’ Hex Hall. It is everything I ever wanted in a book: action, humor, and tons of ultra cute romance (just wait until you meet Archer guys. You will absolutely love him. Cue the fangirling). Rachel Hawkins’ Hex Hall is a book I can re-read again and again and never get tired of.

The best part of Hex Hall is the humor, especially Sophie’s sense of humor. Sophie constantly managed to make me laugh out loud – a feat that’s very hard to do (unless you’re a kid that’s acting super immature. I wonder how many of you are glaring at me now, but hey, 4th graders are hilarious when they are mad/don’t want to do their homework). Sophie’s humor really brightened up the book. I will re-read Hex Hall all over again just for Sophie’s humor.

I heard the man and woman cry out a warning as I frantically racked my brain for some sort of throat-repairing spell, which I was clearly about to need. Of course the only words I actually managed to yell at the werewolf as he ran at me were, “BAD DOG!” (19)

I don’t know about you guys, but I have very few book boyfriends (I’m really picky about my boys guys, like really picky). I think I have like five book boyfriends (yes, I don’t keep count of them all either): Etienne St. Clair from Anna and the French Kiss (who doesn’t love him?), Titus from The Burning Sky, two others I forgot about as of now (did I mention that I’m also forgetful?), and Archer from Hex Hall. Yes, Archer is that sexy and hilarious – the two main traits I want in a boyfriend. Plus, I think he’s also taller than me, which is just about perfect.

However, despite my love for Archer, I have to grudgingly admit that Sophie and Archer are just perfect together. Their chemistry is sizzling hot when they’re together, especially when they argue back and forth playfully. You can just feel the chemistry oozing out of the pages, making you fan yourself because their interactions are just so hot. Don’t get me wrong though, Archer is still mine despite his and Sophie’s chemistry.

When he didn’t say anything, I gave him a light shove. “Get over yourself,” I nearly snarled. I tried to walk past him, but he caught my arm, pulling me up short so that I nearly collided with him.
For a few charged seconds we froze, glaring at each other, breathing hard. (284)

What I like best about Hex Hall is that the super pretty popular girl in Hex Hall is not a one-dimensional character. Elodie is not only mean and pretty like the other beautiful popular girls from other books. In fact, Elodie is far from being that. Sure, Elodie may be rude and mean sometimes, but as you read on, you’ll get to see a side to her that isn’t shown much at all, a vulnerable side. Even though Elodie is pretty and all on the outside, she’s really insecure in the inside, a side of her that really shows near the end of Hex Hall.

Unlike most other paranormal books that only focus on one certain type paranormal creature, Hex Hall focuses on several of these paranormal creatures: witches (as if you couldn’t tell from the cover), fairies, vampires, werewolves, and eventually demons as you can tell from Hex Hall‘s sequel’s title, Demonglass. Hex Hall doesn’t really go into depth about each and every one of these paranormal creatures, but in the end, you don’t need to until Demonglass.

He smiled, and I noticed his teeth were very white and very straight. What was with this place? Even the staff looked like Abercrombie & Fitch models. (199)

Overall, I can’t think of a single flaw that Hex Hall has, unless you count too much humor as a flaw. Yes, Hex Hall is that good.

Do you now see/realize Hex Hall‘s awesomeness? If you haven’t read Hex Hall yet, then what are you waiting for? Just remember girls, Archer is mine.

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Posted by Kelly on 10-13-13 · 49 Comments
Categories: 2010 book, book review Tagged: 4.5 star

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  1. Adelena @ A Page of Heaven says

    10-13-13 at 9:17 AM

    Awesome review! I read Hex Hall last year and LOVED it. I simply couldn’t stop laughing and after recommending it to a friend, she couldn’t stop swooning over Archer either. There’s a need for more guys like him on this planet!
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    • Kelly says

      10-19-13 at 12:50 PM

      Thanks Adelena! (:
      When I’m feeling sad or something along the lines of that, I always read a snippet of Hex Hall to cheer me up again. Sophie’s humor and Archer’s hotness cheer me up every time. <3
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  2. Mel@thedailyprophecy says

    10-13-13 at 9:45 AM

    I actually don’t like Etienne, haha. I love Hex Hall (and the next books) The humor is great and Sophie is one of my book friends. I just love her. I’m not a big fan of Archer, but I agree about their chemistry!
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    • Kelly says

      10-19-13 at 12:52 PM

      I’m happy you don’t like Etienne; that means there’s less people to fight over him ha ha. ;D
      I’ll LOVE to have Sophie as my book friend! Every time I’m feeling down, I could just relay on her to make me smile again.
      Even though I have a great love for Archer, I have to admit that Sophie and him make a great pair together. ):
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  3. Michelle @ Unraveling Books says

    10-13-13 at 10:12 AM

    I just got this book from the library this week and I am sooooo happy to see that you really liked it! You and your review make me want to move the book up my library TBR pile!
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    • Kelly says

      10-19-13 at 12:57 PM

      Yay! -throws confetti-
      I hope you’ll like Hex Hall Michelle! It is SO good.
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  4. Jenni @ Books and Babes says

    10-13-13 at 10:39 AM

    I feel like one of the only people who didn’t /love/ Hex Hall. I thought the series was O.K. but I didn’t love them.

    I haven’t checked your review list, but have you read Anna and the French Kiss? I felt the writing was similar, although it’s contemporary and not a fantasy novel. You might enjoy it.

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    • Kelly says

      10-19-13 at 12:59 PM

      Ha ha, don’t worry Jenni, there are probably other people out there who feels the same way as you about Hex Hall.
      Yep, I definitely have read Anna and the French Kiss and Etienne is also one of my book boyfriends like I’ve mentioned in my review. :D<3
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  5. Amanda @ Hell-Bent to Read says

    10-13-13 at 11:34 AM

    I absolutely adore Hex Hall! It’s one of my all-time favorite books. I still need to read the third and final book in the series, but I think I’m subconsciously putting it off because I don’t want it to end, haha.
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    • Kelly says

      10-19-13 at 1:03 PM

      I personally think Spellbound wasn’t as good as both Hex Hall and Demonglass, but still, you get to see Sophie and Archer together! What are you waiting for? ;D
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  6. Kayla @ The Thousand Lives says

    10-13-13 at 11:52 AM

    I read about this one ages ago in Seventeen magazine, but never picked it up. I thought it would just be another cheesy witch novel, but if you say it’s that fantastic, then I’ll check it out ;) And I will also steal your boyfriend.
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    • Kelly says

      10-19-13 at 1:04 PM

      Ha ha, Hex Hall is in no way cheesy Kayla. It is fun, witty, and full of awesomeness.
      Nooo, stay away from my book boyfriends! D:
      Shoo, shoo. -shields you away from them-
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  7. Stephani says

    10-13-13 at 12:37 PM

    Loved this book! I agree with you with Sophie’s humor. She made me laugh a LOT.
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    • Kelly says

      10-19-13 at 1:07 PM

      I know! I need to read more of Sophie’s humor in other books.
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  8. Kassi says

    10-13-13 at 12:48 PM

    Ahhhhh I love Hex Hall!! It is one of my favorite books!!!! I didn’t read the third book yet ( yeah, seriously ), and I need to read it, but I want to reread the first two books before, because there’s a lot that I don’t remember lol

    great review!

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    • Kelly says

      10-19-13 at 1:09 PM

      Re-read Hex Hall and Demonglass now Kassi! You’ll faint with all the awesomeness from those two books. You’ll love Spellbound too. ;D
      Thanks! (:
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  9. Becca @ Nawanda Files says

    10-13-13 at 6:55 PM

    I love Hawkins’ writing as well! Her snarky characters are awesome, and I think you’re right — the humor is a definite plus in Hex Hall. I didn’t like Archer as much as you (he was just okay for me), but I loved all of Sophie’s friends. This is probably one series that reads just super-quick, and I loveee that! Great review, Kelly :D
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    • Kelly says

      10-19-13 at 1:20 PM

      Hex Hall’s humor is so unique. I don’t think I’ve found anyone who has a similar humor to Sophie’s in any other books.
      Ha ha, that means more Archer for me. ;D<3
      I love that the series is a super-quick read too! :D
      Thanks Becca! (:
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  10. Jessi @ Auntie Spinelli Reads says

    10-13-13 at 7:50 PM

    I love this series! ARCHER!!!! <3

    Sophie and I could totally be BFFs in real life ;)
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    • Kelly says

      10-19-13 at 1:25 PM

      Archer! <3<3<3
      I know! I'll love to meet Sophie in real life! :D<3
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  11. Jaime Lester says

    10-13-13 at 11:41 PM

    This series is one of my all time favorites! I absolutely adore it. I laughed out loud. I cried. I cringed. I got angry and sad and happy. I adore Rachel Hawkins. She has the ability to create some of the most incredible, inventive, special, relatable characters. They are all characters that I will never forget. I have already reread this series once. I plan on rereading it several more times.

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    • Kelly says

      10-19-13 at 1:26 PM

      Well said Jaime! This series is definitely EVERYTHING to both us, especially everything we could ever want in a book. <3
      I've already re-read this series several times too!
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  12. Leah @ The Pretty Good Gatsby says

    10-14-13 at 10:17 AM

    :) I LOVE this series! Haha, I’ve even managed to get co-workers to read it and now it’s a favorite among the staff in our bookstore.
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    • Kelly says

      10-19-13 at 1:27 PM

      Yay! :D
      Hopefully you have in stock in the store all the time Leah! I’ll be bugging people to get it. ;D
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  13. Cali W. says

    10-14-13 at 3:50 PM

    Great review! i think I like the humor the most in the book, we need more books like this. ;)

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    • Kelly says

      10-19-13 at 1:31 PM

      Thanks Cali! (:
      We definitely do need more books like this one!
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  14. Zaira Fernando says

    10-14-13 at 9:42 PM

    Great review! I’ve been wanting to read this book for a while but I had my doubts. Now I definitely want to read it more!

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    • Kelly says

      10-19-13 at 1:46 PM

      Thanks Zaira! :D
      Yay, I’m glad I convinced you to give this one a try. I can guarantee that you’ll definitely LOVE this one! (:
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  15. Christine says

    10-15-13 at 8:10 PM

    I own a copy of this book and have been meaning to start reading the series–I’ve heard such great things about it in the past! Reading your review has definitely spurred me on to get started :D

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    • Kelly says

      10-19-13 at 1:49 PM

      Yay! :D<3
      I hope you'll love this one as much as I do Christine! (:
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  16. Yuska says

    10-16-13 at 11:44 AM

    I didn’t know that Hex Hall is a funny book. I thought it waa a cheesy YA with cheesy romance and stuff. Thanks for the review. Now I put this book on my to-read list.
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    • Kelly says

      10-19-13 at 2:41 PM

      Yeah, I can see why the cover made you think that Hex Hall is a book with a cheesy romance and stuff. I hate how the cover totally misrepresents the book. Hex Hall is anything buy a cheesy romance.
      I hope you’ll enjoy this one Yuska! (:
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  17. Natasha@ Primrose Musings says

    10-20-13 at 9:54 AM

    I simply love the Hex Hall series. Glad that you like it too!
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    • Kelly says

      10-20-13 at 6:14 PM

      The Hex Hall series is just amazing! <3
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  18. Bube says

    10-20-13 at 9:42 PM

    Amazing book!
    This is one of those YA Book who are really wonderful written,I really liked it this book :)
    Great review :)
    Glad that you liked this book :)

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    • Kelly says

      10-30-13 at 11:18 AM

      Hex Hall is definitely an amazing book all the way around! <3
      And thank you!
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  19. Mandy Earles says

    10-21-13 at 10:46 AM

    Great review. When I read the synopsis for the book, I thought it sounded similar to all other supernatural/paranormal books I’ve read. But your review definitely changed my mind. I’m gonna give this one a read :)
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    • Kelly says

      10-30-13 at 11:27 AM

      Thanks Mandy! (:
      Oh my goodness, you’ll LOVE this one Mandy! I’m so glad you’re giving this one a try; Hex Hall will make you laugh, dance, and swoon, all at once! <3
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  20. Angie says

    10-22-13 at 9:48 PM

    You know, I’ve been bypassing this book for a while because it didn’t sound like something I’d love, but your review makes me want to read it. I love snarky books with multi-dimensional characters and cute swoony boys and relationships filled with banter. Not that I need another book boyfriend lol. Unlike you I collect them in droves.
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    • Kelly says

      10-30-13 at 11:54 AM

      I think you’ll LOVE Hex Hall Angie! It has everything I could ever want in a book and it sounds like you’ll love what I love about it too. ;D
      Ha ha, you should introduce me to some of your book boyfriends sometime. ;P
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  21. JZ says

    10-22-13 at 10:01 PM

    OMG I LOVE ARCHER SO MUCH ♥ This is definitely one of my fave reads of all time! I finished the trilogy in three days because it was too awesome to resist xD And yes, Sophie and Archer make a really hot couple ;)

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    • Kelly says

      10-30-13 at 7:53 PM

      YES YES YES! <3<3<3
      Ha ha, three days? It took me longer to finish this series because Spellbound wouldn't be released until a month when I first read it. :P
      Their chemistry is sizzling hot. -fans self-
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  22. sarah c. says

    10-24-13 at 1:42 PM

    Great review!!! this is one of my favorite books that i have read.. It was one of the books that i read that had started me reading again. i didnt read a lot in school..then whatever year twilight was out got me back into reading then i had to stop for about a year and restarting reading again in early 2011 and then since then i have been reading non stop!!! So this book is one of my cherished ones and loved it!!!

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    • Kelly says

      10-30-13 at 7:56 PM

      Thanks Sarah! :D
      I’m glad Hex Hall got you into reading again! It is that amazing huh? ;D
      We both definitely cherish Hex Hall! <3
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  23. Vivien says

    12-30-13 at 10:16 PM

    This was a really cute novel! I’m so glad you really enjoyed it. These are great to read in between heavier books.

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  24. Michaela Edwards says

    1-23-15 at 9:49 PM

    I have borrowed this book out from my library, honestly, like seven times. However, I never have felt super inclined to read it.
    Do you think Hex Hall should be on my ‘to be read immediately’ list?
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  25. Hannah Davies says

    8-04-15 at 6:34 AM

    I keep meaning to start this! My friend Dana reread the series recently and told me I needed to get on it!
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