Hexed

by

Emily McIntire

Should you read this book?

The best public reviews summarized for you.

Who is this book for?

  • Fans of dark romance and mafia romance genres.
  • Readers who enjoy morally grey characters and anti-heroes.
  • Those who appreciate fairytale retellings with a dark twist.
  • People who like steamy, forbidden romance storylines.
  • Fans of the author's previous works, especially in the Never After series.

Who is unlikely to appreciate this book?

  • Readers who are uncomfortable with cheating in romance novels.
  • Those who prefer clean or sweet romance without explicit content.
  • People who dislike slow-burn romances or long books.
  • Readers seeking historically accurate or realistic mafia portrayals.
  • Those who are sensitive to violence or dark themes in their reading material.

Things online reviewers enjoyed about this book

  • Strong female main character (Venesa) who is morally grey and complex
  • Intense chemistry and tension between the main characters
  • Clever incorporation of Little Mermaid elements into a dark mafia romance
  • Engaging plot twists that keep readers guessing
  • Well-developed character arcs, especially for Venesa
  • Steamy and passionate romance scenes
  • Compelling forbidden love storyline
  • Intriguing mafia/crime elements
  • Empowering journey for the female protagonist
  • Part of a beloved series (Never After) by the author

Things people didn't like as much about this book

  • Pacing issues, especially in the first half of the book
  • Some found the book too long and dragging in parts
  • Insta-lust/attraction may be off-putting for some readers
  • Cheating elements (emotional and physical) may be a dealbreaker for some
  • Overuse of internal monologue and 'telling' rather than 'showing'
  • Some found the characters shallow or underdeveloped
  • Repetitive sexual tension without enough substance for some readers
  • Unnecessary plot elements (e.g., Jessica's storyline)
  • Audio narration quality issues mentioned by some listeners
  • May not live up to expectations set by earlier books in the series

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