Aj the Ravenous Reader's Reviews > Hex Hall

As to date, this has been one of the most enjoyable fantasy books I’ve read that deals with otherworldly creatures like witches, vampires, faes, werewolves, shape-shifters and demons (collectively called as Prodigium) through the author’s creative effort of putting them all together in one monster high called Hecate Hall or simply Hex Hall.

It’s a fast, fun read told by Sophie, a supposedly powerful witch who at 16 barely knows anything about her real powers. Thus, she gets enrolled at Hex Hall which has this Vampire Academy/Hogwart’s vibe but more inclusive.^^

I could practically imagine Rachel Hawkins do this in front of Richelle Mead and J.K Rowling after writing the book.



Or probably not. Lol!

It’s very enjoyable because the heroine is funny, witty and sarcastic. Exactly my kind of gal! She doesn’t care so much about her appearance. She also knows how to properly appreciate other people’s beauty without a tinge of jealousy.

The narration and dialogue are delightful and easy to read.

“'I'm experiencing some teenage angst…I need to, like, write in my journal or something."

The events are fast-paced and very interesting. The author manipulated these fantastic characters pretty well and created interesting conflicts and twists although personally, I think the plot could use a bit more action. But this is only the first book of the series, so I’m sure there’ll be a lot of those in the sequel.

This is highly recommended especially for young readers (or even old) looking for a light, enjoyable fantasy read.