Review: Hex Hall (Hex Hall #1) by Rachel Hawkins

Hex Hall (Hex Hall #1) by Rachel Hawkins

Published: March 2'd 2010
Publisher: Hyperion
Page Count: Hardcover, 323
Source: Library
Genre: Young Adult, Paranormal, Romance
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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. - Good Reads

I had seen this series around, but never paid too much attention. I don't know why: maybe because I know Hyperion is owned by Disney and somehow I felt that would make it a little too kiddish for my tastes? I think that was the big factor. And boy, do I feel like an ass now. Because I am seriously in love! 

The main character Sophie is hilarious and sarcastic and everything that is good in a heroine. I absolutely adored her. The supporting cast is full of interesting faces: three bitches witches that like to rule the school, have a hidden agenda all the while they treat Sophie like garbage, especially the leader of their little witch pack. Sophie's roommate is 10 shades of amazing as well. And of course there's a boy who's totally swoon-worthy and made this book even more awesome than it already was. Rachel Hawkins does an amazingamazingamazing job at building the romantic tension and she's the queen of writing witty and sarcastic banter. I'm not sure I've ever seen any better actually! 

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Anyone and everyone! PICK THIS UP ASAP! It has quickly become one of the best series I've ever read. I literally sped through it - couldn't bear to put it down. I kept sneaking it around work and reading even when I wasn't supposed to. *hangs head in shame* Good, good, good stuff. If you love Young Adult paranormal that has a sarcastic and amusing tune to it and isn't completely gloomy and doomy with a kick-ass and funny heroine - read this! Oh, those who love books that center around boarding schools, especially the paranormal type of boarding schools: you'll most likely enjoy this. 

If I could give it more Hello Kitties, I WOULD!

                            5 out of 5 Hello Kitties!