This was a cute, light-hearted, easy to read romcom that is perfect for spooky season! This was an enemies to lovers story with hilarious banter and undeniable chemistry between these paranormal characters. I am definitely hoping for a sequel because this couple (and the side characters) were fun, adorable, quirky, and I need their story to continue! I read this in less than a day, I just couldn't put it down. 💜📚

Thank you to the author and to the publisher for this ARC of Hate Hex, exchange for an honest review.

A paranormal read that just didnt do it for me unfortunately! I didnt love the "inta love" and it was also closed door which is a no for me personally!

For a romantasy novel, this was pretty good world-building. Sure, the author sets it up and then goes straight to the romance, but it was entertaining. The main couple's back-and-forth hex war that brought them emotionally together was a lot of fun. Overall, I had a great time reading this book and gave it a solid 3.5/5. (rounded to 4 since I had a fun time reading this)

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to review Hate Hex by Gina Lamanna. All opinions are my own.

✨ Enemies to lovers
✨ Closed door romance
✨ Paranormal
✨ Witch / Vampire
✨ Billionaire / Uber Driver

This was an incredibly cute and cozy witchy story to start the season with. I have a few gripes with a few pieces, but thats not really here nor there so ill save that for the dms with friends. I really enjoyed reading this one though and look forward to more by this author. Thank you Net Galley for letting me read this one early in exchange for my review.

A supernaturals only part of New York plus pining vampires? Yes please! I love a paranormal story that can be relatable. Limited supernatural housing causing rents to skyrocket? Seems real.

I thought Dom and Trixie had good chemistry. I liked that even though they had an immediate connection they worked to build a relationship instead of us just believing they were perfect because they had a supernatural connection.

This story had a bit of an earlier paranormal romance vibe to me. While many romances coming out recently have a romcom or romantasy vibe this felt a bit more urban fantasy with a twilightesque hero thrown in. I'm not complaining as I love urban fantasy and while I am over my twilight phase it left its mark but if you aren't a fan of that era of books I might skip this one.

If you are looking for a fun paranormal read that is closed door this one is definitely work reading! If this turns into a series I'd read more set in this world.

I enjoyed that there was more to this book than just the witch/vampire romance but also political elections and a troublesome brother. These plot points kept the book moving along at a good pace. There were a couple of aspects that made the story a little awkward to read and understand with off page content. I think some of these points could have been fleshed out on the page. Anyway, lots of fun but Gran is the star of the story!

- Rivals to lovers
- Fated mates
- Magical mischief
- Political intrigue
- He falls first
- Gran is the star!
- Closed door

Big thanks to NetGalley, LaManna books and Gina LaManna for this early release copy. This is my honest review

The banter between Trixie and Dominic is everything. It’s a mix of witty curses and playful hexes, and honestly, their hate-to-love dynamic is great. This book has closed-door spice, but the story was enough for me to finish it in one sitting.
The plot is cute, the humor is on point, and the magical mishaps keep you hooked!
4⭐️

What a fun book to read! When a witch finds out her landlord is a vampire, and is selling the apartment building it starts a battle that neither can finish. But when when something else steps in can it finish them for good!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you for allowing me to review

Hate Hex was a fun paranormal romantic comedy by Gina LaManna.
Trixie and Dom were so much fun and their banter was great.
A cute witchy romance with phenomenal writing and engaging characters.

Definitely recommend this book if you're looking for a fun, light hearted, paranormal read. Romance was pretty cute (even though it's insta-love, but the reason for it was kind of explained). The story is presented as enemies to lovers, but it didn't feel like characters hated each other that much. The way candidates for political election were picked somewhat reminded me of Harry Potter lol. Wish there was a little bit more story about The Hollow itself. Overall, this cozy read is perfect for the beginning of spooky season.
Thanks NetGalley for the ARC!

Hate Hex by Gina LaManna is a fun, light-hearted paranormal rom-com that delivers plenty of charm, but doesn’t quite push the envelope when it comes to originality. Fans of the enemies-to-lovers trope, especially those who enjoy a dash of magic and supernatural shenanigans, will find it an entertaining, if somewhat predictable, read.

Trixie Gardens, a witch who's been downplaying her powers for years, crosses paths with Dominic Kent, a brooding vampire billionaire who just so happens to be her landlord. Their initial meeting is classic rom-com material—complete with Trixie accidentally unleashing her magic in the form of a cork to the face. From there, the tension escalates into an entertaining back-and-forth of hexes, curses, and witty banter as Trixie and Dom butt heads over his plans to evict her from her beloved, rent-controlled apartment.

The chemistry between Trixie and Dom is playful and full of snarky banter. Their hate-to-love dynamic plays out with the usual beats—reluctant teamwork, a shared enemy, and the inevitable spark of attraction that neither can ignore. While their romance is cute, it doesn’t offer much in the way of surprises. The plot takes a familiar path, complete with the revelation that Dom is more than just a grumpy landlord, and Trixie starts to see the soft side beneath his vampire exterior.

What Hate Hex does well is embrace the whimsy of its paranormal setting. Trixie’s world—a magical, paranormal section of New York—adds a fun backdrop to the story, with plenty of supernatural elements to spice up the plot. LaManna throws in hexes, enchantments, and magical hijinks that keep the tone light and humorous, even when the stakes rise with the return of Dominic’s vengeful brother.

That said, the story stays pretty surface-level. The characters, while likable, don’t have a lot of depth, and the plot feels more like a vehicle for the romance rather than something that fully grabs your attention on its own. It’s a sweet, low-stakes kind of read, perfect for when you want a quick, fluffy romance with a paranormal twist, but it may leave readers wanting a bit more in terms of character development or emotional complexity.

Overall, Hate Hex is a cute, enjoyable read that hits all the right rom-com notes, though it doesn’t offer many surprises beyond the classic enemies-to-lovers setup. If you’re looking for a fun, easy paranormal romance with a dash of magic, this one will do the trick—but don’t expect anything too groundbreaking.

thanks to netgalley for providing me an e-arc of this book!

this was fun and the first supernatural/halloween book i have read this season and it set me off on the right foot. if you want a fun quick paced paranormal romance, this would be a great one to pick up. it's not too deep, very slight worldbuilding to buy into, and a cute romance with comedic and witty flirting. this would've been five stars for me, but full disclosure the single sex scene is fade to black, and as someone that would've loved to know what happened it knocks off one star for me.

Hate Hex
by Gina LaManna

“𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘐 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶, 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘹𝘪𝘦 𝘎𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘴.” 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦𝘵 𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘮𝘺 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘤𝘭𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵 𝘮𝘺 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘣𝘶𝘤𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘰. “𝘐𝘵’𝘴 𝘢 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘐 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰𝘰, 𝘋𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘤 𝘒𝘦𝘯𝘵.”

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Hate Hex was the perfect read to start of September with!

Trixie is a taxi driver who has been having a tough time with life. She is a witch and has been repressing her magic until finally she accidentally unleashes it on none other than Dominic the vampire; he just so happens to own her apartment building! Dominic plans to sell her apartment building so her and her roommate place a “hate hex” on him as revenge. Dominic decides to place a hex back but their plans go out the window when Dominic’s vengeful brother returns! 🩷

I thought Trixie was a realistic and likeable character. I truly felt for her after everything she went through with her mom. 🚕

Dominic was protective and handsome! I felt like he was willing to give the world to Trixie by the end of the book!

This was a perfect read to get into spooky season! 🐈‍⬛

3.5 ⭐️

Pros: If I could use one word to describe this book, it would be cozy. As soon as I started reading, I had a grin on my face I couldn't stop. Trixie was so much fun, and getting to see her crack Dom's shell was such a joy. I really like that this book felt like a slow burn but wasn't really. The characters spent a TON of time together, and it really helped flesh out their relationship even if it was off page. I also thought the author did a great job handling some tougher topics with a light hand.

Cons: While I thought Trixie was a very detailed and complex character, I would have liked to have seen Dom get that same treatment. We very lightly skipped over his past, and even his POV chapters weren't very detailed when it came to any introspection. I would have liked to have gotten to know him better. I also would have loved to see more of this world because unfortunately we didn't see hardly any of it.

Overall this book was fun, quick read and I will be checking out more by this author!

I love paranormal things. This is the perfect book to get you into for fall spirit! I it is short and an easy read with I love! Dual POVs are always my fav because I love seeing the book from both sides and I can play it in my head like a tv show.

"Hate Hex" by Gina LaManna is a delightful blend of mystery, romance, and supernatural elements, set in the quirky town of Wicked, where witches, shifters, and magical mishaps are the norm. The story follows Trixie, a suppressed witch who finds herself in trouble with Dom, a rich vampire she can't stand, who is also buying out her apartment complex. The book is filled with humor, charm, banter and an engaging plot full of twists and turns. LaManna's witty writing and well-developed, lovable characters make "Hate Hex" a fun and fast-paced read, perfect for fans of cozy paranormal mysteries with quite a bit of romance and a bunch of enemies that turn into lovers.

I had to get used to the characters but it was more than worth it and I will be recommending this absolutely amazing book to my customers!

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A paranormal delight!
 
The main characters had great tension, which made it super exciting to experience their love story play out!
 
I won’t lie, I had a bit of a rough time connecting with these characters, but in the end I found myself liking them!
 
All this to say, I did enjoy this story a lot! It was a humorous and fun read. Perfect for anyone who wants a quick romantic enemies to lover!
 
Thank you so much to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read the early copy!

3.5⭐️

This was just a fun book! Trixie is such a genuine character. She had to rely on herself all her life and rarley lets people get to close. She’s been burned before by the ones she loves and is determined to not let that happen again and to keep her magic hidden. Dominic is a rich and powerful vampire, but the moment he meets Trixie he knows his life is about to change. His belief in her and his unending support of her is beautiful. This is the perfect fall book.

3.5 Stars rounded up.

Trixie is a 30 year old witch who suppresses her powers. Dom, the rich and grumpy vampire, and Trixie meet in an alley and have an instant connection. They quickly become enemies because Dom is in the process of buying out Trixie's apartment building, a place she has lived in since she was a child. So naturally, Trixie places a hex on him, and the story takes off from there.

This was a cute read to start off spooky season! It was pretty surface level (instalove and no world building) but I still enjoyed the humor and banter between Dom and Trixie. I also thought the political competition was a fun side storyline. Belinda and Trixie's grandma were delightful side characters. This was my first book by Gina LaManna and she has 70+ others, many with spooky themes, that I will have to check out!

Thank you NetGalley, LaManna Books, Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op, and the author for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you for the early ARC of Hate Hex! I was so excited to kick off spooky season a little early with some spooky romance. The beginning started off really strong and I really enjoyed Trixie & Dominic as main characters. Their banter was fun and Dominic sounded hot! Unfortunately I felt that their romance was too rushed and I couldn’t fully connect with their story. I wish the book had an extra 50-100 pages so their story could really develop. This was a cute, quick read though!