Review: Hexed by Michelle Krys

Hexed

Author: Michelle Krys
Series: The Witch Hunter #1
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Genre: YA Paranormal
Format: ARC
Release Date: June 10, 2014
Source: ARC received from publisher
Rating: 4 Stars
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***I received a free copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This has in no way changed my opinion of the book. The review below is my open and honest opinion.***  

Synopsis from Goodreads:

If high school is all about social status, Indigo Blackwood has it made. Sure, her quirky mom owns an occult shop, and a nerd just won’t stop trying to be her friend, but Indie is a popular cheerleader with a football-star boyfriend and a social circle powerful enough to ruin everyone at school. Who wouldn’t want to be her?

Then a guy dies right before her eyes. And the dusty old family Bible her mom is freakishly possessive of is stolen. But it’s when a frustratingly sexy stranger named Bishop enters Indie’s world that she learns her destiny involves a lot more than pom-poms and parties. If she doesn’t get the Bible back, every witch on the planet will die. And that’s seriously bad news for Indie, because according to Bishop, she’s a witch too.

Suddenly forced into a centuries-old war between witches and sorcerers, Indie’s about to uncover the many dark truths about her life—and a future unlike any she ever imagined on top of the cheer pyramid.

My Review:

This book was so much fun! It was the perfect balance of mystery, hilarity and steaminess. The cast of characters was great. I loved the main character, Indie. She was so honest and down-to-earth. I loved her relationship with her mother and how quick she was to defend her. I’m not a cheerleader person. I never really understood the whole cheerleading thing, but Indie is so not your “typical” cheerleader. I loved how different and quirky she was. This is a girl that I could easily become best friends with. She’s a little shallow at first and definitely has her flaws, but give her a chance and I think she’ll impress you.

The paranormal aspect of this story was very interesting. I can’t wait to learn more about the witches and how everything works. We didn’t learn too much in this book, but it was enough to satisfy me while also leaving me wanting more. I can’t wait to see what other abilities Indie will gain as she practices more and gets better. Speaking of which, I love that it wasn’t easy for her. The author really makes Indie work for her powers and I loved that. It felt realistic.

I do wish that the secondary characters had been a bit more developed. Especially Bishop. I definitely think that he has the potential to be swoon-worthy, but I just didn’t feel like I knew him well enough to swoon over him. But he’s got all the characteristics I love in a book boyfriend. He’s a warlock. Check. Snarky and arrogant. Check. Bad boy vibe. Check. Leather jacket. Check. Yep. He’s got high swoon potential. I hope we get to know him better in the next book so I can fall in love with him. I was nearly there in this book, but he just didn’t quite capture my heart.

Great start to this new series. Michelle’s debut was fun and quirky with just a touch of darkness and mystery. I can’t wait to read more from this author and find out what happens next with these characters. Happy reading all!

Let's talk! Have you read this one yet? What did you think of the paranormal aspect? The main character? Were you swooning over Bishop as well?