Hex Hall (A Hex Hall Novel, 1)

By Rachel Hawkins

Book Overview

Three years ago, Sophie Mercer discovered that she is a witch. Her non-gifted mother has been supportive, consulting Sophie's estranged father-a 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 exiles her to "Hex Hall", an isolated reform school for wayward Prodigium, a.k.a. witches, fairies, and shape-shifters. By the end of her first day, Sophie has three new enemies, a futile crush on a warlock, a tagalong ghost, and a vampire roommate. Worse, Sophie soon learns that an unknown predator has been attacking students. As a series of blood-curdling mysteries converges, Sophie prepares for the biggest threat of all: an ancient secret society determined to destroy all Prodigium, especially her.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1423121309
• ISBN13: 9781423121305
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: Hyperion Books
• Length: 323 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 5.5"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9

Customer Reviews

Lots of fun.

An awkward teen is sent to a special school for witches, warlocks, vampires, and werewolves. Upon discovering that her father is a warlock and her mom is normal. She discovers her powers upon her birthday, and is sent to either control these powers or stay there like a prison. Fun characters and world wide intrigue.

Yay!

This book was such an easy and fast read. It's fun, mysterious, and likable. It's creepy (but not too creepy) in such a good way, and I can't wait to read the others!

Excellent YA Series

I have read many, many series of Young Adult novels, and this series is one of the best. I love the main character, Sophie; she is spunky and independent. This book (and its sequels) made me laugh, held me in suspense, and kept me hooked the whole time I was reading. I love this series, and I highly recommend it!

Fun read, sassy heroine.

The thing I really enjoyed most about this book was Sophie's sass. I can't turn down a sassy heroine. Ever. I think this would made a good middle-grade read but it was also fun and pretty enjoyable as someone who does not fall into that category.