Best Hex Ever

by Nadia El Fassi

Dina Whitlock knows her way around a pastry recipe. As a skilled kitchen witch, she runs her very own London café, serving magic-infused pastries to her loyal customers. But only a select few friends know about her magical abilities or the hex that has plagued her love life. It’s hard to fall in love when your partner is guaranteed to have a string of bad luck.

Scott Mason is back from traveling the world and is excited to begin his new job as a curator at the British Museum. After leaving London to heal from a brutal breakup two years ago, Scott only now realizes how much he missed out on. Now that his best friend’s wedding is right around the corner, Scott is determined to be the most amazing best man ever, but he doesn’t expect to be bewitched by the maid of honour, who also happens to be the owner of his new favourite café and, perhaps more surprisingly, a witch.

After a weekend in the countryside full of peculiar hedge mazes, palm readings by candlelight, and a midnight Halloween ritual, there’s no denying the chemistry between them. But there’s just one problem: The hex still holds, and Dina knows that Scott is in danger.

Can Dina break the spell before it breaks both their hearts?

304 pages, Paperback

Published August 28, 2025

Reviews

[Anne-Wil]

This book wasn’t really it for me. I like the story it self, and the message it was trying to convey (love yourself, so that others can love you too). However.. there was sooooo much spice. Don’t get me wrong, I like a spicy scene or two in a book. But it has to add something to the story. In this book it was taking away from the story, and it was like the two main characters were just lusting over each other (instead of trying to get to know each other). It really took me out of the story, and therefore I wasn’t enjoying it that much.

PEACH rating system:
Plot: 3
Enjoyment: 3
Artistry: 3
Characters: 4
Heart: 3
= 3,2 stars (rounded down to 3 stars)

[Lucie Hemmings]

I read Best Hex Ever by Nadia El-Fassi, and honestly… it was just okay for me The story felt a bit short, and honestly kind of boring to get through. I didn’t really enjoy it much — it felt pretty underwhelming, and I kept forgetting the characters too! That said, I’d still recommend you read it yourself and make up your own mind.