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Hexed #2
Twice Hexed
Sabrina the Teenage Witch meets Sex Education - Jessie Jones has just discovered she's a witch, but she still has to deal with the patriarchy. A feisty, funny YA series about discovering your place ... and your power.
After a summer of surfing, sunbathing and fine-tuning her new witchy skills, Jessie starts Year 11 feeling hopeful. She feels like her life-ducks are finally in a row - and at school, she has her sisterhood of Summer, Libby and Tabitha supporting her. Callum Henderson and his toxic masculinity minions have eased off enough for it the girls to feel like they can breathe again, so this year should be a breeze, right?
Wrong.
New year, new troubles.
Mysterious new girl Sloane has just arrived ... and did she mention she's a witch?
Twice the powers, twice the problems...
The funny, angsty, punchy YA series is perfect for fans of Holly Bourne.
After a summer of surfing, sunbathing and fine-tuning her new witchy skills, Jessie starts Year 11 feeling hopeful. She feels like her life-ducks are finally in a row - and at school, she has her sisterhood of Summer, Libby and Tabitha supporting her. Callum Henderson and his toxic masculinity minions have eased off enough for it the girls to feel like they can breathe again, so this year should be a breeze, right?
Wrong.
New year, new troubles.
Mysterious new girl Sloane has just arrived ... and did she mention she's a witch?
Twice the powers, twice the problems...
The funny, angsty, punchy YA series is perfect for fans of Holly Bourne.
281 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 23, 2022
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March 21, 2022
Thrust into high school drama with added magic. The book really captured the teenage essence. The author expertly wrote the mind of a teenager, where everything is a huge deal and your friendship group is your tie to the world. It brought me back to my school days, with relatable exam stresses, friend dramas and boy trouble. It was the quintessential school experience, when one added difference…That the main character was a witch and had the added bonus of magic. Perhaps not a good attribute for a hormone filled teenager deep in the dramas of high school, where a simple spell could see you getting revenge in every school bully.
This book was really compelling for me, and I found myself tearing through the pages wanted to see what would unravel. I was caught up in the high school drama, and was intrigued to see how all would play out.
This was my first read from this author and this book series, as I wasn’t aware there was another one. At times I did feel like I had missed out on reading the first book, but you get a pretty good feel about what happened and what went on in the previous book so I didn’t feel like I missed out on much. I don’t think it’s a huge deal if you go straight to this one having not read the first , as the author does a fab job of filling you in, but if you get the opportunity, I’d read the first one to get more out of it.
As the book continued to pick up speed, it went by in a whirlwind and I couldn’t read it fast enough. This book was all kinds of stressful but in the best ways. You just wanted the best for the main character, and for everything to work out for her. A really enjoyable read and I’m glad I read this one!
Thank you to the author and publisher via NetGalley for this book in return for my honest thoughts and review.
This book was really compelling for me, and I found myself tearing through the pages wanted to see what would unravel. I was caught up in the high school drama, and was intrigued to see how all would play out.
This was my first read from this author and this book series, as I wasn’t aware there was another one. At times I did feel like I had missed out on reading the first book, but you get a pretty good feel about what happened and what went on in the previous book so I didn’t feel like I missed out on much. I don’t think it’s a huge deal if you go straight to this one having not read the first , as the author does a fab job of filling you in, but if you get the opportunity, I’d read the first one to get more out of it.
As the book continued to pick up speed, it went by in a whirlwind and I couldn’t read it fast enough. This book was all kinds of stressful but in the best ways. You just wanted the best for the main character, and for everything to work out for her. A really enjoyable read and I’m glad I read this one!
Thank you to the author and publisher via NetGalley for this book in return for my honest thoughts and review.
June 17, 2022
Jessie and her friends are now in Year 11. Some elements of their battles last year remain apparent, but they are looking forward to the year. Jessie, however, is starting to feel frustrated by how slowly she is allowed to learn her craft, and concerned that her status as new girl last year will always leave her feeling on the outskirts of her friendship group.
When Sloane, a new student, arrives Jessie makes an effort to try and befriend her. Unfortunately, Sloane is reluctant to join the others and keeps pushing Jessie into situations she’s less than comfortable with.
What we can see early on, but which takes Jessie an age to work out, is that Sloane is also a witch. A powerful one. One who needs Jessie’s help, even though it’s at great personal cost.
A rather angsty read as Jessie spends most of the book actively pushing away the people who care for her, realises her mistakes and then gets everything sorted with minimal fuss. Not quite as brimming with humour and possibility as book one, but it offers potential for another visit as we need to know whether Sloane returns.
When Sloane, a new student, arrives Jessie makes an effort to try and befriend her. Unfortunately, Sloane is reluctant to join the others and keeps pushing Jessie into situations she’s less than comfortable with.
What we can see early on, but which takes Jessie an age to work out, is that Sloane is also a witch. A powerful one. One who needs Jessie’s help, even though it’s at great personal cost.
A rather angsty read as Jessie spends most of the book actively pushing away the people who care for her, realises her mistakes and then gets everything sorted with minimal fuss. Not quite as brimming with humour and possibility as book one, but it offers potential for another visit as we need to know whether Sloane returns.
September 19, 2022
Not very original and the main character was not relatable at all. On more than three/four occasions she was so annoying I almost DNFed. I’m sure others will enjoy it but definitely not my cup of tea.
May 30, 2024
Hello all friends, dorks, schoolers and bookworms to another fantastic book review. Sadly, I couldn't find a quote for this book so we'll just move on. This time I have to present to you is a YA (Young Adult) book by Julia Tuffs. A book on witches and fantasies in the modern world of a teenager going through a hard time.
Jessie moves to a new island and goes through some high school Drama which is very common. She finds out something new about herself in the previous book. Currently, Jessie and her pals are in Year 11. They are excited for the year ahead, even though some aspects of their struggles from the previous year are still visible. But Jessie is beginning to lose patience with how slowly she is allowed to learn witch art and worries that she will always feel like the new girl in her social group because of her experience as a newbie last year.
Upon the arrival of Sloane, a new student, Jessie tries to make a friend of her. Sadly, Sloane refuses to go with the group and continues to force Jessie into uncomfortable circumstances. It takes Jessie a long time to figure out that Sloane is also a witch, but this is something we can notice early on. a strong one.Someone who, despite the significant personal expense, requires Jessie's assistance.
An intense read, as Jessie purposefully pushes the people who love her away for the most of the book before seeing her mistakes and handling things with rather ease. Though it's not quite as funny and full of possibilities as book one, it still leaves room for more as we need to know if Sloane makes a comeback.
Incorporate magic into high school drama! The youthful spirit was aptly encapsulated in the novel. The author skilfully captured the mindset of an adolescent, in which everything is important and your buddy circle is your link to the outside world. It reminded me of my high school years, complete with realistic exam anxiety, friend drama, and romantic problems. It was the standard school experience with one extra twist.that the primary character has magic in addition to being a witch. Maybe not a good quality for a hormonal teenager caught up in the high school drama, where a simple spell may have you exacting retribution on every bully in the school.
I didn't know there was another book in this series, so this was my first exposure to the author. Although you get a decent idea of what transpired and what went on in the prior book, I didn't feel like I missed out on anything. Still, there were moments when I felt like I had missed out on reading the first book. The author does a fantastic job of catching you up, so I don't think it's a big deal if you go right into this one without reading the first. However, if you have the chance, I highly recommend reading the first one in order to get more value out of it. I liked the book overall although it did have cuss words that would make it a bit uncomfortable to read as I feel I am still too young.
Cya in the next book review (I know this was a big review)
May 28, 2023
TWICE HEXED is a fun follow up to HEXED, about a teenage witch taking her GCSEs - while trying to work out the whole "with power comes great responsibility" thing.
Where HEXED focused on sexism and misogyny in school and "lad culture", TWICE HEXED is about female friendships. Being there for one another, and what happens when you don't. The presence of a new girl strains Jessie's friendships as Sloane seems to get her in a way the others don't, but is Sloane deliberately isolating her?
There is more magic in this book than the previous as Jessie learns more about her powers. Her lessons at home are a nice microcosm of the feeling as a teen like you're being held back and babied by your family (even though they're might well be right about the level of freedom and responsibility.) It helped push Jessie into some reckless action in a very natural way, but also highlights that impatience and caged-in feeling that can so readily be there as a teen. This series has been so good at capturing that teen experience!
I liked the way "revision notes" were included in the book. The (usually five) bullet points cover all sorts of topics found in GCSEs from English set texts to biology topics. They also link into the current narrative, illustrating the issue Jessie is facing. I thought it was a really nice way of bringing in the pressures of GCSE, and the way it can invade so much of life, into a story where the exams themselves are far from the focus.
Where HEXED focused on sexism and misogyny in school and "lad culture", TWICE HEXED is about female friendships. Being there for one another, and what happens when you don't. The presence of a new girl strains Jessie's friendships as Sloane seems to get her in a way the others don't, but is Sloane deliberately isolating her?
There is more magic in this book than the previous as Jessie learns more about her powers. Her lessons at home are a nice microcosm of the feeling as a teen like you're being held back and babied by your family (even though they're might well be right about the level of freedom and responsibility.) It helped push Jessie into some reckless action in a very natural way, but also highlights that impatience and caged-in feeling that can so readily be there as a teen. This series has been so good at capturing that teen experience!
I liked the way "revision notes" were included in the book. The (usually five) bullet points cover all sorts of topics found in GCSEs from English set texts to biology topics. They also link into the current narrative, illustrating the issue Jessie is facing. I thought it was a really nice way of bringing in the pressures of GCSE, and the way it can invade so much of life, into a story where the exams themselves are far from the focus.
April 24, 2022
What I say: I enjoyed the first book in the series, Hexed, so was excited to read Twice Hexed to see what happened next to Jessie and her friends.
The story is picks up some time after the events of Hexed and Jessie is trying to find her feet as a young but powerful witch and navigate the difficult world of being a teenager who is still relatively new to town. Oh the drama!
When new arrival Sloane reveals to Jessie that she is also a witch, Jessie finds herself drawn deeper into the world of witchcraft. Jessie is tempted to use her powers for personal gain and revenge. Will she give in to temptation?
I appreciated how the story explores the intense pressure of exams put on teenagers, whilst struggling with social rules and teenage drama.
Jessie certainly goes through her share of ups and downs in this story. There were times when I wanted to shout at her and others when I wanted to give her a hug. The secondary characters are a hoot. I enjoyed seeing the group of friends pulling together and growing as young women together.
Twice Hexed is a fun and enjoyable story about the troubles of being a modern teenager, with the added twist of a bit of magic.
4 Stars in my Sky!
The story is picks up some time after the events of Hexed and Jessie is trying to find her feet as a young but powerful witch and navigate the difficult world of being a teenager who is still relatively new to town. Oh the drama!
When new arrival Sloane reveals to Jessie that she is also a witch, Jessie finds herself drawn deeper into the world of witchcraft. Jessie is tempted to use her powers for personal gain and revenge. Will she give in to temptation?
I appreciated how the story explores the intense pressure of exams put on teenagers, whilst struggling with social rules and teenage drama.
Jessie certainly goes through her share of ups and downs in this story. There were times when I wanted to shout at her and others when I wanted to give her a hug. The secondary characters are a hoot. I enjoyed seeing the group of friends pulling together and growing as young women together.
Twice Hexed is a fun and enjoyable story about the troubles of being a modern teenager, with the added twist of a bit of magic.
4 Stars in my Sky!
June 10, 2022
[Actual rating - 3.5/5]
(Thank you to Netgalley and Hachette Children's Group for an eARC in exchange for an honest review)
I really loved the first book, Hexed, so was super excited to read the sequel. I loved the all the characters in the first book and loved them again in this one! The family dynamics and all their interactions felt real and genuine and reminded me of my own family (minus the witch part). The plot was fast paced and made for a quick, enjoyable read, though the big plot twist near the end was quite predictable.
I loved seeing Jessie’s powers grow and the cool things she can do as well as the development she had over the course of the book. The only issue I had with her was that in the first book she was a strong character and a force to be reckoned with but in this one, she kinda just followed along and didn't have the same impact.
Overall, I had a good time reading it and loved most of the characters but it wasn’t as good as the first book.
(Thank you to Netgalley and Hachette Children's Group for an eARC in exchange for an honest review)
I really loved the first book, Hexed, so was super excited to read the sequel. I loved the all the characters in the first book and loved them again in this one! The family dynamics and all their interactions felt real and genuine and reminded me of my own family (minus the witch part). The plot was fast paced and made for a quick, enjoyable read, though the big plot twist near the end was quite predictable.
I loved seeing Jessie’s powers grow and the cool things she can do as well as the development she had over the course of the book. The only issue I had with her was that in the first book she was a strong character and a force to be reckoned with but in this one, she kinda just followed along and didn't have the same impact.
Overall, I had a good time reading it and loved most of the characters but it wasn’t as good as the first book.
March 26, 2023
A fab book about Jesse, who after book 1 (which I didn’t read YET but wasn’t needed as this book fills in the gaps), is getting used to being a witch at a school of non witches and learning to enjoy her friends and school life. There’s not a lot of witchiness at the start of the book, but I smiled and settled in for the fun as her mum introduced her daughter (and Nonna- who is absolute perfection) to her new partner, who doesn’t know he’s in a house of witches. Enter Sloane, a new girl to the school, who knows a little something and has Jesse questioning her family’s methods and her friendships.
Warm, funny, then dark and powerful, I loved the imagery and technicolour aspect of this book. It is young adult, and has to be taken as such, as in it’s more for teenagers, but I absolutely still couldn’t put it down. Thanks to the publisher for the book in return for an honest review.
4.5/5
Warm, funny, then dark and powerful, I loved the imagery and technicolour aspect of this book. It is young adult, and has to be taken as such, as in it’s more for teenagers, but I absolutely still couldn’t put it down. Thanks to the publisher for the book in return for an honest review.
4.5/5
June 26, 2022
Thank you so much to the publishers for providing me with an eArc of this book in exchange for my review!
I've got to be honest, when I requested this book I didn't know it was a sequel. I just read the blurb and thought that the storyline was right up my street! But I did enjoy the story even without reading the first book.
I will say, I despised Sloane. From the beginning, I didn't like her, (or the other friends), and it made the relationships then a bit lacklustre. And I also felt there was just a bit too much unnecessary cursing, it felt out of place a lot of the time.
I loved Nonna though. She was amazing and oh how I wish I could get a hug from her in real life! (Or drink one of those fancy potions!)
The book ended in a way that a third one could be made so I'm curious to see if that happens and what comes out of it.
Overall, the story was enjoyable and the pacing was good. I felt that some of the characters lacked a bit, which is unfortunate since when reading a book I'm all for the characters and their growth through a story!
I've got to be honest, when I requested this book I didn't know it was a sequel. I just read the blurb and thought that the storyline was right up my street! But I did enjoy the story even without reading the first book.
I will say, I despised Sloane. From the beginning, I didn't like her, (or the other friends), and it made the relationships then a bit lacklustre. And I also felt there was just a bit too much unnecessary cursing, it felt out of place a lot of the time.
I loved Nonna though. She was amazing and oh how I wish I could get a hug from her in real life! (Or drink one of those fancy potions!)
The book ended in a way that a third one could be made so I'm curious to see if that happens and what comes out of it.
Overall, the story was enjoyable and the pacing was good. I felt that some of the characters lacked a bit, which is unfortunate since when reading a book I'm all for the characters and their growth through a story!
August 18, 2023
I was so excited to be back with the characters from Hexed, and Twice Hexed didn't disappoint! It's a coming of age story with a witch as its main character, so plenty of magic throughout, it's witty and fun and packed with feminist vibes that felt so needed for both young and older readers, and definitely the sort of book teenage me would have adored.
It might deal with topics such as bullying, sexism and misogyny, but it's handled in a sensitive way, whilst keeping the fun and laugh out loud moments.
Highly recommend this for young adults and adults alike! Definitely one that should be in every secondary school library.
It might deal with topics such as bullying, sexism and misogyny, but it's handled in a sensitive way, whilst keeping the fun and laugh out loud moments.
Highly recommend this for young adults and adults alike! Definitely one that should be in every secondary school library.
April 2, 2022
Jessie is back for a new term at school, and now she's got some surprise witchy company! Though it probably doesn't turn out to be as much fun as she would have hoped. Jessie has a lot to learn this year about just how much power she actually has.
Unfortunately I didn't think Jessie was as strong-minded or badass this time. She seemed so easily swayed by whoever she was talking to at the time. I did enjoy the really wonderful magic she performed. I loved the study trick, it was amazing and I would have loved to be able to do that when I was at school.
Unfortunately I didn't think Jessie was as strong-minded or badass this time. She seemed so easily swayed by whoever she was talking to at the time. I did enjoy the really wonderful magic she performed. I loved the study trick, it was amazing and I would have loved to be able to do that when I was at school.
June 30, 2022
Oh how I wish these feminist witches were real they could sort out the crap that goes on in the world.
I absolutely loved Twice Hexed full of so much more magic and twists and turns
A fantastic fast paced magical story and I can’t wait to read more from Julia Tuffs
❤️💙💛💚
I absolutely loved Twice Hexed full of so much more magic and twists and turns
A fantastic fast paced magical story and I can’t wait to read more from Julia Tuffs
❤️💙💛💚
August 23, 2023
rounded up to 3.5 stars
I love a good witchy book.
Twice Hexed was twisty and magical.
Dark at times, I loved how I suspected more than one character of wrong doings.
It was spellbinding! (see what I did there)
Will there be another book with the same returning cast?
I love a good witchy book.
Twice Hexed was twisty and magical.
Dark at times, I loved how I suspected more than one character of wrong doings.
It was spellbinding! (see what I did there)
Will there be another book with the same returning cast?
May 27, 2025
Loved the witchy vibe of this book! However I found the plot a bit predictable in the end and the ending was a bit boring. Love the setting and how supportive Jessie's Mum and Nonna (Nonna is an icon) were of her when she had gotten herself into the trouble. 6/10 :)
July 15, 2022
I loved the first book and this was just what I wanted from the second! Thrilling and fascinating read, would definitely recommend.
August 12, 2022
3.5/5 stars
December 28, 2022
I read this with NetGalley.
I again enjoyed this second instalment of the Hexed Series! Tuffs has this way of writing really relatable characters with families that you can literally look at and reflect on their experiences (not necessarily the witchy ones) and see them in your own life.
I enjoyed the addition of Sloane in this book, I thought the learning to cope with someone else and the peer pressure aspect was well done.
Just another enjoyable read, perfect for teens that have not long started secondary school in my opinion, I wish I could have read this back then!
I again enjoyed this second instalment of the Hexed Series! Tuffs has this way of writing really relatable characters with families that you can literally look at and reflect on their experiences (not necessarily the witchy ones) and see them in your own life.
I enjoyed the addition of Sloane in this book, I thought the learning to cope with someone else and the peer pressure aspect was well done.
Just another enjoyable read, perfect for teens that have not long started secondary school in my opinion, I wish I could have read this back then!
June 10, 2023
Last year I thoroughly enjoyed Hexed, the debut by Julia Tuffs which was billed as ‘Sabrina the Teenage Witch meets Sex Education’ and was a very funny account of a fifteen-year-old girl discovering her family are all witches. Although it was a comedy it also had a serious message on the topical subject of everyday sexism in secondary school, here’s an excerpt of my original review: “Amazingly, when we get beyond the humorous aspects of Jessie Jones trying to get a handle on her clumsy magical skills Hexed has a powerful message which is uncannily similar to the current media stories of rape culture and sexism in British secondary schools. In fact, Hexed completely nails this subject to the wall and does it with some style and good humour whilst making revealing observations.” Although there was nothing wrong with Twice Hexed it does not develop its anti-sexism message and concentrates more on the comedy and friendship elements as Jessie gets herself in a series of scrapes when she starts Year 11 and prepares for her GCSEs.
After being friendless for most of Hexed Jessie now has a solid group of girls around her and even has a boyfriend with the story revolves around what happens when a new girl (Sloane) joins the school and muscles into the friendship group with cracks appearing. Part of the problem of Twice Hexed was the fact that it was so incredibly predictable, from page one it was so blatantly obvious that Sloane was a witch and was dodgy in some way. I was stunned by how quickly Jessie abandoned her friends and found herself under the thrall of Sloane which gave the novel the opportunity to explore how magic (and other dark stuff) worked in slightly more detail. This was a light and easy read with a fair share of funny moments as Jessie’s life descends into chaos when the influence of the wild and rogue witch Sloan really kicks in. Twice Hexed was still genuine fun, but if there is to be a third novel in the series it needs to have slightly more kick and development of Jessie’s inner-voice otherwise repetition could set in very quickly. AGE RANGE 12+
After being friendless for most of Hexed Jessie now has a solid group of girls around her and even has a boyfriend with the story revolves around what happens when a new girl (Sloane) joins the school and muscles into the friendship group with cracks appearing. Part of the problem of Twice Hexed was the fact that it was so incredibly predictable, from page one it was so blatantly obvious that Sloane was a witch and was dodgy in some way. I was stunned by how quickly Jessie abandoned her friends and found herself under the thrall of Sloane which gave the novel the opportunity to explore how magic (and other dark stuff) worked in slightly more detail. This was a light and easy read with a fair share of funny moments as Jessie’s life descends into chaos when the influence of the wild and rogue witch Sloan really kicks in. Twice Hexed was still genuine fun, but if there is to be a third novel in the series it needs to have slightly more kick and development of Jessie’s inner-voice otherwise repetition could set in very quickly. AGE RANGE 12+
August 13, 2022
Hexed was one of my very favourite books in 2021, so I was dying to read this and this is a bold statement but I think it may have been even better. It sees our feminist witch Jessie starting her GCSE year at school, while also dealing with the new arrival of Sloane, a fellow witch with some darker ideas and actions that are putting Jessie, her friends and the school at large at immense risk. This is every bit as hilarious as book one, and it continues to call out misogyny and promote inclusive, intersectional feminism. Slowness is a fascinating antagonist with so much depth who had me constantly on edge yet unsure if maybe I’d misjudged her, Jessie makes mistakes and isn’t perfect, but is likeable nonetheless, and as with book one I am obsessed with the friendship group and the complex but loving dynamics within. The climax had me so tense I could hardly breathe, and I thought this was a duology, but the ending strongly implied that this isn’t the last we’ll see of Jessie and co, so roll on book three!!
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