It is Lady Tiffany Worthington's coming-out season, but she has no desire to find herself a husband and become his property. Tiffany's only concern is with getting through the season without accidentally making too many inanimate objects come to life. But then she receives a letter from a great aunt she never knew she had, and suddenly Tiffany starts to realise that her abilities are a gift, and her destiny is her own to choose... There is far more to Hex and Hexability than this spoiler-free summary, as a Regency romance plot is peopled with delightfully unconventional characters, and combined with a fantastical world of magic and monsters. I always appreciate a good romance, and this one has plenty of tension and spice in its enemies-to-lovers storyline, all the while using a realistic Regency setting to think through issues that persist in today's society. I loved the way Kate Johnson used a fairly straightforward romance plot to guide the reader through the incredible world she creates, complete with witchcraft and time-travelling and a reasonably large cast of characters. This meant that I never lost track of who was who, or what was happening, and I loved the combination of familiar and unexpected. I gulped down Hex and Hexability in one day, torn between savouring the story and wanting to find out what happened next. Hex and Hexability is the third standalone witchy romance by Kate Johnson, following Hex Appeal and Hex and the City, all of which exist in the same universe but can be read in any order. I hope there are many more to come!

Lady Tiffany Worthington knows she’s different from the other debutantes, she has a talent she is trying desperately to hide. Elinor, her sister in law, is insisting that she try harder to attract a husband during her season and it would seem that anyone would do. When great aunt Esme suddenly appears on the scene, Tiffany begins to realise that she can live her life her own way, and the arrival of Santiago adds extra tension to an already nerve wracking situation. A really easy read, I love the idea of Tiffany’s abilities, which get stronger as she gives into Esmes teaching and encouragement. Along the way she meets several like minded women, who all live exactly as they want, not conforming to societies many rules, that treat women as a commodity to be offered to the highest bidder.. The tension between Tiffany and Santiago becomes more interesting as the book goes on, especially when he is forced to try to become a gentleman and almost blackmails Tiffany into helping him. There are some really interesting characters, like Esme, who could have a book to herself. Elinor comes across as very bland and not at all likeable, a woman on a mission, to get the best possible marriage for Tiffany, that will reflect well on the family. Loved the unexpected twist that explains a lot of the background to the story. Thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publishers for the opportunity to read and review this book.

This new entry into Kate Johnson's excellent 'Hex-verse' is a bit different: a historical romance, complete with Regency Society drama, Napoleonic war and a dash of piracy along with the witchcraft! Tiffany (I love that the author went there!) and Santiago have great chemistry, and I love that their respective journeys of self-determination reflect each other, despite the apparent differences between the two. I feel like the author had a tricky job in treading the line between historical accuracy and not being too slavish to it, and I think she nailed it. This has the flavour of a Regency romance but with the fun of a modern romcom and interesting things to say about identity, belonging, prejudice and gender roles. You don't have to have read Hex and the City or Hex Appeal (although I'd definitely recommend them): they sit in the same universe, with a cameo from one particular character, but no prior knowledge of the magic system or world is assumed, and this can be read as a standalone too. A perfect autumnal read!

A delightful blend of Regency romance and magic, this worked well. I really liked the characters, but I especially liked Tiffany’s abilities and the way they were portrayed by the author. The period setting enhanced the repression of magic, and was enlightening about societal expectations, especially those of young women. There was a lot of the classic romance tropes, miscommunication being the main one, but the magical elements kept things interesting.

Hex and Hexability is the third novel in the 'Hex ... ' series by Kate Johnson and each of the novels work perfectly well as standalones (though i recommend that you read the series in order and enjoy all of the hexing). The first novel is Hex Appeal and introduces us to Essie Winterscale and her family (found family mostly) as they try to live in harmony with the non-magical world around them. In Hex in the City, our protagonist is Poppy, a witch with hair that Rapunzel would envy and magical powers that are usual chaotic. And in Hex and Hexability, the storyline is firmly historical. Our protagonist is one, Lady Tiffany Worthington, a witch who is unaware of her powers and our pirate, who may prove helpful ... or aid to her woes. Add in a cast of crazy characters and you have another a funny, magical romance, the type of lighthearted read that lifts your spirits and makes you feel good.