Hex on the Beach (Magic & Mixology Mystery, #1)

Hex on the Beach (Magic & Mixology Mystery, #1)

Gina LaManna

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Welcome to The Isle... Lily Locke has never believed in witches and wizards, ghosts and magic, shifters and vampires—especially cute blonde vamps with blood-intolerance issues. A rising star at a hotshot marketing agency in Minneapolis, Minnesota, all Lily knows is that she’s a PowerPoint guru, an Excel ninja, and a coffee-maker extraordinaire. Not to mention she’s next in line for a huge promotion. All that changes when Lily’s assistant delivers a strange quiz to her, one titled A Magical Assessment for Normal Folks. With it comes the promise of a land she's never known existed. A land where Lily not only discovers her biological family for the first time, but a place where she can make a difference, change lives, and step into the role she’s destined to fulfill. But first, Lily must admit she’s a witch. Then, she has to acknowledge that the tall, dark, and mysterious man who offers his help is strictly focused on business...at least, for now. When a body turns up dead and the next target is Lily, she must trust her powers and accept the help of her newfound friends. Otherwise, she'll never survive the trials of the magical island tucked far, far away in the frigid waters of Lake Superior. Welcome to The Isle. ** ** This novel is a full-length, humorous cozy mystery featuring a splash of magic, a handful of witches, and a dash of romance. It's rated PG-13 due to mild language and some romance.


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    I decided to read this book after seeing an ad for it on Facebook. The ad touted the story as a cross between Harry Potter and Stephanie Plum. It's not.

    I don't hate the book. I went on to read the second book in the series, though when the third book is released next week I don't think I'll bother with it.

    Things that makes this story like Harry Potter:
    There is magic.
    Witches and wizards live apart from humans.
    Weird people showed up to tell the main character she was a witch.

    Things that make this story like Stephanie Plum:
    The main character has a weird family.
    She's kind of clumsy.
    She meets a hot guy who is in law enforcement.

    Things that make this story NOT like Harry Potter and Stephanie Plum:
    Everything else.

    It's not a bad story. It's not poorly written (though it could use a more thorough editing). It's just... meh.

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