The premise of this book was exciting. Quirky? Check. Funny? Check. Romance? Check. But that was just the description on the back of the book. I actually opened the book and decided to read it. Uncheck. It really was a Harlequin romance in a different jacket. If you like the Harlequin thing, this would fit the mold perfectly. Somehow, I left those Harlequin days behind in high school...... Well, maybe college. I read it quickly, but that was only because of time spent in doctor waiting rooms and other situations when you only have a minute or two to read and need something brainless. This was the perfect book in that case. SO, here's the plot. Emily is a matchmaker of sorts with a special talent. She can implant images in other people's minds simply by a concentrated touch. Unfortunately this backfires for her in her own love life when she experiences fantasies at inopportune moments (the only funny part of the book, but it was hilarious). However, when a client asks her to implant images of the client into the head of William Dearborn, a famed graphic artist, it backfires. Suddenly William thinks only of Emily. I felt that this book had a great idea, but it was poorly written. It felt so unrealistic that the story was no longer likable by the end. I rated two stars for the laugh in the beginning and the idea. I just wish it was better developed with descriptions.
Hex and the Single Girl is a true chick-lit title. This is actually my first Little Black Dress title and I don't think it's that bad. The plot is a little whimsical; after all, it's about a good witch who uses her powers to help match couples, almost like Emma by Jane Austen really (her name's Emma too!), except now, she falls for a guy meant for a client. What's a girl going to do?Emma's nice but unfortunately, her personality doesn't really shine through. She sort of just comes across as the good girl who tries to do good by people but is sort of stuck in a sticky situation. I didn't feel like there was much depth to her character. I did feel like she had chemistry with the male lead, Will Dearborn, but it could have been written and explored better. Things did get a little confusing when quite a few supporting characters came out of the woodwork. While their side stories were entertaining, I didn't think they were ALL needed. A few, with more detailed backgrounds, would have sufficed.There was, maybe, 2 sex scenes in this one. The first one, I sort of get, but the second one was just.. I don't even know where it came from. It just felt like it had to be there but for no good reason. Overall, one of those books you can switch off your brains for. 2.5 stars.
What do You think about Hex And The Single Girl (2006)?
Emma is a witch with the power of projecting images to other people. She uses her power in her matchmaking service, bringing love to others. One client's love, however, may turn out to be the one she's been waiting for all her life.Absolutely fascinating premise and the supernatural aspects were great. The story was a little uneven and seemed too pat at times. The romance felt a bit unfulfilling as well. There were also multiple storylines cluttering up the book. However, it was a cute and fun read with a unique twist on the witch lit.
—Diana
My biggest complaint about this book is that the cast of characters is a little too small. Considering how few know each other at the beginning, it seemed just a little too convenient by the end. Emma just so happened to be friends with someone that works for a non-profit that will be able to help another character that happens to be the rival of another character that is trying to hook up with another character's love interest, etc. But, there were plenty of laugh out loud moments and overall,
—Leeankh
