Hex

by Thomas Olde Heuvelt
Hex cover
Good Books rating 2.42
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  • ID: 7725
  • Added: 2025-12-16
  • Updated: 2025-12-30
  • ISBN: 9781444793222
  • Publisher: Hachette UK
  • Published: 2016-04-28
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3

Welcome to Black Spring, a picturesque town with a horrifying secret. A 17th-century woman with her eyes and mouth sewn-shut, known as the Black Rock Witch, walks the streets and enters homes, watching the townsfolk as they sleep. The elders use high-tech surveillance to quarantine the town, but the teenagers, frustrated with the lockdown, decide to break the rules and go viral with the haunting. What they don't realize is the dark nightmare that awaits them all. Praise for Thomas Olde Heuvelt includes comparisons to vintage Stephen King and a powerfully spooky piece of writing. The novel's unique blend of horror and technology creates a spine-tingling atmosphere that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.

Reviews
Fantasy Book Review · 2025-12-16
compelling 4.25

This book is a compelling story rich in imagination and history, which is undeniably haunting. The writing style is easy and absorbing, making it a truly absorbing read.

The reviewer finds this book to be a compelling story rich in imagination and history. The writing style is easy and absorbing, making it a truly absorbing read. The story is undeniably haunting and leaves a lasting impression on the reader. The reviewer appreciates the depth and complexity of the characters and the intricate plot.

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    Olde Heuvelt has written a compelling story rich in imagination and history which is undeniably haunting.

    Hex is truly absorbing with an easy style of writing that makes it a pleasure to read.

    The depth and complexity of the characters and the intricate plot make this book a standout.

The Fiction Fox · 2023-11-14
disappointing 2.00

This book has a compelling premise but falls short in execution, with weak characterization and a disorganized narrative. The horror elements are intriguing but ultimately fail to deliver a satisfying experience.

The reviewer initially gave this book a low rating but revisited it with a more open mind. They appreciate the unique concept and the atmospheric setting, which creates a sense of dread. However, the execution is messy, with weak characterization and a disorganized narrative that fails to deliver a satisfying horror experience. The story's potential is overshadowed by its flaws, leaving the reviewer disappointed.

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    I first read this book back in January 2020, I and rated a generous 1-star.

    Now, coming fresh off the back of actually enjoying Olde Heuvelt's other work, I decided to give it another go.

    The premise is fantastic, but the execution is a mess.

The Quill To Live · 2021-10-25
disappointing 1.00

This book is a disappointing experience that fails to terrify or deconstruct the tropes it leans heavily upon. The story is a mess and does not live up to its potential.

The reviewer finds this book to be a disappointing experience overall. They feel that the story is a mess and does not live up to its potential. The book leans heavily on tropes but fails to deconstruct or subvert them in a meaningful way. The reviewer is left feeling that the book is not worth the time and effort it takes to read.

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    HEX by Thomas Olde Heuvelt is a mess and disappointing experience that fails to terrify or deconstruct the tropes it leans so heavily upon.

    The story is a mess and does not live up to its potential.

    The book is not worth the time and effort it takes to read.

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