Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins

Here's a quick bite from the book's amazon page: Three years ago, Sophie Mercer discovered that she was a witch. It's gotten her into a few scrapes. Her non-gifted mother has been as supportive as possible, consulting Sophie's estranged father--an elusive European warlock--only when necessary. But when Sophie attracts too much human attention for a prom-night spell gone horribly wrong, it's her dad who decides her punishment: exile to Hex Hall, an isolated reform school for wayward Prodigium, a.k.a. witches, faeries, and shapeshifters.

By the end of her first day among fellow freak-teens, Sophie has quite a scorecard: three powerful enemies who look like supermodels, a futile crush on a gorgeous warlock, a creepy tagalong ghost, and a new roommate who happens to be the most hated person and only vampire on campus. Worse, Sophie soon learns that a mysterious predator has been attacking students, and her only friend is the number-one suspect.

As a series of blood-curdling mysteries starts to converge, Sophie prepares for the biggest threat of all: an ancient secret society determined to destroy all Prodigium, especially her.

My Take


I know that this has been out awhile and I'm a little behind in just now reading it.  I'm definitely sorry that I didn't pick it up sooner.  This book really pulled me in.  I read it in two days, almost without stopping. 

Ms. Hawkins is a master and ending her chapters in a thrilling spot where you absolutely must keep reading to find out what happens.  Sophie is a great little character.  There are the typical mean witches (but they really are witches in this book).  Actually all her characters are well thought out and very intriguing.  Who wouldn't find a school full of witches, shapeshifters, faeries and even one vampire compelling?

I'm so looking forward to reading Demonglass.  I can't wait to see what happens to Sophie next.  This one is getting 4 big demonic kisses!