Demonglass (Hex Hall 2) by Rachel Hawkins

Here's a blurb from the goodreads page: That was the whole reason she was sent to Hex Hall, a reform school for delinquent Prodigium (aka witches, shapeshifters, and fairies). But that was before she discovered the family secret, and that her hot crush, Archer Cross, is an agent for The Eye, a group bent on wiping Prodigium off the face of the earth.

Turns out, Sophie’s a demon, one of only two in the world—the other being her father. What’s worse, she has powers that threaten the lives of everyone she loves. Which is precisely why Sophie decides she must go to London for the Removal, a dangerous procedure that will destroy her powers.

But once Sophie arrives she makes a shocking discovery. Her new friends? They’re demons too. Meaning someone is raising them in secret with creepy plans to use their powers, and probably not for good. Meanwhile, The Eye is set on hunting Sophie down, and they’re using Archer to do it. But it’s not like she has feelings for him anymore. Does she?

My Take

This is the second in the Hex Hall books.  What if your ex-crush were trying to kill you?  Then to make matter worse Sophie discovers she is one of two demons in the world.  She can't control her powers and they threaten her and those she loves.  She determined to go through the Removal, stripping her of her powers.  First she has to spend the summer with her, up to now, very distant father.  Will she still go through with the Removal?  What happens when she discovers someone is secretly creating more demons?  Will she ever make it back to Hecate Hall? 

I loved this book.  It was suspenseful, but also full of humor.  Rachel Hawkins makes me smile and even laugh out loud.  The characters are so lovable, the writing wonderful.  I read this book almost in one sitting.  I can't wait to read the next Hex Hall book.  This one gets five demonized kisses!!

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!