3.7 (572 ratings)

Best Hex Ever: A Novel

Name: Best Hex Ever: A Novel
Rating: 3.7 (572 reviews)
Author: Nadia El-Fassi
ISBN: 0593871790

by Nadia El-Fassi

witches

About this book

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A kitchen witch with a penchant for baking and a (literally) cursed love life meets someone who’s worth breaking a hex for in this enchanting romance debut written with a heap of spice and an equal measure of heart.

“A spicy, spellbinding debut that is as swoony as it is sweet, this book is a cottagecore rom-com of magical proportions.”—Lana Ferguson, author of The Nanny

“Pure magic.”—Jenna Levine, author of My Roommate Is a Vampire

“A cozy delight!”—Lyla Sage, author of Done and Dusted

As a skilled kitchen witch,Dina Whitlock knows her way around a pastry recipe. In fact, she runs her very own London café, serving magic-infused treats to her loyal customers. She is not as much of an expert on romance, thanks to the hex hanging over her head. It’s hard to fall in love when your partner is cursed with a string of bad luck. But who needs love when your best friend is getting married, right?

Scott Mason has returned from global travels thrilled to embark on his new role as a curator at the British Museum. Having left London two years ago to recover from a devastating breakup, Scott has missed out on a lot. With his best friend’s wedding approaching, and Scott as best man, this is his chance to make up for lost time. Little does he expect to be enchanted by the magical maid of honor.

During a romantic weekend filled with a peculiar hedge maze, palm readings by candlelight, and a midnight Halloween ritual, there’s no denying the chemistry between them. But the hex still holds, and Dina knows that Scott is in danger of more than just bad luck—because she’s falling, hard. Will Dina be able to undo the hex before it’s too late?

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: 0593871790

Reader Reviews

Witchy mild spice novel

December 30, 2025

This is a quick and mildly spicy kind of read - wholesome, comforting, with just a bit of spice. I absolutely flew through this novel. It was a lighthearted witchy read that felt so *natural*. There was just enough magic to suspend my belief and roll with the insta love vibe, wholeheartedly letting the joy witnessed in this book fuel my own. I loved this, and if you’re looking for a Practical Magic sort of read with both actual and found family connections, this is the novel for you. )

Cute spooky season read!

October 16, 2024

I wanna give a massive thank you to author Lana Harper for putting this book on my radar. Lana Harper is one of my favorite authors and when I saw her recommending this book on Instagram I knew I had to add it to my TBR. Now back to our regularly scheduled review portion! Like I mentioned as soon as I heard about Best Hex Ever I was ecstatic. I’m always down to read a witchy romcom. Best Hex Ever is a cozy fall fantasy romance that’s easy and charming to read. Now even though I loved certain...

What a perfect way to kick off spooky season!

October 1, 2024

This book was the perfect way to kick off spooky season! It was super cozy, sweet, and delightfully spicier than I was expecting! Right off the bat, I knew I was going to love Dina. Any witch who can make a magic butter mixture to temper the temperamentalness of croissants is a winner in my book. I loved her spirit and the way she interacted with her world. I loved her strength and confidence, but also that she still had things to learn and overcome. It made her feel so real in a world full of...

Cozy, magical, love story with top spice

October 22, 2025

This was the perfect October read! This book was super cozy with magic and a budding romance. I loved how well balanced this story was because not only do we get to see Dina and Scott fall in love but we also get to see Dina’s growth throughout. Read if you’re a fan of cozy, romantic, witch stories with top Fall, spicey vibes and lovely friends. )

Cozy, Witch Romance with some Spice

October 7, 2024

When I started reading this, it felt like the perfect, cozy Romance. Set in October, around Halloween, it's full of witchy vibes and fully encapsulates all the things you love about this season. The book also has a charming cover that will immediately grab your attention. Dina Whitlock is a Moroccan witch who owns her own London cafe. Everything she makes is infused with just a little bit of magic and memories. Years ago Dina was hexed, meaning anyone who falls in love with her will get hurt....