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The Ex Hex 2021
Erin Sterling · 304 pages
Cozy. Witchy. That's me in two words. 304 pages, 3/5 heat, and second chance, ex returns, witches. happily ever after guaranteed.
Mood
Cozy & Witchy
Spice
3/5 — Moderate
Pacing
Fast-paced
Length
304 pages
Ending
HEA — happily ever after guaranteed
Heat level
🌶️🌶️🌶️ Moderate
Things I'm into
Second Chance
Ex Returns
Witches
Small Town
Second Chance Books
Ex Returns Books
THE COMPATIBILITY CHECK
Should you swipe right on The Ex Hex?
♥ Swipe right if…
✓You want on-page heat that's earned, not skipped — spice 3/5
✓Cozy stories are exactly what you're craving right now
✓You want fiction that respects your time and delivers
✓You trust books that 1.8M+ readers rated 4/5
✕ Swipe left if…
✕You need clean or fade-to-black romance — this book earns its 🌶️🌶️🌶️
✕You want literary prose or beautiful sentence-level writing — this is genre fiction and proud of it
✕You want a thick, immersive saga — at 304 pages, this is tighter
✕You want a series you can binge — this is a standalone
✕You want dark, morally complex fiction — this stays lighter
CONTENT NOTES
🌶️ Explicit sexual content
THE FULL PROFILE
What this book is really like — from a full read-through, not the back cover.
Core identity
Genre
Dominant moodCozy, Witchy, Small Town
Romance styleExplicit — on-page heat
ToneLight and funny
What to expect
Pages 1–76Characters and world established, hook set
Pages 76–152Rising action, complications, tension building
Pages 152–228Turning point, intensification, can't put it down
Pages 228–304Climax and HEA
After finishingSmiling, satisfied, maybe crying a little
QUICK ANSWERS BEFORE YOU COMMIT
Everything you want to know before you swipe right
Is The Ex Hex actually spicy?
Moderate — spice 3/5. There are explicit scenes, but they serve the story rather than dominate it.
What's the vibe of The Ex Hex?
Cozy, Witchy, Small Town with second chance and ex returns energy. Think fiction that knows exactly what it is and delivers hard.
Is The Ex Hex a standalone?
Yes — The Ex Hex is a complete standalone. No series commitment required. Pick it up, finish it, move on (or reread it immediately).
What are the content warnings for The Ex Hex?
Content notes include: Explicit sexual content. We flag these so you can make informed choices, not to scare you off.
What kind of reader is The Ex Hex perfect for?
If "second chance + ex returns" in a fiction with 3/5 spice sounds like your kind of book, you'll love this. Check the mood bars above to see if the vibe matches yours.
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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 · Guide verified against current edition