Hex Education, Maureen Kilmer
Hex Education, Maureen Kilmer
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Hex Education

Author: Maureen Kilmer

Narrator: Kimberly M. Wetherell

Unabridged: 8 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 09/19/2023


Synopsis

Nice witches finish last…

A guilt-ridden former coven is forced to tap into the magic of their past . . . if they want to stop their lives from going up in flames again.

On the outside, luxury real estate agent Sarah Nelson looks like every other mom in the suburb. But she has an edge that others don’t: She’s a witch. And no one knows . . . except her estranged ex-coven and college friends, Katrina and Alicia.

One terrible night during their freshman year, the trio accidentally burned down their dorm, and soon after they scattered. Their secret had been safe, until Sarah learns they’ve been invited back to commemorate the anniversary of the fire.

Suddenly, the magic doesn’t want to be controlled. Sarah’s orange tabby cat, Katy Purry, now argues with her. Her broom has become self-brooming, and her fridge somehow restocks thirty pounds of sliced turkey for school lunches. As it grows increasingly difficult to hide the magic and the past, Sarah, Katrina, and Alicia must harness their power together . . . before they find out if polite society still burns witches.

About The Author

Maureen Kilmer graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and lives in the Chicago suburbs with her husband and three children. She thankfully has not had to battle the forces of darkness (unless going to Costco on a Saturday counts). She is also the author of Suburban Hell, her horror debut.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Debra

When they were in college, Sarah, Katrina, and Alicia uncovered their magic. They were soon trying to improve their skills. Unfortunately, one night their dorm went up in flames when they made a mistake. They scattered and no one realized they were responsible for the fire. Twenty years later, Sarah......more

Goodreads review by Cassie

After loving Maureen Kilmer's debut novel Suburban Hell, I was excited to read Hex Education. Unfortunately, although this was a fun and fast read, I wasn't quite as *charmed* (witchy pun!) by it as I'd hoped I'd be. In college, Sarah Nelson and her friends Katrina and Alicia discovered their magic......more

Goodreads review by Carole

Initial Thoughts After enjoying Maureen Kilmer's debut novel, I was excited to pick up her newest book. I might like this one even more than her previous work. Sarah is a mom, wife, and realtor living a fairly normal life. No one knows that she uses magic every once in a while. When she was in colleg......more


Quotes

One of Goodreads’ Best New Horror Recommendations

"Kilmer spins a highly enjoyable narrative that often hints at something darker. . . . Hex Education, witty and entertaining, will beguile fans of Charmed or Bewitched, but it also asks deeper questions about magic, friendship, responsibility, and truth-telling." —Shelf Awareness

"A breath of fresh air . . . an absolute delight . . . If you’re looking for a witchy book that is solidly cemented in the real world, you need to read Hex Education. It’s fun and magical and will draw you in from page one." —Culturess

"Sarah’s domestic use of magic in her day-to-day life is delightful [and] laugh-out-loud funny. . . A lighthearted witchy romp." —Kirkus Reviews

"This amusing [tale] of magic gone awry is a solid choice for collections where stories of modern-day witches are popular." —Booklist

"Kilmer enchants with this cozy fantasy novel that follows a disbanded coven who reunite to prevent magic from upending their lives. . . .The magical hijinks, pop culture references, and colorful cast (including a sassy talking cat) are sure to entertain. Fans of contemporary fantasy will find much to appreciate." Publishers Weekly

"Hex Education is a magically spiked pumpkin spice latte of a fall read. I drank it right up!” —KJ Dell’Antonia, New York Times bestselling author of The Chicken Sisters