Hello everyone. I hope you're having a great day.
Halloween is almost here. When we were kids we had the best time trick-treating. Our neighborhood was extremely safe and kind of off on it's own, so my parents let us go out with friends. We visited so many houses for candy. During this time kids wore plastic masks that had elastic around the back. I remember one year, I went as Dracula. I carried a tape recorder that played spooky music, which I tried to hide under my cape. I'm certain nobody knew where it was coming from. I was obviously being followed by my own personal orchestra. I also remember it being cold. Nothing wrecks a well planned Halloween costume like your mom yelling to wear your winter coat as you head out the door. One year it even snowed, I don't mean flurries, I mean snow on the ground. Yep, when the tv tray was set by our front door with a huge bowl filled with candy, you knew fun was on the way, cavities too.
I recently read The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling. I am consistent, if nothing else. I just thought this book sounded like a cute romantic comedy and would be a nice break from thrillers. Turns out Erin Sterling is the pen name of Rachel Hawkins, author of the thriller The Wife Upstairs, which I enjoyed. The Ex Hex is the story of Vivienne and Rhys. Vivi and her cousin accidently put a curse on Rhys, which messes up everything. Life in their small Georgia town was picturesque but as Halloween approaches odd things are beginning to happen.
This book is fun, not rocket science, just plain old fun. It's not too long, at just over 300 pages, and is a breeze to read. The dialog is quite funny. Some of it spattered with profanity, so if that offends you steer clear. I promise, this book may not have you on the edge of your seat like my beloved thrillers, but it will have you laughing until the very last page.
Next time you buy yourself a six dollar pumpkin latte, pair it with this book for the full fall treatment. FYI, the book is a far better bargain.
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