Hex House by Amy Jane Stewart ~ a Review

by MK French

Pregnant and in her wedding dress, Elly is on the run from her new husband. He wasn't who she thought he was, and he will likely hurt her in the future. While wandering the forest, a beautiful house appears. Hex House is a refuge able to help those in need. Four years after Siobhan met Elly there, Siobhan is haunted by the horrors she saw there when she intended to make a documentary about the house. Her life is in shambles, and someone is now reaching out with news about Hex House that could change everything. Siobhan always thought she was destined to return, and now it's time.

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April 2026; Titan Books; 978-1835413449
audio, ebook, print (368 pages); gothic fiction

We have two timelines going on, then and now. Then is Elly's flight and appearance at Hex House, learning what it means to be part of it and working with Haina. Now is Siobhan being reminded of her attempt at documenting the House and its residents, feeling awful about it. Both starts are full of foreboding and questions about the house and what went wrong. 

Siobhan is not exactly a nice person in her thread of the story, and it's not clear if it's because that's how she was before or if it's her unginged way of dealing with grief and guilt. She talks with Zara about the house in fits and starts, and we get a glimpse of the life that brought her to Haina's attention for the documentary. Later on, we get a better idea of the details and feel wary about the house and its purpose. Elly is a fragile woman, and pushes aside her misgivings to please Haina and become the kind of strong woman with a hex that can protect the house and provide for it. The ending wasn't quite what I expected, but it answers the questions about the women and the house itself. It's an eerie story, with a lingering sense of otherworldliness that haunts you long after finishing the book. 

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Born and raised in New York City, M.K. French started writing stories when very young, dreaming of different worlds and places to visit. She always had an interest in folklore, fairy tales, and the macabre, which has definitely influenced her work. She currently lives in the Midwest with her husband, three young children, and a golden retriever.

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