The Ex Hex

The Ex Hex belongs to the genre of romantic comedy, which means that its plot is driven by themes of love. While the most prominent form of love in the novel is the romantic love between Rhys and Vivi, what other forms of love are present between various characters, and how does the novel portray those other loves in comparison to romantic love?

One of Rhys’s personal values is the importance of choice—every person having the power to decide their life on their own terms. How does this belief cause tension between himself and his family, especially Simon? How does the behavior of his brothers, Llewellyn and Bowen, reinforce or contradict Rhys’s values?

Rhys, Vivi, and Gwyn grew up learning very different lessons about magic from their families. How does each character’s attitude toward magic change throughout the novel, and how does their viewpoint illuminate their understanding of their place in the world as a witch?