Generation Hex

Narrators Amanda Ronconi and Teddy Hamilton deserve a standing ovation for breathing life into Harper’s salt-stained, spell-scrambled world. Ronconi’s performance as the eldest sister, Marnie, nails the mix of weary wisdom and reluctant vulnerability—her voice drops into a rasp when she’s exhausted, brightens when she’s amused, and cracks just enough during emotional gut-punches to make you grip your headphones tighter. Hamilton, voicing the middle sister, Evie, brings a playful energy that balances the heavier moments; his timing on snarky one-liners is impeccable, though his lower register occasionally muddles words during fast dialogue. Together, they make even the clunkiest exposition feel natural, though the production stumbles slightly in scenes with multiple overlapping voices—it’s a minor quibble in an otherwise stellar performance. The story’s heart lies in its flawed, relatable witches. Marnie’s struggle to reconcile her duty with her desires feels achingly real, while Evie’s journey from reckless flirt to something deeper is satisfyingly messy. The romance subplots are well-drawn but uneven—one love interest’s arc wraps up a bit too tidily, and the villain’s motivations teeter between compelling and cartoonish. Still, the coastal setting is a character in itself, and the audiobook’s production leans into it with subtle ambient sounds (waves, wind, creaking docks) that immerse you without overpowering the narration. Fans of Harper’s earlier work will adore this, and it’s a solid standalone for paranormal romance lovers who crave witches with bite.