Review--Hexbound by Chloe Neill

LILY PARKER IS NEW TO ST. SOPHIA'S SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, BUT SHE'S ALREADY LEARNED THAT MAGIC CAN BE YOUR BEST FRIEND...OR YOUR WORST ENEMY.

They say absolute power corrupts absolutely. Turns out, even a little magic can turn you to the dark side. That’s why Lily has to learn how to control her newly discovered paranormal abilities, on top of avoiding the snobs who think they run her school, nursing a crush on a cute sophomore with a big, werewolf-y secret, and fighting the good fight with her best friend Scout as they take on Chicago’s nastiest nightlife—including the tainted magic users known as Reapers.

Then Lily’s invited to a private meeting with Sebastian. He’s hot, powerful, and offering to help her harness the magic flowing in her veins in a way no one else can. He’s also a Reaper. Lily can’t hide her suspicions. But she’ll soon find out that the line between good and evil isn’t always clear…

Hexbound is the second book in Chloe Neill's YA series, the Dark Elite and it was quite interesting, but it is only the beginning of what's going to be plenty of trouble for Lily and her friends. Time is moving on from Firespell, but not too far, it's still the school year and not much has changed. Enclave Three is still battling the Dark Elite and its reapers, leading them is Daniel who Lily and her friends like more than Katie and Smith.

But trouble is still brewing as there are strange things happening in the undergrounds beneath St. Sophia's. You know, stranger than the normal strange things. Weird creatures are slinking about. Creatures that they don't even have a name for.

We also get to see other creatures taking resident in Chicago, vampires. And no, it wasn't Merit and her friends either...although that would've been cool! And right now there is a turf war brewing with the vamps and Lily and her friends are caught in the middle of it.

But other than trying to save the world from strange supernatural creatures and the Reapers who are bent on destroying mankind, Lily and her friends indulge in teenage normalcy. Dating, friends, dealing with the ever vicious brat pack.

Hexbound was a fast pace read and one I could've done in a day if I hadn't of started it yesterday. The pages flew by as Lily and her friends were dealing with the imminent danger. And there is more exploration into the mystery that is Jason. So naturally there was a pretty teasing cliffhanger, nothing to agonize about like in Dreamfever! (Couldn't bring myself to read the first 2 chapters, I want it all or nothing! Stubborn I am! :) )

Overall I give Hexbound 4/5 stars and looking forward to the next one!