Who This Book Is For
Readers who want a fast, funny urban fantasy with pulp detective energy, supernatural action, and a co-author team clearly enjoying themselves
Who This Book Is NOT For
Anyone looking for deep worldbuilding or long-form plot development -- at 200 pages of actual story, this is a quick episodic hit, not an epic
Our Review
The Setup
Nick is a low-level supernatural guardian who patrols the boundary between the human world and the fae incursions that most people never see. His qualifications are minimal. His ride is a Hellcat muscle car. His partner is a sentient silicone slime that rides around as a breast implant — salvaged from a fight with a troll three years ago. He is exactly as unqualified as that sounds, and the book knows it.
On a routine vampire hunt, Nick runs into Tiffany, a blonde bombshell who has been fighting the supernatural alone for years through a separate, less informed organization. They click immediately — in combat and in chemistry. She is peppy where he is gruff, informed where he is instinctive, and absolutely lethal when the fangs come out. Their dynamic carries the book from the first encounter through to the final page.
Hex Kittens is part of the Fateforged universe shared by multiple authors, but the book keeps connections to a minimum. You do not need to have read anything else to enjoy this. The supernatural world is introduced cleanly through Nick’s already-established role, and the Fates pulling strings behind the scenes add just enough mystery without overcomplicating a 217-page episodic.
What Works
The collaborative energy is the star here. Adam Lance, Michael Dalton, and Neil Bimbeau are all experienced harem authors, and having three voices in the mix keeps the tone lively. The humor lands consistently — Nick’s gruff competence plays off Tiffany’s enthusiasm, and the slime familiar provides commentary that ranges from sarcastic to genuinely helpful. Reviewers compare the vibe to Supernatural and Buffy with Scooby Doo friendship energy, and that is a fair read.
The action scenes are tight and well-choreographed. The vampire encounter that brings Nick and Tiffany together is a genuine set piece, and the book maintains momentum through its brief runtime. The pulp detective energy — gritty loner, peppy sidekick, femme fatale, sudden romance, magic — gives the whole thing a propulsive, page-turning feel that multiple reviewers confirm: they finished it in a single sitting.
The Fateforged connection is handled perfectly. Enough hooks exist for universe fans to nod knowingly, but nothing requires prior reading. This is a clean entry point.
What Doesn’t
The brevity cuts both ways. At 217 pages including front and back matter, the actual story clocks in around 200 pages. That is lean for establishing a new world, a new MC, a new love interest, and a supernatural threat. The plot is functional but bare bones — there is enough framework to hang the character interactions and action scenes on, but not much more.
The romance accelerates quickly. Nick and Tiffany meet, fight together, and are intimate within the same night. The chemistry between them is convincing enough to carry it, but readers who prefer a slower build to physical intimacy may feel the relationship needed more room to breathe. With several spice scenes in 200 pages, the ratio of action-to-plot is weighted heavily toward the former.
The Heat
A moderate 3 out of 5. The spice scenes are well-written and emerge naturally from the adrenaline-fueled dynamic between Nick and Tiffany. The sexual innuendo runs heavy throughout their banter, which keeps the energy charged even outside explicit scenes. The slime familiar adds a unique element to the supernatural landscape without intruding on intimate moments.
Bottom Line
Hex Kittens 1 is a fun, fast ride that brings together three talented authors for a supernatural adventure that never takes itself too seriously. If you have ever wanted an urban fantasy harem that feels like bingeing your favorite monster-of-the-week show, this is it. The episodic format means you will be through it quickly, but the character chemistry and collaborative energy make it a satisfying snack with clear promise for a fuller meal in future installments. Book 2 is already available.
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The Verdict
Hex Kittens 1 is a breezy, entertaining urban fantasy that reads like Supernatural met Buffy at a Waffle House and nobody wanted to leave. Adam Lance, Michael Dalton, and Neil Bimbeau bring a collaborative energy that keeps the tone fun without sacrificing the action. At 217 pages, it is a quick read that leaves you wanting more -- which is both its charm and its limitation. The episodic format means the plot stays lean, but the character chemistry between Nick and Tiffany sells the whole package.