Reviews with content warning for Murder - Heartless Hunter

nina and matthias walked so rune and gideon could run
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I was enthralled from page one and god, Rune and Gideon have my heart 🥹 these two, you guys!! This is fake dating/betrothal and enemies to lovers at its absolute finest

While the worldbuilding feels a bit weak at times, I loved the morally grey aspect of all it. Both sides are kinda...shit and while the eradication of witches is obviously wrong, we learn so much about the Witch Queens that it's kinda hard to root for them, too!

The ending was a bit too rushed for me (and I think Alex was boring lol) but I'm still so so ready for the next book hihi

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adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I really enjoyed this! This book is my first by the author and I look forward to reading her other. This is a YA “romantasy” about a witch and a witch hunter. Rune lives in a society that has banished the rule of witches and actively hunts them. Gideon in a witch hunter who is set on capturing the Crimson Moth, a vigilante of sorts who helps rescue captured witches and lead them to safety. I enjoyed the plot and the unique storyline. It kept me turning pages for sure!

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emmy_readz's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

4.75 stars. I wish it were a true 5 star but I just couldn't fully commit even tho goodreads makes me. After all, I did finish a 400+ page book in 24 hrs. For some reason though the ending, while surprisingly and exciting, didn't capture me like it was intended to. I did love this book though and can't wait for the rest of the series! I am obsessed with Rune and Gideon

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reads_with_em's review against another edition

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adventurous fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No

3.25

Despite the stilted attempts at world building, the predictability of every “twist”, and the whiplash I experienced from reading Rune and Gideon’s mental gymnastics routines, I generally had a good time. The magic system is super intriguing, and the ending seems to be setting up the potential for a banging sequel.

Listen, I’m a simple gal. If there’s one thing I love in an enemies to lovers romance, it’s when

the lovers become enemies again at the end.

These two did it in the stupidest way possible, but it still checked the box and I was entertained.

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dani_reis's review against another edition

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dark fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

This is NOT YA. Stop trying to normalize sexual content in YA.

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amartin2085's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

Booktoks next frenzy!

This is one of those books that will have you by the edge of your chair the entire time! The emotional rollercoaster that I just went on was insane! Watching Rune and Gideon trying to outwit each other, to them unknowingly falling for the other, and then to them going back to hating each other is what makes this a great enemies to lovers to enemies again book. I can't wait to see what develops between then in book 2.

I will say, Cressida wasn't a huge shocker, but oh.my.god. Alex? Alex?!? ALEX?!?!?!?! I wasn't a huge fan about Alex and Rune's relationship since Gideon won me over right away, but the way I got teary eyed at the ending😭 ugh my heart!!

This was almost a 5 star read for me, and honestly it might be in a days when I reflect more on the story, but I gave it 4.75 stars just because a few of the chapters felt a bit repetitive with Rune/Gideon wondering what they can get out of this/is this person just using me/do I do this to my brother. Otherwise, a really great book, and I can't wait to see what is waiting for our Crimson Moth next!

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also_micah's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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