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4.18 AVERAGE
4.18 AVERAGE
4.5 stars, rounded up to 5
This book is young adult fantasy at its finest. I really appreciate a book that is fast paced and quick, but also doesn’t lack any world building and character development. I was fully immersed in the world and the politics right off the bat.
I tend to love any book that involves witches as characters as they are so fun to be around. The atmosphere that can be created in a story with spells and magic is unbeaten in my opinion and Kristen Ciccarelli definitely hit the mark.
Rune was your typical brave, strong and sassy FMC and I loved her for that. She has gone through so much in her life that I couldn't help but root for her. Because of this, it took me a little while to warm up to Gideon, as by nature he is very anti-witch. The relationship didn’t wow me, I was definitely more interested in the plot line and the reveals that I knew were coming. Saying that, I did think Rune and Gideon were well matched - both having lived through various trauma and learning to love again.
Overall I thoroughly enjoyed The Crimson Moth - the pacing was good, the world intriguing and I adore Rune as a main character. Very excited to continue and complete the duology.
This book is young adult fantasy at its finest. I really appreciate a book that is fast paced and quick, but also doesn’t lack any world building and character development. I was fully immersed in the world and the politics right off the bat.
I tend to love any book that involves witches as characters as they are so fun to be around. The atmosphere that can be created in a story with spells and magic is unbeaten in my opinion and Kristen Ciccarelli definitely hit the mark.
Rune was your typical brave, strong and sassy FMC and I loved her for that. She has gone through so much in her life that I couldn't help but root for her. Because of this, it took me a little while to warm up to Gideon, as by nature he is very anti-witch. The relationship didn’t wow me, I was definitely more interested in the plot line and the reveals that I knew were coming. Saying that, I did think Rune and Gideon were well matched - both having lived through various trauma and learning to love again.
Overall I thoroughly enjoyed The Crimson Moth - the pacing was good, the world intriguing and I adore Rune as a main character. Very excited to continue and complete the duology.
Not attending book club anymore - really not my type of book unfortunately
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
So… how long do I have to wait for book 2? I felt like the author’s pacing was pretty perfect, and I enjoyed how there were things I was able to predict and then a few things I got wrong. Obviously the ending has me in a chokehold and I’m going to need a moment to process my emotions.
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced