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A review by crownedaimee
The Crimson Moth by Kristen Ciccarelli
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
When I tell you I devoured this book, I mean it with my whole heart. I had high hopes for this book and let me tell you, it did not disappoint one bit. Can next year hurry up already because I need the next books in my hands right now. I don't know how you can expect me to cope until then.
The Crimson Moth follows Rune and Gideon who play a deadly game of cat and mouse between a witch and a witch hunter. Rune spends her days pretending to be a witch hating socialite but at night, she is the Crimson Moth, a vigilante who rescues witches from being killed. In a place where witches are outlawed, Gideon stops at nothing to hunt the witches, especially after they murdered almost everyone in his family. When word spreads about Rune's possible involvement with the Crimson Moth, he decides to fake court her in hopes to get more information. But what happens when they fall in love?
Their romance is doomed from the start and whilst pretending to woo each other they find themselves falling for each other. It was enemies to lovers at its absolute finest. The tension was so delicious, I was rooting for them so much, you don't understand. I couldn't read this fast enough, the way they were constantly trying to outsmart the other? Had me in an chokehold the entire time. The chemistry between Rune and Gideon was off the charts and I can't wait to see how they develop in the sequel.
Individually, both of the characters were so well written and I'm so glad that we got a dual pov with these two otherwise I don't think it would've worked so well just reading from one. I so can't wait to see the character development in the next book, especially after the ending! I just know it's gonna get juicy.
I absolutely love the magic system within this book. The witches aren't made to be invincible and do actually have weakness which is something that I have rarely read in books. I do however think this could be marketed more towards older young adults or even new adult so keep that in mind, as well as any potential triggers with the mention of abuse both physical and sexual, and self harm.
Prepare for the emotional damage that this book will you give and the rollercoaster you'll definitely be in. I cannot recommend this enough, you all need to go read this right now.
Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
The Crimson Moth follows Rune and Gideon who play a deadly game of cat and mouse between a witch and a witch hunter. Rune spends her days pretending to be a witch hating socialite but at night, she is the Crimson Moth, a vigilante who rescues witches from being killed. In a place where witches are outlawed, Gideon stops at nothing to hunt the witches, especially after they murdered almost everyone in his family. When word spreads about Rune's possible involvement with the Crimson Moth, he decides to fake court her in hopes to get more information. But what happens when they fall in love?
Their romance is doomed from the start and whilst pretending to woo each other they find themselves falling for each other. It was enemies to lovers at its absolute finest. The tension was so delicious, I was rooting for them so much, you don't understand. I couldn't read this fast enough, the way they were constantly trying to outsmart the other? Had me in an chokehold the entire time. The chemistry between Rune and Gideon was off the charts and I can't wait to see how they develop in the sequel.
Individually, both of the characters were so well written and I'm so glad that we got a dual pov with these two otherwise I don't think it would've worked so well just reading from one. I so can't wait to see the character development in the next book, especially after the ending! I just know it's gonna get juicy.
I absolutely love the magic system within this book. The witches aren't made to be invincible and do actually have weakness which is something that I have rarely read in books. I do however think this could be marketed more towards older young adults or even new adult so keep that in mind, as well as any potential triggers with the mention of abuse both physical and sexual, and self harm.
Prepare for the emotional damage that this book will you give and the rollercoaster you'll definitely be in. I cannot recommend this enough, you all need to go read this right now.
Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.