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A review by pageturning578
Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
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? Yes
5.0
This book was this weeks "BookTube influenced me" and it did not disappoint! The booktube recommendations have been top tier this year and even tho it was a little bit on a wait for the audiobook on Libby for me this was worth the wait!
When I first started reading again in 2020 I was strictly reading young adult. I have since "followed the trend" and kinda "aged up" to fantasy romance in the middle of 2024.
In March I have been focusing on reading my physical / audible tbr with libby holds sprinkled in. This book reminded me that its ok it still enjoy YA at 33 years old and there are still some really good books out there!
I loved this book! Literally read it in 2 days. I was intrigued by the world and loved the characters. I did not see this ending coming at all!
Rune is a witch who is living a double life as a socialite to try to get information on where the officers are hiding the witches so that Rune who is also known as the Crimson Moth can help save the witches she can. Rune took on this responsibility after her grandmother who raised her forced Rune to turn her in to the officers. Rune never forgave herself and she is the Crimson Moth to try and right a wrong she can never truly fix.
Rune's "friends" or higher society have no idea that she is the crimson moth. She uses parties and social events to gather information from patrons about the whereabouts of witches. Rune has 2 close friends she confides in throughout the story. Alex and Verity are Rune's safe keepers and confidants they help her plan and scheme. But not everything is as it seems.
Alex loves Rune and Rune loves Alex as a friend. When Rune starts pursuing Gideon (Alex's brother) despite knowing he is a witch hunter and this is every dangerous territory for her. Her main priority is to get as much information about one witch in particular that she can. Gideon also suspects that Rune is the Crimson Moth but he has no proof at this time. They both suspect each other and use this courtship for their own gain BUT they also can't ignore that sparks are flying between them. They are both kinda living a double life for each other which makes the dynamic really fun.
The ending of the book is a wild time. I won't go into everything that happened because it is definitely more fun to experience reading it. I will just say that not everyone is as they seem and character rolls really come into play for this conclusion and I did not see it coming at all! I will definitely be adding this series to my want to purchases list this year!! I cannot wait to get my hands on Rebel Witch hopefully soon!!
When I first started reading again in 2020 I was strictly reading young adult. I have since "followed the trend" and kinda "aged up" to fantasy romance in the middle of 2024.
In March I have been focusing on reading my physical / audible tbr with libby holds sprinkled in. This book reminded me that its ok it still enjoy YA at 33 years old and there are still some really good books out there!
I loved this book! Literally read it in 2 days. I was intrigued by the world and loved the characters. I did not see this ending coming at all!
Rune is a witch who is living a double life as a socialite to try to get information on where the officers are hiding the witches so that Rune who is also known as the Crimson Moth can help save the witches she can. Rune took on this responsibility after her grandmother who raised her forced Rune to turn her in to the officers. Rune never forgave herself and she is the Crimson Moth to try and right a wrong she can never truly fix.
Rune's "friends" or higher society have no idea that she is the crimson moth. She uses parties and social events to gather information from patrons about the whereabouts of witches. Rune has 2 close friends she confides in throughout the story. Alex and Verity are Rune's safe keepers and confidants they help her plan and scheme. But not everything is as it seems.
Alex loves Rune and Rune loves Alex as a friend. When Rune starts pursuing Gideon (Alex's brother) despite knowing he is a witch hunter and this is every dangerous territory for her. Her main priority is to get as much information about one witch in particular that she can. Gideon also suspects that Rune is the Crimson Moth but he has no proof at this time. They both suspect each other and use this courtship for their own gain BUT they also can't ignore that sparks are flying between them. They are both kinda living a double life for each other which makes the dynamic really fun.
The ending of the book is a wild time. I won't go into everything that happened because it is definitely more fun to experience reading it. I will just say that not everyone is as they seem and character rolls really come into play for this conclusion and I did not see it coming at all! I will definitely be adding this series to my want to purchases list this year!! I cannot wait to get my hands on Rebel Witch hopefully soon!!