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Heartless Hunter: The Crimson Moth: Book 1 (The Crimson Moth, 1)

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!

"A steamy game of cat and mouse between witch and witch-hunter, played out against a backdrop of opulence, secrets, and bloody history. I couldn't look away." - Kendare Blake, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Champion of Fate

Enemies-to-lovers doesn't get more high stakes than a witch and a witch hunter falling in love in bestselling author Kristen Ciccarelli's latest romantic fantasy.

On the night Rune’s life changed forever, blood ran in the streets. Now, in the aftermath of a devastating revolution, witches have been diminished from powerful rulers to outcasts ruthlessly hunted due to their waning magic, and Rune must hide what she is.

Spending her days pretending to be nothing more than a vapid young socialite, Rune spends her nights as the Crimson Moth, a witch vigilante who rescues her kind from being purged. When a rescue goes wrong, she decides to throw the witch hunters off her scent and gain the intel she desperately needs by courting the handsome Gideon Sharpe - a notorious and unforgiving witch hunter loyal to the revolution - who she can't help but find herself falling for.

Gideon loathes the decadence and superficiality Rune represents, but when he learns the Crimson Moth has been using Rune’s merchant ships to smuggle renegade witches out of the republic, he inserts himself into her social circles by pretending to court her right back. He soon realizes that beneath her beauty and shallow façade, is someone fiercely intelligent and tender who feels like his perfect match. Except, what if she’s the very villain he’s been hunting?

Kristen Ciccarelli’s Heartless Hunter is the thrilling start to The Crimson Moth duology, a romantic fantasy series where the only thing more treacherous than being a witch...is falling in love.

“Enchanting and deeply romantic, Heartless Hunter drew me in with the first sentence and left me breathless by the last. A story that unfolds like a spell, and one that is destined to capture your heart.” - Rebecca Ross, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divine Rivals

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416 pages

Average rating: 8.04

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mg.happyhooker🧶
Mar 17, 2025
8/10 stars
⭐️ 4.25

The first time I read The Heartless Hunter, I gave it a solid 3.75, but after this reread, I had to bump it up to 4.25. Knowing what was coming made it so much more fun to catch all the little breadcrumbs I missed the first time, like why Verity drowned herself in perfume or why she was so visibly shaken by Gideon and Rhune’s relationship. Those small details added so much depth to the story on a second pass.

For a YA fantasy, I really appreciated how mature the FMC was. She was cunning, kind, smart, and witty... all qualities that made her a standout protagonist. The cat-and-mouse dynamic kept me hooked, and I loved how the layers of each character slowly unraveled as the story progressed.

And that twist?! I knew something was off about Verity, but I was not expecting that. My jaw was on the floor. And Alex dying in Rhune’s arms? Absolutely heartbreaking.

This reread made me love the story even more, and now I’m beyond excited to dive into Rebel Witch!
AkaMarcia
Mar 04, 2025
8/10 stars
Fast exciting read with just enough characters to keep you interested but not overwhelmed.
Jordi 🌈
Feb 22, 2025
9/10 stars
Loved it!
Avez
Feb 13, 2025
9/10 stars
This book is amazing. I really enjoyed it and cannot wait to read Rebel Witch.
n3k0g1rl
Feb 07, 2025
10/10 stars
I hate when a book ends on a cliff hanger, is a great way but.. goooooooooooooddd.. why! I can't believe they kill him.. I'm so sad, I thought that Rune would stay with Alex, but ended up being killed and the brother hating her for what he thought she did, but.. I cant believe it.. so sad.. everything.. The sex parts where very hot, I was hearing the audiobook and I had hot flushes because of it, very good descriptions.!' Anyways, if you love witches' stories and their adventures, this one is great for you! I highly recommend it!

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