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Heartless Hunter: The Crimson Moth: Book 1 Hardcover – February 20, 2024


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"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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Praise for Heartless Hunter:

An Instant New York Times Bestseller!

An Instant Indie Bestseller!

Elle, "Best Fantasy and Sci-Fi of 2024"

Goodreads, "The Most Anticipated Young Adult Books of 2024" and "Readers' Hit New Books of the Year"

Paste Magazine, "Best New Fantasy Books of February"

She Reads, "Most Anticipated YA of 2024"

The Nerd Daily, "The Most Anticipated YA of 2024"

"An addictive romantic fantasy about the cat-and-mouse game between a witch and a witch hunter that develops into something more,
Heartless Hunter seems destined to be one of the buzziest releases of winter. (The chemistry! Whew!)" - Paste, "Most Anticipated YA of 2024"

“This fantasy take on The Scarlet Pimpernel smoothly spools out a complex plot, and the perspective changes heighten the tension … The dizzying finale promises a sequel." -
Booklist

"Ciccarelli persuasively imbues each side of the conflict with complexity, depicting both as being neither wholly good nor evil. The protagonists’ strong chemistry unfolds at a tense and steady pace in this high-stakes romantasy." -
Publishers Weekly

"An addictive first installment that sets readers up for a series full of magic and romance." -
Kirkus

"Fans of the enemies-to-lovers trope will not be able to put this book down.. Ciccarelli creates a world that will immediately immerse readers." -
School Library Journal

"
Heartless Hunter is a stunning YA fantasy that combines unforgettable characters, thought-provoking themes, and a thrilling romance into a heart-wrenching and consuming story. Highly recommend picking this one up, especially if you enjoyed Divine Rivals, The Shadows Between Us, and/or To Kill a Kingdom." - YA Books Central

"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

"This was just the book for me. Dark, romantic, and brimming with forbidden magic,
Heartless Hunter masterfully captures being caught between seduction and subterfuge. My heart was racing!" - Rachel Gillig, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of One Dark Window and Two Twisted Crowns

“Could not put it down…It’s the sexy witchy lady PIMPERNEL retelling we all deserve.” -Kester Grant,
Sunday Times bestselling author of The Court of Miracles

"Kristen Ciccarelli bewitched me with raw storytelling talent!
Heartless Hunter is a gritty caper and a delectable enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance rolled into one. From the high-stakes intrigue, to the rich world-building, to the enthralling magic system, to the toe-curling tension between two striking characters who are destined to be foes but can’t keep their hands (and hearts) to themselves―there is nothing about this book that I don’t fervently adore." - Thea Guanzon, New York Times bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars

"I loved this book so much! It was so gorgeously written and at points you could cut the tension with a knife. It was so propulsive and powerful, and I thought the Scarlett Pimpernel-re-imagining element was utter genius. An enchantingly written, high-stakes romantasy with a pulse-racing plot - I was captivated." -Natasha J. Hastings, author of
How to Charm a Viscount

"[A] spell-binding fantasy romance with twists, turns, and an irresistible forbidden love. Between the intricate and unique magic system, an addictive enemies-to-lovers romance, and a stunning world filled with intrigue, Ciccarelli weaves a tale that is impossible to put down. With complex, morally grey characters you can't help but root for, I was left thinking about Rune and Gideon long after I turned the last page." - Elizabeth Helen, author of
Beasts of the Briar series

“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

"Tense and bloody, with a steamy undercurrent, dark luxury and decadent world building, Ciccarelli has created a cutthroat world of forbidden magic that will become your new favourite enemies-to-lovers Romantasy. This is enemies-to-lovers done right, and after that ending, I can’t wait for book two.” - Megan Scott, author of
A Temptation of Magic

"
Heartless Hunter is my favorite kind of fantasy: sizzling with romance and banter between enemies caught in a dangerous world." - Emily Thiede, author of This Vicious Grace

Praise for Edgewood:

"Precise in construction and style, with an elegant and eerie music motif, this easily earns a place on Stiefvater fans’ TBR lists." -
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)

"Characters are the highlight of Ciccarelli’s novel as she explores communities―the kind you’re born into and the ones you build for yourself―by building families, friendships, and romances that will sweep readers away...whimsical and threatening." -
School Library Journal

"
Edgewood has everything I love in a Kristen Ciccarelli book: lyrical prose, a romance that will hurt, and themes rooted in raw and intimate questions, making for a timeless tale." - Joan He, New York Times bestselling author of The Ones We're Meant to Find

"With gorgeous writing and a strong female lead, Edgewood is a tale for anyone who loves their fantasies lush, dark, and romantic. I could have remained lost in the woods forever." - Isabel Ibañez, author of Woven In Moonlight and Written in Starlight

About the Author

Kristen Ciccarelli grew up on a grape farm, dropped out of college, and worked various jobs before becoming an author. Some of her previous trades included: baker, potter, L’Arche assistant, and community bread oven coordinator. Kristen lives in Canada’s Niagara Peninsula with her husband and daughter. She is the New York Times bestselling author of Heartless Hunter, Edgewood and the Iskari series.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wednesday Books (February 20, 2024)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1250866901
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1250866905
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 - 18 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 9 - 12
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.04 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 1.25 x 8.65 inches
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Kristen Ciccarelli is an internationally bestselling author whose books have been translated into a dozen languages. She grew up on her grandfather's grape farm and spent her childhood running through vineyards, making forts in the barn, and adventuring in the deep, dark woods behind the house.

Before writing books for a living, Kristen dropped out of college and worked various jobs. These included: fruit picker, artisanal baker, L'Arche assistant, community bread oven coordinator, bookseller, and potter. She also spent a year living in a punk house.

Today, Kristen resides in the Niagara region of Ontario with her husband and their book-obsessed toddler. She is happiest when she’s writing stories, reading a good book by a warm fire, or dancing through the house with her daughter.

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Customers find the visual design devastatingly beautiful. They also find the characters compelling. Readers describe the writing style as wonderfully written, easy to understand, and made them laugh, smile, and cry. They describe the plot as great, amazing, and keeps them on their feet. Opinions are mixed on the pacing, with some finding it fast-paced and others saying it's too quick.

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178 customers mention "Plot"166 positive12 negative

Customers find the plot amazing, incredible, and action-packed. They appreciate the ending as a big event. Readers also mention the world building is great, with a mix of history, magic, and high society drama. They describe the book as YA fantasy romance with mystery, love, and supernatural elements.

"...I also appreciated that the ending was a big event and not just like stopping mid story and calling the next chapter the beginning of a new book...." Read more

"...This book was an easy read, I loved the characters and the ending was pretty good...." Read more

"...The sobs that exited my body those last few chapters. This book is a masterpiece and I will be unwell until the next book is in my hand...." Read more

"...I like slower burns so I do wish it were longer but regardless, it does not disappoint! The story carries itself quite well...." Read more

52 customers mention "Writing style"49 positive3 negative

Customers find the writing style well-written, easy to understand, and witty. They also say the author is good at sprinkling breadcrumbs without giving away the shock. Readers also say that the premise is simple, but there are layers upon layers.

"...Finished it in 2 days!This book was an easy read, I loved the characters and the ending was pretty good...." Read more

"...The writing was good, and it was fast paced enough I didn’t get bored. For that I have to give 3 stars...." Read more

"...The magic system was easy to understand but wish we got a little more information on the world, there wasn't a lot of works building...." Read more

"...What a beautiful and masterful piece of writing. I was thoroughly surprised as I was informed half way through that this is considered YA-..." Read more

42 customers mention "Characters"42 positive0 negative

Customers find the characters compelling.

"...I loved that you could related with every character's POV, their emotions and actions were believable...." Read more

"...Finished it in 2 days!This book was an easy read, I loved the characters and the ending was pretty good...." Read more

"...There's good character and world building. The characters are easy to relate to. I love reading both Rune and Gideon's point of view...." Read more

"...Super impressive, great character developments, and I can’t wait for book 2 next year!..." Read more

12 customers mention "Visual design"12 positive0 negative

Customers find the visual design of the book devastatingly beautiful, creative, and complex. They also say the way the world is described sounds beautiful.

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"The writing is lovely, easy to follow. I enjoyed the unique idea of using fresh blood for powerful spells and the negative consequences or impotency..." Read more

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"What a devastatingly beautiful book! I wish I could read it again for the first time. I NEED the second book as soon as possible!" Read more

11 customers mention "Emotional content"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the emotional content of the book good and easy to read. They also say it has their hearts pounding in all the right scenes.

"...you could related with every character's POV, their emotions and actions were believable...." Read more

"...This book was amazing and I even cried at a certain point. I’m so excited to see what is to come and I see so much potential for this...." Read more

"...💬 A top 2024 read for me! What a beautifully tragic, brilliantly written - epic … twisted, love story! I need more...." Read more

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8 customers mention "Story"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the story relatable and beautifully crafted. They also say the motivations and flaws feel relatable. Readers also mention the first installment is riveting and the plot twist is well done.

"This was a beautifully crafted story of a who’s who, undercover, intel gathering, witch and witch hunter pairing...." Read more

"...I'm not a super fan of Gideon or Alex. Rune was likable, although she never accomplished anything that made me believe she was this revered, cunning..." Read more

"...This first installment t was riveting and the plot-twist… well I never saw that coming...." Read more

"...Their motivations and flaws feel relatable and real...." Read more

32 customers mention "Pacing"22 positive10 negative

Customers are mixed about the pacing. Some find the story fast-paced and a quick read, while others say it comes a bit too quick and the plot developed too hurriedly.

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"...The writing was good, and it was fast paced enough I didn’t get bored. For that I have to give 3 stars...." Read more

"I highly enjoyed this book. It was a little slow in the beginning but the stakes and tension throughout were high and kept me wanting more...." Read more

"...Quick, dramatic read! Definitely recommend!!" Read more

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➼「“𝑹𝒖𝒏𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒂 𝒅𝒆𝒆𝒓, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒂 𝒉𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓. 𝑻𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒆, 𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒅𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒍 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒍𝒂𝒘, 𝒕𝒓𝒚𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒅𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒊𝒇 𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒃𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒖𝒏𝒕.”」|This is one of the most captivating stories I have read in a very long time. And it is also the ultimate enemies to lovers, a witch and a witch hunter, delicious!|↻ ◁ II ▷ ↺ -- Songs that make me think of this book.🎧ʀᴜᴇʟʟᴇ - ɢᴀᴍᴇ ᴏꜰ sᴜʀᴠɪᴠᴀʟ🎧ꜰʟᴇᴜʀɪᴇ - ʟᴏᴠᴇ ᴀɴᴅ ᴡᴀʀ🎧ʜᴏᴢɪᴇʀ - ɴꜰᴡᴍʙ🎧ʙɪsʜᴏᴘ ʙʀɪɢɢs - ᴅᴀʀᴋ sɪᴅᴇ➼「“𝑺𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆 ��𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒆𝒔.”」╰┈➤𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝕤𝕥𝕠𝕣𝕪This story follows Rune, who at first glance looks just like any other wealthy socialite, except she has a secret that she is hiding from everybody except her two closest friends, she is a witch. In a land where being a witch is a death sentence. Gideon, is a witch hunter and has been looking for one witch in particular, the Crimson Moth, who has been freeing witches they have caught and making them disappear. The crimson moth, who happens to be Rune herself. This is an ultimate enemies to lovers tale set in a renaissance period.╰┈➤𝕄𝕪 𝕥𝕙𝕠𝕦𝕘𝕙𝕥𝕤.I was enchanted by this story from the first few chapters. I loved the world building and the time period the book is set in. The plot kept me on the edge of my seat and that plot twist near the end? While I had my suspicions, it was still shocking to actually find everything out. The chemistry between Rune and Gideon is SCORCHING and it was such a well done slow burn. The friendships between Rune and Alex and Rune and Verity I absolutely adored. That cliffhanger? Shut up and give me the next book right now. The sobs that exited my body those last few chapters. This book is a masterpiece and I will be unwell until the next book is in my hand.➼「“𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝒇𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓.”」✩𝕄𝕒𝕚𝕟 𝕡𝕠𝕚𝕟𝕥𝕤 𝕒𝕓𝕠𝕦𝕥 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕤𝕥𝕠𝕣𝕪✩💐Third person pov💐Dual pov, Rune and Gideon💐Renaissance period💐Enemies to lovers💐Slow burn💐Witches and witch hunters💐Suspense and plot twistsOverall, if you love witches and love a good fantasy book with tension, angst, and twists and turns, you will love this book!➼「“𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒍𝒂𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒊𝒔 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒂 𝒇𝒖𝒔𝒆,” 𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒊𝒅. “𝑰𝒕 𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒖𝒑.” 𝑹𝒖𝒏𝒆’𝒔 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒖𝒅𝒅𝒆𝒅. 𝑵𝒐 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒐𝒍𝒅 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒃𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆.”」
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Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2024
My heart hurts so bad after finishing this. What a beautiful and masterful piece of writing. I was thoroughly surprised as I was informed half way through that this is considered YA-

And let me tell you, you would never know! (In my opinion). This book read beautifully and the narrator? Brilliant!

I highly recommend this read if you’re looking for a good new romantasy read!

I was kicking my feet and giggling at times, and just jaw to the floor shocked at others!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024
4.5 stars! I kept seeing this book pop up in my recommendations but I held off since it’s not a complete series. I’m glad I went for it. Finished it in 2 days!

This book was an easy read, I loved the characters and the ending was pretty good. Although I did guess the twist early on- still, many things happened that surprised me.

I usually hate love triangles. I think this is because they are mostly done so poorly, like the author forces it on you just to have one. However, in this book it works, and I actually found myself unsure of who I’d want to choose if I was Rune. Although it gets resolved in the end, I thought the author did a great job with it.

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My one complaint and the reason I took off half a star is that I wish we had gotten Gideon’s pov when he snuck into Rune’s house and found out she was a witch. I know why the author did it (so we didn’t see Rune walking into a trap) but I feel like it was a pivotal moment that we were left in the dark on, and I would have liked to have seen his initial reaction to it. Especially since it would have been heartbreaking for him! Even as a flashback would have been nice, but all we got was a stone cold Gideon once Rune walks into the trap and it almost seemed out of character how he had absolutely no emotion.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2024
First off, I'm not into witch stories, this was in my library from my mother, and I needed a break from my usual, so I gave it a whirl. This was SO good! The author crafted a great storyline with twists and surprises as we went and an ending that was awesome! I loved that you could related with every character's POV, their emotions and actions were believable. They actually communicated openly with each other, and conflicts weren't just because they didn't talk to each other, I feel like so many authors use that as an easy way to create conflict where there doesn't ever need to be. I also appreciated that the ending was a big event and not just like stopping mid story and calling the next chapter the beginning of a new book. Highly recommend!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2024
I highly enjoyed this book. It was a little slow in the beginning but the stakes and tension throughout were high and kept me wanting more. I loved both main characters, Rune and Gideon were so wonderful to get to know and get both their perspectives. I felt connected to both and able to understand them both. The magic system was easy to understand but wish we got a little more information on the world, there wasn't a lot of works building. Which is fine it wasn't a big part of the story. Overall highly recommend. Can't wait for the next book I'm the series to find out what happens.
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2024
Wow!! This book was action packed and dramatic from the start, very wonderfully written. It had me turning pages & I couldn’t put the book down. I’m not really into witches and stories but this was unlike other stores I’ve read. Quick, dramatic read! Definitely recommend!!
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2024
This book has been getting a lot of hype so naturally, I have high expectations. I still liked it and enjoyed reading it. The story is really interesting and I liked the characters. Also I love how the story is told fast paced and in dual POV. I love the romance and tension between the two main characters. It's really enemies to lovers, though they really did not get to the part where they are certainly lovers. At least not yet (maybe in the 2nd book).

I gave this 3.5 star because it felt lacking for me. It lacks in the world building and some scenes are quiet dry. The romance is good but not that outstanding. I don't know if I'm missing something here but I really think the tension is not enough and I really didn't feel the banter that much. I don't know what I'm not seeing here, but the romance feels quiet forced for me.

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It has a good ending though. Just got really annoyed at the scenes leading to it. I mean I'm not sure who I'm annoyed more the fmc or the mmc. I was really hoping that Gideon will sort of have a slight change of heart and would somehow show an inclination that he was half thinking of not executing Rune. But he really did intend to go through with it and Rune was only saved by the other witches. I was like, "What the hell was that??!". And I got kind of annoyed of Rune accepting the proposal of his brother just like that, like it's very obvious she's just being desperate because of the "miscommunication" she heard from Gideon. Also don't like the love triangle between brothers. But then it's sad that one had to die to remove that.
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blanchebee
5.0 out of 5 stars Soo good.
Reviewed in Canada on July 14, 2024
Wow. Alright, so witch and witch hunter, enemies to lovers romance. The writing was excellent, this author is a great storyteller. Rune is a witch hiding in plain sight. After a purging of witches, in which she lost her grandmother, Rune now hides her true self behind the mask of a shallow aristocrat. She lives a secret double life as the crimson moth - trying to save captured witches before they are purged. In comes the witch hunter soldier who has been hunting her for years, Gideon. The brutish older brother of her best friend. Deciding that it’s best to keep your enemies closer, Rune decides to court Gideon in order to gain more intel. But it’s a game of cat and mouse as Gideon has a trap and plans of his own. Not to mention the bigger plot at play that comes out of left field. The magic system and plot reminds me a bit of Serpent & Dove, so if you enjoyed that series, you would like this. Can’t wait for the next in the series!
Dione
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
Reviewed in Mexico on June 12, 2024
Este libro me atrapó de inmediato, muy dinámica la historia y lo de enemigos a amantes se llevó muy bien no puedo esperar a que salga la segunda parte
anya-penpics
5.0 out of 5 stars Puh!
Reviewed in Germany on July 13, 2024
Was war das denn?
Eine Geschichte, die sich als kleiner Alptraum entpuppte. Und das meine ich positiv. Das Buch war so spannend zu lesen. Eine Wendung mit der ich nicht gerechnet hatte, ein für mich zwar vorhersehbarer aber mitreißender Verlust und ein fieser Cliffhanger. Ja gerade die letzten Kapitel machten es mir schwer, das Buch aus der Hand zu legen. Das Ende….wow ich muss…ich muss auf den verdammten 2. Teil warten.
Das ist hart.

Also es war einfach genial.
Ich warte gespannt auf den 2. Teil.
Definitiv empfehlenswert.
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anya-penpics
5.0 out of 5 stars Puh!
Reviewed in Germany on July 13, 2024
Was war das denn?
Eine Geschichte, die sich als kleiner Alptraum entpuppte. Und das meine ich positiv. Das Buch war so spannend zu lesen. Eine Wendung mit der ich nicht gerechnet hatte, ein für mich zwar vorhersehbarer aber mitreißender Verlust und ein fieser Cliffhanger. Ja gerade die letzten Kapitel machten es mir schwer, das Buch aus der Hand zu legen. Das Ende….wow ich muss…ich muss auf den verdammten 2. Teil warten.
Das ist hart.

Also es war einfach genial.
Ich warte gespannt auf den 2. Teil.
Definitiv empfehlenswert.
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Flo
5.0 out of 5 stars Super Livre !
Reviewed in France on July 7, 2024
Je viens de le finir. L'histoire est prenante.
Et la fin ...🥹
Vivement le tome 2.
tamara ✨
5.0 out of 5 stars i loved this!
Reviewed in Poland on June 28, 2024
the condition of the book: 5 ⭐️
- it came in perfect condition.

the book itself: 4.5 ⭐️