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Heartless Hunter: The Crimson Moth: Book 1 Hardcover – February 20, 2024
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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
- Print length416 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherWednesday Books
- Publication dateFebruary 20, 2024
- Grade level9 - 12
- Reading age13 - 18 years
- Dimensions5.75 x 1.25 x 8.65 inches
- ISBN-101250866901
- ISBN-13978-1250866905
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A witch and a witch hunter fall in love amidst a revolution that has diminished witches from powerful rulers to ruthlessly hunted outcasts.Popular highlight
Every time Gideon looked at the young heiress, she reminded him of the sea: steal-your-breath beautiful on the surface, with the promise of untold depths beneath.2,526 Kindle readers highlighted thisPopular highlight
“Gideon, the thought of you inside that building … it felt like being held underwater.” She lowered her gaze to the pulse at the base of his throat. “Like being starved of air.”1,939 Kindle readers highlighted thisPopular highlight
His body buzzed at the lack of her. As if Rune in his arms was the only true thing in the world, and until she was there again, everything was wrong.1,893 Kindle readers highlighted thisPopular highlight
“Your laugh is like a fuse,” he said. “It lights you up.” Rune’s heart thudded. No one had ever told her that before.1,703 Kindle readers highlighted this
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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
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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
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,428 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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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 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
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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
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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!
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.
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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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.
Reviewed in Germany on July 13, 2024
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.
Et la fin ...🥹
Vivement le tome 2.
- it came in perfect condition.
the book itself: 4.5 ⭐️