I just finished this and my jaw is dropped, tears rolling down my cheeks. What a roller coaster ride!
Absolutely loved the unique take on magic. The love triangle. Enemies to lovers. The twists and turns. My God!
10/5 stars. Loved this!

This was an anticipated read for me in 2024 - I’m so happy to be given an ARC copy from NetGalley!

I really enjoyed this book! The Heartless Hunter is centered around how a family know as the “Queen Witches” ruled the town and were purged due to a revolution by the republic. Witches were considered to be dangerous and unpredictable. Now two years later, Rune Winters who had to turn in her own grandmother to the republic is now revenging her death by being the “Crimson Moth”. The moth is rescuing witches who are captured by the Blood Guards. Enter - our MMC: Gideon.

What is better than a blood guard hunting the crimson moth and the crimson moth being hunted - it’s a match made in magic!

We have enemies to lovers, magic, deceit, betrayal, and more! I found myself wanting to keep reading this and to know what happens next! I think the world building could have been elaborated on more and the ending felt rushed, but I did enjoy and will be reading the sequel!

4 ⭐️

This was really good! The pacing felt consistent the whole way through and I really appreciated that the stakes were high for the characters. They were all morally grey, which I happen to really like—especially in fantasy. I also enjoyed the magic system. The signatures left by spells and the nuances of how magic works was very interesting and was explained clearly. The definitions from magical law at the beginning of some chapters were helpful but I’m glad they were sparse to avoid a “too much information”/textbook feel. I hope that the consequences of the darker magic in practice (related to the main characters) is explored more in follow-up book(s). The romance storyline was great too. Rune and Gideon had such great chemistry and I really do love the “bad boy brother” trope. There was some great tension and both heartwarming and heartbreaking moments. The dual POVs really benefited the development of the characters and story in this one—I’m glad we saw things from both Rune and Gideon’s POV. I loved the little plot twists, they really kept things interesting!

One thing that did confuse me was the setting, but maybe that’s just me. I had a tough time determining what sort of time period I should be picturing. I thought I caught one mention of electricity but the rest was gas lamps and candles. These details made me picture a sort of 1800s Europe type vibe, but the dialogue felt more modern (especially the cursing). I have no issue with mixing the two, it just made it tricky for me to place the setting. Overall I really liked this. It was a quick read for me and was easy to understand. I look forward to reading the sequel(s)!!

Thank you so much to NetGalley, the publisher, and author for the eARC in exchange for my honest review!

I was expecting a bit more of a lighthearted romp but what I got was a more heartstring tugging story. While I found some parts very predictable I really enjoyed this Enemies to Lovers story. I enjoyed the build up, the love and the inevitable denouement. The world here is build around the turmoil after a revolution. The main character is a hunted witch, whose survivor guilt drives her to try to rescue her fellow witches before they are executed. She sets out to seduce the head witchhunter as he sets his sights on her as well. Parts of this are very predicable, but the magic system, while cringe, is an interesting component. Can she rescue herself and others and still love this deeply broken hunter or will he find out about her abilities and betray her to her death. Let's just say the ending stuck with me for a while and I look forward to the next book in this series. Thanks Netgalley and the Publisher for the opportunity to read this book and write an honest review.

Wow, what a chokehold this book had on me for 48 hours while I raced to finish it. Definitely will be a top contender for romantasy of the year and it’s still early 2024!

Rune Winters is a witch and only her two closest friends know the truth. In homage to her late grandmother, she becomes the Crimson Moth and fights to save others from persecution.

Gideon Sharpe has a complicated history and is now the leader of an army working to find and kill any remaining witches in hiding.

In a far-fetched sort of strategy, the two begin to court each other but intentions get blurred and feelings change. While initially I couldn’t sense the chemistry, their relationship evolved and I had that heavy pit in my stomach by the end.

The characters are complex, the emotions strong and the last 30% of the book gripped me, laundry left unfolded, kids left unfed because I couldn’t stop. When can we expect book 2?

5⭐️ and a thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the eARC. I will absolutely order a physical copy once the book releases to add to my permanent collection to read and share with friends!

I was addicted to this book from the second I began reading it. I love a good enemies to lovers trope and this did NOT disappoint. There was great world building and was very different from other fantasy books I have read (in a good way). I loved the witches, the tension and the entire storyline.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the e-ARC of Heartless Hunter.

This is an amazing series starter. This is a true enemies to lovers, secret identity, love triangle with high stakes and spy work. The action scenes were well described and the romance was deeply felt. Ack, the angst of the two developing feelings while also either knowing or suspecting that the other is playing the same game...so good.

The ending left me hungry for the next book. This is initial entry feels like a tiny, mere beginning of what the author has planned.

This is for older teens in the YA category but will easily appeal to fans of adult fantasy. Get in on this series from the start!

This was such a fun book. I loved the magic system which felt really unique and interesting. I loved Rune and I found her to be a really easy character to root for. I loved that this was a true enemies to lovers story. The characters were raw and relatable and the struggles in the world, while fantasy, felt reflective of a lot of modern struggles. That said, the big twist at the end came kind of out of nowhere and the biggest revelations seemed to happen off page. While that made the twist gasp-worthy I do think we sacrificed some character continuity and we missed a critical plot moment that was glossed over.

I will say this is classified as YA and it does not feel like YA at all. The character is older, the world is darker, There are a lot of adult situations. I don't think any of that is a bad thing but I really do wish publishers would stop trying to shove every book written by a woman down into the YA category.

Rune Winters’ life changed forever on the night of a coup that started a devastating revolution, placing once powerful witches in danger as they are outcast from their positions as rulers. Now, witches are ruthlessly hunted, forcing Rune to hide what she is. By day, Rune is a vapid young socialite, but by night, she is the Crimson Moth, a witch vigilante who rescues witches from being purged. When a rescue goes awry, Rune tries to throw the witch hunters off her scent by courting their captain, Gideon Sharpe. Gideon is loyal to the revolution and he loathes the decadence Rune represents, but when he learns the Crimson Moth has been using Rune’s merchant ships to smuggle witches out of the republic, he is determined to unveil the true identity of the Crimson Moth by any means necessary.

I learned from the acknowledgments at the end of the novel that this book is loosely based on the Scarlet Pimpernel classic (which, forgive me, I have no clue as to what it is). Don’t worry though, I don’t think this lack of knowledge impacted my enjoyment in any way because I absolutely adored this story from start to finish. I was hooked into the story within the first few pages and had trouble putting this book down.

HEARTLESS HUNTER is an excellent story that is well paced, has interesting and dynamic characters, features plenty of suspense, tension, and several shocking twists (that are delivered seamlessly). It also features a neatly developed magic system requiring blood to cast spells. The plot is intriguing and sufficiently complex leading up to an ending that took me entirely by surprise.

The story is told in dual POV, Rune’s and Gideon’s, which I really enjoyed as you got to see what each character was thinking and feeling, as well as what they were up to. Each is suspicious of the other, so there is a lot of schemes and deception from both sides leading to much tension developing between the two.

Rune is a complex and well-developed character. I enjoyed the scene where we see Rune acting as the Crimson Moth, which was action-packed and a bit of a nail-biter. Unfortunately, this was one of the only scenes of this nature, whereas the rest of the time we see Rune planning and plotting how to gain intel out of Gideon. Gideon has a dark and traumatic past with witches. It was interesting to get snippets of his past and how he came into this position. I am hopeful that book 2 will give us more development of his character.

I absolutely loved the magic system featured in this story, with key aspects of the magic explained as the story develops. It is not overly complicated so I believe it would be an easy read for those who are not usually fantasy readers.

Needless to say, I cannot wait for the second instalment of this duology!

<i>I would like to thank Netgalley and the publisher, Wednesday Books, of this advanced digital copy for the opportunity to read this novel in exchange for an honest review! All opinions expressed are my own.</i>

The well-written, unique Romantasy you've been waiting for!

A romantasy with a clear, concise blood magic system, a TRUE enemies-to-lovers (to enemies again?!) PLUS a love triangle. The CLIFFHANGER was a killer!

A rare feat, that I loved most of the main characters, but all were flawed in some way, some downright morally gray. The romance was heartfelt and beautiful and absolutely tragic. The past trauma of the characters reverberated through the stories and interwove their fates. I highlighted so many beautiful lines in their dialogue I lost count.

The plot pacing was impeccable and kept me interested. Although I eventually guessed part of the plot twist, I did not see the full thing coming! The only thing I would've loved more of was more on-page heist action by the Crimson Moth in place of some of the focus on Rune's social machinations. I wanted to experience more of her cunning firsthand to get that confident, smart part of her character.

Although the plot was amazing, it's the emotional scenes for the characters that captivated me. I CANNOT wait for book 2!

3 ⭐️ Interesting concept, but a little too fast paced in the romance for me.


She was like a deer making eyes at the wolf that wanted to eat her for lunch

WHAT TO EXPECT:
✨ Witch x witch hunter
✨ Blood magic
✨ Forbidden romance
✨ Mini love triangle
✨ Insta lust/love
✨ Trapping the other person
✨ Forced proximity
✨ Tension/ one minor open door scene
✨ Naive fmc at times
✨ Family trauma
✨ Betrayal


My Thoughts:

If you enjoyed Serpent and Dove, this book is for you! This book wasn’t for me, but I can see so many people loving it. It is fast paced, and full of tension and magic.

I loved:

Witches
The magic system for the witches, and how the witches showcased their magic was so interesting. I loved that you could visually see witches by their scars, and how they would make these scars beautiful. I loved that individual spells required different levels of magic. It was interesting hearing the backstory on witches, and how the power was taken from them.


Alex
I can’t express enough how much I loved Alex. His character was by far the best character in the story! He was so dedicated to both Gideon and Rune in different ways. I loved how he attempted to protect Rune at all cost from day one. The flashback to Rune finding out she was a witch, with Alex supporting her immediately had my heart in a puddle. I loved how protective he was of Gideon especially given his past. I definitely wasn’t surprised with the twists that involved Alex, and I will leave it at that so nothing is spoiled.

The villain
Depending on who’s side you are taking on the war, the villain could be the witches or the witch hunters. Personally I think both are somewhat villains, but I felt more for Gideon’s story than I did Rune so I am team Witch Hunters. I enjoyed how the story is set up in a way that both teams feel valid, and it is hard to completely cheer for one.


The things I disliked
Insta love/lust
Rune and Gideon grow very close, very fast. Rune doesn’t seem to showcase her true personality to Gideon, yet he magically believes she is no longer shallow and annoying. Rune had a crush on Gideon as a child, and it clearly did not go away. She was immediately throwing herself into dangerous situations with Gideon without thinking.

Love Triangle
This was brought up repeatedly about Alex’s feelings in Gideon’s POV, but it was not felt in Rune’s POV. It made the whole situation feel less of a triangle, and more of Gideon forcing his emotions on his younger brother. Later in the book, it felt more like Alex had feelings but it was very last second and honestly very confusing to the story by that point. I wish the author picked a side, and stuck to either Alex being a wonderful friend or Alex being in love with Rune.

Victim Blaming
I won’t go into depth into this due to possible spoilers. I will say I disliked Rune’s thought process with Cressida more than anything. Gideon revealed his truth relating to Cressida to Rune which was horrifying and sad, Rune justified in her mind that she didn’t know Cressida’s side. It gave off the feeling of “it’s a man so he can’t be a victim” vibes, and I don’t believe that is what the author was going for but it definitely read that way.

Overall, Heartless Hunter is a tension filled romance fantasy that reminds me of Serpent and Dove with a darker world.


Thank you Netgalley and Wednesday Books for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review! As always, all opinions are my own.

A high 2 stars. Just a very bland and basic YA fantasy romance, with a romance that I just didn’t buy.

This isn't awful, but it’s completely lacking in depth. Everything is surface-level, even though the characters are supposed to be oh-so clever and the best at what they are doing. Unfortunately, they just come across as idiots and jerks. The included love triangle is annoying and stupid, plus it’s immediately clear how that plotline is going to end.

The world-building doesn't make much sense and isn't very intriguing either. The class system, the land, the wider world or the level of technological advancement—it’s all a bit muddled. The info-dumping is kind of clumsy and all of the writing feels clunky. Not bad, but slightly awkward.

I also don’t think that this is the kind of book that has a large crossover appeal. It’s just SO VERY young adult. When people complain about books being too YA, this kind of plot and characterization come to mind. It just wasn’t believable to me.

There are books out there that do the witch/witch hunter dynamic much better in my opinion. This version of it just wasn’t my cup of tea. There are some great ideas in this, but the execution just didn’t work.

𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑯𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒃𝒚: 𝑲𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏 𝑪𝒊𝒄𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒊
𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: ⭐️4.5/5 🌶️2/5
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁: 3rd Person POV, Enemies to Lovers, Best Friend’s Brother, Witch x Witch Hunter, Forbidden Blood Magic, Cat & Mouse, Slow Burn, Crimson Moth Duology
𝗧𝗪𝘀: Grief, Off Page Physical Abuse, Mentions of Sexual Abuse, Blood, Purging

Wow wow wow! DEVOURED. This first book in The Crimson Moth duology is astounding! There is so much to love in this very alluring and immersive enemies to lovers, high-stakes, cat & mouse story. Ciccarelli created a world with such a unique magic system and complex characters that you will get sucked in instantly. This is action packed set in some sort of medieval time/setting where witches and witch hunters exist, gowns and balls are the social norm, and a society exists that alludes to political intrigue and social class structure. I knocked off half a star mainly because the time period got confusing with some terminology used.

There’s a lot of suspenseful plot twists that were both unexpected and predictable. The storyline was paced well and I liked the progression between our MCs. The characters were purposeful and well-developed; I loved them all, including all the scheming, betrayals, and manipulation. Our MCs Rune and Gideon gave us lots of tension and a devastating type of love due to different upbringings, unwavering ideals, and life experiences. You will get a good amount of backstory for them. There is nothing better than seeing both their will and restraint falter. 🫠🔥The fact that they both were playing a dangerous game was so enticing. 🫠 There are very important secondary characters but I can’t discuss them without giving spoilers - so will leave that be 😂

The last part of the book had so much going on that you couldn’t decipher how you wanted to feel. A complete roller coaster. Swooned, faltered, confused, hopeful, anger, devastation, sadness and aguish. Soooo much. The ending left me speechless. I have no idea which direction the story is going to go and I am looking forward to the next book. Amazing!

Thank you Netgalley and s St Martins Press for this ARC! ❤️‍🔥

Thank You Net Galley for the advanced reader copy of Heartless Hunter! The review below is my honest opinion.

Release Date: 2/20/24
Rating: 4.5

What an exciting tangled web of characters ☺️ A lot of books are plots we've read so many times... but Heartless Hunter was so refreshing. So many plot twists and a REAL enemies to lovers to enemies.

Rune and Gideon are enemies both pretending to romantically pursue each other without the other knowing to uncover information they need from each other. Both are attracted to each other but they are actually true enemies. Alex is Rune's best friend but also Gideon's brother. Alex is in love with Rune but Rune and Gideon's feelings are growing deeper. Alex is trapped between them desperately trying to save them both but to do so would need to betray one.


Witches once praised and honored are now hunted. After betraying her grandmother to the Republic as a witch, Rune hunts for witches captured to help them escape. Gideon is a witch hunter sworn to rid the Republic of any remaining witches but his captures keep escaping..

I can't explain anymore without spoilers. Loved this story, hate that there is no release date for the second book 😭📚🏆

3.85 stars!

Thank you to Wednesday books, and NetGalley for an E-ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was such a gripping fantasy tale filled with romance, a cat-and mouse “chase”, forced-dating, and witches!

We follow our FMC Rune who lives out her days hosting lush parties, dressing in fine garments, strolling through her garden, and upkeeping appearances to lure in other socialites and elites into her trap by giving her information to help her cause. She lives in a society where witches once ruled until the blood guard (witch hunters) overruled their government and took control, setting strict orders to turn in any witches to be purged. Those who are considered “witch sympathizers” will also be frowned upon amongst society. Rune’s grandmother was a very knowledgeable and wealthy witch who was forced to make a difficult decision that would change the course of Rune’s life forever. Gideon, our MMC is a stubborn, determined, cold man who justifies his actions due to his past trauma and will do anything to help the blood guard, with a secret soft spot for Rune (hint hint.) When their paths cross, and they are “forced” into one another’s life's things get INTERESTING.

This story was gripping from page one. The pacing was immaculate as it did not feel slow, repetitive, or drawn out in my opinion. I appreciated Rune’s integrity and determination to help others. Gideon was such a softy deep down despite his flaws and reading about him slowly warming up to Rune and being enchanted by her was very charming, although his character still felt a bit vague.

Now here is where my brutal honesty comes into play. Although I had a great time reading this story, I felt as if the chemistry between Rune and Gideon felt a little too fast-paced and forced. They only had a few substantial moments together before deciding they both were “head over heels.” It felt a bit too soon if I must say so. I wanted more open heart- to heart conversations between the two of them. Also, poor sweet pure Alex had to endure so much neglect from both Rune and Gideon. Gideon did not have many redeeming moments that made me stop and think “Wow, he really cares for others. What a wonderful man.”

However, I do feel like we will feel that spark between them grow even stronger in the next book, and he will grow as an individual himself before he can understand Rune, her emotions, and her actions. I think this was a great start to a series and will be patiently waiting for the next release.

OH, MY GOODNESS WHAT A CLIFFHANGER WE WERE LEFT WITH. ARE YOU JOKING?!

This is most definitely a fun romantasy that will keep you turning pages, and leave you on your toes <3

Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli: A Romantasy Gem with Unfulfilled Potential (No/Mild Spoilers)

Release Date: February 20th

Heartless Hunter, by Kristen Ciccarelli, is a YA Romantasy novel set in a world filled with witches and witch hunters.

Tropes include:
* Enemies-to-lovers
* Witches and witch hunters
* Mild love triangle
* Forbidden Love
* Best Friend’s Older Brother
* Dual POV

The story is based on the classic Scarlet Pimpernel, where a man who is in appearance just a noble dandy, actually leads a double life, rescuing aristocrats before they are sent to the guillotine, known for leaving behind his symbol, a simple flower, the scarlet pimpernel.

In the same vein, Heartless Hunter is set in a modern Victorian-style era, and follows Rune Winters, who navigates a double life as a ditsy socialite by day (having gained her status by outing her grandmother as witch to guard thus inheriting her fortune and the governments favor) and a clandestine rescuer known as The Crimson Moth by night, who saves witches before their doomed end at the hands of the Blood Guard.

In her quest, Rune is assisted by her loyal friends Verity, a young woman studying at uni who lost her family to the purge, and Alex Sharpe, who’s parents and younger sister met their untimely death during the reign of the Three Witch Queens. The twist? Alex’s brother is none other than Gideon Sharpe, one of the guard’s most ruthless witch hunters.

To keep up appearances and ensure her status is preserved within society, Verity suggests that Rune must wed and begins picking suitors that will unintentionally help her in her mission. And while none seem like a good idea at first, Rune sets her sights (and witch claws), on Gideon. A VERY dangerous game of cat and mouse ensues, because he has a plan of his own: catch the Crimson Moth, the criminal who has him fuming at every release. And Gideon has an idea who that may be…but he needs proof.

As both use each other for their own merit and enter a “fake” courtship (although neither knows the other knows it’s fake too), the tension, angst, plotting and most importantly FEELINGS, make this book OH SO JUICY.

Now for my actual thoughts –
While I understand some of the annoyance with the book being categorized YA due to some of the romance content, the scenes are still very mild and not far from a fade to black, a traditional way to handle those R-rated scenes in NA novels. However, while not a complete fade to black, I still had to re-read that one specific scene 3 times to confirm they were IN FACT, doing the deeds. So technically, still YA.

But I think this is an even more important point to raise: it’s clear the author was struggling and vacillating between both audiences in my opinion, and that severely affected the flow of the book. Those scenes would benefit from being NA. Some of the writing felt too juvenile for the subjects at hand or too adult for being YA - if that makes sense? The magic system was incredibly unique and fascinating, but the execution felt flat at times. Blood magic can be so interesting, but it is a darker subject matter, likely better treated in an NA setting. It felt as though the author was straddling the line between YA and NA audiences, pushing the boundaries of traditional YA fiction while not quite crossing that line – a shame if you ask me.

Despite these criticisms, Heartless Hunter earns a solid 4.5 star rating from me as it shines with its gripping storyline, compelling characters, enthralling scheming and heated romance – I cannot wait to go back to that world! The unresolved tension and CRAZY ending will leave readers eager for a sequel (I sure am!!!), hoping for further exploration of the world's intricacies and hopefully, a shift towards a more mature narrative tone, which will easily earn a 5 star from me!

Happy Reading!

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Thank you NetGalley, Kristen Ciccarelli and St. Martin's Press for granting me access to this book in exchange for an honest review!

Probably sitting at a 4.5 for me but rounding up! This was soooooo good. I was engaged from page one and so invested in the enemies to lovers plot line. The chemistry between Rune and Gideon was so palpable and I love the cat and mouse game they played with each other throughout the book. I’m so so excited for book 2 in this series!

Heartless Hunter is an action-packed, gaslamp fantasy where witches are being hunted to extinction after the revolution cut their rule short. Our main character, Rune Winters, masquerades as the Crimson Moth, a witch vigilante who rescues her own people from execution. Gideon Sharpe, the captain of the Blood Guard, has been after the Crimson Moth for years. Suspecting Rune Winters to be the culprit, Gideon decides to court her to find out where her loyalty lies.

This is definitely a new favorite for me! There are so many good tropes in this book, and they are executed so well! You will find slow-burn enemies to lovers, fake dating, grumpy/sunshine, found family, and more!

The worldbuilding in this book was so much more thought out than I expected it to be! I find the worldbuilding of romantasy books lately to be a bit lackluster, but this book did not disappoint. The gaslamp/urban fantasy setting was a fantastic backdrop for this story, with immaculate gothic horror vibes. I loved the magic system, with there being specific checks and balances that didn't allow for someone to be powerful without first sacrificing for it. The stakes felt very high because of that, especially when our main character is trying so hard to be on the right side of things. I am very excited to see more of the magic side of things in the next book, which seems very likely given how this book ended.

The characters felt very three-dimensional to me. Each character had their very own distinct personality and voice, and I loved that the "side" characters had so much depth to them, not just our FMC and MMC. I really loved how distinct Rune's and Gideon's POVs felt, although Gideon's POVs were very short and I would have liked to hear a bit more from his perspective. I hope that we'll get a bit more of an even split in the next book as our characters' paths seem to have diverged a bit by the end of this book.

The romance was *chef's kiss*. I absolutely loved the enemies to lovers arc in this and can't wait to see how the two of them reconcile their differences in the next book.

The ending was explosive and I was on the edge of my seat. I don't know how I'm going to wait for the next book to come out given THIS book hasn't even come out yet... I know I will definitely be reading more of Kristen Ciccarelli's books to tide myself over until then.

If you love books with witches and magic, enemies to lovers, and gaslamp fantasy, definitely give this a go!

*I received this eARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.*

Wow, wow, wow. Talk about a fantasy with twists and turns and an ending that made you want to scream - “NO that cannot be the end! Where’s book 2!?!”
I loved this one because it was different but so enjoyable. There’s fantasy, some romance, heartbreak, betrayal, and some “wait, who’s the bad guy here?!”
I cannot wait to find out about Rune and see how Gideon will ultimately play into this. This book had me hooked and I am really looking forward to more books in this series.

Also, CRESSIDA SUCKS! 😂

I have not enjoyed a new romantasy in such a long time and this finally hit the mark! First and foremost, I really enjoyed the writing style. Although there was romance involved, I think the fantasy also had substance and the writing was descriptive and lyrical. Often times I find romantasy to feature pretty modern language and structure that is found in contemporary romance, which makes the story feel jilted and out of place with the world it is placed in. This was not the case with this book at all!

The protagonist, Rune, reminded me a lot of Aelin from Throne of Glass. They way she can manipulate and play both ditzy socialite as well as secret hero for witches at nighttime, as well as simultaneously being an empathetic, caring individual... It was too good. I think entering this book there were some pretty obvious plot points and knowing where things would end up. However, there were some situations that surprised me and I didn't see coming. I think the enemies to lovers and cat and mouse game of chase was done really well and is set up incredibly for the sequel.

The worst part about receiving a book early is knowing how long I will have to wait for the sequel! Literally counting down on the edge of my seat!

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC. All opinions are my own.