i didn’t like this one quite as much as the first mostly because it was so much of the same

rune would run away, gideon would find her, spare her life, lather rinse repeat

but the twist at the end actually made me gasp and a neat little bow was tied for our lovers so i guess it all worked out in the end

A great sequel to the Crimson Moth. I really enjoyed how things ended and definitely had my suspicions throughout the book. I wish we could have gotten a little more of the future, but it has a good epilogue.

While I thought this was a great wrap up to The Crimson Moth, it did take me awhile to get through it, I just didn't feel as connected or as in love this time around. But don't get me wrong, Gideon is still dreamy and has what it takes to make a girl swoon.

Rating: 4.75⭐️

I think this was the perfect end to an amazing duology! I’ll admit, it started out a little slow for me, but it quickly picked up the pace and had me hooked for the remainder of the book.

This one felt like it had more of the “cat and mouse” game not only between Rune and Gideon, but also their ragtag group, the witches and the Bloodguard. I loved getting to meet new characters and witness our favourite characters change throughout the story. This is what you want in a rebellion book! Character coming together to fight for the greater good! It was so well done in my opinion!

The romance in this one was well done, too. Gideon and Rune both have trauma they have to work through, but with their reluctant alliance, they overcome their pain and learn to love each other no matter what. I love their romance so much!

This was overall a great way to end a duology. Huge praise to the author for not dragging this out into another book!

The perfect conclusion to The Crimson Moth duology! Was it a little predictable? Sure, but I don't care. I was there for the vibes and amazing romance. Chef's kiss, absolutely no notes.

Kristen Ciccarelli you magnificent witch you.
This book was EXACTLY what I wanted & hoped for in a conclusion to this duology.
Gideon & Rune have cemented their place in my heart as one of my top fave book couples.
The action, the heartbreak, the twists and turns all made for an incredible conclusion that left me breathless and sobbing.
The pacing was perfect, the emotions were HIGH, and the build up was so well executed that I felt like I blinked and I was finished reading.
Kristen’s writing is engrossing and captures all the angst and betrayal perfectly and MAKES you feel them on behalf of the characters.
I absolutely adored this book and will recommend this duology to anybody and everybody.

Not much to say on this one other than: super predictable but equally fast paced and entertaining (didn’t even care that I knew where everything was going, I was having a great time).

I love this characters with my whole heart, and while I’m so sad it’s over, what a magnificent journey it was! The stakes were staking, the romance was romancing, and every chapter kept me eagerly anticipating what would happen next. Easily one of my favorite romantasy duologies and absolutely deserving of a full five stars.

I will definitely be rereading these soon and I cannot wait to devour whatever Kristen Ciccarelli writes from here on out!

Thank you so much to Wednesday Books and NetGalley for this eARC. All opinions are my own.

I just really enjoyed this story and I just didn’t want it to end. I just lost myself in and I just couldn’t get enough of these interesting characters. I can’t wait to see what’s next from this author.

I loved the first book. I started reading this one, but life got in the way on me. Husband lost his job, in-laws moved in and out of my house, and have to sell my house since we can't make house payments work for too much longer. I do apologize for not being able to give you a full review, but what I did read was good.

It’s rare for the second book in the series to top the first, but Rebel Witch did just that! The first 10% or so was a little slow for me, but it soon gathered speed and didn’t let up. Dare I say we had some polyjuice potion vibes??!! I loved most of this book so much, but the end left me so confused! If you read this, please explain 😅

When I first saw Rebel Witch I was unaware that this book was a sequel to Heartless Hunter. Having learned that, I hurried and read Heartless Hunter, hoping against hope that this novel, Rebel Witch, would not continue in the fantasy habit of making every story into, at least a trilogy, and, most likely, a series. And, as much as I have loved the journey through these two novels, I am also glad that the story is only two books long and does finish in this novel. I loved it. The characters are flawed and beautiful. The world of witches and spell marks is thrilling and creative. The story is captivating and I loved the duel perspectives of the two main character switching off telling their side of the story in each chapter. I would definitely recommend a read.

A fast paced conclusion to the Crimson Moth duology. This was definitely not a case of a book falling to sequel syndrome which made me so happy. Ciccarelli brings back her unique, easy to read writing style that draws you in and holds the reader captive. I loved the world building and getting to explore the surrounding lands.

Full of angst and internal struggles, I really enjoyed watching Rune and Gideon come back together. As well as other allegiances morphing and changing. the sacrifices, the loyalties, the twists. I was here for it all. And Gideon really showed his colours and merit in this book. It sky rocketed my opinion of him. So many of the side characters redeemed themselves for me.

I think my only criticism would be the final climax felt rushed. But I did love that we got an epilogue. It made me so happy. If you haven't read this series yet, why not??!!

I think I have a new favorite duology. I had high expectations going into this after the first book, and I was not disappointed. I had so much fun reading this, and if you enjoyed the first book, you will too!

This was just as addicting as the first book, and I am so grateful that I was able to read this book early. I can’t wait to see what the author does next!

Full of blood and sacrifice, this is a great resolution to the highly political and deeply romantic story of a witch and her hunter. The love story is intense and the villain is compelling, though I could have used more time with her, especially at the climax. In general, a lot of elements could have used more development at the expense of the romantic storyline. There’s a lot going on. Maybe a third book would have helped? But still a great world and magic system with lots of backstory.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my copy. These opinions are my own.

Rebel Witch (The Crimson Month, #2) is a powerful continuation of The Crimson Moth. It offers a perfect blend of action, emotion, and world-building. Kristen Ciccarelli once again proves herself to be a master at creating complex characters and an immersive world full of magic, mystery, and heart-pounding tension. This story will leave an indelible mark on those fortunate enough to encounter it. But above all 'love is the highest power' and absolutely love this story.

If this was weakness, he wanted to be weak.
If this was sin, let him be damned to hell.

Rebel Witch, the conclusion to the Crimson Moth duology, continues the story of Rune Winters and Gideon Sharpe. And what a satisfying conclusion to this witch and witch hunter story this book was!

We're back with some of our favorite (and not so favorite) characters. Rune and Gideon are back to their love/hate relationship while trying to do what they each believe is the right thing. There was so much going on in this book, but I loved it! I don't want to spoil anything, so I'll just leave it as I loved reading about these characters fighting for a world where both witches and humans could live in harmony.

And Gideon... I just adore him.

What to expect:
- Enemies to Lovers
- Witches / Magic
- Who did this to you?
- Fake marriage
- Witch and Witch Hunter
- One Bed

Thank you to Kristen Ciccarelli, St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!

I love the Crimson Moth and Rebel Witch as a sequel did not disappoint!! What a great fantasy duology.

Not gonna lie I think the story overall is a bit cheesy but it’s cheesy in the best way. The sexual tension between Rune and Gideon was intense from chapter 1 and I was drawn immediately. The ending was a bit predictable but I didn’t mind it at all.

With so many mediocre fantasy/romantasy books on TikTok, Crimson Moth duology is definitely worth the hype.

4.3 ⭐️

A wonderful follow up to Crimson Moth. It was entertaining and page turning. At times it felt like this dragged, and then all of a sudden the conflict seemed "over" and they were on the same side? I wanted a bit more groveling. But just personal preference there. The writing is beautiful and engaging and the premise/magic system felt truly unique. I loved the visuals that the magic signet and scars gave.

This was such a stellar, thrilling conclusion to what is easily one of my favorite duologies of all time!! 𝗥𝗲𝗯𝗲𝗹 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 continued to build on on all the best parts of book one, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘏𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳:

🗡️ richly layered characters
❤️‍🔥 tension-filled, slow burn romance with yearning
😮‍💨 breakneck pacing (but it doesn’t feel TOO fast)
🌀 twisty plot with political intrigue

… all culminating in a heart-pounding, EPIC conclusion that did justice to these amazing characters and world that Ciccarelli so lovingly created!!

𝗥𝗲𝗯𝗲𝗹 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 has forever ruined me for the witch/witch-hunter trope. Gideon and Rune are the perfect adversaries-turned-lovers. The way they constantly try to outsmart and outmaneuver the other, only to end up being cornered or bested by the other, had me kicking and screaming with delight! Their tension and chemistry is top notch and a reminder of why I love this genre so much:

"𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘢 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘮𝘺 𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦," 𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘪𝘥, 𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘦𝘺𝘦𝘴 𝘨𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘳. "𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢 𝘬𝘯𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘮𝘺 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵."

"𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢 𝘸𝘰𝘭𝘧 𝘐 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘯," 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥, 𝘤𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘦𝘺𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘤𝘩. "𝘕𝘰𝘵 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘮𝘺 𝘴𝘭𝘦𝘦𝘱."

🔥😮‍💨❤️‍🔥

While the romance is absolutely the star of this book, I really loved Rune’s character arc and how she works through her struggles and self-doubts to fully embrace her true self. Gideon is also more layered and complex in this book, and I adored seeing his softer side! The way Gideon and Rune learn to trust each other is tender, beautiful, and only made me love them more. The pacing in which it all unfolds and comes together is just perfect!

❤️‍🔥 If you’re looking for a romantasy that feels both timeless and fresh, will make your heart race, and leave you with butterflies, I cannot recommend 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘔𝘰𝘵𝘩 duet enough! If you’re interested in my review of 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘏𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳 with a brief synopsis, you can find it on my page. It was one of my favorite books last year! 𝗥𝗲𝗯𝗲𝗹 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 should be the new gold standard for second books!

Thank you Wednesday Books and NetGalley for the eARC!