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  • The Crimson Moth, Book 1
  • By: Kristen Ciccarelli
  • Narrated by: Grace Gray
  • Length: 12 hrs and 8 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (30 ratings)

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The Crimson Moth

By: Kristen Ciccarelli
Narrated by: Grace Gray
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Publisher's Summary

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 The Crimson Moth is the thrilling start to a romantic fantasy duology where the only thing more treacherous than being a witch…is falling in love.

©2024 Kristen Ciccarelli (P)2024 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Critic Reviews

"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

“Enchanting and deeply romantic, The Crimson Moth 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, New York Times bestselling author of Divine Rivals

"Kristen Ciccarelli bewitched me with raw storytelling talent! THE CRIMSON MOTH 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, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars

“COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN…It’s the sexy witchy lady PIMPERNELL retelling we all deserve” Kester Grant, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Court of Miracles

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10/10 female protagonists

Loved from start to finish. Rune is now one of my favorite female protagonists. Such a great and easy listen.

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Brilliantly written and narrated.

I loved this audiobook and finished it within 2 days. Really gripping story with excellent twists and such relatable characters. Loved it.

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Sensational

Absolutely loved this book!! The characters allow you to get a real feel for the world they live in, the writing is that great.
Rune and Gideon for me are the stand outs within book 1 and it kills me I have to wait until next year to see what comes next.

Again VERY highly recommend.

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Wow! What a great start to a series

I loved this book so much. Find my full review on Insta booktok.reviews this was such a great start to a series and I can’t wait to continue it

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Absolutely loved this book!

The characters were fantastic, the story was intense and full of twists and surprises. So many emotions felt throughout the entire book.

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I really wanted to like it more

Enemies to lovers novel with a side of witch hunting?
Alot of potential in the beginning then I feel it went too HEAVILY focused on the romance with so much repetitive inner dialogue. If you love a slow burn/enemies to lovers with a side of storyline this if probably right up your alley.
I however wanted more of the vigilante vs blood guard action!
I think the twist was good but not a huge shock.
I'm not sure if I will continue with the next book but I won't write it off completely just yet.

Narration was great & I'd listen to more by her.

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Started off strong but got repetitive quicklyl

I actually rated this book 2.25 elsewhere but rounded it up here.

didn't love this at all past the first few chapters unfortunately. The FMC and MMC were selfish and third person in the love triangle/V deserved so much more.
would have liked to see more of the vigilante aspect but it fell flat in the face of trying to build the romance

the narrator was phenomenal though! really loved her narration style and would listen to more by her!

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