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The Rebel Witch

By: Kristen Ciccarelli
Narrated by: Grace Gray
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Summary

The heart-rending continuation of the New York Times bestselling Crimson Moth series that began when a heartless hunter met a rebel witch…

‘Enchanting and deeply romantic’ REBECCA ROSS

A witch. A witch hunter. A love so deadly it could set the world on fire…

Rune Winters is on the run from the republic who condemned her and the boy who betrayed her. Her friends, her home, and the life she knew are lost.

An ocean away, her only ally is the unlikeliest one: Cressida Roseblood, the deposed witch queen intent on taking back what she thinks hers – the crown, the country, and Gideon Sharpe with it.

Gideon will not allow the terrors of his past to rise again, even if this means hunting down every last witch. But there is only one witch who holds the key to Cressida’s return…and Gideon’s heart.

And he will stop at nothing to find her. Rune Winters will meet her end. Even if it ends him too.

*The Crimson Moth is published as Heartless Hunter in North America.*

©2025 Kristen Ciccarelli (P)2025 Penguin Random House LLC Action & Adventure Editors Select Fantasy Historical Magic Users Magic Witchcraft

Editorial Review

Corrupt witches and heartless witch hunters
Kristen Ciccarelli’s Heartless Hunter reeled me in for its creative world of blood-drawing witches and the delightful game of cat and mouse between secret witch Rune Winters and witch hunter Gideon Sharpe. In Rebel Witch, the conclusion to the Crimson Moth duology, the stakes are even higher and the games have turned into war. It’s hard to know which side you want to win—they all have issues—but what I do know is that I’m going to be having a great time listening to Grace Gray’s melodic narration as the trickery amps up and we find out which side Gideon and Rune are going to fight for. —Melissa B., Audible Editor

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Critic Reviews

Praise for The Crimson Moth Series '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, Sunday Times bestselling author of Wild Reverence
'This was just the book for me. Dark, romantic, and brimming with forbidden magic. My heart was racing!' Rachel Gillig, No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Knight and the Moth
'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
'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, No.1 New York Times bestselling author of Champion of Fate
'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
'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. Ciccarelli weaves a tale that is impossible to put down … I was left thinking about Rune and Gideon long after I turned the last page' Elizabeth Helen, author of Beasts of the Briar series
'Ciccarelli spellbound me immediately in this searing conclusion to an enemies-to-lovers duology that is sure to be romantasy readers’ new favourite' Megan Scott, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Temptation of Magic
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Perfection. This duology was all I needed and more! I was so swept away in this story and world that I found it hard to resurface. I could live here forever!

Bravo ♥️

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A thrilling, emotional finale to The Crimson Moth duology. Rune and Gideon’s story is full of magic, heartbreak, and redemption. The world expands, the romance deepens, and the tension never lets up.

LOVED LOVED LOVED, dark, romantic, and beautifully satisfying.

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A dramatic and compelling second book. It made me laugh and cry. I felt like my body had been pulled through the pages along with the characters. Wonderful character development that kept me reading to the very last word.

Highly recommend

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An Awesome listen worth every cent and can not wait for the follow on, great narration

The Rebel Witch

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Great narration and storyline! Although somewhat predictable, the twists were a good addition to the story.

A good easy listen

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