The Crimson Moth - Book Review

The Crimson Moth  -Book Review

My new obsession, good-bye "Fourth Wing" 

The Crimson Moth by Kristen Ciccarelli is everything I want from a witchy book. For so long I have searched for a witchy fantasy book to grip me and I have finally stumbled upon this...

The thing that gets me though is why is no one talking about this? I have only saw one other person reading this on bookstagram and this baffles me. 
It was complete happenstance that I walked into Waterstones and it caught my eye. I am so thankful for that random trip - this is my new obsession, my favourite read of 2024 so far! 

But what is The Crimson Moth about?? 

It's about a vigilante witch working by night as 'The Crimson Moth' to save fellow witches from death. For on her island, witches are outlawed and being one or helping one will result in a swift death from the Witch Hunters. 
On the hunt to save a witch, our main protagonist finds herself having to get close to a witch hunter- her best friend's older brother - to get some answers. Unbeknownst to Rune, our vigilante witch, the hunter suspects her for being 'The Crimson Moth' 

As their courtship progresses they both begin to question how far they will go to uphold their morals. 

This enemies to lovers fantasy romance is just a perfect blend or mystery, action, magic and suspense! Ending on an epic cliffhanger that has me longing for the next instalment. 

The magic system in my opinion is exceptional, one that I have not came across. Magic through the use of blood is such a unique and interesting take on witchcraft and I can't wait to find out more about the limitations. For if a witch was to use the blood of another, taken without their permission, what would that do to the witch? 

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Potential spoilers ahead

 

 

 

The interaction between Rune & Gideon is so much fun for the reader with the perfect blend of lust and hatred. As the story progresses we see their fake courtship becoming something more. The fabric flowers he sews are just a lovely gesture and I just died with fluffy emotions. 

Definite spoilers ahead

 

 

 

When it is reveiled that Verity is actually the thought dead Witch Queen, my jaw dropped. Whilst I knew there was something amiss with her character, I couldn't put my finger on what exactly was off with her. 

This was most definitely I nice little twist and i'm excited to see where this story is going to go. 

It's safe to say the ending had me crying over the loss of Alex, Rune's best friend and Gideon's little brother. This was heart-breaking. It's rare I shed a tear over a book but this truly choked me up. 

 

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