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The Rebel Witch

The Crimson Moth, Book 2

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The Rebel Witch

By: Kristen Ciccarelli
Narrated by: Grace Gray
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The heart-rending conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Crimson Moth duology 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
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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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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!

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The ending we all wanted

I wanted so much more from this book because I loved the first one this was good but the first half have reckless and not much happened second half was much better

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What a plot twist

Loved Rune and Gideon just as much as the first book. Such clever “Easter eggs” and storytelling.

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Fantastic!

I couldn’t stop listening and finished in 24 hours. Exciting storyline and the narrator was so easy to listen to. Would recommend.

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Love it!

Love the slow burn and character development. Love a strong FML and this series didn’t disappoint. Highly recommend.

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Loved the narrator’s voice!

Really enjoyable listen. Well written, well narrated, loved it! Character’s choices frustrated me at times but oh well!

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Excellent story

I listened to both books from this duology back to back. Addictive! so well written and performed. Complete escapism.

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Love it when the sequel is better

Much preferred this book to the first. Predictable plot twists and ending, but a fun ride nonetheless. Narrator was okay,

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My favourite of 2025

Story was incredible, LOVED every second, so sad it’s over. The sobs that came out of me concerned my husband. In love with the characters, the witches, the magic, the politics. Amazing!

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Love love love

What a wonderful end to a fabulous story! I loved everything about this duet .. the characters were amazing and made the story believable, with the whole world coming to life in my mind. I have been waiting for The Rebel Witch to be released since finishing The Crimson Moth and it didn’t disappoint! Thank you, thank you for sharing your words Kristen Ciccarelli and Grace Gray .. your narration was on point! Just sensational!

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