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The Crimson Moth

by Kristen Ciccarelli

Rune and Gideon have the exact flavor of forbidden tension that makes a witch-and-witch-hunter setup work: every flirtation is also a threat. It is glittering, bloody, and built for readers who want romance braided straight through the danger.

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  • Content warnings: Violence, Graphic violence, Murder, Attempted murder, Gun violence, Torture, Rape, Sexual assault (referenced), Addiction, Alcoholism, Substance abuse, Slavery, Imprisonment, Death, Child death, Genocide, Mental illness, Blood
Length415 pages
Story statusCompleted
Spice2/5 · Slow seduction
PacingFast

Story profile

What the story promises

The strongest reviewed signals about romance, fantasy, and the reading experience.

Romance promise

  • Enemies to lovers
  • Male/female pairing (M/F)
  • Slow burn
  • Medium
  • Slow seduction
  • Book hangover incoming
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  • Morally gray
  • Forbidden love
  • Tension / anticipation
  • Grumpy protector
  • Passionate / intense
  • Warrior/fighter
  • Mutual pining
  • Longing glances
  • Morally gray love interest (LI)
  • Tension
  • Reluctant allies to lovers
  • Eye contact intensity
  • Push and pull
  • Touch starvation

Fantasy promise

  • Ya romantasy
  • High fantasy
  • Witches/wizards/warlocks
  • Fake dating
  • Hidden identity
  • Political intrigue

Reading experience

  • Dual POV
  • Fast
  • Romantic
  • Cinematic
  • Heavy
  • Spy/thief
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  • Dangerous
  • Suspenseful
  • Rebel leader / revolutionary
  • Tense
  • Atmospheric
  • Deceptively deadly
  • Secretive
  • Survivor
  • Yearning
  • Forbidden desire
  • Underground rebellion
  • Enemies forced to ally
  • Cliffhanger warning
  • Page turner

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Book details
Length
415 pages
Publisher
Wednesday Books
Language
English
Format
Book