*I was gifted an advanced reading copy from Harper Collins in exchange for an honest review*
Hello readers, welcome back!
No other trope gets me as fired up as enemies-to-lovers, and as such I absolutely adored The Crimson Moth when I read it last year, and was chomping at the bit waiting for the sequel. Before I even knew proofs were available, the fabulous El at HarperInsider read my mind and sent me an arc of The Rebel Witch! To say I enjoyed this book would be an understatement. I DEVOURED it within 12 hours...
WARNING! SPOILERS AHEAD!
Picking up after the ending of The Crimson Moth, we're thrown straight back into the steaming cat and mouse game of Rune and Gideon, and action of Witch V Witch Hunter. Personally, I'd have preferred a bit of lead up to this moment, with some longing, anguish and betrayal mixed in. However, the story flows seamlessly from here and fits the characters motives and the plot points perfectly.
The dual narrative continues, with alternating chapters from Rune and Gideon's pov. I love this as you get to experience the story through both their eyes and witness their feelings first-hand (bumbling simps!!). I love watching how they navigate each other, constantly second guessing feelings and motives while being in complete denial of their own.
New characters were introduced, which was risky considering this is the conclusion, but Ciccarelli pulled it off and made you feel as if these characters had been with you since the beginning. The found-family trope was perfection! I'd love a spin-off series about Harrow and Juniper, with some background Rune and Gideon of course!
The only real criticism I have is that the final battle felt rushed and anticlimactic. I'd have preferred this to be a trilogy, allowing for more tension and surprises. The concept of the ending was brilliant, but the execution was lacking for me.
I'm obsessed with the characters and the world Kristen has created in this duology, and it is now one of my all-time favourites!
Until next time, readers!
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