A review by anna4
The Crimson Moth by Kristen Ciccarelli

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

This book was really fun and somehow more emotional than I expected it to be. 

It had all the elements I enjoy: dual pov, short chapters, easy to get into, nice twists and turns, though some of them seemed predictable one way or another, if you’ve paid enough attention.

I really liked Rune and Gideon and they did make sense as a couple/love interest, but I wished the book took place over a longer period of time rather than the 2-ish weeks suggested in the book. I wouldn’t say the romance suffered, but it would have been more of a natural development I guess.

The dual pov was definitely beneficial as I think it did add a lot more depth and understanding for the characters but especially Gideon, his past & present and the relationship with his brother.

There were about a handful of times where the author used the same expression basically back to back/repeatedly in a matter of like 2 or 3 sentences, which wasn’t bothersome for the story or the reading flow, but for some reason it did catch my eye.

Another (probably really random) thing I really liked is Rune’s awareness to not hold Gideon to some double standards and her acknowledging that they both were deceiving each other in the end. 

The ending was to cry for..in a good way. There’s no horrible cliffhanger but it does make you excited for book two, which I obviously am! So I definitely recommend!

Thank you Magpie for providing this book for review via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.