Book Smart Kate

Rebel Witch by Kristen Ciccarelli Thank you to PRH Audio for the #gifted listening copy of the thrilling conclusion to this incredible duology!

Picking up right where Heartless Hunter left off, Rebel Witch throws us back into the chaos, heartbreak, and impossible choices Rune and Gideon now face. Rune has joined forces with Cressida Roseblood – a powerful witch with a fierce agenda: restore witches to power and punish those who destroyed them. Meanwhile, Gideon is ordered to kill Rune to prove his loyalty and eliminate a dangerous threat. But when Rune offers him a deal he can’t walk away from, they’re forced into an uneasy alliance that blurs the line between duty, revenge, and longing.

Enemies turned lovers turned enemies… and maybe something more? Their push-and-pull dynamic is everything. This is a story of betrayal, redemption, and fighting for love even when everything seems broken. Rune and Gideon’s emotional journey is raw, layered, and deeply satisfying.

The plot moves fast but never feels rushed – every twist, reveal, and moment of character growth felt earned and thoughtfully set up across both books. Secrets unfold in a way that feels natural, not forced, and the payoff? Absolutely worth it. If Heartless Hunter hooked me, Rebel Witch sealed this duology as one of my favorite YA romantasies. Easily on par with the emotional depth and satisfaction of Divine Rivals.

🎧 Audiobook Thoughts 🎧Grace Gray once again delivers a phenomenal performance. Her voice brings so much intensity, nuance, and heart to Rune’s journey. I was so hooked I started this audiobook immediately after finishing Heartless Hunter. (13h 43m)

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