Reviews with content warning for Gore - Heartless Hunter

The plot of the story- mortal enemies knowingly using each other, trying to outwit the other for their own gain- is one I enjoyed. I like that both Gideon and Rune were equally sly and cunning. I had more love for Gideon and his back story than Runes though. By the end of the book, with the the chaos and twists, I was beginning to side more and more with Gideon, which is maybe the way it is supposed to be set up for the next book. As a reader, I was left feeling torn about how I should feel.

The loss of Alex was emotional and kind of made me hate Rune. I felt like his death was directly her fault. He’s giving Tamlin vibes a little from how much he desired her and it wasn’t fully returned but he felt he should have her.
I was suspicious of Verity early on but did not expect her to be Cressida. That was a good twist.
I feel like I’m missing some backstory with Gideon and Laila. Their connection seems stronger than just basically co-workers.
The disdain between Gideon and Rune could also use more backstory. I also feel they fell for each other too easily.

I do wish there was more connection I felt to Rune as a reader. I want to root for her but I often wasn’t. Because there is no resolve in this book, I am curious about the next.
I really don’t know how I feel about the period blood usage to cast spells but alright hahaha.

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adventurous dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

I had several suspicions of who the "bad guy" is in this story, which is one way I know a book is good! I was on the edge of my seat from page 20 and I still can't let go of these characters' relationships!

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raindrops333's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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frantically's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

nina and matthias walked so rune and gideon could run
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I was enthralled from page one and god, Rune and Gideon have my heart 🥹 these two, you guys!! This is fake dating/betrothal and enemies to lovers at its absolute finest

While the worldbuilding feels a bit weak at times, I loved the morally grey aspect of all it. Both sides are kinda...shit and while the eradication of witches is obviously wrong, we learn so much about the Witch Queens that it's kinda hard to root for them, too!

The ending was a bit too rushed for me (and I think Alex was boring lol) but I'm still so so ready for the next book hihi

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dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

3.5

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