The Crimson Moth – By Kristen Ciccarelli Book 1 in The Crimson Moth duology

The only thing more dangerous than being a witch... is falling in love.

In a world where witches are hunted and purged, Rune hides in plain sight—by day, a glittering high-society darling; by night, the Crimson Moth, a masked vigilante who rescues witches from execution. But when a mission goes awry, Rune turns to an audacious plan: seduce the witch hunters and steal their secrets. Starting with one in particular—Gideon Sharpe.

Loyal to the revolution that crushed the witches, Gideon sees Rune as everything wrong with the Republic’s excess. But when he suspects her connection to the infamous Crimson Moth, he turns the game around and pretends to court her to uncover the truth. As danger circles and lies tangle into longing, the two find themselves caught between duty and desire… even if it means falling for the very person who could destroy them.

🖤 Tropes: secret identity, enemies to lovers, forbidden love, slow burn, rebel vs hunter
🖤 For fans of Serpent & Dove, These Violent Delights, and Divine Rivals
🖤 First in The Crimson Moth Duology — a romantasy laced with rebellion, secrets, and sizzling tension
🖤 A perfect blend of vigilante justice, political intrigue, and aching romance
⚠️ YA fantasy with dark themes, magical rebellion, and emotional stakes

"He was everything she was supposed to hate. But what if hate was just the beginning?"