Praise for Heartless Hunter:
An Instant New York Times Bestseller! An Instant Indie Bestseller!
Elle, "Best Fantasy and Sci-Fi of 2024"
Goodreads, "The Most Anticipated Young Adult Books of 2024" and "Readers' Hit New Books of the Year"
Paste Magazine, "Best New Fantasy Books of February"
She Reads, "Most Anticipated YA of 2024"
The Nerd Daily, "The Most Anticipated YA of 2024"
"An addictive romantic fantasy about the cat-and-mouse game between a witch and a witch hunter that develops into something more,
Heartless Hunter seems destined to be one of the buzziest releases of winter. (The chemistry! Whew!)" -
Paste, "Most Anticipated YA of 2024"
"This fantasy take on The Scarlet Pimpernel smoothly spools out a complex plot, and the perspective changes heighten the tension ... The dizzying finale promises a sequel." -
Booklist "Ciccarelli persuasively imbues each side of the conflict with complexity, depicting both as being neither wholly good nor evil. The protagonists' strong chemistry unfolds at a tense and steady pace in this high-stakes romantasy." -
Publishers Weekly "An addictive first installment that sets readers up for a series full of magic and romance." -
Kirkus "Fans of the enemies-to-lovers trope will not be able to put this book down.. Ciccarelli creates a world that will immediately immerse readers." -
School Library Journal "
Heartless Hunter is a stunning YA fantasy that combines unforgettable characters, thought-provoking themes, and a thrilling romance into a heart-wrenching and consuming story. Highly recommend picking this one up, especially if you enjoyed
Divine Rivals,
The Shadows Between Us, and/or
To Kill a Kingdom." -
YA Books Central "A steamy game of cat and mouse between witch and witch-hunter, played out against a backdrop of opulence, secrets, and bloody history. I couldn't look away." - Kendare Blake, #1
New York Times bestselling author of
Champion of Fate "This was just the book for me. Dark, romantic, and brimming with forbidden magic,
Heartless Hunter masterfully captures being caught between seduction and subterfuge. My heart was racing!" - Rachel Gillig,
New York Times and
USA Today bestselling author of
One Dark Window and
Two Twisted Crowns "Could not put it down...It's the sexy witchy lady PIMPERNEL retelling we all deserve." -Kester Grant,
Sunday Times bestselling author of
The Court of Miracles "Kristen Ciccarelli bewitched me with raw storytelling talent!
Heartless Hunter is a gritty caper and a delectable enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance rolled into one. From the high-stakes intrigue, to the rich world-building, to the enthralling magic system, to the toe-curling tension between two striking characters who are destined to be foes but can't keep their hands (and hearts) to themselves--there is nothing about this book that I don't fervently adore." - Thea Guanzon,
New York Times bestselling author of
The Hurricane Wars "I loved this book so much! It was so gorgeously written and at points you could cut the tension with a knife. It was so propulsive and powerful, and I thought the Scarlett Pimpernel-re-imagining element was utter genius. An enchantingly written, high-stakes romantasy with a pulse-racing plot - I was captivated." -Natasha J. Hastings, author of
How to Charm a Viscount "[A] spell-binding fantasy romance with twists, turns, and an irresistible forbidden love. Between the intricate and unique magic system, an addictive enemies-to-lovers romance, and a stunning world filled with intrigue, Ciccarelli weaves a tale that is impossible to put down. With complex, morally grey characters you can't help but root for, I was left thinking about Rune and Gideon long after I turned the last page." - Elizabeth Helen, author of
Beasts of the Briar series
"Enchanting and deeply romantic,
Heartless Hunter drew me in with the first sentence and left me breathless by the last. A story that unfolds like a spell, and one that is destined to capture your heart." - Rebecca Ross, #1
New York Times bestselling author of
Divine Rivals
"Tense and bloody, with a steamy undercurrent, dark luxury and decadent world building, Ciccarelli has created a cutthroat world of forbidden magic that will become your new favourite enemies-to-lovers Romantasy. This is enemies-to-lovers done right, and after that ending, I can't wait for book two." - Megan Scott, author of
A Temptation of Magic "
Heartless Hunter is my favorite kind of fantasy: sizzling with romance and banter between enemies caught in a dangerous world." - Emily Thiede, author of
This Vicious Grace Praise for Edgewood: "Precise in construction and style, with an elegant and eerie music motif, this easily earns a place on Stiefvater fans' TBR lists." -
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)
"Characters are the highlight of Ciccarelli's novel as she explores communities--the kind you're born into and the ones you build for yourself--by building families, friendships, and romances that will sweep readers away...whimsical and threatening." -
School Library Journal "
Edgewood has everything I love in a Kristen Ciccarelli book: lyrical prose, a romance that will hurt, and themes rooted in raw and intimate questions, making for a timeless tale." - Joan He,
New York Times bestselling author of
The Ones We're Meant to Find "With gorgeous writing and a strong female lead,
Edgewood is a tale for anyone who loves their fantasies lush, dark, and romantic. I could have remained lost in the woods forever." - Isabel Ibañez, author of
Woven In Moonlight and
Written in Starlight
