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The Crimson Moth
By Kristen Ciccarelli · 2 main books · Complete duology
Use this The Crimson Moth books in order guide to start in the right place, follow the The Crimson Moth reading order clearly, and avoid common series-order confusion.
Start with: Heartless Hunter
About this series
This The Crimson Moth books in order guide helps you read Kristen Ciccarelli's The Crimson Moth series in the clearest order.
If you are new to The Crimson Moth, start with book 1 and continue through the main books in publication order.
Best first read: publication order.
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If you are new to The Crimson Moth, start with book 1 and continue through the main books in publication order.
Best first read: publication order.
Reading order
- 1
Heartless Hunter
Also published as The Crimson Moth
The Crimson Moth is the UK and international title for the same Book 1; it is not a separate installment.
2024
Book 1. Rune hides her witch identity while moving close to the witch hunter pursuing the Crimson Moth.
- 2
Rebel Witch
2025
Book 2. The conclusion of the duology continues Rune and Gideon's conflict amid revolution and shifting loyalties.
Reading Order Notes
These The Crimson Moth reading order notes can help first-time readers understand the safest way to read the series.
Why publication order works
For most readers, publication order is the best The Crimson Moth reading order because it preserves reveals, character growth, and worldbuilding pacing.
Can you skip any books?
If you are reading for the first time, most readers should keep all main entries in order to avoid missing context between major arcs.
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The Crimson Moth
Best first entry point for The Crimson Moth. Read this before the rest of the series.
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2
Main books
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Spice
Complete duology
Status
3
Tropes
Best for: YA readers who want witch-and-witch-hunter tension in a complete duology
Start with: Heartless Hunter
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the correct Heartless Hunter reading order?
Read Heartless Hunter first and Rebel Witch second. In the UK and some international markets, Heartless Hunter is published as The Crimson Moth; that is the same first book, not an additional installment.
Is The Crimson Moth series complete?
Yes. The Crimson Moth is a complete two-book duology: Heartless Hunter (also titled The Crimson Moth in the UK and internationally) followed by Rebel Witch.
Is Heartless Hunter YA?
Yes. The publisher lists both books in the Young Adult category and provides a 13–18 age range for the US editions.
Is Heartless Hunter enemies-to-lovers?
Yes. The central relationship pairs Rune, a witch hiding her identity, with Gideon, a witch hunter pursuing the Crimson Moth. The enemies-to-lovers label is a RomantasyOrder reading-experience classification supported by the publisher's description.