It’s been a while since I’ve felt a spark of desire to review a YA book. But the truth is, YA books are so much fun to review, when you’re in the mood for fun, dramatic, unrealistic, and a super entertaining plot.

I say “unrealistic” with a lot of affection, because I sure as hell want to completely escape reality sometimes, and I want to be flabbergasted by the direction an author takes. Kristen Ciccarelli made me feel very engaged and satisfied when she took me to a world that combines a few of my favourite things: magic, witches, forbidden love, love triangle, and complex family dynamics.

I especially adore following a strong main character that has a purpose in life: something they want to achieve that pulls them forward in life; something they know they’ll regret if they don’t invest themselves into it fully.

I’m probably projecting a little, and certainly biased, since I’m currently looking for my own ride-or-die project, but who doesn’t love determination and courage? I’m not saying Rune is the best heroine the world of fantasy has seen (she clearly lies to herself a few times, particularly in the love department), but I sure as hell enjoyed seeing her walk into danger with her head clear of regrets and her heart full of fire.

As I said, the plot is quite entertaining. It did take me a few chapters to really get into, because I don’t enjoy info-dumping, and I do feel there was a little of that in the beginning concerning the world-building, but once the author got that “out of the way” so to speak, and I was acquainted with many of the elements in Rune’s reality, I could let myself be swept away by the past-paced romantic adventure that HEARTLESS HUNTER has to offer.

You might not learn too many lessons reading this, but who has time for lessons when they can have plot twists and sexy romance?

Recommended!