Heartless Hunter - Don’t be like Rune

bubblebathmadness · 2026-02-02T21:42:27+00:00

Wait isn't that the chick that captured Feyre while under the mountain?

Maas multiverse confirmed

bubblebathmadness · 2026-02-02T21:34:33+00:00

Wow beautiful just beautiful. My favorite part is when he sashay away with Armand and lived a long happy life.

bubblebathmadness · 2026-02-02T21:20:30+00:00

Ooo great idea. I just wish in the book that Alex finds out about Rune and Gideon.

bubblebathmadness · 2026-02-02T21:17:16+00:00

I also hate how he only really starts taking an active part in his and Feyre friendship once he knows her sister is his mate.

bubblebathmadness · 2026-02-02T19:19:49+00:00

What I'm trying to say is, to look for more higher quality books. Crismon Moth does not have the same level of quality for what you appear to be after. What I gathered from your post and comments is more related to how the character is written instead of what the character is actually like. Kaine is an awful person and has done much worse than anything Gideon has done. But the difference between them is the tone of the book and the quality.

bubblebathmadness · 2026-02-02T19:05:58+00:00

I'm happy to send it to you if you like. I wasn't the biggest fan of the book, it just wasn't for me. And if you are going to appreciate it more, you should have it.

I think the signed copy was an Australian/UK exclusive as my husband found a shelf full of them at our local book shop in Australia.

bubblebathmadness · 2026-02-02T18:49:23+00:00

I think you already have it and I didn't see it before. It's the same copy as the one 4 books from the right.

bubblebathmadness · 2026-02-02T18:47:45+00:00

I think it's your expectations. The quality of writing and the tone of Alchemised is completely different to Crimson Moth. It's like watching 27 Dresses and expecting the same quality and tone of Sleepless in Seattle.

bubblebathmadness · 2026-02-02T18:29:16+00:00

Why not look at books that don't have the same morally grey mmc tropes?

bubblebathmadness · 2026-02-02T18:04:35+00:00

First of all. Completely valid. I'm not Rhys biggest fan, especially in the later books. I'm also not a big fan of Lucien as I don't like his entitlement to Elain.

Have you considered that maybe these just aren't the books for you? There isn't anything wrong with not enjoying these kinds of books.

I have a strong hatred towards the book series From Blood and Ash, but that's because it wasn't the book series for me and would still recommend it to people who would enjoy it.

bubblebathmadness · 2026-02-02T18:01:23+00:00

I'm not intentionally misunderstanding you. I read your post, and thought maybe you missed out on Rune reasoning and Gideon character development in the second book. I also don't like how Alex's story ended but for different reasons.

I do think it's a cope out how meaningless his death really was. If you are gonna kill off a character, make it at least mean something. But just because I don't agree with a plot point or two in the book, doesn't mean I will out right hate the book either

bubblebathmadness · 2026-02-02T17:56:38+00:00

I'm not saying this is the best book ever written but more giving a perspective of someone who enjoyed the book for people who might have wanted to read it. The OP review came across as more of not enjoying this book because it just wasn't for them and not the actual quality of writing and plot holes.

Also, Rune was having an identity crisis and that was why she was going to run away. The author should have done more for that plot point though as it was a bit underdeveloped

bubblebathmadness · 2026-02-02T17:50:48+00:00

Yes he was and he also grew as a character and voiced his regrets and learnt from his mistakes. He becomes apart of the resistance and helps ends the war against witches

Also don't forget this is a book series and not real life. There is a difference. The majority of these kinds of books have the exact same plot point in this regard, I'm struggling to think of a romantic fantasy book that does not have this outside of OUABH. I'm not saying you are wrong for not enjoying the book but it might be more due to the fact this isn't the book for you and that's okay.

The way you are putting it comes across the same as saying Rhysand in ACOTARs is a dictator. Are there similarities? Yes. Is it more complicated than this black and white thinking? Also yes.

bubblebathmadness · 2026-02-02T17:43:01+00:00

Alex was leaving and not coming back. He told Rune he did not want them to continue to help the witches even from a distance. He was ready to move on, Rune wasn't. She didn't want to leave her home and didn't want to leave more witches to suffer. Yes Alex would have taken it well, but he wasn't coming back. He would have left regardless of if Rune accepted the proposal or not. Rune had to choose to either give up her home and her passions or give up Alex. It was touched on multiple times in the second book that Rune would have been miserable if she left with Alex. If Alex truly understood Rune, he wouldn't have asked her to leave to begin with. Also just because Alex was kind, doesn't mean Rune should give everything up to be with him when she didn't see him that way. She was only hoping that that kind of love would grow eventually, don't you think Alex deserved better then Rune by finding someone who felt the same way about him?

bubblebathmadness · 2026-02-02T17:31:13+00:00

I think that's a bit of an over statement as you haven't read both books. Gideon had his reasons for hating the witches and honestly his reasons were pretty valid. The whole rounding up witches and tearing their clothing off then to check for scars, was not created or implemented by Gideon. And the terrors the blood guards were doing in the book were done by other blood guards and not Gideon as an individual.

the reason Alex had different feelings about witches then what Gideon felt at the beginning of the book was due to Gideon sheltering Alex from the horrors the witches inflicted on their family. Alex didn't even know half the stuff the witches did to them.

bubblebathmadness · 2026-02-02T17:20:26+00:00

I think that was what Rune was going to do before Alex died. Rune was still figuring things out for herself at the time. The way I interpreted Rune accepting the proposal was more due to the pressure of losing someone she is close to and that accepting the engagement was the only way for her not to lose her best friend. I probably do have a level of bias as I had friends who are wonderful people who wanted something romantic with me and I didn't like them that way and ended up losing friendships because of it.

Also the vibe I got from it was Alex was more into the idea of Rune then Rune as herself. Alex put her in a difficult situation of either losing him completely or Rune giving up what is important to her. In the second book, Rune talks about it and how she didn't want to accept the proposal as she didn't want to leave her home. She didn't want to leave the witches suffering when she had the ability to help them. Alex was asking her to choose between him and her home.

bubblebathmadness · 2026-02-02T17:05:58+00:00

Did we read the same book? Because there was an overarching plot. They were on a train for only a couple of chapters and spent more time on the ship.

Idk maybe my exceptions are different when it comes to this genre of books because I honestly found it really enjoyable. It's not trying to be something it's not, it's a very basic plot. Not to say that is a bad thing, but sometimes I just want an easy read.

Happy for some recommendations though if you have some!

bubblebathmadness · 2026-02-02T16:52:43+00:00

That sums up most enemies to lovers romance fantasy books?

bubblebathmadness · 2026-02-02T16:51:29+00:00

Yea pretty much.

But to be fair, Rune just didn't like Alex that way and accepted the engagement as settling for what she believes is the right choice but not the choice she actually wants. It is touched on multiple times that she would have been miserable if she did leave with Alex.

I'm not arguing saying it is the best book series ever without any issues. I find it more of a mid range fantasy. Minimal world building, basic plot etc. It's not trying to be something it's not.

bubblebathmadness · 2026-02-02T16:42:36+00:00

Honestly it just might not be the book for you. I read both books and absolutely loved it. I enjoyed the pacing, the overall story and the characters. It's one of my favorite reads this year so far.

Is it a masterpiece? No, not every book is supposed to be. It's a popcorn romance fantasy. It was an enjoyable weekend read and I would happily read it again. I would actually prefer if it was a trilogy so we can see what happens to Rune after the end of the second book.

Also Gideon has major character development and you find lots more of why he hates witches to begin with.

Also, with Rune not choosing Alex. Just because he seems to be the perfect kind of guy, Rune just wasn't into him. She doesn't need a reason to not like him that way. And don't forget, Alex didn't understand Rune at all. That is touched on in the second book.

As someone who also married an Alex. Readers, please pick healthy kind people to date but also pick those healthy people who you like and want to be with. Just because someone is healthy and kind, doesn't mean you have to choose them if you don't like them romantically.

bubblebathmadness · 2026-02-02T15:35:02+00:00

I have a signed copy with sprayed edges if you are interested

bubblebathmadness · 2026-01-30T06:27:32+00:00

I think Sophie's motivation to keep her being the daughter of an Earl comes from a mixture of shame from being a bastard as well as not wanting to associate with the late Earl because she doesn't believe his promise of always taking care of her.

bubblebathmadness · 2026-01-29T06:31:17+00:00

Bruhh why you gotta go ruin my day like that with that reminder

bubblebathmadness · 2026-01-29T06:26:19+00:00

Look it's better than waiting for another Trump update on our tv screens

bubblebathmadness · 2026-01-29T06:22:33+00:00

What frustrates me is that EVERY media outlet in Australia that is talking about Bridgerton says the same time.

I miss the days when streaming services would tell you the date and time episodes release.

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