S1E6 - Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli

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10/29/24 • 52 min

Witches and witch hunters take center stage in Episode 06 as Kristy and Jon discuss Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli. The duo talk about morally ambiguous characters, sacrifices, and whether they are Team Gideon or Team Alex. While it is their longest episode to-date, they think it might be the best one yet!

Links
Official author website: https://www.kristenciccarelli.com/

On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127305713-heartless-hunter

Video recap: https://youtu.be/tpcTAg8HCGM

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Book Lovers by Emily Henry: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58690308-book-lovers

The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/208503280-the-boyfriend

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BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/

BIMMHR email: [email protected]

Kristy on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl

Jon on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl

Chapters

(02:38) - Listener question
(04:48) - Book summary
(07:26) - SPOILER ALERT
(07:40) - Jon's review
(08:28) - Kristy's review
(09:47) - Key moments recap
(11:13) - World building
(12:45) - Rune's origin story
(15:21) - Good v evil
(18:50) - Internal struggles
(20:40) - Moving past the hate
(28:09) - Relationship dynamcis
(31:03) - Sacrifices
(33:59) - Cressida
(36:08) - The twist
(40:10) - Introspection
(43:11) - Go team!
(45:46) - Dead or alive
(48:09) - Final thoughts

Links
Official author website: https://www.kristenciccarelli.com/

On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127305713-heartless-hunter

Video recap: https://youtu.be/tpcTAg8HCGM

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Book Lovers by Emily Henry: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58690308-book-lovers

The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/208503280-the-boyfriend

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BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/

BIMMHR email: [email protected]

Kristy on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl

Jon on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl

Chapters

(02:38) - Listener question
(04:48) - Book summary
(07:26) - SPOILER ALERT
(07:40) - Jon's review
(08:28) - Kristy's review
(09:47) - Key moments recap
(11:13) - World building
(12:45) - Rune's origin story
(15:21) - Good v evil
(18:50) - Internal struggles
(20:40) - Moving past the hate
(28:09) - Relationship dynamcis
(31:03) - Sacrifices
(33:59) - Cressida
(36:08) - The twist
(40:10) - Introspection
(43:11) - Go team!
(45:46) - Dead or alive
(48:09) - Final thoughts

Previous Episode

S1E5 - The Measure by Nikki Erlick

For their fifth episode, Kristy and Jon transition from the lightheartedness of Episode 04’s romantic comedy to a more serious topic: how would you spend your life if you knew exactly how long you had to live?

Links
Official author website: https://www.nikkierlick.com/

On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58884736-the-measure
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Heartless Hunters by Kristen Ciccarelli: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127305713-heartless-hunter

Book Lovers by Emily Henry: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58690308-book-lovers
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BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/

BIMMHR email: [email protected]

Kristy on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl

Jon on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl

Chapters

(02:25) - Listener question
(04:53) - Book summary
(06:31) - SPOILER ALERT
(06:43) - Kristy's review
(08:52) - Jon's review
(11:14) - Would you open it?
(13:23) - Affecting life choices
(15:44) - Societal ripple effects
(17:54) - Taking risks
(21:14) - Cause or effect
(24:32) - Amie
(28:13) - Nina & Maura
(32:55) - A right to know
(35:56) - Making a aplan
(37:13) - Ben & Amie
(40:57) - Final thoughts

Next Episode

S1E7 - Book Lovers by Emily Henry

In this gem of an episode, Kristy and Jon discuss Book Lovers by Emily Henry, a story that turns the classic Hallmark lovers trope on its head. They’ll cover topics about compromise, sibling dynamics, and... weird crushes on animated characters?!
Links
Official author website: https://www.emilyhenrybooks.com/

On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58690308-book-lovers

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The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/208503280-the-boyfriend

A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59831299-a-very-merry-bromance?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_17

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BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/

BIMMHR email: [email protected]

Kristy on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl

Jon on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl

Chapters