Cursed by the Crimson Moon
A Dark Why-Choose Red Riding Hood Retelling (Twisted Curses: A Collection of Dark Fairytale Retellings)
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Cursed by the Crimson Moon
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Narrated by:
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Marie Walker
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By:
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Ava Zoe
Summary
Two men. One curse. She refuses to choose.
When Lena learns she’s destined to be the next sacrifice to the forest’s curse, she refuses to accept her fate. Desperate to uncover the truth and shatter the Crimson Moon’s grip on her village, she ventures into the forbidden forest. Beside her stands Calder, her fiercely loyal best friend, and Alaric, the cursed Wolf who carries the weight of the village’s darkest secrets.
As ancient trials test their strength and trust, the trio must navigate a web of betrayal, love, and shadowy forces determined to see them fail. But breaking the curse comes at a cost—and the forest isn’t willing to let them leave unscathed.
Will Lena’s strength be enough to challenge the curse and claim a future of her own design?
Cursed by the Crimson Moon is a heart-pounding journey of love, sacrifice, and the battle against fate.
In this steamy wolves dark fairytale, discover a why-choose fantasy romance with dark magic, forbidden love, and fate that collide under the crimson moon. Perfect for fans of Grimm's Fairytales, From Blood and Ash, Serpent & Dove, and A Court of Thorns and Roses.
©2025 Ava Zoe (P)2026 Ava ZoeListener received this title free
Brilliant reimagined Fairytale
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Many years ago, a pact was made to ensure the safety of their villages inhabitants. As payment though, a sacrifice must be made. Every crimson moon, the strongest of the villagers is given to the wolf. This year, Lena learns she has been chosen as the sacrifice and she won't go down without a fight.
Keen to undo this curse, and save not only herself but future sacrifices, Lena ventures into the forbidden forest. Calder, another villager who most certainly has feelings for Lena, wants to save her and is all too ready to try and slay the wolf. His brawn, while appreciated, is not the most helpful in trying to find and solve clues. Fortunately Lena meets a handsome stranger (Alaric) in the woods who tries to caution her from the dangers which lurk. She's determined and refuses to go home to the short-term safety of her village. Together this trio might be able to end the curse that plagues not only the village, but the wolf as well.
Zoe did a great job at developing this world. I was able to picture it easily, and follow along as the characters explored different parts of the forest. I appreciated Lena's determination and heart and Calder's loyalty. Alaric was the most complex character of the three, which makes sense; he is like two characters in one. Their dynamic was interesting with the animosity between Calder and Alaric. It was nice to see the evolution of those relationships.
I listened to the audiobook which was narrated by Marie Walker. She did a good job as the storyteller however I didn't feel as though she truly embodied any of the characters.
Lena, Calder and Alaric
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