In ancient times, a powerful and tyrannical ruler, known as the Wolf King, ruled over a vast kingdom. His reign was marked by brutality and oppression, as he cunningly suppressed any form of dissent. The people lived in constant fear, unable to challenge his authority. Legend has it that the Wolf King's power was not solely based on his military might and strategic prowess, but rather on a dark curse that he had obtained. This curse bestowed him with immense strength, stamina, and an unquenchable thirst for power. It is said that he made a pact with a malevolent and sinister force, giving up his humanity in exchange for supernatural abilities.
Curse of the Wolf King – A Beauty and the Beast Retelling
All Gemma Bellefleur wants is to leave her past behind and forget the day scandal broke her heart. But when she’s captured by a trickster fae king who threatens to hold her for ransom, she’ll find herself at the top of the gossip column yet again.
Plagued by a curse that will soon claim his life, the human-hating King Elliot will do anything to save himself. And if Gemma can use that to her advantage, she might be able to bargain her way to freedom. All she has to do is help him break his curse.
There’s just one hitch—to do so, they’ll have to trick someone into falling in love with the beastly, brooding Elliot.
With a devious alliance made, their scheme begins, bringing Gemma and Elliot into very close quarters. Soon, an unexpected desire stirs where once there was only hate. But Gemma must fight it. For when the curse is broken, Elliot will return to his true form—a wolf—and be lost to her for good.
Can Gemma sacrifice her budding feelings to save the king’s life? Or will love force her to give up something even greater…her heart?
ACOTAR meets Bridgerton in this standalone fairytale retelling of Beauty and the Beast. If you like slow burn romance, wolf shifters, and brooding fae royals, then you’ll love this swoon-worthy story in the Entangled with Fae series.
*NOTE this book is upper YA/NA featuring mature situations and some adult language. The romance is slow burn but leads to moderate steam.
Curse of the Wolf King is a complete stand-alone novel set in the same world as The Fair Isle Trilogy. Journey back to Faerwyvae or begin your adventure for the first time with this enchanting tale. Each book in the Entangled with Fae series can be read on its own and in any order. Happily ever after guaranteed!
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Book Review – Curse of the Wolf King by Tessonja Odette
All Gemma Bellefleur wants is to leave her past behind and forget the day scandal broke her heart. But when she’s captured by a trickster fae king who threatens to hold her for ransom, she’ll find herself at the top of the gossip column yet again.
Plagued by a curse that will soon claim his life, the human-hating King Elliot will do anything to save himself. And if Gemma can use that to her advantage, she might be able to bargain her way to freedom. All she has to do is help him break his curse.
There’s just one hitch—to do so, they’ll have to trick someone into falling in love with the beastly, brooding Elliot.
With a devious alliance made, their scheme begins, bringing Gemma and Elliot into very close quarters. Soon, an unexpected desire stirs where once there was only hate. But Gemma must fight it. For when the curse is broken, Elliot will return to his true form—a wolf—and be lost to her for good.
Can Gemma sacrifice her budding feelings to save the king’s life? Or will love force her to give up something even greater…her heart?
*NOTE this book is upper YA/NA featuring mature situations and some adult language. The romance is slow burn but leads to moderate steam.
Curse of the Wolf King is a complete stand-alone novel set in the same world as The Fair Isle Trilogy. Journey back to Faerwyvae or begin your adventure for the first time with this enchanting tale. Each book in the Entangled with Fae series can be read on its own and in any order. Happily ever after guaranteed!
My rating: four out of five stars
This book was cleverly written. The Jane Eyre vibes helped me get over the fairytale retelling vibes, which I’m not really a fan of. Not that I’m not a fan of Beauty and the Beast. I just don’t really enjoy seeing elements of the story over and over again in different stories.
I was disappointed that the fae weren’t really fae-like, more shifter-like.
Gemma was super likeable as a main character. I love how she took the initiative to find employment and disentangle herself from her father and society’s expectations of women.
The wolf king, Elliot, starts off quite feral and immature, and in my opinion, was not the best love interest. But it was really entertaining when Gemma made him do things like dress up and attend dinner parties. And once he started acting tender toward Gemma, he grew on me. But they’re still not my favorite couple.
The slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers romance itself felt pretty real, maybe because I was so invested in Gemma finding love and a better future. I just didn’t really care for Elliot or them as a couple.
Overall, I didn’t enjoy this one as much as I thought I would, but I think I will give one of the other books a try anyway, as I did enjoy the writing.
Disclaimer: I get commissions from this link. This did not influence my review.
Tessonja Odette
Tessonja Odette I would totally do a Rapunzel retelling! I'm a little intimidated by that one, however, because the Disney version just might be my favorite animated …more I would totally do a Rapunzel retelling! I'm a little intimidated by that one, however, because the Disney version just might be my favorite animated princess film, especially because the chemistry between the leads is so dreamy. So I'd have to come up with a story and characters and a brand new romance that I love just as much as that version! It's been very fulfilling retelling fairytales that I've always wanted to alter and explore certain aspects of, but I'm sure I could find a spark of inspiration for something new and exciting with Rapunzel too :) (less)
Tessonja Odette That's definitely a possibility! I loved writing Franco as bi because it felt so authentic to his character. And I'd love to showcase LGBTQ+ main char…more That's definitely a possibility! I loved writing Franco as bi because it felt so authentic to his character. And I'd love to showcase LGBTQ+ main character romances in the future.(less)
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His once-loyal subjects began to despise him, longing for a way to break free from his oppressive rule. Unable to find solace in his own kingdom, the Wolf King started seeking more power. He waged wars against neighboring lands, pillaging and enslaving innocent people. His armies, fueled by his cursed strength, were almost unstoppable. Kingdom after kingdom fell before him, leaving only devastation in their wake. However, the curse eventually proved to be the Wolf King's downfall. The darkness that had consumed him also led to his own undoing. His uncontrollable rage and thirst for power became his weakness. As he grew more insane, he started losing control over his own kingdom. In the end, the people rose up against the Wolf King, desperate to break free from his curse and tyranny. A fierce battle ensued, with the Wolf King fighting with unmatched fury. But his strength had become his weakness, his curse turning into a double-edged sword. In a climactic final battle, the Wolf King was eventually defeated by a group of brave warriors determined to see the curse broken. With his death, the curse lifted from the land, and the people were finally free from his oppressive rule. The curse of the Wolf King serves as a cautionary tale, reminding us of the dangers of unchecked power and the consequences of seeking power at all costs. It reminds us that true strength lies not in the ability to dominate others, but in empathy, compassion, and the willingness to work together for the common good..
Reviews for "The Curse of the Wolf King: A Battle of Good and Evil"
1. John - 2 stars - I was really excited to watch "Curse of the Wolf King" after hearing so many good reviews, but I was left disappointed. The story felt cliche and predictable, with no real depth to the characters. The special effects were also quite underwhelming, and I couldn't help but compare it to similar movies that executed those elements much better. Overall, it was a forgettable film that didn't live up to the hype for me.
2. Sarah - 1 star - "Curse of the Wolf King" was an absolute disaster. The acting was incredibly forced and wooden, making it hard to connect with any of the characters. The dialogue was cheesy and the plot was all over the place, leaving me confused and bored. The CGI effects were laughably bad, it felt like I was watching a low-budget student film. I would not recommend wasting your time on this one.
3. Michael - 2 stars - I had high hopes for "Curse of the Wolf King" but it fell short in many aspects. The pacing was all over the place, with slow and drawn-out scenes that didn't add much to the overall story. The writing was lackluster, filled with cliches and predictable twists. The film lacked originality and failed to offer any fresh perspectives on the werewolf genre. It's a forgettable film that didn't leave a lasting impression.