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Cursed by the Crimson Moon: A Dark Why-Choose Red Riding Hood Retelling (Twisted Curses: A Collection of Dark Fairytale Retellings)
by Ava Zoe
About this book
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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.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- B0DYG6QCC2
Reader Reviews
May 6, 2026
🌶️🌶️.5/5 Its synopsis drew me in with its promise of steamy wolves and a why-choose fantasy romance. And when I started reading, I was even more captivated because the mysterious monster/wolf that lived in the woods. That part of the story reminded me of the movie called The Village. The world-building beautifully set the dark, fairytale feeling, but I felt like the character development, specifically the dynamics/relationships between Lena and the two MMCs, lacked a strong foundation. I...
March 13, 2025
If you're reading this, it's probably because you're wondering whether or not you should read this book... the answer is YES!!! You NEED this book in your life! I was on the edge of my seat, excited, emotional, and fully invested the entire way through! The parts that were fast-paced were gripping, and the parts that were slow were emotional and heartfelt. There were spicy scenes but it wasn't too heavy on the romance. It was a perfect balance of love and lust and beautiful storytelling, and...
May 7, 2026
Cursed by the Crimson Moon completely pulled me in with its dark fairytale atmosphere and emotional intensity. The story starts with a slow build, but once the mystery surrounding the curse begins to unfold, I couldn’t stop turning the pages. What I really enjoyed was the character and their dynamic together. Lena is trying to save her village from a long standing curse that has been destroying her village for decades. Calder is the bear friend and also loyal protector who will risk his life to...
May 8, 2026
“If a sacrifice is not offered, his wrath will not be contained.” A dark and spicy retelling of the classic fairytale, Little Red Riding Hood, Cursed by the Crimson Moon, was made for adults. It also gives off The Village vibes as well. The bones of the story are the same as LRR; we have a village and a young woman who ventures off into the forest to see her grandmother, and we hear the warnings of the big bad wolf. That’s where the similarities end. In this dark retelling, we have a village...
May 6, 2026
This book was so good! It definitely had that fairytale-esque vibe I was looking for. It was atmospheric and the LORE. I LOVE LORE. It was also a slow-burn. I live for the slowest of burns. I read the book in two sittings! I am so proud of our girl Lena here. She will do whatever it takes! Found family is also one of my favorite tropes, so it made me love it even more. All these characters' growth from the beginning to the end was great. I was glad the plot was plotting and there wasn't filler....
