This book exceeded expectations! If you are not a fan of dystopian society (like me), give this one a try! Selene is the wolfless daughter of the Alpha pair, sent to her death to violate the shaky treaty, and Killian is the rival pack Alpha who murdered her brother. When Killian lets her into his territory, sparks fly, complete with pack intrigue, loyal friends, and secrets that should probably stay hidden.

Lots of twists and turns in this paranormal romance adventure. A young woman is a pawn in power games between wolf packs and other types of supernaturals and humans. She is the wolfless daughter of alphas of one pack and given to another pack as an insulting bride for their alpha Killian. But she has the mysterious ability to hold off that alpha's eldritch curse where he becomes a mindless killing machine at night on all but the new moon. Figuring out who to trust, protecting her brother, learning secrets of her past and Killian's, all to navigate the forces pushing them together and tearing them apart. It is a bit of a rollercoaster with twists, betrayals, and revelations that just keep coming. I really enjoyed it and look forward to future installments.

A wonderful start to an enchanting tale of forbidden romance and magic. I was drawn in from the first couple of sentences and couldn’t stop reading. From enemies-to-lovers, Selene and Killian are perfect for each other and I can’t wait for the series to continue to see what happens next.

I loved the opening for this novel. Tightly plotted, emotional characterization, and I enjoyed the dynamic between the main characters. Really good.

It's a great start to a new series that's sometimes hard to follow. I loved the main characters and their dynamic, but the plot sometimes got overly complicated. I am looking forward to reading more from this author! 3.75 stars!

The Alpha's Curse blends familiar tropes of forbidden romance and transformation, but lacks originality in its execution. Selene’s journey from sacrificial bride to reluctant ally is predictable, and Killian’s mysterious curse feels more like a plot device than a truly compelling conflict. While their chemistry is undeniable, the story leans heavily on cliches, leaving little room for deeper exploration of its potential. Fans of supernatural romance may enjoy it, but it’s hard to shake the feeling that the story’s heart is hidden beneath a veil of predictability.

I found the story interesting but hard to follow at times...... I had no opinions of the Mc. I didn't like it as much as I thought I would. I did finish the story after forcing myself to read it. but have no desire to read anything else by this author.

LOVED this book. Devoured over a couple of days whenever I had any free time, it kept me totally hooked.
My first werewolf book, and it did not disappoint.
Super excited for the series and I think everything is set up perfectly in book 1, I just hope I don’t have to wait too long before book 2!
I really think it will be a booktok fave of 2025!

This book has a great world and magic system.
I found it so interesting and really easy to get into.
You’re sucked in after the first page!
I love the enemies to lovers of the mains and how caring the FMC was to her little brother
There are A LOT of twists and turns.

However, the reason it isn’t 5 stars, the relentless bullying is really hard for me to take.

This book is fun. It’s a paranormal romance set in a world that is a combination of a fantasy world and our modern world. The setting really adds to the story because we get the best of both worlds while ignoring some of the less favorable parts of both.

The series that is obviously following this book is set up so well! We meet the characters, dive into the world, and get an addictive taste in this first installment.

I’m a sucker for a good paranormal fantasy romance, and I can absolutely see this one going places.

Thank you very much to Oliver-Herber Books, Caitlyn McFarland, and NetGalley for an ARC of this book. All opinions are my own and are not influenced by the manner in which I received it.