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Witch of the Wolves #2
The Wolf Queen's Curse
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Expected 1 Sep 26DELUXE EDITION - featuring gorgeous stenciled edges - In The Wolf Queen's Curse, the much anticipated sequel to Witch of the Wolves, Cordelia and Bishop must seek alliances with other packs and confront their Alphas in order to restore their beloved Trevelyan, no matter the cost.
The previously quiet life of Cordelia Levine, half-werewolf, all witch, has been turned upside down. Both of her parents are now dead, and her grandmother’s vicious attack on Trevelyan, her pack’s home, has left the Albion Pack fleeing and severely reduced in number.
As they recover and strategize a path forward, Cordelia is navigating her role in the pack as well as her feelings for her new husband, the Alpha. But even as their love grows stronger, the fate of the pack lies in their hands, and they must focus on finding a way to survive.
The pack decides that the only way to defeat the cabal and forge a path back home is to rekindle old alliances. The journey proves complicated, however, as each Alpha they encounter has an agenda of his own. But Cordelia and Bishop will stop at nothing to protect their pack – and reclaim their rightful home.
The previously quiet life of Cordelia Levine, half-werewolf, all witch, has been turned upside down. Both of her parents are now dead, and her grandmother’s vicious attack on Trevelyan, her pack’s home, has left the Albion Pack fleeing and severely reduced in number.
As they recover and strategize a path forward, Cordelia is navigating her role in the pack as well as her feelings for her new husband, the Alpha. But even as their love grows stronger, the fate of the pack lies in their hands, and they must focus on finding a way to survive.
The pack decides that the only way to defeat the cabal and forge a path back home is to rekindle old alliances. The journey proves complicated, however, as each Alpha they encounter has an agenda of his own. But Cordelia and Bishop will stop at nothing to protect their pack – and reclaim their rightful home.
384 pages, Paperback
Expected publication September 1, 2026
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About the author
Kaylee Archer
2 books254 followersKAYLEE ARCHER grew up on tales of legend and lore, myth and magic. Her favorites were always werewolves and witches, and when she ran out of stories to read about them, she started writing her own. As she got older, the werewolves and witches stopped killing each other and started kissing. Okay, no, they still kill each other…but they also find plenty of time for kissing.
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March 24, 2026
I received and eARC from St. Martins Publishing Group via NetGalley and this is my honest review.
- ✌🏻book 2
- 🎟️ single POV
- 🙌 recap at the beginning about what happened in book 1
- ❤️ all about choice & autonomy
- 😉 he chases her in the woods 🏃♀️🏃🌲
- 🔥 slow build up to 🌶️
- 💪🏻 she’s assertive & takes what she wants
Overall, this was a 3.5 star read and I am rating up to 4 stars. I am looking forward to book 3, especially with how this book ended!
There was a recap at the beginning of the book that was incredibly helpful. Additionally, in the first 10% of the book, as the MFC communicated with the various characters that were in book one, we received a little recap of who they are. I really appreciated this.
The book immediately started with the MMC and MFC doing what they had to do to get food for the pack that had survived. I loved that the MMC was worried about how the MFC would react to him doing some shady things, but the MFC was only understanding and very realistic about what they had to do for survival. There were two factors that stood out about this that I really liked:
1) the theme of the MCs both understanding that they had to do some crappy things, including to other people. Their decisions were made with great thought and other options were explored before landing on the choice to do something that negatively affected another. Once they decided that they needed to do what they needed to do, they were not plagued with these thoughts and feelings of guilt. I only say this because many books get bogged down in guilt related internal dialogue. It is not the guilt in of itself that is the problem, it is the pages and chapters of internal dialogue that get repetitive to readers. Therefore, it was really wonderful to read about MCs who were very thoughtful and compassionate people, while at the exact same time, willing to do what they had to do, while minimizing violence, AND not feeling guilty for stealing food or whatever else they had to do.
2) These MCs were loyal to each other and stuck together, which is what I wanted to read! Truly throughout the whole book, there was such strong trust and honesty between the two MCs. There was even consent requested by the MMC from the MFC to hide things from her at times in which it would be best for her and/or the pack. The MFC agreed to this, and set her boundaries about what she would not allow to be hidden from her. I really loved the direct and honest communication all throughout this book.
The MFC continued to listen and not judge, also challenging the MMC to not judge. I really liked her more mature approach. As I mentioned in other reviews, I’m getting really frustrated with new adult books having main characters written like teenagers. It’s nice to have MC’s that have more thought and logic behind their behavior. Don’t get me wrong, I love emotions and how they can guide behavior, as often emotions are adaptive and very helpful. However, many MC‘s in this current genre are written as only emotional and impulsive. So, again, I really loved that this book had MCs that were more thoughtful in addition to having emotions. Sometimes, the MC’s would run with their emotions and be more assertively-aggressive, I also love that!
A major point that was threaded through the whole book was about choice. The MMC wanted the MFC to make a choice that was free of manipulation, coercion, and entrapment. The MMC was super mindful and respectful of the MFC, wanting her to experience things with free will and to make choices that were best for her, not him or the pack. The MMC was thinking about the long-term and, therefore, would make decisions in the short-term to prevent any influence on her in that moment that could decrease the chances of her obtaining the long-term goal that she wanted. The MMC was such a delightful and kind man, so thoughtful, insightful, respectful, and patient. The MFC was also very mature and respectful. I really appreciated the maturity brought to this book and these MC’s, it was very refreshing!
Something I found really cool was that the author included a few paragraphs about how wolves were hunted for a period of time before the witches were hunted and burned. Most books have included details about witch hunts; therefore, the author creating a narrative about wolves also having been hunted, just like the witches, was unique!
In regards to the pacing of the story, this book was much slower. At times, I did not mind this, as the slower pace took time to give so much more in-depth and contextual information about the witches, wolf packs, and others species, including how they functioned and their politics. We were given more detailed history about the world, where the different wolf packs were located, and how their pack navigated things. We were also provided more detail about the MMC and his lineage. I felt like I obtained the details that I had been wanting from book one! However, at other times, the pacing was so slow and not much was going on with the plot that I got bored.
I will say that, at around 80%, the pacing and plot picked up. There was a twist I did not see coming! Then, the ending happened in a way I expected, which set up book 3 well.
For readers who like spice, there is intimacy in this book, and some of it is described, but it is not described in depth, and it is more fade to black like.
Critiques:
- As noted, the pacing got slow at times and the plot lacked tension and action. Again, the last 20% picked up, but a good chunk of the book had very little happening.
- Second, this book had a lot of telling. Specifically, a lot of “this happened and then that happened and then this happened,” with very little detail.
- ✌🏻book 2
- 🎟️ single POV
- 🙌 recap at the beginning about what happened in book 1
- ❤️ all about choice & autonomy
- 😉 he chases her in the woods 🏃♀️🏃🌲
- 🔥 slow build up to 🌶️
- 💪🏻 she’s assertive & takes what she wants
Overall, this was a 3.5 star read and I am rating up to 4 stars. I am looking forward to book 3, especially with how this book ended!
There was a recap at the beginning of the book that was incredibly helpful. Additionally, in the first 10% of the book, as the MFC communicated with the various characters that were in book one, we received a little recap of who they are. I really appreciated this.
The book immediately started with the MMC and MFC doing what they had to do to get food for the pack that had survived. I loved that the MMC was worried about how the MFC would react to him doing some shady things, but the MFC was only understanding and very realistic about what they had to do for survival. There were two factors that stood out about this that I really liked:
1) the theme of the MCs both understanding that they had to do some crappy things, including to other people. Their decisions were made with great thought and other options were explored before landing on the choice to do something that negatively affected another. Once they decided that they needed to do what they needed to do, they were not plagued with these thoughts and feelings of guilt. I only say this because many books get bogged down in guilt related internal dialogue. It is not the guilt in of itself that is the problem, it is the pages and chapters of internal dialogue that get repetitive to readers. Therefore, it was really wonderful to read about MCs who were very thoughtful and compassionate people, while at the exact same time, willing to do what they had to do, while minimizing violence, AND not feeling guilty for stealing food or whatever else they had to do.
2) These MCs were loyal to each other and stuck together, which is what I wanted to read! Truly throughout the whole book, there was such strong trust and honesty between the two MCs. There was even consent requested by the MMC from the MFC to hide things from her at times in which it would be best for her and/or the pack. The MFC agreed to this, and set her boundaries about what she would not allow to be hidden from her. I really loved the direct and honest communication all throughout this book.
The MFC continued to listen and not judge, also challenging the MMC to not judge. I really liked her more mature approach. As I mentioned in other reviews, I’m getting really frustrated with new adult books having main characters written like teenagers. It’s nice to have MC’s that have more thought and logic behind their behavior. Don’t get me wrong, I love emotions and how they can guide behavior, as often emotions are adaptive and very helpful. However, many MC‘s in this current genre are written as only emotional and impulsive. So, again, I really loved that this book had MCs that were more thoughtful in addition to having emotions. Sometimes, the MC’s would run with their emotions and be more assertively-aggressive, I also love that!
A major point that was threaded through the whole book was about choice. The MMC wanted the MFC to make a choice that was free of manipulation, coercion, and entrapment. The MMC was super mindful and respectful of the MFC, wanting her to experience things with free will and to make choices that were best for her, not him or the pack. The MMC was thinking about the long-term and, therefore, would make decisions in the short-term to prevent any influence on her in that moment that could decrease the chances of her obtaining the long-term goal that she wanted. The MMC was such a delightful and kind man, so thoughtful, insightful, respectful, and patient. The MFC was also very mature and respectful. I really appreciated the maturity brought to this book and these MC’s, it was very refreshing!
Something I found really cool was that the author included a few paragraphs about how wolves were hunted for a period of time before the witches were hunted and burned. Most books have included details about witch hunts; therefore, the author creating a narrative about wolves also having been hunted, just like the witches, was unique!
In regards to the pacing of the story, this book was much slower. At times, I did not mind this, as the slower pace took time to give so much more in-depth and contextual information about the witches, wolf packs, and others species, including how they functioned and their politics. We were given more detailed history about the world, where the different wolf packs were located, and how their pack navigated things. We were also provided more detail about the MMC and his lineage. I felt like I obtained the details that I had been wanting from book one! However, at other times, the pacing was so slow and not much was going on with the plot that I got bored.
I will say that, at around 80%, the pacing and plot picked up. There was a twist I did not see coming! Then, the ending happened in a way I expected, which set up book 3 well.
For readers who like spice, there is intimacy in this book, and some of it is described, but it is not described in depth, and it is more fade to black like.
Critiques:
- As noted, the pacing got slow at times and the plot lacked tension and action. Again, the last 20% picked up, but a good chunk of the book had very little happening.
- Second, this book had a lot of telling. Specifically, a lot of “this happened and then that happened and then this happened,” with very little detail.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
ARC From Netgalley
The Wolf Queen’s Curse by Kaylee Archer
Witch of the Wolves #2
This sequel takes everything from book one and raises the stakes in the most emotional way. Cordelia is no longer just figuring out who she is… she is grieving, leading, and fighting to rebuild what was destroyed. With her pack shattered and alliances uncertain, this story leans hard into loyalty, power, and what it means to lead when everything is falling apart.
What makes this one stand out is the pack dynamic and political tension. It is not just about survival, it is about navigating other Alphas, fragile alliances, and hidden agendas while trying to reclaim home. My favorite part was watching Cordelia step into her strength… balancing her witch and wolf sides while also growing into her role beside Bishop. Their relationship feels deeper here, more earned, and grounded in everything they have lost and are fighting for.
🖤 Tropes & Vibes
🐺 pack politics and power struggles
🖤 witch x werewolf hybrid FMC
👑 alpha king and queen dynamic
⚡ forced alliances with hidden agendas
💔 grief driven leadership arc
🔥 protect the pack at all costs
🌙 paranormal world building
🛡️ battle for home and survival
📚 Read this if you like…
🐺 werewolf packs with strong hierarchy dynamics
🖤 romantasy with emotional stakes
👑 powerful couples ruling together
⚡ political tension and alliance building
💔 characters fighting through loss and grief
#ParanormalRomance #WerewolfBooks #RomantasyReads #FantasyRomance #BookstagramReads
The Wolf Queen’s Curse by Kaylee Archer
Witch of the Wolves #2
This sequel takes everything from book one and raises the stakes in the most emotional way. Cordelia is no longer just figuring out who she is… she is grieving, leading, and fighting to rebuild what was destroyed. With her pack shattered and alliances uncertain, this story leans hard into loyalty, power, and what it means to lead when everything is falling apart.
What makes this one stand out is the pack dynamic and political tension. It is not just about survival, it is about navigating other Alphas, fragile alliances, and hidden agendas while trying to reclaim home. My favorite part was watching Cordelia step into her strength… balancing her witch and wolf sides while also growing into her role beside Bishop. Their relationship feels deeper here, more earned, and grounded in everything they have lost and are fighting for.
🖤 Tropes & Vibes
🐺 pack politics and power struggles
🖤 witch x werewolf hybrid FMC
👑 alpha king and queen dynamic
⚡ forced alliances with hidden agendas
💔 grief driven leadership arc
🔥 protect the pack at all costs
🌙 paranormal world building
🛡️ battle for home and survival
📚 Read this if you like…
🐺 werewolf packs with strong hierarchy dynamics
🖤 romantasy with emotional stakes
👑 powerful couples ruling together
⚡ political tension and alliance building
💔 characters fighting through loss and grief
#ParanormalRomance #WerewolfBooks #RomantasyReads #FantasyRomance #BookstagramReads
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
The Wolf Queen's Curse is a gripping second installment that raises the stakes for Cordelia Levine and her pack. Following the devastating attack on their home, Trevelyan, this story leans heavily into the weight of leadership and the fragility of shifting alliances.
What I Loved:
Character Growth: Seeing Cordelia truly step into her power as both a witch and a wolf while navigating her new role as the Alpha’s wife was incredibly satisfying.
Deepened Romance: The relationship between Cordelia and Bishop feels much more earned here. Their bond is tested by grief and the constant threat of foreign Alphas, making their moments of connection feel more grounded and intense.
World-Building: The political tension between the different packs adds a layer of complexity that was missing in the first book.
Why Not 5 Stars?
The pacing in the first half is a bit slower as the pack strategizes their next move. While the second half is an absolute adrenaline rush, some of the political maneuvers felt a little dense compared to the fast-paced magic of book one.
Final Verdict:
If you enjoyed the "broody wolves" and gothic atmosphere of the first book, you’ll love the emotional depth Archer brings to this sequel. It ends on a major cliffhanger that will have you immediately checking for book three!
What I Loved:
Character Growth: Seeing Cordelia truly step into her power as both a witch and a wolf while navigating her new role as the Alpha’s wife was incredibly satisfying.
Deepened Romance: The relationship between Cordelia and Bishop feels much more earned here. Their bond is tested by grief and the constant threat of foreign Alphas, making their moments of connection feel more grounded and intense.
World-Building: The political tension between the different packs adds a layer of complexity that was missing in the first book.
Why Not 5 Stars?
The pacing in the first half is a bit slower as the pack strategizes their next move. While the second half is an absolute adrenaline rush, some of the political maneuvers felt a little dense compared to the fast-paced magic of book one.
Final Verdict:
If you enjoyed the "broody wolves" and gothic atmosphere of the first book, you’ll love the emotional depth Archer brings to this sequel. It ends on a major cliffhanger that will have you immediately checking for book three!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
3.5⭐️ Rounded up because of the ending!
🔥 I wish it were standard that authors give us a concise summary of book 1 at the beginning.
The story: I will unfortunately admit that I did not find the first half of this as enjoyable as book 1, but the second half (or perhaps a little later than half) more than made up for it. Despite this I was happy that we learned a lot more about Bishop, the pack politics, and how this world works. The alliances and hidden agendas of various players all coming to light and set up for what I expect to be an exciting next book because the TWIST! I devoured the last 30% or so, what an ending!
The characters: I absolutely adore Bishop, he is just as clever, patient and compassionate as he was in book 1. And the way which he never pressured her knowing their situation was rather precarious had me swooninh. I still enjoyed Cordelia but there were times were she was focusing on clothing and fancy food and amenities like a spoiled princess and I found myself really bothered by that. Thankfully she usually admitted that these were just material desires and she has more important things to focus on but I still felt put off by it.
🔥 I wish it were standard that authors give us a concise summary of book 1 at the beginning.
The story: I will unfortunately admit that I did not find the first half of this as enjoyable as book 1, but the second half (or perhaps a little later than half) more than made up for it. Despite this I was happy that we learned a lot more about Bishop, the pack politics, and how this world works. The alliances and hidden agendas of various players all coming to light and set up for what I expect to be an exciting next book because the TWIST! I devoured the last 30% or so, what an ending!
The characters: I absolutely adore Bishop, he is just as clever, patient and compassionate as he was in book 1. And the way which he never pressured her knowing their situation was rather precarious had me swooninh. I still enjoyed Cordelia but there were times were she was focusing on clothing and fancy food and amenities like a spoiled princess and I found myself really bothered by that. Thankfully she usually admitted that these were just material desires and she has more important things to focus on but I still felt put off by it.
March 26, 2026
100% enjoying this series. This second book starts off with a recap(FABULOUS) and a little back story in the beginning. Definitely helpful for those with a goldfish brain, like myself. Although I did reread the last 20% of book one, because that’s how I roll.
It’s wild to me that so much happened in such a short amount of time. Book one takes place over basically a week and book two is about the same. We get a lot but yet not a ton. The last 20% or so is where the important stuff really happens. So I’ll probably reread that again before the last book.
I’ll admit some of this dragged a little but eventually things picked up. I really liked the romance aspect. Nothing crazy, definitely more closed door-ish, but there was tension galore. Tension is hot. Big fan.
All throughout this I really thought it was a duology, and then the ending happened….so here I wait for book three.
I’m so glad I took a chance on this series without knowing anything about it.
It’s wild to me that so much happened in such a short amount of time. Book one takes place over basically a week and book two is about the same. We get a lot but yet not a ton. The last 20% or so is where the important stuff really happens. So I’ll probably reread that again before the last book.
I’ll admit some of this dragged a little but eventually things picked up. I really liked the romance aspect. Nothing crazy, definitely more closed door-ish, but there was tension galore. Tension is hot. Big fan.
All throughout this I really thought it was a duology, and then the ending happened….so here I wait for book three.
I’m so glad I took a chance on this series without knowing anything about it.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
What can I say this book was a great follow up to book one - and thank you Netgalley for allowing me to read it!
Do I think you could read book two without reading book 1 - you would probably catch on - but I am so glad that I read book one - it made more sense to me and thank you Netgalley for allowing me to read that one also.
So this is a follow up after Cordelia and Bishop are married - after her grandmother kills tons of the wolves and they are trying to rebuild.
In this book - we have them reaching out to two different Werewolf packs - I was shocked of who the bad guy was in the American pack - I didn't see that coming, they help the Scottish pack with their issues.
Defintely ended on a cliff hanger and I can't wait until book two!
Do I think you could read book two without reading book 1 - you would probably catch on - but I am so glad that I read book one - it made more sense to me and thank you Netgalley for allowing me to read that one also.
So this is a follow up after Cordelia and Bishop are married - after her grandmother kills tons of the wolves and they are trying to rebuild.
In this book - we have them reaching out to two different Werewolf packs - I was shocked of who the bad guy was in the American pack - I didn't see that coming, they help the Scottish pack with their issues.
Defintely ended on a cliff hanger and I can't wait until book two!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Realizing I enjoyed this sequel even better than book 1 which rarely happens. I loved the continued world building and meeting other supernaturals and packs. Bishop is the ideal MMC and subverts the expectations of his time. There were some great twists and betrays in this one and although I had some predictions of who might backstab who, they were all wrong and it went in entirely different directions. It was another fun and fast paced ride. I need the next book to come out asap and I want Cordelia to truly come into her power this time.
Thank you to Net Galley and St Martin’s Press for the arc!
Thank you to Net Galley and St Martin’s Press for the arc!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
3.5 stars
Unfortunately, I did not enjoy this book as much as Book 1. It felt different. There were parts of this book that I enjoyed, and more parts that I didn't. I liked getting more scenes with the side characters, as well as the additional Rufus. I truly don't know what else to say on this.
Thank you to NetGalley, Kaylee Archer, and St. Martin's Press for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.
Unfortunately, I did not enjoy this book as much as Book 1. It felt different. There were parts of this book that I enjoyed, and more parts that I didn't. I liked getting more scenes with the side characters, as well as the additional Rufus. I truly don't know what else to say on this.
Thank you to NetGalley, Kaylee Archer, and St. Martin's Press for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to St. Martins Publishing Group and NetGalley for the arc. I found book 2 to be much better than book 1. The author continues the world building and I became more invested in the characters. The book can be slow at first but it picks up as you go along. All in all a good read.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Interesting and enjoyable.
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