Of Silver and Curses [AUDIO]

This audiobook had me giggling, clutching my pearls, and whispering, "Well... that's one way to solve a problem." 😂🌶️
A cursed werewolf. A stubborn witch. Enough banter to keep me entertained for hours. And the spice? Let's just say I suddenly remembered I had errands to run... but the audiobook said, "No, you don't." 🤭
The narration absolutely crushed it and made every sarcastic comeback, swoony moment, and "they're definitely going to kiss... or kill each other" scene even better.
If your favorite romance trope is "I hate you... respectfully 👀," with forced proximity, high stakes, and chemistry that's basically a fire hazard, add this one to your listening queue immediately.
🎧 Trust me—your headphones deserve this kind of chaos.

Gorgeous book. Fav read of the year so far. Thank you for the freebies!

Thank you Behind the Pages and the author for an early listening copy and a finished physical copy!
This was SO FUN!!!! The banter had me laughing out loud😂 grumpy x grumpy when it comes to each other! And the reluctant allies was done SO well!! This truly was so much fun! Can’t wait to see what’s next in their story!
The magic system and world is so unique but so easy to comprehend!

I received an advance listener copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. I completed loved this audiobook and was obsessed with it. I did not want to stop or for it to be over.

For the audiobook portion I loved the variety of voices for the main characters and the side characters it really brought the whole book to life.

I absolutely loved the world built and the characters. Talon is a nonbinary cursed werewolf, Scythe is the last witch of the woods. They both have had a rough life and ended up only having a sister they cared about. There’s a lot of tension between Scythe and Talon as they dislike each other but are equally secretly obsessed with one another after their meeting in Of Melodies and Maledictions. It is a slow burn for them to admit their feeling but definitely not slow on the spice.

There is such a good story. Talon found their sisters missing and went back to the woods to find Scythe to assist finding them. I love the dynamic that Scythe hardly leaves her woods, and when she does is to only the nearby towns and for very little time, so when she leaves with Talon to save their sisters she is experiencing the world as the story progresses along with the reader. We slowly see them both start to care for one another, but don't admit it. While it is always frustrating (at least to me) when characters don't want to admit how they feel it is totally worth it when they do. 😍🥰

Near the end of the book there is like a full chapter (possible longer) that had me bawling. I was not prepared for all the emotions.😭😭

I did not want to stop listening to it and every time I had to pause to be responsible I was very upset. I am curious if we will get other Standalones in this same world, I would love to see a few of the side characters get their own book. Overall I absolutely loved and enjoyed this book!

This was a great Prequel Novella. It was a short and spicy beginning introduction to the characters we get to meet in Of Silver and Curses.

I absolutely loved the meeting between Scythe and Talon. I can’t wait to see more between the two of them. We get just a glimpse of the world and characters but it definitely made me excited to start Of Silver and Curses.

4.75⭐️ rounded up

This was really fucking good. The spice was good, the banter was fun, the lore was interesting, the magic system was unique. I was fully invested from start to finish and rooting for the characters separately and together. One of our main characters is non-binary and I really appreciated how gender fluidity was normalized in this world.

I was lucky to receive an ALC for this, and I really enjoyed this in audio. The narrators did a great job performing this and the pacing was perfect for me. Not too fast, not too slow.

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I was so happy to not have to wait long for Of Silver and Curses after reading the short novella that came before this. Of Melodies and Maledictions introduced us to the first couple of Maddox Grey’s newest series Lingering Fates. I was beyond ready to read more about our MCs and their love story. The novella left readers knowing their story wasn’t over yet, but the story Maddox had in store wasn’t anything I could prepare myself for. If you haven’t read the short prequel yet, I highly recommend that you do, as it sets up our MC’s story beautifully.

Talon and Scythe thought they had gone their separate ways. The last time they saw each other, they parted ways on not great terms. When both their sister’s are taken, who happen to be lovers, they must join forces again to get them back. The banter between these two begins immediately. The banter was so good before, but Maddox elevates it in this story. I loved reading every interaction between these two. As unspoken feelings simmered just below the surface, I was on edge just waiting for it to boil over.

As true enemies when the story starts out, and for good reason, their journey was realistic. They are united by a mutual love for their sisters. In connection with the journey they are on, Maddox brings their world back to life with ease. I love getting lost in Maddox’ worlds that they create. Their worlds are always full of diversity, representation, and vibrancy.

The narrators who brought this book to life did an amazing job. Cassandra Medclaf, Stephan Godleske, Megan Carver, and Nick Monteleone were a joy to listen to. These narrators had me captivated with the emotion they poured into each character, truly making the book play out like a movie in my head while listening. Each of these narrators are wonderful on their own, but brought together in this book, they create pure magic.

I am excited to see what the other stories in this interconnected series will be, but this book is the perfect start to it. Loved every word of it!

As always, review any author notes before reading.

What to Expect:

🐺Morally Grey Characters

🔮Witchy FMC

🐺Werewolf MMC

🔮Close Proximity

🐺Enemies to Reluctant Allies to Lovers

🔮Found Family

🐺LGBTQIA+ Representation

I love everything Maddox writes, but this may be my favorite of their books that I’ve read so far (and this is the 6th one I’ve read)!

This edition is also beautiful! The full color map and the interior character art is stunning. And those iridescent details are gorgeous.

I finished this book a few weeks ago and honestly I still think about it daily. I absolutely LOVED Talon and Scythe....their personal growth was chefs kiss. The was this was written makes it easy to digest but purely addicting at the same time! I had happy tears....sad tears and it has led to an obsession LOL This book was witty, emotional and so hot.

I loved this standalone romantasy audiobook! It's done in dual POV with a FULL CAST; the narration has lots of emotion and I was never bored listening. There's so much delicious banter (my favorite) and laughed out loud so much lol especially at the end (hands and fingers- you'll know when you finish it).
Syth is a total badass and Tal is a loyal, protective, swoonworthy werewolf. The spice and chemistry between them is SO SO GOOD g.
Thank you to Behind the Pages LLC and the author Maddox Grey for the ALC, these opinions are my own.
Nonbinary cursed werewolf x witch
Stabby, morally gray characters
One bea, one horse
Fake married
Fated mates but they hate each other
Forced proximity
Touch her/them and die
Spicy

I am seriously obsessed with this author!!! The story is great!! I can’t wait to see how the characters continue to develop. Tal can pin me down to a tree any time!!! And Scythe is bad ass!! Narrators did an excellent job and the banter was flawless between the characters!! It’s seriously my favorite parts in books!! Can’t get enough!!

Thank you to the author for the ALC!!!

Sooo good! Has me ready for Of silver and Curses!!! Narrators did a great job with the characters!! The banter was everything!!! Thank you to the author for the ALC!!

I haven't actually read the book yet. I loved how all my books came and the goodies that came with plus velium overlays that came with some other books that came with this book. I love the foiling on the cover that gives a rainbow effect plus I love the character art in the beginning of the book. I can't wait to read.