Book Shelf: The Big Bad Wolf by Jus Accardo

Kensey Deaton comes from an elite werewolf lineage, but just because her family is royalty, doesn't mean she'll fall in line like some perfect little princess. She has plans and they don't include an arranged marriage!

Slade McAlister has his own family drama. His Alpha father happens to be the most reviled wolf on the eastern seaboard, and it's a stigma he can't escape. So when his neighbor Kensey--the girl of his dreams and his nightmares--proposes a solution to solve *both* of their problems, he sees an opportunity he can’t ignore.

Kensey and Slade aren't only from opposite sides of the tracks, they're from opposite sides of the war. But if they can sell their 'relationship', they might just make it out of this with their freedom.

You know, as long as all that fake PDA doesn't turn into more..

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Review: 

The Big Bad Wolf by Jus Accardo is a highly entertaining and enjoyable paranormal YA romance featuring two tangible characters, sizzling chemistry and delectable romance.

Kensey Deaton comes from an elite linage of werewolves, but just because she’s royalty doesn’t mean she’s going to roll over for her alpha father. Especially since he’s just given her an ultimatum; find a mate or he’ll choose someone for her. Kensey can only imagine the wolf her father will choose and she refuses to be sold off like property for the good of the pack, which is why she comes up with a plan, if only she can convince her surly neighbour to help…..Slade McAlister has lived next to Kensey since they were teenagers. A fellow werewolf from a pack renowned for its thieving no-good ways, Slade has a reputation within the packs and his brutal father will stop at nothing to drag Slade down with him. When Kensey approaches Slade with a plan to solve both their problems, Slade agrees in the hopes it will get him the one thing he’s always wanted; freedom. Yet pretending they’re a couple is harder than either teen thought and as real feelings begin to develop, suddenly staying together takes on a whole new meaning….

Having read a few Jus Accardo novels in the past, I was unsure what to expect heading into The Big Bad Wolf as her novels have been hit and miss for me; some I enjoy very much and others fall flat. So in saying that, I was thrilled to discover The Big Bad Wolf soared for me.

While the storyline within The Big Bad Wolf is never going to win awards for originality---werewolf romance after all—boy was it well told and deliciously fun! This is the kind of YA paranormal you can sink your teeth into and just relax with because it really is just downright good. The Big Bad Wolf has everything I enjoy; romance, tension, conflict, forbidden, humour and friendship. Accardo gave me just what I needed to fall in love with Kensey and Slade.

Told in their varying POV’s, The Big Bad Wolf follows neighbours and former friends Kensey and Slade as they attempt to get out of arranged marriages. Themes of neighbours-to-lovers often make for great romances as there’s normally a history between the two characters, something that is the case with The Big Bad Wolf. Kensey and Slade were once close and as the novel unfolds, you can see remnants of this previous friendship shining through.

I really liked both Kensey and Slade, even if Slade did have his own demons plaguing him. They were both personable individually and really had chemistry as a couple. I highly enjoyed their interactions and watching their relationship develop. I think Jus Accardo wrote things well between them and got Kensey and Slade just right—they were highly entertaining and sizzling together.

Fast and enjoyable reading, The Big Bad Wolf by Jus Accardo is a solidly written YA paranormal romance that I highly recommend if you’re looking for something fun, flirty and romantic.

Rating:
Source: Sent for review by publisher via Netgalley (Thank you guys!)
Publisher: Entangled: Teen
Format: Kindle ebook via Netgalley
Release Date: March 5th 2018
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Final Thoughts: Quick and fun YA paranormal romance, The Big Bad Wolf is an enjoyable read.