This was requested when I first found out about NetGalley and I had requested so many ARCs that I could not get to all of them before they were archived. I really wanted to get to this one, as it seemed interesting. If I can find this somewhere for a reasonable price, I will try to get it! I am giving this book three stars, as I don't want to give it a good or bad rating, since I did not get to it and we have to leave a star rating.

After receiving this book in exchange for my honest review from net galley. My daughter scooped up the kindle and read it. She is 14.

This review is in her words:

This book was so good. I didn't want to stop reading it. I love a vampire and werewolf reads. ones that aren't super gross. This book was so perfect. I love the friendships that form. It was just fun to read. The only time I put it down was when I had to because I needed to do chores or eat. But then I was right back at it. I hope that there is another book with these characters. I felt good with the way the book read. Now I want to get my mom and friends to read it. I think they would really enjoy it. As would anyone thats looking for a good vampire/werewolf book. Perfect for that spooky time of year.

I loved this book! As a huge Buffy the Vampire Slayer fan, I was often reminded of the beloved series, and yet Aislinn O'Loughlin's writing comes across as fresh and immediate.

Told from the dual perspective of sisters Evie and Kate, Big Bad Me is a fun romp filled with werewolves, vampires, slayers, snark, and humor. Evie is just learning that the slightly odd life she thought she had is actually much, much weirder because she's a werewolf and her mom and sister have been trying to keep that fact from her. Now their mom is missing and it's up to Kate--who's a Buffy-esque hunter--and Evie to find her. Throw in a hot guy who knows far more than he should, Kate's crush on the girl next door, general teenaged mayhem, and it's a party!

O'Loughlin's world definitely pays homage to Buffy, Scooby-Doo, Stranger Things, and others in the young adult urban fantasy genre, but also stands on its own as a new voice within that genre. The characters are multi-dimensional and the world is familiar and yet new in its approach. Some of the pop culture references may not hold up over time, but that shouldn't detract from the overall enjoyment of the book. Overall, Big Bad Me is worth the read simply for the pleasure of having read a great book.

This has potential, but it didn't work for me. I think it could be fun for others, though. I didn't have any major problems with it except the voice wasn't something I generally like, however, I might try picking up up again later on.

"Canadian teenager Evie Wilder just found out she's a werewolf. Now her mom's gone missing, she and her sister Kate have to go into hiding, and there's not a single helpful vampire slayer to be found.

With the help of Kevin, the dorky-hot manager of the guesthouse where she and Kate lie low, Evie starts to harness her wolfish side. But Kevin seems to know a suspicious amount about vampires...

Meanwhile, animal attacks are increasing, local teens are going missing, and Evie is about to find herself at the centre of a supernatural showdown."

I mean, the title is so deliciously Buffy I can't help myself!

This book was super fun. I became aware of the book when I met the author's sister at the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree holding the text. The author's first name is the same as my daughter's which is not common in the United States. Her sister was super proud and told me what the book was about. I loved it. The book was so much fun. I loved the blending of vampires, werewolves, and lore.