Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?

Gods & Monsters #4

by Janie Marie

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For Kylie Hood, dreaming of Trevor Grimm is a fantasy, a way to escape her cruel reality. So, when he asks for her help with a school project, sparks will fly and they'll fall madly in love, right?

Not in this fairy tale.

Enter Logan Grimm, Trevor’s mysterious and sexy older cousin. He’s going to lure Kylie into his world and make her question everything she has ever known. She’ll learn all about first kisses, first loves, and true love. She’ll witness the most damaged friendships as they try to mend, and drown in a darkness she tried so very hard to hide. Worst of all, the cruelest of bad boys will be there to drag her through the most unspeakable truths. Then, before she can run, he’ll throw her down the rabbit hole that is the very heart of her fairytale town.

This fairy tale is a trap.

This is not a sweet story. This is the brutal truth of what really happened when the girl under the red hood met the big bad wolf.

*WHO’S AFRAID OF THE BIG BAD WOLF? is the fourth Gods & Monsters Novel, but it can be read as a standalone. If you’d like to embrace the depth and magic that made this fairy tale possible—and meet some irresistible immortal men—it’s recommended to read the entire Gods & Monsters trilogy first. It won’t seem the two stories are connected, as G&M is an epic paranormal romance set in a different Earth, but I promise it makes sense once you join them together. Then . . . you'll see my magic.
*Contains triggers, rape, sexual content, strong language, dark themes, emotional and mental disorders*

Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Fantasy Romance, New Adult

1144 pages, ebook

Published March 16, 2019

About the author

Janie Marie is a wife and mother of three. She devotes her time to her family and her characters. She enjoys entertaining her readers by giving them glimpses of their favorite characters outside of the worlds she brought them to life in.

Her wish is simply that readers who manage to make it to the end of her stories take something away, and they keep it with them always.

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Reviews

[HannahMay557 · Rating 2 out of 5]

*MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD

So i have quite a few issues with this book. I'll go over all the points I think that made this book bad, and then talk about what was good.
-On page 25 of the book Logan basically tells Kylie to choose loosing her virginity to a guy who wants to be sweet and use her for sex and then leave her, or him who wants to help her get over her abuse, but ALSO USE HER FOR SEX. I'm sorry but am i the only one who thinks that is messed up? Like why can't neither be an option and she ends up finding a decent guy who actually likes her? So this is one hundred percent manipulation from Logan, he's trying to basically say "oh you gotta choose the lesser of two evils". That's complete garbage. We know this is manipulation because she's an abused girl who has psychological issues (we learn later on in the book), and he is trying to take advantage of her and the fact that she was hurting because Logan wanted to be some sort of hero. This love story between Kylie and Logan is essentially is started off on romanticizing manipulation.
-Next, can i just say that Ryder is THE WORST character of all time. He puts on this persona that he is a complete bad boy who has no emotion whatsoever except for Janie. REALLY, like come on, that's so unbelievable that he felt nothing for anyone but Janie. He even said himself, "i was emotionless before Janie walked into the principals office, i was empty before".
-Another issue with Ryder is in chapter 31 Ryder basically uses this chapter to lecture Kylie on how horrible she is for hating Janie and judging her when she didn't even know her. Now in this point of the story, I personally can understand why Kylie doesn't like Janie, I mean she is Logan's ex, and Kylie believes the rumours about Janie at school, so it makes sense. I will say Kylie lacks basic empathy for all the pain Janie went through, but Ryder really grilled Kylie on basically just not liking Janie, which I think is fair that Kylie didn't like Janie because we later on discover Kylie had attention issues and simply which girl would be okay with an ex that Logan still was protective and doting over from a breakup of 3 YEARS AGO. Keep in mind Kylie did not know about how Janie and Logan have the whole tie together at that point in the book. I also have read the wattpad version of this book when Janie Marie published it for the second time and I, even back then remember this chapter being MUCH too long, and it is basically a chapter that needed to be edited down, because all Ryder is doing is lecturing Kylie. I will point out that yes Kylie needed to chill on being so rude and cold when it came to all the suffering Janie had been through.
-Also, it is so stupid how Kylie and Logan confess their love for one another after like a week of dating, WHAT THE HECK??!
-Now we are going to talk about another horrible Ryder moment. When Ryder reveals the Truth that he found out about Kylie, and Maura, Oliver, Lorelei, Scarlett, etc.. he is absolutely terrible. Kylie was a young girl who was a victim of abuse from her father, and was suffering from psychological issues. She was neglected by her mother, and wanted her dad's attention, not realizing what he doing to Kylie and saying to her was wrong. He manipulated her saying "if you tell anyone about this, I'll be taken away". To a little girl who was neglected by her mother, and too young, her getting no more attention at all would have tore her up inside, so at a young age it was drilled in her mind to never let anyone know. Then with her mother dying and Maura getting so horrifically abused by Oliver, it must have mentally messed her up! Kylie was putting all her anger on to Maura, because she saw her as the reason why she didn't have anyone. Also Ryder said Kylie wasn't always little when Maura was still being abused by Oliver, but Kylie had mental issues, and not to mention that Oliver abused Kylie too at the mental health facility. Kylie was hurting Maura and others and had behavioural issues! It doesn't excuse her actions with Maura, but it does give context, in fact for so long Kylie had the whole hospital incident blocked out, that's how traumatic it was for her! Not to mention, Kylie was talking to herself and hitting herself!!! That requires a ton of help, it’s a very serious issue. Instead of telling her what he found out in a contained environment with a psychologist, Ryder is a completely terrible person and makes her go through so much, and basically calls her evil, almost acting like she liked evil and overwhelmed her. She was so overwhelmed with the memories that she went with Kevin instead of Janie's facility. Maybe if Ryder hadn't been so awful, she wouldn't have almost died with Kevin! I feel awful for Maura AND Janie, they truly went through the most terrible and unimaginable horrors, but Kylie is also a victim. I'm not trying to lessen the severity of Maura, Janie, and Lorelei’s pain, I am solely hating on Ryder and how he handled it all. In fact, later on in the book Ryder apologizes to Kylie for how it all went down, so CLEARLY HE WAS AN IMBECILE.
-I hate how Kylie had to go to a mental health facility where she was surrounded by Janie. Janie has done nothing wrong, but don't you think its a little bit messed up when a psychologically, and psychically abused girl has to stay where everything and EVERYONE is affiliated with Janie! Like, take her to at least a room that isn't filled with Logan and everyone else on the walls. I feel like that hinders the process of her healing. She should learn to understand and sympathize for Janie without having her pushed on to Kylie. I felt like they were all trying to get her to like Janie, when in reality, she's not obligated to like Janie, but Kylie definitely needed to atone for everything with Maura and her traumas and understand how her words hurt Janie as well as sympathize for Janie's pain because not going to lie it was very hard to read Kylie being downright disgusting when it came to Janie's abuse.
-Next was Logan, he literally was a disgusting boyfriend to Janie and Kylie. He had thoughts about Janie when he was with Kylie. Also, he hurt Janie so badly when they were younger with everything that happened with their baby. So Logan was pretty awful, and he broke up with Kylie and told her he loved Janie right before she was leaving to receive treatment! He lied to Kylie too.
-Now let's talk about Logan and Janie having to take those pretend couple photos so that Luke wouldn't mess with Kylie. ARE U KIDDING ME. A couple of chapters later, Luke "wakes" and realizes he means no more harm. So they put Kylie and Ryder, and THEMSELVES in pain for nothing?! Honestly, just bad writing, trying to stir the pot for the readers while providing no real meaning for the book.
-Next is this whole Trevor situation. Trevor is a predator that did unspeakable things to Janie that Logan knew about but still chose to let Trevor stay at his apartment when his dad wasn't in town. That is so messed up! Also, Logan never warned Kylie or told Ryder guys to get Trevor away from them! LIKE WHAT IN THE WORLD!
-Now on to Kevin. So, the second time Kevin tries to kill Kylie and Janie with Trevor it makes no sense why Kevin now wants Janie. They say in the book that its because he wants control of everything in the town, and that his ancestors all cared about owning the town too. That is a dumb explanation to the author wanting to spice up the story No, Kevin wanted to kill Kylie out of revenge like he stated when he first tried to kill her before she escaped by macing him out. I get why Trevor wanted Janie, but this last minute excuse of Kevin actually being a power hungry person, who was obsessed with the legacies for a while, but also Kevin didn't know who Logan Grimm was? LOL i find that hard to believe. It's just last minute stuff to mix up the storyline, make things even more dangerous.
-Now is Logan again. Logan randomly decides after learning the Truth about Kylie's past that he now finds Kylie repulsive and suddenly needs to now make up with Janie about the loss of their child and reconcile everything he did wrong with her. WHAT WAS HE DOING FOR THOSE THREE YEARS FROM THE AGE OF 18 (THEIR BREAKUP) TO 21 (JANIE GETTING ATTACKED BY TREVOR). It's not like Logan didn't care about Janie in those three years, he cried about what he did wrong when he told Kylie about it at Ryder's home, and Logan defended Janie when Kylie was talking badly about her. So he clearly knew he was in the wrong, but takes that very moment after Janie gets attacked to reconcile and apologize about things. Thats is pretty dumb if you ask me. Also i don't think it was Janie getting hurt again that triggered him wanting to atone for his mistakes with Janie right then, because Ryder himself said that Janie had been struggling with depression and anxiety, etc.. for so long and still continued to. So did Logan chose that moment because it was him that was supposed to care for Janie when she got attacked by Trevor? but it was also Logan's actions that lead to some parts of her depression and anxiety, and pain, so why did he chose that moment AFTER 3 YEARS to own up to things and go to therapy with Janie.
-On page 592 Ryder tells Maura and Kylie that neither of them are monsters but that is basically what Ryder was making Kylie out to be in the Truth chapter. So, ironic much?
-Next, in the book Ryder or one of the guys mention that Kevin or Trevor wouldn't use a sniper to kill Janie or Kylie, but that makes absolutely no sense, why wouldn't they if they could? It would avoid so much that could go wrong for them. Either that line needed to have been edited out or better explained, I get why Trevor would want to hurt Janie himself because of his obsession. But why would Kevin not use a sniper, all he wanted to do was kill Kylie. They said later Kevin wanted to use Kylie and have Janie to have power over everyone because of what i said earlier with Kevin wanting control. But that makes no sense because his actions proved otherwise. In all instances, Kevin just wanted to kill Kylie, he almost did twice! He wasn't keeping her to use against anyone. So why wouldn't he use a sniper if he just wanted to kill Kylie? I think it is kind of stupid for Kevin to just suddenly realize who the Grimms were, and it was much too convenient that Ryder guys found evidence proving that Kevin has been studying the fairytales. Also Kevin could've killed Kylie with the sniper and then taken Janie if he really did want control. I just think this excuse of Kevin wanting Janie as well because he is a challenger is just way too neatly wrapped. I mean I understand this book is a fairytale, but it feels like the excuse is that all these faults should be let go off because "oh it's fantasy, and it's supposed to tie into gods and monsters." lol.

-I liked how this book dealt with issues that people don't always talk about. I appreciate that the author approached sensitive topics and explained how terribly hurt these women were by what happened to them, and as to how this abuse they faced ruined their lives and shaped who they became.
-I want to thank the author for writing a story where things were told from a different perspective. She refers to Kylie as the villain, but I don't believe Kylie was the villain at all, she was a hurt girl who needed help and made terrible mistakes due to abuse and manipulation from a young age, and suffers from psychological issues. So instead of using the word "villain", I'll just say that I appreciate how it was told from Kylie's perspective. It really gives you a inside look on things and makes you reevaluate how you judged characters and makes you check your bias for Kylie, just because it was told in her perspective.
*lastly I want to say that I mean no hate!

[Pavlina Read more sleep less blog · Rating 4 out of 5]

 

  

[Emily Vaughan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I proofread this book, so I was lucky enough to read it before its release. I have also read all of the Gods & Monsters novels that have come before it, as is the intended way to read it, and wow. I still can’t fully wrap my head around the masterpiece I just read, but I know I already want to read it again.

Taking a series from paranormal romance to the angst of young adult fiction was an unexpected turn, particularly for Gods & Monsters’s primarily adult—in some cases even centuries old—cast, and it’s wonderfully done. Making this journey a fairy tale allowed the characters to rightfully appear as more than they are, the ties to the Gods & Monsters trilogy ringing true, and yet they are not stripped of the anxieties and insecurities you expect teenagers to have—the anxieties and insecurities most of us have presumably had ourselves. Instead, we witness them face good and evil just as we did in the trilogy, only this good and evil is a lot closer to home than angels and demons. It’s the happiness that comes from genuine love and friendship, the peace of finally taking that first step to becoming the person you’ve always wanted to be. It’s how easy it is to tell a lie even though you know it could hurt someone, how easy it is to want to be the centre of attention, even if it means shoving someone else down to get there.

Rather than echo the romanticised fairy tales we’ve all watched on T.V. or read in picture books, Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? goes down the path of the gritty, cautionary fairy tales of old, the ones where Cinderella’s stepsisters cut off their own heel and toes to try to fit in the glass slipper, and The Little Mermaid’s prince treats her like a pet until he decides to marry another, leaving her to die. In this classic fairy tale made modern, the characters learn the brutal truths about the world they live in, the people around them who are not what they thought, and about the darkness within themselves, no matter how hard they’ve tried to run or hide from it. And when they can no longer run or hide, we get to see them face their villains—their wolves and their stepsisters—and it’s absolutely magical. Even better is the fact you won't see the truth until they do, and the twists and turns will keep you on your toes.

This book is dark and gritty, but it’s relevant. It explores bullying and selfishness and the things that touch us all at some point in our lives, and like all fairy tales, it tries to make us look at the bad in a cautionary light as we root for some characters and condemn others, only to realise later on that we’ve condemned a character we didn't even really know. It reminds us that we can never know the full story unless we listen. Unless we learn.

I would thoroughly recommend this book to readers interested in YA fiction and fairy tales—the old stuff: Hans Christian Anderson, The Brothers Grimm, Charles Perrault, and so on, definitely not Disney. I would also recommend readers have a crack at the Gods & Monsters trilogy first, as the trilogy is the very heart of Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?’s magic and seeing it all come together will be more than worth it.

[Liliana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh this book and I? We have a complicated history (like I do with G&M)...but it was worthy

This books is definitely not what you would think by the pretty cover or the blurb, like not at all. I laughed, i got f*cking mad, I cried like a baby more times than my poor ego would ever let me admit and it was a rollercoaster I wasnt ready for.

I can't wait for the official published version to be released so I can just read it again.

This book helped me with a lot of my own personal issues on such an unique way I cannot possible explain with words. And I have no way to thank Janie enough for letting us discover her world all over again, from a different perspective ,with this novel. And for showing us how to love the darker side of ourselves 💕

[Ana · Rating 5 out of 5]

I honestly can’t finish processing the mind blowing experience that reading this book is, I truly feel older than my years, wiser, surreal, I feel as though I’m waiting for the queen herself to tell me to wake up and claim my legacy.
It has been an amazing journey watching how this book changed and how Jane really fought her own inner and outer battle while writing it.
To the Creator & Author:
It took some time, but you created a masterpiece, you created a world, and that...that was marvelous and so tragically beautiful to read and feel.
You took something that at first was put so simple but made to be so alluring and then once hooked you stayed and suffered, dispaired, cried, hated, awed, smiled, shouted, hated, lusted, questioned, and at times had to put it down because the emotions got too intense, but in the end, left with tears on your face smiling and saying your final farewells.
You never changed your work even when the work consumed you, when everyone was demanding different things from your inspired plot, even when you hated said work, you, my queen, charged forward and gave us a part of your soul in the form of a book, a magnificent book. I’m unconditionally grateful because this, your book, is an experience that I will never forget.
Thanks for getting me to grow as a person.
Thanks for all the moments.
Thanks for all the teary smiles.
You are a truly beautiful soul and that reflects in this masterpiece, because beauty is flaws and darkness in their mayor splendor, so blinding people call beauty.
Love you, my queen, captain Jane. (bows head)

[Fast Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Listen y'all! This book made me hella angry but I was so deeply moved by it that I just had to let go of all that anger just so I could finish it. You think you know how it's going to turn out but NOTHING IS EVER AS IT SEEMS! I cannot stress that enough. Even though your heart will be dragged through the mud and your brain will experience so many twists and turns that it gets whiplash and you'll probably have to spend the same amount of time that you spend reading (if not more) just taking short breathers to process the reveals in all their glory, ultimately you will be so happy that it was written the way it was originally meant to be: as part of the Gods & Monsters universe so that all those characters could have a second chance, a shot at redemption. I can't imagine it being portrayed any other way; this is the ONLY way. And unlike in G&M where she shares the stage with her loves, the best thing about this story is that Janie is the true star: her struggles, her pain, her triumphs, and all of us need that in some way to find pieces of ourselves.

[Miljana Nikolic · Rating 1 out of 5]

❌If you want to read this book as standalone don't.❌
❌If you want to read this book but you didn't already read other books in this series don't.❌
❌ If you're not in love with Ryder and Janie don't.❌


I made those mistakes. I thought look "there is something original i will find good story"...
And what did i found....
The author who hates her main lead. I said it and i don't regret it.
In the first chapters it was good but when Janie, her main lead in other books, showed up author starts to downgard Kylie's character and really from that point it was torture to read. I didn't until now saw this bullshiting... That author wanting to promote other character (mains in other books) starts to ruin hers main lead in this one...
This book is definitely pass from me.
If you decide to read it i wish you good luck.

[Amazinggirl Na · Rating 1 out of 5]

Crappy book. All the arthur did was worship herself (the character in the book) and destroyed the beautiful character she created (Kylie) turning her into a monster. Not a nice book. Wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

[Have Coffee Need Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

Prefacing this review by saying I didn't read Gods & Monsters. And having read this book, It's unfortunate that I have not done so!

Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? is a crazy good read!
Oh emm gee!



I thoroughly enjoyed this baby, and Janie Marie wasn't on my radar before, but I'm one-clicking her previous trilogy as I write this review. I can totally multitask like a boss!

Kylie Hood is a sad story. She's Little Red Riding Hood meets Cinderella but for the fact that in her real life, her wicked steps are out to wickedly maim, or possibly kill her, if they could get away with it. Worse yet, her Prince is just a crap jock who wants her to do his homework. But her world turns around when Logan Grimm drags her into his fairy-tale, where he might be the Big Bad Wolf looking to save her from the wilds outside.

I adored Logan from the word 'go.' Cheers to Janie Marie because her wounded bad boy was a quiet redeemer from the start--probably a carryover from that other series I DID NOT READ! I'm going to get on that right away.

Kylie is someone I could truly feel for; I would root for her, and then when she would break-down, I would WTF her, but get it because that is something we all do when our negative thoughts run away with us, and we let them get the better of us. Kylie has a lot of internal voices putting her down. She doesn't have an inner cheering section, but Logan and the reader are pulling for her. She's a work in progress, and you love her for it.

DECEMBER!? That is when the next book comes out, which isn't that far away anymore. I just want more of this book to read, like right the hell now. I loved this story. And because of that. I have some back story to read now. I highly recommend you read Gods & Monsters first because there are many things that are referred to in this book that is a mystery that you would already know if you had read the previous trilogy.

5 of 5 Big Bad Wolves

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary advance copy of this book.

[Zahle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf is a standalone novel by Janie Marie. I recommend reading the Gods and Monsters Trilogy before this to deepen the experience.

This book is the definition of the saying "don't judge a book by its cover". I cannot elaborate on this but what I will say is that this book is more than it appears on the cover and in the description.

It is a novel with teen drama and romance but don't be fooled, there is so much more than any teen novel can give you. I'd recommend it to more mature audiences.

It is a novel about what people do when they come into contact with the Big Bad Wolf and how the wolf is not always who you think it would be. Sometimes the Wolf are pretty boys or girls with pretty eyes and pretty smiles. Sometimes who you think is the wolf is actually a god or goddess.

This novel comes with twists and turns you wouldn't expect and it is sort of 'fucked up' in the plot twists and circumstances. The author has written a book that is honestly far from predictable.

I was on the edge of my seat for the entirety of the read and I certainly recommend reading it twice in order to get a new perspective after the ending is revealed.

I would definitely recommend this novel to anyone who asks. This author made me love, then absolutely hate, and then really love WAOTBBW. By the time I finally reached the end it became one of the best storylines I've read.

[ScarletFix · Rating 5 out of 5]

In true Janie Marie fashion, this book will put you through the rollercoaster from Hell of emotions.

My goodness, where do I even start. I’ve seen this book on a long journey from when it started and I’ve gone through so many different thoughts on this book. I went from loving it, to hating it and loving it all over again.

It starts out as a seemingly normal book about a girl in love with a boy and meeting boy’s hot cousin. So said cousin (Logan) decides to help the girl (Kylie) get the boy (Trevor) of her dreams by pretending to date. But very quickly you find out that there’s so much more to the story! Is Trevor really the boy she wants? Is Logan destined for something more than just MMA fighting? Why does her sister hate her so much? And what is this Kylie keeps hearing about Wolves and Moons?

This book is closely tied to Janie’s series Gods & Monsters and it’s highly recommended that you read that first. And ask yourself; Who’s Afraid Of The Big Bad Wolf?

[Erin · Rating 5 out of 5]

100% recommended read! I was hooked from the first line to the last.

This book is a rollercoaster ride from beginning to end! Each chapter leaves you dying for more, leaving you guessing what will come next.

Most books have characters you hate to love and some you love to hate, however, the elegant execution of the writing has you loving and cheering for a character only for the next chapter to come and you regret their decision more than the character. You become so attached to characters because of the undeniable relatability to each of them, and here you can follow their highs and lows as if you are next to them.

Moreover, whether it was intended or not, there is a simple underlying moral in this story relative to everyday life. All of us struggle with demons that try to oppress us, and you can either suffocate or fight but either way the decision is up to you.

[Nuwangi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Get ready because this book will force you to question everything you know, make you cry and laugh and you will love every second of it. This book is filled with raw passion and pain and the best part is that it connects with any reader who struggles with their own personal darkness and shows you that the darkness can be loved and that you are stronger than it.

This is a novel truly worth reading and I thank Janie Marie because it moved me as I know it will with many others.

[Christina · Rating 4 out of 5]

After years of trying to keep up with the book on WP & stalking the author activity for taking the book down or finally putting it up without publishing the whole book (I sadly never got past Kylie's B-day), only to repeat the cycle, I finally bought the book and am so relieved to finally have a chance to read this to the end. I am about halfway through it & have SO MANY OPINIONS on these people, most of which I'd like to smack around but let them know I do it for their own good. Will update upon completion.
***Done***
I want to remark how incredibly well J.M critically thinks in her novels, so few plot holes left; brought joy to my shrunken heart that she thought so many things through

2 BIG Disclaimers: I have only read a part of book 1 of the G&M trilogy, just enough to introduce me to characters: Natalie, Nathan, Jane, Jason, David, & Death. #2, Because I've been following this story since WP & have reread every revised edition of the book to ensure I never missed a thing, they have all begun to run together a bit, so if I recount anything incorrectly? My bad.

Non-spoiler review: THIS IS NOT A LOVE STORY, IS PRESENTS AS SUCH UNDER FALSE PRETENSES TO LURE YOU IN BUT AFTER KYLIE'S 1ST RANT (you'll know when you get there because it will disturb you), THE DIRECTION DRASTICALLY CHANGES (at least for me it did). This is also the only book where I equally hated & loved each character individually, it was strange not having any 1 character I completely adored or despised. Be prepared to want to cry & throw up because this book nearly made me do both as well as be unable to sleep or eat for about 2 days (which is how I lost 5 lbs). This book will leave you emotionally drained & lost afterwards because it WILL wreck you & leave you unable to pick up another book right away because it's one of those that ruins other books for you & ups your standards.

Now SPOILERS!! This is will be a ramble of opinions, sorry if you can't keep up...
-Janie's silliness was endearing & helped lighten the book at points but she also made parts of my heart break off & sink to my stomach like when she received a those letters from her rapists that left her standing in a pool of her own urine or how she refused to hold back her tears even when terrified, I though that was a strong message of courage & how you can show your emotions without acting on them, I really admired her for that. And her self-reminders that being pretty isn't a bad thing, little girls everywhere should hear that.
-How did Oliver know what Maura's dad was doing with Maura? He said it with such certainty that there was no way it was a guess, someone had to have told him meaning there could be a pedo ring in town
-Ryder is low-key dumb, I keep thinking back to the 1st time he gave Kylie a ride & crushed Philip's pills letting her know they're roofies for some guys' underground rape ring....but he CRUSHED the evidence!!! Why would you destroy the evidence needed to convict?! Your brother is a State Attorney you dipsh*t.
-I almost gave it 5 stars but the last chapter & epilogue was messy. Too many bows & ribbons after all the build up & I personally disliked David's last minute entrance, wish that was done differently, it was too late & crammed in too tightly & I strongly disliked its change of Ryder & Janie's dynamic to a creepy throuple (that might be how it played out in G&M but it'd be weird then too, I disagree with it chronologically & ideologically). The entire awakening bull should've either been included earlier or left out entirely, I was fine w/ the idea that this was like a teaser/ ode to G&M or like a fanfic of her own series but the last minute direct bridging between the 2 was poorly executed in my opinion.
-There was more foundation to Kylie's insecurities & paranoia of Janie in this version; I hated that but I also understood it. In the original versions Logan's P.O.V was less lustful of Janie, he even stated she was pretty FOR HER, meaning it no longer attracted him, but he recognized -objectively- that she was pretty. When in the shower, only thoughts of Kylie existed but in this version, he was very much still attracted to Janie & thought of her sexually & it hurt like hell, but it added emphasis that there were issues on both ends rather than just one like in the WP versions where Kylie looked genuinely crazy & it might have led to the reader's hatred of her when her secrets were out. For me, loving someone who is in love w/ someone else is my biggest fear so it was excessively painful for me & gave me greater sympathy for Kylie
-I never hated Kylie given I have no idea what being raised/ groomed in a home where pedophilia is normalized was like nor did it feel right to hold someone's mental illness against them, but I definitely was frustrated w/ her insecurities overreaching their reasonable boundaries w/ Janie (it became toxic & affected my outlook on life in reality) but don't get me wrong, there were parts where even I wanted to gag on the Janie worshiping, I knew this was Janie's story all along due to Author Notes on WP but the 'everyone loves her' was nauseating even for a heroine, I never liked that in my favorite books (at least not without them having earned the admiration)-the author did this purposefully though which is good or else I would also consider the author of having some narcissist tendencies (many authors do this tho; nothing new).
-I'm a bit sad to say that I mostly saw Kylie's revelation coming before it was revealed, its due to my rereading several times what I could on WP that made me able to ignore the big moments & pay more attention to the little things in their words & thoughts & take everyone's warnings seriously & see how they applied, it still shook me when the idea popped in my head but then it became something I anticipated so bummer, still almost made me vomit when the details came out, sh*t was intense
-Maura was the biggest victim of anyone & she should have gotten more spotlight when her rapes were discovered from her dad + Oliver, felt that was super unfair to her #MAURADESERVESBETTER & Ryder being the one to pick up on it & help her through it was super freaking sweet to me, he recognized the way Janie used to be
-Finding out Kylie is just the dark part of Jane made all the other guys but Logan look shallow since all they only want the good & none of the bad sides which everyone has, & that he took on all their faults as relational partners shows how much a the better guy he was
-Logan's secrets were gut wrenching, albeit less drastic than Kylie's, he did not need to emphasize how much him & Janie did together before Kylie to her, I could've also gone without knowing all the places they did IT together that now scar me because I loved him too & it hurts even now like a still festering wound (I couldn't even look at it through the lense of bittersweet memories of exhusbad & wife, Jane & Jason-who's love story was cute as hell, b/c I had to be scarred w/ the info that he was 17 & her 14 which made it all disgustingly f*cking creepy). He did Janie hella wrong tho so it was good for them both to have closure over their lost baby even if long overdue, can't even fathom why he lied about his past with Janie in the 1st place, it was a stupid lie that he let snowball out of control, the damn idiot. So much could have gone differently if the layers weren't so painfully & slowly peeled back
-I'm mad at Janie a bit too, during that graphic convo w/ Logan, at no point did she stop him & demand he quit talking about their past like that-it was hella disrespectful of her current status w/ Ryder, she knew he would never be okay with that & neither should she- not only did evil Kylie end up kind of right in that Janie is gluttonous with men (Luc, Ryder, David), (not so much Logan, he still loves her but he isn't in love by the end), she is way inconsiderate of Ryder, he tolerates it all for her & she stills kisses other men often despite Ryder's discomfort/ agitation, um? where is the respect of relationship boundaries? you can hug but you don't have to kiss (don't @ me about her abuse, I read it too but no where is the solution to touch avoidance listed as kissing multiple men). It gave Ryder new respect in my eyes. Plus her stupid scheme to fool Luc, you honestly expect me to buy that this was the only plan available? I read WP where all they do is kiss in the school parking lot in front of everyone for the gossipmongers & it sufficed, what they did was too far & they knew it, that would have devastated me too. I would never forget that. Hell they could have settled on 1 pic of her kissing Logan, not simulating sex & touching one another's bodies like they did. Pissed me off & then they all jumped on Kylie for posting the pics (btw Janie threw herself under that bus) but tbh how else were they going to make the story even slightly believable if the pics were kept private? Too suspicious. You can say I'm as bad as Kylie but Janie was seen as faultless 24/7 & it was too much even for me who had all the forewarning from J.M about withholding judgement till all is revealed...well it's all out now. Time to judge a bitch. I mean even her faults were steeped in them being influenced by others' faults towards her as if even in the end, she played no part in the mess. Yes, Kylie was wrong for her hatred but she wasn't ALWAYS wrong for her anger (just sipping some tea)
-Janie having 2 miscarriages was not linear, her baby with Logan matched the time line but throwing in her other with Ryder just didn't fit into the time frame we were given, felt like they were actively trying to make Janie as sympathetic as possible, it just made her unrealistic. Female Jesus was just not the move for me (if you read the book, you know what I mean and agree that it's a perfect epithet for Janie)
-The quickness of forgiveness was flat for me- happened too suddenly without enough discussion or atonement, I honestly felt Kylie owed years of atonement rather than days(?) after leaving the center. Maura was owed more atonement than anyone. It was another aspect of Janie that made her unrelatable, the constant forgiveness. In the end it made sense.. kind of? though not until her awakening- so I can't vouch for before that, but I still found difficulty sweeping everything under the rug like that, it all felt disingenuous. Logan's forgiveness was too soon too, more of his d*ck talking than anything. I really wanted a knock-down-drag-out moment between him and Kylie, a screaming match at least where he's like "You are a victim too!" and she's "that is the last thing I am in this story, don't you get it? I AM THE MONSTER, LOGAN"-something like that-a total Catherine from Wuthering Heights moment.
-How come Lorelei never sent Maura to therapy before Kevin finally did? She never repressed her memories like Kylie & Kylie's survival wouldn't have been in danger with Maura attending sessions, nothing about Maura's therapy would have triggered a memory in Kylie. Therapy sessions obviously aren't like Oliver's 24/7 care, it would just be a few hours every week. Maura basically represents the only major plot hole to this story because there's no good way to handle her while holding the fabrication of Kylie's memory loss
-If I recall Ryder's telling of his & Janie's story correctly, most of it involved moments where he wasn't there so how did they fall in love so quickly? Like they knew of each other but rarely interacted then suddenly its love & she hops into bed with him.....it all seemed a mess & rather fast...Logan also mentioned how quickly he got her undressed....awkward. You can hate me all you want but Janie is easy with her men/ heart & that's the tea. (don't @ me about victim blaming, obviously context is diff & none of that was her fault)
-Sucks Kylie basically has to share her kids but in a way it's part of her atonement for what she's done & said, no kids that are just hers & Logan's, no kids ever, they'll all be like Lil Luc & really be a part of Janie's story knowing that she's more their mother, same way with never truly being accepted with the group... So I guess her atonement is still coming?

[Lavender Marx · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm going to write this review with the amount of sentimentality this book deserves, because it has been my beacon of light in my darkest hours and also because, Janie, the author, has given me what I couldn't have asked for; hope.

A few words about the author will help any future readers understand the power of this book. Janie never brought any of her characters down, even the darkest ones-where someone else would lose hope and accept them for what they are; she enlightened their darkness with her flame and made them dance for the world to admire. This is a very complex story, intertwining between two worlds(reading G&M is essential to understand the depth of the characters) and by the end of this rollecoaster trip you'll be breathless and crying tears of joy.( At least I was)

At the start of this book(many years ago), I put my soul in Janie's hands, asked her to help me just like she helped Kylie and Jane and, yesterday, I realised I couldn't have made a more beautiful choice. This book gave me the strength to carry on and I will forever cherish the authors note and her input in the chapters( it made me realise there is so much more to a character than what originally seems to be).

As for Kylie and Janie, because at the end they both deserve the spotlight, they are made the way any strong female heroine should be, not afraid to show even the weakest parts in them in order to save another( in Janie's case), and able to realise their biggest mistakes and apologise without thinking about their pride. This is actually the biggest gift this book has given me, the power to not see any fault in atonement and remorse.

Through this book I accepted my demons and gave them a chance to evolve into something better. It is now, that I have finished WAOTBBW, that I can say for a fact; this story is the epitome of spiritual growth, acceptance and forgiveness and a journey worth believing in...

I've avoided talking about the plot, because the reader needs to discover that on her/his own. I shall end this review with an epimetre.

Janie showed me how to face my monsters, and Kylie reminded me that not all monsters are truly evil- some just need a second chance to redeem themselves.

In the end my soul was filled with light. Just light.

[Kyra Harris · Rating 5 out of 5]

I 100% recommend everyone to read this amazing, well-established book; I promise you, it is worth it! The author, Janie Marie, presents to you a world full of twists’ that includes fairy tales, powerful messages, and amazing men-boys 😉. Honestly, this book is worth your time and money. From the beginning to the end, Janie will leave us readers curling our toes, and full of anxiety, as we try to figure out what happen next😭. One thing that I love about this book, is that it shows how even people in the dark can find light within themselves. I find that very motivating, and I hope that you will too after reading #WAOTBBW. For those who are looking for a book that can help them through rough times and make good inspirational points, then this book is it, but be prepared to face the truth about life. Also, if you have love for hot, and when i say hot, oh, I mean scorching hot men-boys, then you’re at the right place 😏😏😭. Janie does not fail when it comes to presenting her men-boys! But Guys, I hope you do take the time out and support Janie Marie and buy #WAOTBBW. Honestly, this book is still my top fave. All I have to say, is to be prepared for the twist, the turns, the surprises, and all the emotions that you will get as you read this book 😭💯‼️


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[Leah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this originally when it was first written on Wattpad. And then again when Janie revised it. Then I had the opportunity to read the novel as a beta, which was then halted for awhile. And then around Christmas time I was able to read the novel in full again as a beta. It’s fair to say that the reading journey I’ve had with this book is pretty reflective of the emotional turmoil you will face as you read this.

It’s dark, dealing with emotions we tend to suppress to our hidden sides. It’s a story that shows what can happen when we do this. The spiralling effect this has on the people around us, our relationships and family.

The story is follow-on from the Gods and Monsters trilogy, which I also beta read for. It takes the dearly loved characters and puts them in an entirely stressful and scarring place - high school. The setting in the school puts you in a place of understanding this novel is about growth in all senses of the word.

The characters are intense ALWAYS. The content is full of abuse, and heartbreakingly dark pasts and horrendous, twisted motives, but that being said I really love Janie’s writing because she always shines a light at the end of the tunnel.

I adored this dark tale of love, forgiveness and finding yourself.

[Kitty0_0 · Rating 2 out of 5]

Interesting until about halfway through but the constant Janie worshipping got so over the top it was actually ridiculous. I don't know how Ryder and Logan were able to make her blameless in everything, and used her past trauma to justify everything she did.

Yes, very sad, nobody deserves to have that happen to them but it doesn't give her an excuse to bounce between 3 different men when its convenient for her; and have all of them hating Kylie for existing and knowing things that she shouldn't about them. Yes Kylie's world view is super messed up and toxic, but any girl would feel insecure and angry that they were being constantly compared to another seemingly perfect girl and found lacking.

A lot of the boys were unnecessarily mean to her; because they were there to experience Janie's trauma and aftermath that made it more real to them than Kylie's - Rider is particularly guilty when it comes to this, even accusing her at moments that her recovery/actual trauma was too quick and not visible enough to be considered as real or as damaging as Janie's.

[Ilhaam · Rating 1 out of 5]

so i couldn’t not finish. it annoys me to dnf stuff so here we are. I ended up skipping like 100p but I finished with a lot of skimming. WHAT IN THE HELL DID I JUST READ. WHAT. IS THIS. This whole book was like if you take Twilight and you put it on crack and then send it to bloody space and then mix in the Riverdale universe too. It was horrible. Confusing. Weird. Disgusting in a weird way. Considering the fact that a lot of the are siblings there are 0 personal boundaries which is disgusting. Also the beginning of the book compared to the end of the book was like the entire thing got flipped upside down and sent to live under a bridge. My head is hurting from reading it, my life is traumatized. My existence doesn’t understand what in the hell just happened. I feel like I looked both way before crossing the street and then got hit by a submarine. I’m in shock. I’m having trauma. I’m questioning my mental stability. I do not recommend this at all.

[Sara Callaway · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although this can be read as a stand alone, I would advise reading The Gods & Monsters Series. Kylie was such a complex character, I didn't even know who she was. Logan was such a broken soul that made the dumbest decisions and I just wanted to knock him out. You can't always believe what you see is the theme for this book. in the beginning I knew that was mow to Kylie than meets the eye but I never, in a million years, expected it t play out the way it did. Miss Janie had blown me away again with this novel. Bravo Janie, bravo.

[Nikita Bachhas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy hell shocker

Wow... just wow... I am speechless

This book has impressed me beyond anything else in the world. When I first started reading it on Wattpad, I expected it to be a happy-go-lucky book with a damsel in distress as the main heroine who is selfless and kind... you know that usual cliched bullshit. But wait, let me tell you this book took such dark and twisted turns into the unknown, I was stunned.

It went straight from a romantic novel to a dark fantasy. The changes in Kylie’s character was astonishing, and for the first time, I actually really detested the main character. Don’t get me wrong, Kylie’s character was written so beautifully and narrated with so much complexity , I really have to say hats off to the author for writing such a flawed yet beautiful character. I didn’t like her because of her actions in the book. Yet again, something I believe the author purposefully decided to do.

This story has a really unique element where every character was pitted against a better persona of themselves, Kylie VS Janie and Logan VS Ryder. I am not sure if this was an intentional move by the author, but it was executed exceptionally. This is actually the first book where I see his happening throughout pretty much the whole book.

The themes in this book really spoke out to me: forgiveness and self love. This was so powerfully resonated throughout the whole book, especially via Janie and Ryder.

Honestly, the only thing I was disappointed was with Logan’s character. I don’t dislike him, but I don’t believe what he did with Kylie was right.

It was truly an amazing book. In today’s world, where even the uncliched has become cliched, Janie Marie has outdone herself by presenting us with a story of a girl who turned to a villain to a heroine.

I feel that you do not need to read the Gods and monsters triology before reading this, but if you do, you will understand the plot a whole lot better.

I want more than anything else to have a story of Janie and Ryder as well. I know this story isn’t over as what I read through the epilogue but I am wondering what else does the author have in mind for them.

[Varshini · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wasn't here from the start. I wish I was, but sadly I wasn't. I had discovered this book on Wattpad when it was a chapter or two away from being put on hold. But I am so glad that the author put it on hold for various reasons. I was able to explore more books by the same author, Gods and Monsters trilogy and The Wolf Prince.
If I hadn't read G&M before this book, I would have overlooked so many beautiful intricate things that have been put in this book so flawlessly. It made the reading experience much more enjoyable and emotional for me.
This book is related to Gods and Monsters, but can be read as a standalone. But I would recommend you to read G&M to truly experience the magic that has been woven into words by Janie Marie.

This book makes you question yourself and who you are, who you were? And most importantly who do you wanna be? Were you a big bad wolf, the red riding hood or perhaps the hunter?
The truth is that you are all three of them, intentionally or not, in someone's life. It was something else to read about a character that has fallen multiple times but chooses to get back up again and again only to inspire and motivate the ones who are fearful of trying. The girl I am talking about is Janie, the character and the author as well. These characters mean so much to me. I got to see them in a different light and fell in love with them all the more all over again. For which I'll always be grateful to the author for sharing this amazing story with us and putting so much of hardwork and resilience into it, that it blows me away.

[Zuheyra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, wow, wow. The most amazing book I have honestly read. I just finished reading the book, sitting up all night to finish it. Waiting for the updates of the book were so worth it. Janie Marie I can not thank you enough for this amazing piece of work that you have put together for your readers. You are a talented woman and showcase that through your work. This story is like no other, as they say 'don't judge a book by its cover' and honestly this sentence resonates so much for this book. This book is not what you expect. You will find yourself crying, laughing and experiences a whole whirlwind of emotions but the read is so worth it right up until the end of the story. I can't wait for this book to be published I just want a hard copy of all of your books so I can sit here and continuously read them over and over and over again knowing I won't be doing damage to my eyes because I won't be reading off of a phone screen. Again thank you so much Janie for producing an amazing masterpiece. May your writing journey be made easy for you and may you have many more amazing opportunities to share more of your amazing stories with us. All the best on this journey of publishing can't wait for you to release information on the published version of this book. EXCITINGGG!!!! WOOHOOO.

Ok that's enough from me I feel like I'm just rambling on now but seriously BEST BOOK EVER!!!
Thankyou xx

[Viola Hurtado · Rating 5 out of 5]

When i came across this book i thought it was it was simply a cliche. Good girl falls in love with a bad boy. Turns out I couldn't be more wrong.

This book touch my heart in ways I never thought possible. When you read this book, you may think you know what's going on but you don't. And that what makes this book so incredibly awesome.

Time after time the Arthur nevers fail to surpise me. So many twists and turns, so many secrets to be revealed, its going to have you on your toes.

I related so well with the protagonist and antagonist characters that this book became a part of me. I had so many emotions going through me while reading this it surprise me. I never thought I could relate to the characters, never have I read a book touch me so deeply

Reading this book makes me realize I'm not alone. There are people going through what I'm going through.

And I thank God The Author wrote this book. Finally an Author whos knows how to connect with the readers

I absolutely love this book and would recommend to anyone at the ages 18 through 35.

Its truly a masterpiece.

[Anita · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book made me feel everything and nothing at the same time! Janie Marie is an extraordinary author and she made me believe in fairytales again. This book isn't what you think when you read the title. This book is so original, so different and so good. It will hurt, it really will but it will be so good. If you do not like cliches and ordinary stories, this one is for you. I have started reading this book back in 2016 or a bit earlier and it was a journey I won't forget. I finished it today because it was finally posted and I am at peace now. For three years, I have been thinking about this book and now, when I finally read it, I am amazed and grateful for how it ended. Granted, it will make you love and hate but you will finish it and find your peace. Kylie, Logan, Janie and Ryder... They aren't who you think they are. They are more. Janie Marie is more. She truly is an underrated author and deserves more recognition. I hope she will get it. This worlds she created are unlike anything I have ever read! Everything is simply wholesome! Read it, you won't regret it and forget it!

[Bonny · Rating 5 out of 5]

I first came across this book on Wattpad. It was an incomplete book at that time but I kept reading anyhow. Currently, it is complete and I am so glad I stayed with the book and the writer.

Without giving away spoilers, there will be twists and turns and secrets and drama. The author even gave a clue that not everything or anyone was as it/they seemed. I tried not to develop any love or hate for any character, even though it seemed I should. Again, many rollercoasters in this story.

Just today, I finished the book and it took me awhile to stop crying. I was happy and sad about the story, and about the book being finished. Janie Marie did an excellent job with this book.

Please give this one a chance, if you haven’t yet or if you haven’t read any of her other books. She is an amazing storyteller, and you won’t be disappointed.

[Sidney Elise · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is advisable that any/all readers interested in this particular book should definitely read Janie Marie’s God’s & Monsters triology before reading this story. However, regardless of whether or not you have read this G&M trilogy, Janie Marie has outdone herself once again. This story takes you into a world of its’ own, and does not disappoint. It is riddled with unexpected twist and turns that continuously spikes the readers interest. The characters are so relatable... even if you hate the idea of relating to them. It is the tale old story of good vs. evil but with an unimaginable twist. Staying true to her style, Janie throws the reader into a winding trail of emotional turmoil, but may choose to hold her hand out for you in the end... I, for one, could NOT put it down. As soon as you read the first sentence, you’ll be addicted. I guarantee it. Absolutely transcendent!

[Allyson Vanderwall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Who's Afraid Of The Big Bad Wolf, has to be one of my favourites of Janie, I started reading it before I started Gods & Monsters, and I'm glad I finished the God's & Monsters series before finishing this one. Janie has a way of leading you down what you assume is the safe path, but little do you know that the Big Bad Wolf is really waiting for you. She warns you and drops hints but just like Little Red you don't seem to follow the advice that is given, but it does lead you through an amazing story, and so much character development. The story is extremely well developed with a lot of Easter eggs for fans of Janie's other works, and plenty of your favourite people coming back. I can't wait to get ahold of my own copy and to also see what Janie may put out to the world for us.

[Jennifer Piedra · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s hard to express my words for this book.
I love and hate how my heart felt for this book. Janie Marie gave us a book where things are never as they seem. She gave us a world where all hope could be lost but then we would surely loose ourselves. This book made me cry so many times it have be through the story across the room to only run over and apologize for being so in love with it. This is a perfect example of how fairy tales aren’t always light and happy, they can and are also dark and lonely stories that teach us to glow when darkness surrounds us because light cannot shine unless it’s in the dark. I toss my hat off to this amazing author for giving us an amazing story that gave our hearts and mind something to fight for.

[Mr L · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just perfection.

After reading all four books I am so thankful for Janie for providing such a rollercoaster ride of emotions. It's a amazing story with so many ups and downs. I couldn't wait after reading it on wattpad to finally get the ending and I'm so happy I did because that last chapter really completed it. To all those who didn't sign to sell this book , you missed out because no matter how long this book may have been it is a masterpiece.
It a amazing message that everyone is their own big bad wolf and that you need to overcome that and accept everything to be truly happy.
Thank you so much for bringing me on that journey Janie ♡ can't wait for the next one.

- Leyla Ann Durmaz